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)

SECTION 4.1 PERMIT OR LICENSE IN VIOLATION.

   If any permit or license is issued in violation of any provision of this appendix or purports to authorize the doing of any act not permitted by any provision of the chapter, the permit or license shall be void.

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

ARTICLE V CONFLICT

SECTION 5.0 CONFLICT.

   All ordinances and parts of ordinances of the City in conflict herewith are hereby repealed; providing, however, that such repeal shall not affect or prevent the prosecution or punishment of any person for any act done or committed in violation of any such ordinances and parts thereof hereby repealed prior to the effective date of this appendix.

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