The ordinance codified in Title 17 of this code shall be known and cited as the "Zoning Ordinance for the city of White Salmon."

(Ord. No. 2012-11-905, 11-26-2012)

It is the intent of the city council to provide uniform, equitable and reasonable standards to govern the usage of land and structures in the interest of preventing conflicts arising from incompatible land uses, preserving the environmental quality and values of the city's unique setting and to otherwise promote the public health, safety and general welfare.

(Ord. No. 2012-11-905, 11-26-2012)

A.

Since the general welfare of the public is superior in importance to the pecuniary profits of the individual, this title may:

1.

Limit the use of property;

2.

Cause depreciation of property value; or

3.

Prevent a vested right.

B.

Also, if some reasonable use of the property is allowed by this title, the effect is not confiscatory, and is proper exercise of police power.

(Ord. No. 2012-11-905, 11-26-2012)

Standards provided by this title for particular districts and circumstances are determined to be the minimum requirements in the public interest of health, safety and general welfare to achieve the objectives of the comprehensive plan.

Hereafter no building or structure shall be erected, reconstructed, altered, enlarged or relocated, and no building, structure or premise shall be used in any zone except in compliance with the provisions of this title and then only after securing all required permits.

(Ord. No. 2012-11-905, 11-26-2012)

The provisions of this title shall apply only to those areas covered by the official zoning map of the city of White Salmon. The zoning map adopted for the city is an official map and land use policy to control and direct the use and development of property in the municipality territory by dividing it comprehensively into districts according to the present and potential use of the properties.

(Ord. No. 2012-11-905, 11-26-2012)

This title shall consist of the text hereof, and that certain map or maps identified by the approving signature of the mayor, city clerk-treasurer and city attorney, and marked and designated as "Zoning Map, White Salmon, Washington," which map is placed on file in the office of the city clerk-treasurer, county auditor and others. The map has heretofore been examined and duly considered in detail by the city council, and is adopted as part of this title. The ordinance codified in this title, and each and all of its terms and mapped details, is to read and be interpreted in the light of the contents of such maps and their relationship to the comprehensive plan. If any conflict between the map and the text of this title is deemed to arise, the text of the title shall prevail.

(Ord. No. 2012-11-905, 11-26-2012)

Review and filing fees are set by ordinance in Title 3Chapter 3.36 of the White Salmon Municipal Code.

(Ord. No. 2012-11-905, 11-26-2012)