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Sec. 3. Applicability.

a. General scope.

1. Territorial application. This chapter shall apply to all buildings, structures, land and uses within the city, and any other areas subject to the zoning jurisdiction of the city.

2. Continuance. After the effective date of this chapter, all buildings and structures erected, remodeled, altered, and relocated and any use of land, buildings or structures established shall comply with the applicable provisions as required herein. Existing buildings, structures, lots or uses of land not complying with the provisions of this chapter may continue, subject to the provisions of the nonconformities section of this chapter.

3. Other laws and regulations. The provision of this chapter shall be considered the minimum requirements for the promotion of the public health, safety, and comfort, moral and general welfare. Where the provisions of this chapter impose greater restrictions than those of any statute, other ordinance or regulation, the provisions of this chapter shall be controlling. Where the provisions of any statute, other ordinance or regulation impose greater restrictions than this chapter, the provisions of such statute, other ordinance or regulation shall be controlling.

b. Specific application.

1. Existing variances and conditional use. Variances and conditional uses granted prior to the effective date of this chapter shall remain valid.

2. Building permit issued prior to effective date. This chapter shall not invalidate any building permit properly issued prior to the effective date of passage; provided, however, that if any building, structure or use constructed or established pursuant to such building permit does not comply with the provisions herein, such building, structure or use shall be subject to the provisions of article 8 of this chapter.

3. Pending applications. From and after the effective date of this chapter, the provisions herein shall apply to all pending applications upon which no final decision has been made; provided, however, that where a public hearing has been held by the planning commission, such pending application shall be processed in accordance with and decided pursuant to the law existing on the date of the public hearing on such application.

(Ord. No. 3307, 3-25-03)

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