Chapter 18.03
GENERAL PROVISIONS
Sections:
18.03.040 Conflicting provisions.
18.03.010 Title.
This title is known as the “Zoning Ordinance of the City of Prosser.” (Ord. 1917 § 1 (part), 1997).
18.03.020 Purpose.
The purpose of this title is to:
A. Promote the health, safety, morals, convenience, comfort, prosperity and general welfare within the city and its immediate environs; promote the orderly, compatible use of land; and promote the city’s growth consistent with the Washington State Growth Management Act; and
B. Establish specific zones and regulations necessary for the proper development of utilities, schools, parks, housing, essential light, air, privacy and open spaces; lessen the congestion of streets and to promote the safe movement of traffic; stabilize and protect property values; prevent overcrowding and slums; promote an environmentally and aesthetically sound city; promote the community’s economic development and the prosperity and welfare of its citizens; and to establish an attractive city within which to live; and
C. Develop regulations establishing the location, height and use of buildings, the use of land, the size of yards, off-street and loading zones and other necessary spaces; and such other reasonable or necessary regulations of the use of land, within their respective zones, which promote the general welfare and are necessary for the proper police and sanitary regulation of the city. (Ord. 1917 § 1 (part), 1997).
18.03.030 Interpretation.
In interpreting and applying the provisions of this title, they shall be held to be the minimum requirements for the promotion of the public safety, convenience, prosperity and general welfare, without approval of a variance in accord with Chapter 18.75. (Ord. 1917 § 1 (part), 1997).
18.03.040 Conflicting provisions.
If any provision of this title conflicts with any other, the more restrictive applies. (Ord. 1917 § 1 (part), 1997).
18.03.050 Enforcement.
Enforcement of this title will be in accord with Title 19, Administration of Development Regulations. (Ord. 1917 § 1 (part), 1997).