TITLE 17
ZONING AND DEVELOPMENT
ZONING AND DEVELOPMENT
CHAPTER 17.04
GENERAL PROVISIONS
GENERAL PROVISIONS
SECTION:
17.04.010: Title
17.04.020: Authority
17.04.030: Purpose
17.04.040: Scope
17.04.050: Organization And Use Of Title
17.04.060: Administration And Enforcement
17.04.070: Related City Ordinances, Policies, Or Standards
17.04.080: General Provisions Of Title Enumerated
17.04.090: Zoning Map
This title is adopted pursuant to the authority granted by title 67, chapter 65 of the Idaho Code and article 12, section 2 of the Idaho constitution, as amended or subsequently codified. The standards of the policies of this title have been adopted in accordance with the comprehensive plan adopted by resolution of the city council. (Ord. 2007-4, 2007)
The purpose of this title is to provide for the health, safety, and general welfare of the city and its inhabitants. It is designed to:
A. Encourage urban and urban type development within the city and the area of impact;
B. Avoid undue concentration of population and overcrowding of land;
C. Ensure that the development of land is commensurate with the physical characteristics of the land;
D. Protect life and property in areas subject to natural hazards and disasters;
E. Ensure that adequate public facilities and services are provided;
F. Protect both property rights and property values and to minimize the conflicts among the uses of land and buildings;
G. Establish reasonable standards for development which promote the orderly and beneficial development of all parts of the city;
H. Prevent the pollution of air, soil, streams, rivers and ponds and to safeguard the water table; and to encourage the wise use and management of natural resources throughout the city in order to preserve the integrity, stability and beauty of the city and the value of the land;
I. Encourage well planned development, and to ensure equitable handling of all proposals by providing uniform procedures and standards. (Ord. 2007-4, 2007)
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