(A) The purpose of this chapter is to:
(1) Encourage the most appropriate use of land and to plan for a logical and orderly growth pattern in Washington;
(2) Make adequate provision for transportation, water, sewage, schools, parks and other public and commercial facilities and services;
(3) Preserve property values; and
(4) Preserve and improve the present health, safety and welfare of the citizens of Washington through the provision of adequate light, air, convenience of access, safety from flood, fire and other hazards.
(B) The regulations established by this chapter for each district shall be minimum regulations and shall apply uniformly to each class or kind of structure or land. Buildings, structures or land shall be used, occupied, erected, constructed, reconstructed, moved or altered in conformity with the applicable regulations in the chapter. Yards or lots shall not be reduced in dimension or area below the minimum requirements established in this chapter. Yards or lots created after the effective date of this chapter shall meet the minimum requirements. No part of a yard or lot or off-street parking or loading space required about or in connection with any building for the purpose of complying with this chapter, shall be included as part of a yard, open space or off-street parking or loading space similarly required for any other building. Buildings or structures shall be erected, constructed, reconstructed, moved, expanded, or enlarged so that it does not exceed the height limitations established in the chapter.
(Prior Code, § 156.04)