Yacolt City Zoning Code
CHAPTER 18
05 GENERAL PROVISIONS
§ 18.05.010 Purpose.
The text and zoning maps constitute the zoning regulations for the town of Yacolt. It is the purpose of this title to accomplish the following:
A.
Classify, designate and regulate the development of land for residential, commercial, industrial land uses as a means of implementing the Comprehensive Growth Management Plan text and map.
B.
Provide adequate open spaces for light, air and the prevention of fires.
C.
Provide the economic and social advantages which result from an orderly, planned use of land resources.
D.
Facilitate energy conservation and the use of renewable energy resources to enhance the livability and quality of housing.
E.
Provide for desirable, appropriately located living areas in a variety of dwelling types and at a suitable range of population densities.
F.
Provide for the preservation of adequate space for industrial, commercial and other activities necessary for a healthy economy.
G.
Lessen congestion of streets.
H.
Stabilize expectations regarding future development, thereby providing a basis for wise decisions with respect to such development.
I.
Provide for judicious, efficient, timely and reasonable administration respecting the due process set forth in this title and other applicable laws.
J.
Protect and promote the public health, safety and general welfare.
(Ord. 371 § 1(A), 1997)
§ 18.05.020 Compliance.
No building or other structure shall be constructed, improved, altered, enlarged, or moved; nor shall any use or occupancy of premises within the town be commenced or changed; nor shall any condition of or upon real property be caused or maintained, after the effective date of the ordinance except in conformity with conditions prescribed for each of the several zones established hereunder. It is unlawful for any person, firm, or corporation to erect, construct, establish, move into, alter, enlarge, use or cause to be used, any buildings, structures, improvements or use of premises contrary to the provisions of this title. Where this title imposes greater restrictions than those imposed or required by other rules, regulations or ordinance, the provisions of this title shall control, except when specified otherwise in this title.
(Ord. 371 § 1(B), 1997)