Chapter 17.04
GENERAL PROVISIONS
Sections:
17.04.040 Interpretation – Conflicting provisions.
17.04.050 Relationship to other regulations.
17.04.010 Authority.
This title is adopted pursuant to Chapters 35A.63 and 36.70A RCW, which empower a city to enact a zoning ordinance and provide for its administration, enforcement and amendment. (Ord. 07-093 § 1; Ord. 99-025 § 2).
17.04.020 Purpose.
The purpose of this title is to further the goals and policies of the comprehensive plan for the physical development of the city. The objectives of this title are to protect the public health, safety and welfare; encourage the orderly growth of the city; promote compatible uses of land; provide desired levels of population density and intensity of land use; facilitate adequate levels of community services and utilities; and to provide workable relationships between land uses, the transportation system, and the environment. (Ord. 07-093 § 1; Ord. 99-025 § 2).
17.04.030 Applicability.
The provisions of this title shall apply to all lands, buildings, structures and uses classified under this title. (Ord. 07-093 § 1; Ord. 99-025 § 2).
17.04.040 Interpretation – Conflicting provisions.
A. The provisions of this title shall be held to constitute the minimum requirements for the protection of the public health, safety and welfare of the citizens of the city. It is not the intent of this title to interfere with, abrogate or annul any private easement, covenant or other agreement between parties; provided, that where this title or other applicable codes or ordinances impose greater restriction upon the use of land or buildings, or require a larger space than is imposed or required by said private codes, the provisions of this code shall control.
B. Except for RIMC Title 14, Development Permit Procedures and Administration, other RIMC chapter and section headings, captions, illustrations and references to other sections or titles are for reference or explanation only and shall not be deemed to govern, limit, modify, or in any manner affect the scope, meaning, or intent of any section. In case of any ambiguity, difference of meaning or implication between the text and any heading, caption or illustration, the text shall control. All applicable requirements shall govern a use whether or not they are cross-referenced in a text section or land use table.
C. In the event a particular use is not referenced in a text section or land use table, the mayor or his/her designee shall, after considering all relevant factors of the use, determine which use it is most like and classify it accordingly. (Ord. 07-093 § 1; Ord. 99-025 § 2).
17.04.050 Relationship to other regulations.
Other applicable federal, state, or local statutes, regulations, ordinances, and plans have a direct impact on the development of land in the city. The number and type may vary from time to time. Where provisions of other applicable federal, state or local statutes, regulations, ordinances and/or plans overlap or conflict with provisions of this title, the more restrictive provisions shall govern. (Ord. 07-093 § 1; Ord. 99-025 § 2).
17.04.060 Compliance.
A. No building, structure or land use activity shall be established, enlarged, constructed, altered, moved or otherwise changed except in conformance with this title.
B. Creation of or changes to lot lines shall conform with the use provisions, dimensional and other standards, and procedures of this title and Chapter 58.17 RCW as now exist or as may be hereafter amended.
C. All land uses and development authorized by this title shall comply with all other regulations and/or requirements of this title as well as any other applicable local, state or federal law.
D. Where more than one part of this title applies to the same aspect of a proposed use or development, the more restrictive requirement shall apply. (Ord. 07-093 § 1; Ord. 99-025 § 2).
17.04.070 Severability.
Shall any chapter, section, subsection, paragraph, sentence, clause or phrase of this title be declared unconstitutional or invalid for any reason, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portion of this title. (Ord. 07-093 § 1; Ord. 99-025 § 2).
17.04.080 Definitions.
Words, terms and phrases used in this title are defined in Chapter 14.98 RIMC, as now exists or as may be hereafter amended, and as supplemented herein. (Ord. 07-093 § 1; Ord. 99-025 § 2).
17.04.090 Administration.
Recodified at RIMC 17.70.010.
17.04.100 Enforcement.
Recodified at RIMC 17.70.020.