9-1-3: COMPLIANCE WITH REGULATIONS:
   A.   Zoning Regulations:
      1.   Except as otherwise specifically provided by this title, no building or other structure shall be constructed, improved, altered, enlarged or moved, nor shall any use or occupancy of premises within the city be commenced or changed, after the effective date hereof, except in conformity with conditions prescribed for each of the several zones, and general regulations established hereunder. No person shall divide land without first complying with the provisions of this title and the laws of the state of Oregon. It is unlawful for any person to erect, construct, establish, move into, alter, enlarge, use, or cause to be used, any building, structure, improvement or use of premises located in any zone in a manner contrary to the provisions of this title.
      2.   Where this title imposes greater restrictions than those imposed or required by other regulations or ordinances, the provisions of this title shall control. (1996 Code § 17.04.030)
   B.   Land Development: No person shall develop, use or transfer land in violation of this title. It shall be the duty of the city manager to determine the applicability of this title for enforcement purposes. All city staff with the authority to issue permits, certificates or licenses for any purpose shall do so in conformance with this title. (1996 Code § 17.04.100)