This title shall be known and may be cited and referred to either as the MINIDOKA COUNTY/CITIES ZONING ORDINANCE or as the RUPERT ZONING CODE. (Ord. 830, 8-6-2002)

This zoning ordinance is adopted pursuant to authority granted by title 67, chapter 65 of the Idaho Code and article 12, section 2 of the Idaho constitution, as amended or subsequently codified. (Ord. 830, 8-6-2002)

In their interpretation and application, the provisions of this title shall be held to minimum requirements, adopted for the promotion of the public health, safety and the general welfare. Whenever the requirements of this title conflict with the requirements of any other lawfully adopted rules, regulations, ordinances or resolutions, the most restrictive or that imposing the highest standards shall govern. (Ord. 830, 8-6-2002)

The commission is hereby required to coordinate with other departments and agencies concerning all permits, which may be required in this title and previously or subsequently adopted city ordinances. A one stop permit application and processing procedure may be developed with the respective departments and agencies for the purpose of reducing errors, misunderstanding, confusion and unnecessary delay for everyone involved. (Ord. 830, 8-6-2002)

Should any section or provision of this title be declared by the courts to be unconstitutional or invalid, such decision shall not affect the validity of the title as a whole or any part thereof other than the part so declared to be unconstitutional or invalid. (Ord. 830, 8-6-2002)

All ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict with this zoning ordinance or inconsistent with the provisions of this title are hereby repealed to the extent necessary to give this title full force and effect. (Ord. 830, 8-6-2002)