(A) Territorial Application: This chapter applies to all land, structures, and uses within the corporate limits of the Village of Lindenhurst, except as specifically exempted by law.
(B) General Application: All structures erected, all uses of land or structures established, all structural alterations or relocations of existing structures occurring, and all enlargements and extensions of, additions to, changes in, and relocations of existing uses occurring after the effective date of this chapter will be subject to all regulations of this chapter applicable to the zoning districts in which the land, structures, or uses are located. Existing structures and uses that do not comply with the regulations of this chapter will be subject to the provisions of part 8 of this chapter relating to nonconformities.
(C) General Prohibition: No structure, no use of any structure or land, and no lot of record or zoning lot, now or existing after the effective date of this chapter, may be established, enlarged, extended, altered, moved, divided, or maintained in any manner, except as authorized by the provisions of this chapter and except in compliance with the regulations of this chapter and all applicable Federal, State, County, and local laws, regulations, rules, and policies. Without limiting the foregoing, any activity that would cause any existing structure not to comply with this chapter or that would create any lot that could not be developed in compliance with this chapter is prohibited.
(D) Private Agreements: This chapter is not intended to abrogate, annul, or otherwise interfere with any platted building line, easement, covenant, or other private agreement or legal relationship; provided, however, that where the regulations of this chapter are more restrictive or impose higher standards or requirements than the platted building line, easement, covenant, or other private agreement or legal relationship, the regulations of this chapter will govern.
(E) Existing Unlawful Uses: Any use that was unlawful at the time of the adoption of this chapter that is in conflict with the requirements of this chapter remains unlawful.
(F) Government Agencies Regulated: Unless specifically exempted by law or division (G) of this section, all municipalities, townships, counties, park districts, school districts, library districts, and other local government entities are required to comply with this chapter and obtain all required permits. State and Federal agencies are required to comply as applicable.
(G) Exemption: Notwithstanding any other provision of this chapter to the contrary, all Village uses, buildings, structures, and facilities will be permitted by-right in all zoning districts in the Village, currently existing and hereafter created, and such Village uses, buildings, structures, and facilities will be exempt from the otherwise applicable regulations of this chapter, including without limitation height, setback, bulk, parking and loading, landscaping, and other regulations, provided that the Village use, building, structure, or facility is primarily for a public purpose.
(Ord. 17-2-2065, passed 2-27-2017)