Chapter 23.02 — GENERAL PROVISIONS

There is adopted a zoning plan for the city. Said zoning plan is a districting plan, as provided by law. (Prior code § 25-1)

The purpose of this title is to promote the growth of the city in an orderly manner and to promote and protect the public health, safety and general welfare.

The zoning, or districting plan effectuated by this title is a part of the master plan and consists of the establishment of various districts, including all the territory within the boundaries of the city, within which the use of land and buildings, the space of buildings, and the height and bulk of buildings are regulated.

No buildings or structures shall be erected, reconstructed or structurally altered in any manner, nor shall any building or land be used for any purpose other than as permitted and in conformance with this title and all other ordinances, laws and maps referred to therein. (Prior code § 25-2; Ord. 94-O-103 § 1, 1994)

When interpreting and applying the provisions of this title they shall be held to be the minimum requirements adopted for the promotion of the public health, safety, comfort, convenience and general welfare. Except as specifically herein provided, it is not intended by the adoption of the ordinance codified herein to repeal, abrogate, annul or in any way to impair or interfere with any existing provision of law or ordinance, or any rules, regulations or permits previously adopted or issued, or which shall be adopted or issued pursuant to law relating to the erection, construction, establishment, moving, alteration or enlargement of any building or improvement. It is not intended by this title to interfere with or abrogate or annul any easement, covenant or other agreement between parties. However, in cases in which this title imposes a greater restriction upon the erection, construction, establishment, moving, alteration or enlargement of buildings, or the use of any building or premises in any district or districts than is imposed or required by such existing provisions of law or ordinance, or by such rules, regulations or permits, or by such easements, covenants or agreements, then in such case the provisions of this title shall control. (Prior code § 25-220)

All departments, official and public employees of the city, vested with the duty or authority to issue permits or licenses shall conform to the provisions of this title, and shall issue no permit or license for uses, buildings or purposes in conflict with the provisions of this title; and any such permit or license issued in conflict with the provisions of this title shall be null and void. It shall be the duty of the building inspector of the city to enforce the provisions of this title pertaining to the erection, construction, reconstruction, moving, conversion, alteration or addition to any building or structure. (Prior code § 25-221)

• (a) Any building or structure set up, erected, constructed, altered, enlarged, converted, moved or maintained contrary to the provisions of this title, and any use of any land, building or premises established, conducted, operated or maintained contrary to the provisions of this title is unlawful and a public nuisance; and the city attorney shall, upon order of the city council, immediately commence an action or proceedings for the abatement and removal and enjoinment thereof in the manner prescribed by law, and shall take such other steps and shall apply to such courts, as may have jurisdiction to grant such relief as will abate and remove such building or structure, and restrain and enjoin any person, firm or corporation from setting up, erecting, building, maintaining or using any such building contrary to the provisions of this title.

(b) The remedies provided for herein shall be cumulative and not exclusive. (Prior code § 25-223)

Except as otherwise provided in this title or other chapters of the municipal code or the city charter, the provisions of the Government Code pertaining to zoning and planning shall be applicable to all matters as if set forth in full herein. (Prior code § 25-226)

The city administrator or his/her designee shall be the individual responsible to provide for coordination of review and decision-making and the provision of information regarding the status of all applications and permits for residential developments. (Ord. 82-O-125, 1982)