§ 152.002 PURPOSE.

   The zoning regulations and districts as herein set forth are made in accordance with a comprehensive Master Plan in order that adequate light, air, convenience of access, and safety from fire, flood and other danger may be secured; that congestion in the public streets may be lessened or avoided; and that the public health, safety, comfort, morals, convenience and general welfare may be promoted. They are 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 adapted and the conservation of property values throughout the city and the unincorporated areas under the jurisdiction of the City Plan Commission. The comprehensive Master Plan shall be kept on file in the office of the Plan Commission and shall be available for public inspection during regular business hours. The Master Plan addresses residential, commercial, industrial, transportation, water and sewer needs and plans for the implementation of those improvements.

(Ord. 466, § 2-1-1, passed 5-11-98)

§ 152.003 STATUTORY AUTHORITY.

   (A)   This chapter is adopted pursuant to I.C. 36-7-4 and all acts supplemental and amendatory to it.

   (B)   The zone maps currently on file with the Plan Commission which are incorporated by reference as a part of this chapter.

(Ord. 466, § 1-2-1, passed 5-11-98)

§ 152.004 COMPLIANCE REQUIRED.

   No building, dwelling, structure or land shall hereafter be used, and no building, dwelling structure or part thereof shall be erected or moved unless in conformity with the regulations of this chapter.

(Ord. 466, § 1-2-2, passed 5-11-98) Penalty, see § 152.999

§ 152.005 JURISDICTIONAL AREA.

   The geographic area over which the Plan Commission shall exercise jurisdiction under this chapter consists of all real property within the corporate limits of the city and all real property located within the unincorporated area of Adams County depicted in the survey recorded as Record Plat 4, pages 673-675 in the County Recorder's Office, which survey is incorporated by reference in this chapter. All buildings erected, all uses of land or buildings established, all structural alterations or relocation of buildings and all enlargements of or additions to uses occurring after adoption of this chapter shall be subject to all provisions of this chapter which are applicable to the zoning districts in which those buildings, uses, land or waters shall be located.

(Ord. 466, § 1-2-4, passed 5-11-98)

§ 152.006 ZONE MAPS.

   The zone maps currently on file with the Plan Commission, which are incorporated by reference, are enacted as part of this chapter.

(Ord. 466, § 1-2-5, passed 5-11-98)

§ 152.007 APPLICATION.

   This chapter is not intended to interfere with, abrogate or amend any easements, covenants or other agreements existing prior to its adoption. This chapter is not intended to repeal, abrogate, annul or in any way interfere with any provisions of laws or ordinances existing prior to adoption; or any rules, regulations or permits adopted or issued pursuant to law before that date relating to the use of buildings or premises.

(Ord. 466, § 1-2-6, passed 5-11-98)