(A) This chapter, adopted under the authority conferred by the state statutes, regulates the zoning of certain lands within the corporate limits of the city and within the area one mile beyond the corporate limits; for the purpose of promoting the health, safety, convenience, order, prosperity, and welfare of the present and future inhabitants in the city by regulating and restricting the height, number of stories, and size of buildings and other structures, the size of yards, courts, and other open spaces, and the location and use of buildings, structures, and land for trade, industry, residence, or other purposes in accordance with the Randolph Comprehensive Plan and the zoning maps adopted herewith, to provide enforcement procedures and penalties; to provide for severability of any part.
(B) The purpose of this chapter is to establish certain minimal standards. Any existing ordinances, parts of ordinances or resolutions previously existing requiring a more stringent standard shall remain in full force and effect and be complied with.
(Ord. 667, passed 12-3-2014)