A. This title shall be known and cited as the “zoning code” or “code” or “this title.”

B. The zoning map that is a part of the zoning code shall be known as the “city of Helena official zoning map” or “zoning map” (see Section 17.01.070, Zoning map).

A. This title shall be known and cited as the “zoning code” or “code” or “this title.”

B. The zoning map that is a part of the zoning code shall be known as the “city of Helena official zoning map” or “zoning map” (see Section 17.01.070, Zoning map).

C. The zoning code and the zoning map shall be subject to change from time to time as may be determined by the city council. (Ord. 23-4 § 5 (Exh. A))

A. Protect and promote the public health, safety, peace, comfort, and general welfare;

B. Encourage orderly, compatible, and beneficial uses of land;

C. Minimize conflicts which might result from incompatible and inappropriate land uses;

D. Maintain and enhance the desirable character of the city and its various neighborhoods and areas;

E. Lessen congestion on streets;

F. Prevent and lessen the human and property loss resulting from natural and manmade hazards;

G. Facilitate the provision of adequate community facilities such as schools, parks, streets, fire protection, and other public requirements;

H. Provide open space for light and air;

I. Protect agricultural soils, vegetation, wildlife, and other natural resources from incompatible and deleterious activities;

J. Preserve, protect, and enhance the environment of the city;

K. Provide for a variety of housing types and housing opportunities;

L. Protect the city’s historic resources; and

M. Otherwise promote the general community welfare in accord with the city’s general plan. (Ord. 23-4 § 5 (Exh. A))

A. Compliance With Use Regulations. No land, building, structure or premises shall be used, designated or intended to be used for any purpose or in any manner other than that which is permitted by this title, the regulations of the applicable zoning district in which such land, building, structure and premises is located, and any conditions of approval imposed upon any permit authorized by this title.

B. Compliance With Development Standards. No building or part thereof or structure shall be erected, constructed, reconstructed, structurally altered, enlarged, rebuilt or removed except in conformity to the yard, setback, building location and height regulations of this title, the regulations of the applicable zoning district in which such building or part thereof or structure is located, and any conditions of approval imposed upon any permit authorized by this title.

C. Conflicting Regulations. Where conflict occurs between the regulations of this title and the building code or other regulations effective within the city, the more restrictive regulation shall apply except in areas subject to discretionary design review provisions.

D. Limitations. Except as otherwise authorized by the city council, the city shall not process any application for a permit, approval or clearance that is sought pursuant to this title (including, without limitation, a conditional use permit, variance, zoning amendment, or general plan amendment) for any property found in violation of this title until the violation is corrected. (Ord. 23-4 § 5 (Exh. A))

A. It is the policy of the city as expressed in the general plan that the zoning code be consistent with the general plan. For this purpose, consistency is achieved when the various land uses authorized by this title are compatible with the objectives, policies, general land uses, and programs specified in the general plan.

B. In accord with this policy, the zoning code is intended to implement the general plan of the city as expressed in the text, maps, and diagrams of all elements of the general plan taken together. In determining consistency, the compatibility and timing of proposed developments and other uses of land shall be considered pursuant to the policies of the general plan.

C. This title recognizes the supremacy of the general plan. If an inconsistency between the zoning code and the general plan should for whatever reason arise, the general plan shall prevail over the zoning code; the city, shall, in good faith, make every effort to resolve the inconsistency within a reasonable period of time. Any amendment of this title shall be consistent with the general plan. (Ord. 23-4 § 5 (Exh. A))

A. Where this title imposes a greater restriction than is imposed or required by other rules, regulations or ordinances, the provisions of this title shall control.

B. Where other rules, regulations, or ordinances impose greater restrictions or more specific standards than those of this title, the more specific shall control.

C. Where provisions of this title are in conflict, the more specific regulations shall apply over the more general; where provisions of this title remain in conflict, the more restrictive provisions shall apply. (Ord. 23-4 § 5 (Exh. A))

A. The legal description of the lot or lots referenced by the assessor’s parcel number of any prior rezoning and/or the existing zoning map;

B. Unless otherwise clearly indicated on the zoning map, zoning district boundaries shall coincide with property lines, sectional lines, center lines of blocks, and/or the boundaries of publicly owned lands; and

C. Where the location of the zoning district boundaries cannot be determined by the above rules, the boundaries shall be located by the use of the scale on the zoning map. (Ord. 23-4 § 5 (Exh. A))