Chapter 19.136 — Applicability of Regulations

The provisions of this Title shall apply, to the extent permissible under other laws, to all property within the City, whether such property is in public or private ownership; except that streets, alleys, and walkways which are dedicated for public use shall be regulated under the provisions of Title 12. (Ord. 1754, 6/24/2025)

The provisions of this Title shall apply, to the extent permissible under other laws, to all persons, agencies, and organizations, both public and private; except that in circumstances where an overriding public interest is found to be served by an action or development to be undertaken by a public agency, the City Council may waive the requirements of this Title to the extent deemed necessary.

(Ord. 1754, 6/24/2025)

• A. New or Changed Development or Use. Each provision of this Title shall apply, to the extent permissible under other laws, to all actions, activities, uses and development initiated subsequent to the effective date of such provision, including, but not limited to, the following:

  1. The division or leasing of land;

  2. Construction, alteration, remodeling, expansion, replacement or relocation of any building, structure or other facility or portion thereof;

  3. The use or occupancy of land, buildings, structures, or other facilities.

• B. Existing Development or Use. Any lawfully established development or use is permitted to continue without change, even though no longer in conformance with one or more provisions of this Title due to changes in such provisions after the establishment of the development or use, except as otherwise provided in Chapter 19.204 or elsewhere in this Title.

• (Ord. 1754, 6/24/2025)