16.04.030 Compliance with development code provisions.

A. A lot may be used and a structure or part of a structure may be constructed, altered, occupied or used only as this title permits.
B. No lot area, yard, off-street parking or loading area, or other open space existing on or after the effective date of this title shall be reduced below the minimum required for it.
C. No lot area, yard, off-street parking or loading area, or other required open space for one use shall be used as the required lot area, yard, off-street parking or loading area, or other required open space for another use.
D. Building Permit Approvals. No building or structure shall be erected, enlarged, altered, re-built, remodeled or moved unless in conformance with the requirements of all state and local ordinances applicable to the structure and the land upon which it is or will be situated.
E. Authorization of Similar Uses. The planning commission may permit in a particular zone a use not listed in the code, provided the use is compatible with the uses permitted there by this title. However, this section does not authorize the inclusion in a zone where it is not listed, a use specifically listed in another zone or which is of the same general type and is similar to a use specifically listed in another zone.
F. Conformity to Master Plans. Upon adoption by the city council, the master plans, including, but not limited to, sewer, water, streets, storm drainage and parks shall govern new subdivisions in all zones. Any buildings, structures and their building service equipment to which additions, alterations or repairs are made shall comply with all the requirements of the adopted master plans for new facilities except as provided for in this development code. (Ord. 2000-9 § 1, prior code § 10.210)