Chapter 20.01
GENERAL PROVISIONS

Sections:

20.01.010    Title.

20.01.020    Purpose.

20.01.030    

20.01.100    Repealed.

20.01.010 Title.

The ordinance codified in this title and maps shall be known as, and may be cited and referred to as, “The City of Pacific Zoning Ordinance” in accordance with, and exercising the authority of, Chapter 35.63 RCW among others to:

A. Regulate and restrict the location and use of buildings, structures and land for residence, trade, commerce, industry and other purposes;

B. Regulate the height, number of stories, size, construction of buildings and other structures; the size of yards, courts and other open spaces; the density of population; and the setback of buildings along public streets and road rights-of-way;

C. For any or all of such purposes, divide the city of Pacific or any portion thereof into districts of such number, shape and area, or may establish such official maps as may be deemed best suited to carry out the regulations and provide for their enforcement. (Ord. 1505 § 11, 2001; Ord. 485 § 1.01, 1971).

20.01.020 Purpose.

Such regulations are deemed necessary in order to:

A. Promote the interest of health, safety, morals and the general welfare;

B. Secure safety from fire and to provide adequate open spaces for light and air;

C. Prevent the overcrowding of the land;

D. Avoid undue concentration of population;

E. Conserve and stabilize property values;

F. Promote the achievement of the comprehensive plan for the city of Pacific;

G. Stabilize expectations regarding future development of Pacific, thereby providing a basis for wise decisions with respect to such development. (Ord. 485 § 1.02, 1971).

20.01.030 Office of zoning administrator established.

Repealed by Ord. 1505. (Ord. 485 § 12.01, 1971).

20.01.040 Powers and duties of the enforcing officer.

Repealed by Ord. 1505. (Ord. 485 § 12.02, 1971).

20.01.050 Building inspector – Right of entry.

Repealed by Ord. 1505. (Ord. 485 § 12.02, 1971).

20.01.060 Building inspector – Custody of building permits.

Repealed by Ord. 1505. (Ord. 485 § 12.02, 1971).

20.01.070 Board of adjustment – Creation.

Repealed by Ord. 1505. (Ord. 811 § 1, 1980; Ord. 485 § 12.08(1), 1971).

20.01.080 Board of adjustment – Organization.

Repealed by Ord. 1505. (Ord. 1214 § 1, 1993; Ord. 485 § 12.08.02, 1971).

20.01.081 Board members – Attendance.

Repealed by Ord. 1505. (Ord. 941 § 3, 1984).

20.01.090 Board of adjustment – Absence or failure to function.

Repealed by Ord. 1505. (Ord. 485 § 12.08.02, 1971).

20.01.100 Duties of planning-zoning commission.

Repealed by Ord. 1505. (Ord. 485 § 12.12, 1971).