§ 2.03.03. Zoning district regulations, generally.

The regulations herein set out within each zoning district shall be minimum or maximum limitations, as the case may be, and shall apply uniformly to each class or kind of structure, use, or land or water. Except as hereinafter provided:

A.

Use or occupancy. No building, structure, land, or water shall hereafter be used or occupied, and no building, structure, or part thereof shall hereafter be erected, constructed, reconstructed, located, moved, or structurally altered except in conformity with the regulations herein specified for the district in which it is located.

B.

Height of structures, population density, lot coverage. No building or structure shall hereafter be erected or altered in any manner contrary to the provisions of this Code, and especially:

1.

To exceed height, bulk, or floor area;

2.

To provide a greater number of dwelling units or less lot area per dwelling unit;

3.

To provide less lot area per dwelling unit or to occupy a smaller lot; or

4.

To occupy a greater percentage of lot area;

5.

To provide narrower or smaller yards, courts, or other open spaces;

6.

To provide lesser separation between buildings or structures or portions of buildings or structures.

C.

Multiple use of required space prohibited. No part of a required yard or other required open space, or required off-street parking or off-street loading space, provided in connection with one building, structure, or use shall be included as meeting the requirements for any other building, structure, or use, except where specific provision is made in this Code. See section 7.04.01(E).

D.

Reduction of parcel or lot area prohibited. No lot, parcel or yard existing at the effective date of this Code shall thereafter be reduced in size, dimension, or area below the minimum requirements set out herein, except by reason of a portion being acquired for public use in any manner including dedication, condemnation, purchase, and the like. Lots or yards created after the effective date of code shall meet at least the minimum requirements established herein.

E.

More than one dwelling unit per lot prohibited. There shall be no more than one residential dwelling unit on any lot or parcel except where specific provision is made in this Code. Where a dwelling unit lawfully exists on a lot or parcel, a permit may be issued for the construction or installation of a dwelling unit constructed or fabricated in accord with the standard building code provided that the construction or installation of the new dwelling shall be completed within two years of the issuance of the permit. The prior unit shall be removed and properly disposed of within 14 days of the issuance of a certificate of occupancy for the new unit. In no event may the prior unit be located on the lot or parcel for a period of time exceeding two years plus 14 days from the date that the first permit authorizing commencement of the construction activity is issued. Minimum yard and other applicable regulations apply. Permit fees or securities shall be as established by resolution of the board of county commissioners. This section shall not be construed to allow for the temporary placement or installation of a unit or structure to be used for dwelling purposes during construction activity.

(Ord. No. 97-02, § 1, 2-27-97)