Division I. Introductory Provisions

Chapter 17.05
GENERAL

Sections:

17.05.010    Title.

17.05.020    Purpose.

17.05.030    Compliance with comprehensive plan and title provisions.

17.05.040    Interpretation.

17.05.010 Title.

This title shall be known as the land development ordinance of the city of Coos Bay. [Ord. 93 § 1.1.1, 1987].

17.05.020 Purpose.

It is the intent of this title to implement the Comprehensive Plan 2000, Volume I: Plan Policy Document, the City of Eastside 1995 Comprehensive Plan, and Volume III: Coos Bay Estuary Management Plan, and, in accordance, encourage the most appropriate use of land; to conserve and stabilize the value of property; to aid in rendering fire and police protection; to provide adequate open space; to lessen congestion of streets; to promote orderly growth in the city; to prevent undue concentration of population; to facilitate adequate provisions for community utilities and facilities such as water, sewerage, electrical distribution systems, transportation, schools, parks, and other public requirements; to assure the appropriate use of the estuary and shoreland areas; and to promote public health, safety, and general welfare. [Ord. 93 § 1.1.2, 1987].

17.05.030 Compliance with comprehensive plan and title provisions.

The Comprehensive Plan 2000 of the City of Coos Bay and the City of Eastside 1995 Comprehensive Plan are the basis for all land use development within the city. In particular, the provisions of this title shall be applied in conjunction with the specific provisions of Volume III: Coos Bay Estuary Management Plan. Should any conflicts arise between the plan and this title, the provisions of the plan shall prevail.

It shall be unlawful for any person, firm, or corporation to develop, permit, erect, construct, alter, or use any building, structure or parcel of land contrary to the provisions of the district in which it is located. No permit for construction or alteration of any structure shall be issued unless the plans, specifications, and intended use of any structure or land conform with the standards of this title. [Ord. 93 § 1.1.3, 1987].

17.05.040 Interpretation.

If the conditions imposed by a provision of this title are less restrictive than comparable conditions imposed by any other provision of this title or any other ordinance, the provisions which are more restrictive shall govern. [Ord. 93 § 1.1.6, 1987].