Chapter 17.02 — GENERAL PROVISIONS

The ordinance codified in this Title shall be known and may be cited as the zoning ordinance of the City of Gridley. (Ord. 822-2016 § 4 (part), 2016; Ord. 458 § 1 (part), 1984).

This Title is adopted:

A. To provide reasonable protective regulations designed to promote and protect the public health, safety, peace, morals, comfort, convenience and general welfare; and,

B. To protect the established character and the social and economic stability of existing residential, commercial, industrial and other types of improved areas: and

C. To assist and guide development consistent with the General Plan and the objectives and standards set forth therein.

(Ord. 822-2016 § 4 (part), 2016; Ord. 458 § 1 (part), 1984).

No structure and/or uses shall be constructed, erected, placed or maintained and no land use commenced or continued within the City except as specifically, or by necessary implication, authorized by this Title. (Ord. 822-2016 § 4 (part), 2016; Ord. 458 § 1(part), 1984).

Whenever regulations or restrictions imposed by this Title are either more or less restrictive than regulations or restrictions imposed by any governmental authority through legislation, rule or regulation, the regulations, rules or restrictions which are more restrictive or which impose higher standards or requirements shall govern. (Ord. 822-2016 § 4 (part), 2016; Ord. 458 § 1(part), 1984).

It is not intended that this Title shall interfere with or abrogate or annul any easement, covenant or other agreement now in effect: provided, however, that where this Title imposes greater restrictions than are imposed or required by a private restriction, provisions of this Title shall apply.

(Ord. 822-2016 § 4 (part), 2016; Ord. 458 § 1(part), 1984).

In interpreting and applying the provisions of this Title, unless otherwise stated, they shall be held to be the minimum requirements for the promotion and protection of the public safety, health and general welfare. (Ord. 822-2016 § 4 (part), 2016; Ord. 458 § 1(part), 1984).

A. Whenever this Title vests discretionary-authority in the City Administrator or designee, a committee, or staff person to interpret any of the provisions of this Title, any applicant or other person affected by the interpretation thereof may appeal said discretionary decision directly to the planning commission provided that written notice of appeal is filed with the planning director not later than ten (10) days following the discretionary decision or other action taken.

B. Whenever this Title vests discretionary authority in the planning commission to interpret any provisions of this Title, any applicant or other person affected by the interpretation thereof may appeal said discretionary decision directly to the City council provided that written notice of appeal is filed with the City clerk not later than ten days following the discretionary decision or other action taken by the planning commission.

(Ord. 822-2016 § 4 (part), 2016; Ord. 529 (part), 1988)