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11-1-3: PURPOSES AND INTENT:
The purposes and intent of this title are to:
   A.   Purpose: Promote the health, safety and general welfare of the citizens of Sidney; and
   B.   Intent: Implement the policies, goals and strategies of the Sidney Growth Policy. (Ord. 567, 3-20-2017)
11-1-4: ENACTMENT, AMENDMENTS, EFFECTIVE DATE AND REPEALS:
This title is adopted by the City of Sidney Ordinance number 567; the Official Zoning Map of the City of Sidney is adopted by City of Sidney Ordinance number 567 and is on file in the office of the City of Sidney. This title shall take effect and be in force from and after April 19, 2017, after which all parts or portions of other ordinances in conflict herewith are hereby repealed. (Ord. 567, 3-20-2017)
11-1-5: APPLICABILITY AND JURISDICTION:
Except as otherwise expressly stated herein, this title applies to all developments, public and private, within the corporate limits of the City of Sidney to the extent allowed by law. (Ord. 567, 3-20-2017)
11-1-6: PERMITS REQUIRED, NO CONFLICTING LICENSES OR PERMITS SHALL BE ISSUED:
   A.   Construction And Use: Except as hereinafter provided, no land or building shall be used, no prior use of a building or land shall be changed, and no building, structure or improvement shall be made, erected, constructed, moved, altered, enlarged, or rebuilt except in accordance with this title.
   B.   Licenses And Permits: No license or permit shall be issued for a use, building or purpose that would be in conflict with this title. All departments, officials and public employees vested with the duty and authority to issue licenses or permits shall issue such licenses or permits in conformance with the provisions of this title. Any license or permit issued in conflict with this title shall be null and void.
   C.   Utility Connections: The Zoning Administrator or Utilities Manager shall not authorize the connection of utilities, such as water or sewer, until all of the standards and procedures of this title have been met as well as all other applicable City standards and policies relating to such utilities.
   D.   Building Permit And Certification Of Occupancy: No building permit shall be issued except in compliance with the terms, procedures and standards of this title. A certificate-of- occupancy shall not be issued for any structure or use of land except in compliance with the terms, procedures and standards of this title. (Ord. 567, 3-20-2017)
11-1-7: MINIMUM STANDARDS:
The provisions of this title shall be held to the minimum requirements for executing the stated purposes and intent of this title. (Ord. 567, 3-20-2017)
11-1-8: CONFLICTING PROVISIONS:
   A.   Conflict With State Or Federal Regulations: If provisions of this title are inconsistent with provisions of State or Federal law or regulations, the provisions that impose the greater restriction or more stringent controls shall apply, to the extent permitted by law.
   B.   Conflict With Other City Regulations: If provisions of this title are inconsistent with one another; or if they conflict with provisions of other ordinances or regulations of the City, the provisions that impose greater restrictions or more stringent controls shall apply.
   C.   Conflict With Other Agreements: It is not the intent of this title to interfere with or nullify any easements, covenants or agreements which are not in conflict with the provisions of this title. (Ord. 567, 3-20-2017)
11-1-9: RULES OF CONSTRUCTION AND INTERPRETATION:
   A.   Meanings And Intent: The wording of this title is intended to be read literally. Standards are no more or less strict than stated. Words defined in section 11-23-4, "Definitions", of this title have the specific meaning provided. Section 11-23-4, "Definitions", of this title, contains a procedure to address words not defined in said section.
   B.   Headings And Illustrations: Headings and illustrations are provided for convenience and reference only and do not change or limit the provisions of this title. In case of any difference of meaning or implication between the text of this title and any heading, figure or illustration, the text shall apply.
   C.   Current Versions And Citations: All references to documents or to other Municipal, County, State or Federal regulations must be interpreted as references to the most recent version of the documents or regulations.
   D.   Delegation Of Responsibility: Whenever a provision requires an officer, board or commission to perform an act of duty, that provision will be construed as authorizing the referenced officer, board or commission to delegate that responsibility to others over whom they have authority, unless such delegation is prohibited by statute. (Ord. 567, 3-20-2017)
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