SECTION 1.0 GENERAL PROVISIONS.

   An ordinance dividing the City of Dayton, Commonwealth of Kentucky, into zones. Zones of such shape and area as are deemed best suited to carry out these regulations: regulating the location, height, number of stories and size of buildings and other structures: regulating the size of yards and other open spaces and the density and distribution of population and the uses of buildings, structures and land for residential, commercial, industrial, and other purposes: prescribing penalties for the violations: providing for enforcement; a board of adjustment and repealing all regulations, resolutions, orders, ordinances and/or codes in conflict with this appendix.

BE IT ORDAINED by the City of Dayton City Council, Commonwealth of Kentucky, as follows.

(Ord. 2017-6, passed 4-4-17)

ARTICLE II AUTHORITY AND PURPOSE

SECTION 2.0 AUTHORITY.

   The city, in pursuance of the authority of KRC 100.201 through 100.991, hereby ordains and enacts into law the following subchapters and section of this code.

(Ord. 2017-6, passed 4-4-17)

SECTION 2.1 PURPOSE.

   The zoning regulations and districts as herein set forth have been prepared in accordance with the adopted Comprehensive Plan to promote the public health, safety, morals and general welfare of the city, to facilitate orderly and harmonious development and the visual or historical character of the city, and to regulate the density of population and intensity of land use in order to provide for adequate light and air. In addition, this chapter has been prepared to provide for vehicle off-street parking and loading or unloading space, as well as to facilitate fire and police protection, and to prevent the overcrowding of land, blight, danger, and congestion in the circulation of people and commodities, and the loss of life, health or property from fire, flood or other dangers. The zoning regulations and districts as herein set forth are also employed to protect highways, and other transportation facilities, public facilities, including schools and public grounds, the central business district, natural resources and other specific areas of the city which need special protection by the city.

(Ord. 2017-6, passed 4-4-17)

ARTICLE III SHORT TITLE

SECTION 3.0 SHORT TITLE.

   This appendix shall be effective throughout the city and shall be known, referred to, and recited to as the “OFFICIAL ZONING ORDINANCE OFTHE CITY OF DAYTON, KENTUCKY.”

(Ord. 2017-6, passed 4-4-17)

ARTICLE IV INTERPRETATION

SECTION 4.0 GREATER RESTRICTION.

   The provisions of this appendix shall be held to be the minimum requirements for the promotion of the public safety, health, and general welfare. Where this appendix imposes a greater restriction upon the buildings, structures or premises, upon heights of buildings or structures or requires larger open spaces than are imposed or required by any other ordinances, rules, codes, permits, or regulations, or by easements, covenants, deed restrictions, or agreements, the provisions of this appendix shall govern.

(Ord. 2017-6, passed 4-4-17)