9-1-7: CONSISTENCY WITH MASTER PLAN:
   A.   Intent: These regulations are intended to implement the goals and policies of the Mesquite comprehensive master plan ("master plan") and are hereby deemed to be consistent with and in accordance with the adopted master plan for the City. Any amendments to or changes pursuant to such regulations shall be consistent with the master plan, as it may be amended from time to time.
   B.   Amendments: An amendment to the text of these regulations is consistent with and in accordance with the master plan if it complies with the goals and policies stated in the plan, as it may be amended from time to time. An amendment to the zoning map is consistent with the master plan if the map amendment is consistent with the land use diagram contained in the plan, as it may be amended from time to time.
   C.   Predated Development: Where development is permitted under the regulations that predate these regulations, such development shall be deemed consistent with the master plan, as long as such development conforms to the requirements of section 9-1-9 of this chapter. (Ord. 172, 9-24-1996, eff. 10-31-1996; amd. Ord. 295, 3-10-2005)