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A. This Development Code applies to all land uses, subdivisions and development within Lake Havasu City unless specifically exempted by specific sections of this Code.
B. The provisions of this Development Code shall be the minimum requirements for the promotion of the public health, safety, and general welfare. When this Development Code provides for discretion on the part of a city official or body, that discretion may be exercised to impose more stringent requirements than identified in this Development Code, as may be necessary to promote orderly land use and development, environmental resource protection, and the other purposes of this Development Code.
C. Except as may be otherwise provided by this article for a specific overlay district:
1. Any land use normally allowed in the primary zoning district by this Code may be allowed within an overlay district, subject to any additional requirements of the overlay district;
2. Development and new land uses within an overlay district shall obtain the zoning approvals required by this Code for the primary zoning district; and
3. Development and new land uses within an overlay district shall comply with all applicable development standards of the primary zoning district and all other applicable provisions of this Development Code.
(Ord. 16-1411, passed 2-23-2016)
Lake Havasu City shall be divided into zoning districts that implement the city’s General Plan. The zoning districts, identified in Article II, shall be shown on the Zoning Map. The Lake Havasu City Zoning Map (“Zoning Map”) is incorporated by reference into this Code.
(Ord. 16-1411, passed 2-23-2016)
A. New and changed land uses or structures. It is unlawful for any person to establish, construct, reconstruct, alter or replace any use of land or structure, except in compliance with the requirements of this Development Code, unless compliance is not required by § 14.05.05.
B. Subdivision of land. Any subdivision of land proposed after the effective date of this Development Code shall be consistent with the minimum lot size and dimension requirements and all other applicable requirements of this Development Code.
C. Other requirements may apply. Nothing in this Development Code eliminates the need for obtaining any other permits required by the city, or any permit, approval or entitlement required by the regulations of any regional, state or federal agency.
(Ord. 16-1411, passed 2-23-2016)
Any structure or use that is altered, changed, constructed, converted, enlarged, erected, established, installed, maintained, moved, operated, or used contrary to the provisions of this Development Code or any applicable condition of approval imposed on a permit, is hereby declared to be unlawful and a public nuisance, and shall also be subject to the remedies and penalties identified in this chapter and Chapter 8.08 (Nuisances) of the Municipal Code.
(Ord. 16-1411, passed 2-23-2016)
A. Conflicting requirements. If conflicts occur between requirements of this Development Code, or between this Development Code, the Lake Havasu City Municipal Code or other regulations of the city, the most restrictive provision shall apply.
B. State law requirements. Where this Development Code references applicable provisions of state law, the reference shall be construed to be to the applicable state law provisions as they may be amended from time to time.
(Ord. 16-1411, passed 2-23-2016)
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