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The regulations contained herein are necessary to:
A. Encourage the most appropriate uses of land according to the policies set forth in the Ponca City master plan;
B. Maintain and stabilize the value of property;
C. Secure safety from fire, panic and other damages to public health and safety;
D. Provide adequate light and air;
E. Decrease traffic congestion and its accompanying hazards;
F. Prevent undue concentration of population; and
G. Create a comprehensive and stable pattern of land uses upon which to plan for transportation, water supply, sewerage, schools, parks, public utilities, and other facilities. (Ord. 5916, 8-9-1999)
These regulations shall be in full force and effect within the corporate limits of the city. All land within said boundaries shall be classified as being in one of the zoning districts adopted in this title. All new additions of land to the city shall be in the R-1 single-family residential district unless otherwise classified by the planning commission and board of commissioners at the time of annexation. (Ord. 5916, 8-9-1999)
A. This title classifies and regulates the use of land, buildings, and other structures as hereinafter set forth. The regulations are necessary to promote the health, safety, convenience, and welfare of the inhabitants of the city by dividing the city into districts and regulating therein the use of the land as to:
1. Use of buildings;
2. Size of buildings and other structures;
3. Location of buildings and other structures;
4. Coverage of land by buildings;
5. Size of yards and open spaces;
6. Density of population; and
7. Conditions applicable to specified uses of land.
B. Restrictive covenants are a private agreement between property owners and are not part of the zoning ordinance. Restrictive covenants are enforced by the affected property owners, not by the city. (Ord. 5916, 8-9-1999)
Except as may be hereinafter otherwise provided, no land, building, other structure, or improvement, shall be used, made, erected, constructed, moved, altered, enlarged, or rebuilt, that is designed, arranged, or intended to be used or maintained for any purpose, or in any manner, except in accordance with the use, height, lot area, density, yard and open space, and other requirements established in the district in which such land, building, structure, or other improvement is located, and in accordance with the provisions of the chapters contained herein relating to any or all districts, structures and uses. (Ord. 5916, 8-9-1999)
A. Nothing in this title shall be deemed to require a change in the plans, construction, or designated use of any building for which a building permit has been lawfully issued prior to the effective date hereof, and pursuant to such permit, construction of which is diligently carried to completion. Upon completion, any such building or use not in conformance with these regulations may continue as regulated in section 11-14-2 of this title.
B. At any time within two (2) years after the effective date hereof, a building permit may be issued or a use of land commenced in accordance with the terms and conditions of a special use permit or site plan (other than PUD) approved by the city commission or variance granted by the board of adjustment prior to the effective date hereof.
C. Poles, wires, cables, conduits, vaults, laterals, pipes, mains, valves, or other similar equipment for distribution to consumers of public utility and communication services, but not including substations and towers located on or above the surface of the ground, shall be exempt from the provisions of these regulations.
D. Railroad tracks, signals, bridges, and similar facilities and equipment located on a railroad right of way, and maintenance and repair work on such facilities, shall be exempt from the provisions of these regulations. (Ord. 5916, 8-9-1999)