(A) Title. The official title of this chapter is the Zoning Code of the city.
(Prior Code, § 153.02)
(B) Purpose.
(1) This chapter:
(a) Regulates the location and use of structures and land for residences, business, industry, and other purposes;
(b) Regulates the location and height of structures, the size of yards and other open spaces, automobile parking, and the density of population;
(c) Provides a method of administration by establishing a Board of Zoning Appeals and prescribing duties and powers of officials; and
(d) Prescribes penalties for violations.
(2) This chapter is in accordance with a Comprehensive Plan and is adopted so that:
(a) Adequate light, air, convenience of access, and safety from fire, flood, and other danger may be secured;
(b) Congestion in public streets may be lessened or avoided; and
(c) The public health, safety, comfort, morals, convenience, and general public welfare may be promoted.
(3) This chapter is made with reasonable regard to existing conditions, the character of buildings erected in each district, the most desirable use for which the land in each district may be adopted, and the conservation of property values throughout the territory under the jurisdiction of the City Plan Commission.
(Prior Code, § 153.01) (Ord. 907, passed 9-15-1969; Ord. 1162, passed 11-7-1983)