TITLE THREE: ZONING ADMINISTRATION

CHAPTER 1131: PURPOSE AND INTERPRETATION

Section

1131.01   Purpose and scope

1131.02   Short title

1131.03   Interpretation as minimum standards

1131.04   Validity

1131.05   Certification

1131.06   Repeal of conflicting ordinances

Cross-reference:

   Legislative intent, see § 101.07

   Rules of construction, see §§ 101.03 et seq.

§ 1131.01 PURPOSE AND SCOPE.

   This Zoning Ordinance of the city is enacted for the purpose of promoting the public health, safety, morals, convenience and general welfare; establishing land use classifications; dividing the city into districts imposing regulations, restrictions and prohibitions upon the use and occupancy of real property; limiting the height, area and bulk of buildings and other structures and providing for yards and other open spaces about them; establishing standards of performance and design; and providing for the administration and enforcement thereof.

(Ord. 98-104, passed 9-14-1998)

§ 1131.02 SHORT TITLE.

   Titles Three, Five and Seven of this Part Eleven - Planning and Zoning Code shall be known and may be cited and referred to as the “Zoning Ordinance for Mason, Ohio” or “Zoning Ordinance.”

(Ord. 98-104, passed 9-14-1998)

§ 1131.03 INTERPRETATION AS MINIMUM STANDARDS.

   In their interpretation and application, the provisions of this Zoning Ordinance shall be held to be minimum requirements. Wherever this Zoning Ordinance imposes a greater restriction than is imposed or required by other provisions of the law or by other rules or regulations or ordinances, the provisions of this Zoning Ordinance shall govern.

(Ord. 98-104, passed 9-14-1998)