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A. Where, on September 11, 1978, or at the effective date of an amendment of these zoning regulations, lawful uses of land exist that are no longer permissible under the terms of these zoning regulations as enacted or amended, such uses may be continued so long as they remain otherwise lawful, subject to the following conditions:
1. No such nonconforming use shall be moved, in whole or in part, to any other portion of the lot or parcel occupied by such use at the effective date of the adoption or amendment of these zoning regulations;
2. No such nonconforming use shall be enlarged or increased or extended to occupy a greater area of land than was occupied at the effective date of the adoption or amendment of these zoning regulations; and
3. If any such nonconforming use of land ceases for any reason for a period of more than sixty (60) days, any subsequent use of such land shall conform to the regulations specified by these zoning regulations for the zoning district in which such land is located.
B. A nonconforming use of a structure or of a structure and land in combination shall not be changed unless changed to a use permitted in the zoning district in which it is located, including a use permitted on review. Such change shall be construed as an abandonment of the former nonconforming use.
(Code 1991, § 12-217)
A. Group housing projects. In the case of public group housing projects, in which the application of R-3, two-family residential district, or R-4, multi-family residential district, provisions are impractical or inappropriate, the Planning Commission may, with the approval of the majority of its members, review the proposal under the terms and conditions of the R-6, planned residential development district.
B. Sanitary sewer service. No structure or use in any zoning district shall be erected or initiated which does not have a connection to the City sanitary sewer system, unless and until the County Health Department certifies that a septic tank or other approved disposal system can be installed and operated effectively. As a basis for this decision, the Health Department may require such soil percolation tests as it deems necessary. Such tests are to be made at the expense of the property owner.
C. Street access. No principal building shall after September 11, 1978, be constructed on a lot which does not abut a publicly dedicated street.
D. Use of solar collectors. Use of solar energy collectors is subject to the restraints imposed by the topography within the corporate limits of the City, existing trees, and the zoning district height and setback limitations contained within the zoning regulations. No guarantee is hereby given that all property within the corporate limits of the City is entitled to the use of solar collectors; however, as a general policy, reasonable care shall be taken to protect the opportunity for the utilization of solar collectors at all available locations.
(Code 1991, § 12-218)
A. Any person, firm, or corporation who violates or refuses to comply with any of the provisions of these zoning regulations shall be punished as provided in Section 1-12 of this Code for each offense. Each day upon which a violation is permitted to continue shall constitute a separate offense.
B. In case any building or structure or land is constructed, altered, converted, maintained, or used in violation of these zoning regulations, the City, in addition to other remedies available, may institute any proper action or proceedings to prevent such unlawful activities, in order to restrain, correct, or abate such violation.
(Code 1991, § 12-219)
State Law reference- Injunction for violations of regulations, 11 O.S. § 43-107.
DIVISION 122-2-1 GENERALLY (RESERVED)
DIVISION 122-2-2 AGRICULTURAL RESIDENTIAL, A-1 DISTRICT
DIVISION 122-2-3 RESIDENTIAL ESTATES, R-1 DISTRICT
DIVISION 122-2-4 SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL, R-2 DISTRICT
DIVISION 122-2-5 TWO-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL, R-3 DISTRICT
DIVISION 122-2-6 MULTIFAMILY RESIDENTIAL, R-4 DISTRICT
DIVISION 122-2-7 MOBILE HOME RESIDENTIAL, R-5 DISTRICT
DIVISION 122-2-8 PLANNED RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT, R-6 DISTRICT
DIVISION 122-2-9 CENTRAL BUSINESS, C-L DISTRICT
DIVISION 122-2-10 OFFICE COMMERCIAL, C-2 DISTRICT
DIVISION 122-2-11 GENERAL COMMERCIAL, C-3 DISTRICT
DIVISION 122-2-12 PLANNED COMMERCIAL, C-4 DISTRICT
DIVISION 122-2-13 INDUSTRIAL DISTRICTS
DIVISION 122-2-14 FLOODWAY, F-1 DISTRICT
DIVISION 122-2-15 FLOODWAY FRINGE, F-2 DISTRICT
DIVISION 122-2-16 SPECIAL DEVELOPMENT CONDITIONS, S-L DISTRICT
DIVISION 122-2-17 HISTORIC, H DISTRICTS
DIVISION 122-2-18 MUNICIPAL AIRPORT
This district is intended to preserve land for agricultural and directly related residential and commercial uses, discourage, premature suburban development, and prevent inefficient and expensive extension of City utilities, and is the only district in which a freestanding mobile home shall be permitted.
(Code 1991, § 12-220)
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