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Title 17 — ZONING[1]

Blythe Zoning Code · 2026-06 edition · updated 2026-07-08 · Blythe

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Title 17 - ZONING[[1]]

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Editor's note— The current zoning map is available in the city clerk's office.

DIVISION I. - GENERAL PROVISIONS Chapter 17.02 - GENERAL PROVISIONS

17.02.010 - Title.

The ordinance codified in this title shall be known as the "Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance of the City of Blythe."

(Ord. 595 § 1.00, 1982)

17.02.020 - Short title.

The ordinance codified in this title may be cited as the "Blythe Zoning Ordinance."

(Ord. 595 § 1.01, 1982)

17.02.030 - Purpose.

The purpose of this title is to classify, designate and regulate the use of buildings, structures and land; to regulate and limit the bulk and dimensions of buildings and other structures designed, erected or altered after the adoption of the ordinance codified in this title; to regulate and determine building setbacks and open spaces; to regulate the density of population; for the purposes to divide the city into zones of such number, shape and area as may be deemed best suited to carry out these regulations, provide for their enforcement; and to provide zoning designations consistent with the Blythe general plan. Regulations are deemed necessary in order to encourage the most appropriate use of land; to conserve and stabilize the value of property; to provide adequate access to light and air and to prevent and control fires; to prevent undue concentration of population; to minimize congestion of public rights-of-way; to facilitate adequate provision of community utilities such as transportation, water, sewage, schools, parks and other public requirements; to promote the public health, safety and general welfare; and to implement the city's general plan.

(Ord. 638 § 1, 1988: Ord. 595 § 1.02, 1982)

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