§ 31-13. General provisions.

(a)

Conformance with regulations required: No building or land shall hereafter be used, and no building or part thereof shall be erected, reconstructed, converted, enlarged, moved, or structurally altered unless in conformity with the regulations as set forth in this chapter.

(b)

Location on a lot required: Every building hereafter erected, reconstructed, converted, moved, or structurally altered shall be located on a lot of record and in no case shall there be more than one (1) main building on one (1) lot unless otherwise provided in this chapter.

(c)

Street frontage required: No lot shall be used in whole or in part for dwelling purposes unless such lot abuts upon a street in accordance with the minimum street frontage requirements of this chapter. No lot or parcel of land abutting the terminus of a public street shall be deemed to comply with street frontage requirements unless such lot abuts on an approved permanent cul-de-sac.

(d)

Encroachment: The minimum yards, height limits, parking space, open spaces, including lot area per family, required by this chapter for each building existing at the time of the passage of these regulations or for any building hereafter erected, shall not be encroached upon or considered as required yard or open space for any other building, except as hereinafter provided.

(e)

Reduction of lot area: No lot or parcel of land, with or without buildings at the time this chapter became effective, shall be subdivided, resubdivided, or reduced in any manner below the minimum lot width and lot area required by this chapter.

(f)

Accessory buildings: No accessory building shall be used for dwelling, except in accordance with the specific provisions of this chapter.

(g)

Uses not permitted are prohibited: For the purpose of this chapter, permitted uses are listed for the various districts. Unless the contrary is clear from the context of the lists or other regulations of this chapter, uses not specifically listed are prohibited.

(h)

Similar uses permitted: Notwithstanding the provisions of subsection (g) above, uses that are similar to and no more objectionable than listed permitted uses in a zoning district may be permitted by the zoning administrator upon a finding that such uses would not be injurious to or have an adverse effect on adjacent properties or areas. In approving any such use, the zoning administrator may place such conditions, restrictions and safeguards on the use as deemed necessary to ensure the health, safety and welfare of the general public.

(Ord. No. 12-1700-930[B], § 1, 5-15-12)

(Ord. No. 12-1700-930[B], § 1, 5-15-12)