The regulations set forth herein for each zoning district shall apply uniformly to all lands and water within the district and to each class or kind of structure, use, or occupancy permitted within the district.

(Ord. No. 98-84, § 1, 3-22-99)

Only those uses or classes of uses specifically listed as being permitted within a zoning district shall be permitted in that zoning district, and only in accordance with any stipulated provisions. Unless otherwise stated herein, it is the intent of this chapter that any use or class of use not specifically listed as permitted shall be expressly prohibited.

(Ord. No. 98-84, § 1, 3-22-99)

Each building, structure, or use erected or established shall be located upon a lot as herein defined and, except as may be herein specifically provided, there shall be no more than one (1) principal building, structure, or use upon any lot.

(Ord. No. 98-84, § 1, 3-22-99; Ord. No. 15-85, § 1, 12-7-15)

Editor's note— Ord. No. 15-85, § 1, adopted December 7, 2015, amended § 158.042, to read as set out herein. Previously § 158.042 was titled "Only One Principal Building, Structure, or Use Upon Lot."

In the interpretation and application of the regulations set forth herein, they shall be held to be the minimum or maximum limitations, as the case may be, which are necessary to carry out the purpose of this chapter. It is not the intent of this chapter to interfere with, abrogate, annul, or otherwise affect in any manner whatsoever any easements, covenants, or other agreements between parties, or any other public law, ordinance, rule, regulation, or permit. However, whenever the provisions and regulations of this chapter are more restrictive than those of the private agreements or public requirements, the provisions and regulations of this chapter shall govern.

(Ord. No. 98-84, § 1, 3-22-99)

No building or structure shall hereafter be erected or altered in any manner contrary to the provisions of this chapter, and especially:

(A)

To exceed height, bulk, or floor area;

(B)

To provide a greater number of dwelling units or less lot area per dwelling unit;

(C)

To occupy a smaller lot;

(D)

To occupy a greater percentage of lot area;

(E)

To provide narrower or smaller yards, courts, or other open spaces; or

(F)

To provide lesser separation between buildings or structures or portions of buildings or structures.

(Ord. No. 98-84, § 1, 3-22-99)

No part of a required yard or other required open space, or required off-street parking space or off-street loading space provided in connection with one (1) building, structure, or use shall be included as meeting the requirements for any other building, structure, or use, except where specific provision is made in this chapter.

(Ord. No. 98-84, § 1, 3-22-99)

No lot or yard existing at the effective date of this chapter shall thereafter be reduced in size, dimension, or area below the minimum requirements set forth herein, except by reason of a portion being acquired for public use in any manner, including dedications, condemnation, purchase, and the like. Lots or yards created after the effective date of this chapter shall meet at least the minimum requirements established herein.

(Ord. No. 98-84, § 1, 3-22-99)

Whenever lands may be annexed into the city, the city council shall take prompt and timely steps to apply the provisions of this chapter to those lands, utilizing all applicable procedures established by this chapter and by state law.

(Ord. No. 98-84, § 1, 3-22-99; Am. Ord. 04-70, 6-14-04)