§ 18.02.030 — Applicability of Zoning Code

The use of all land, either permanently or temporarily, and the act of altering, constructing, enlarging, erecting, moving, or using any structure shall comply with the provisions of this Zoning Code and applicable provisions in other Titles of the SCCC. This Zoning Code applies to all uses of land and structures, subdivisions, and development, regardless of ownership, within the City. A. Compliance Required. No structure shall be altered, erected, or reconstructed in any manner, nor shall any structure or land be used for any purpose, other than as expressly allowed by this Zoning Code. B. Land Use Permits and Approvals Required. Land use permits and approvals are required when a development, as defined in this Zoning Code, is proposed. No person shall begin construction, occupy, or conduct a use or operation within the City unless any required land use permits have been issued and approvals have been obtained and the applicable appeal periods have expired in compliance with Chapter 18.144 (Appeals). The City shall not issue any other permit related to the development until all required approvals have been obtained. C. Subdivisions. A subdivision of land proposed within the City after the effective date of the ordinance adopting this Zoning Code shall comply with the minimum parcel size requirements of Article 2 (Zones, Allowable Land Uses, and Development Standards), other applicable requirements of this Zoning Code, and SCCC Title 17 (Subdivisions). D. Continuation of an Existing Land Use. A legally established land use is lawful and not in violation of this Zoning Code only when operated and maintained in compliance with applicable provisions of this Zoning Code and any condition(s) imposed on a discretionary application, including compliance with Article 5 (Nonconformities). E. Minimum Requirements. The provisions of this Zoning Code shall be considered the minimum requirements, unless specifically stated otherwise, for the promotion of the public health, safety, and general welfare. When this Zoning Code provides for discretion on the part of a Review Authority, the discretion may be exercised to impose more stringent requirements than required by this Zoning Code, as determined by the applicable Review Authority to be necessary to promote orderly land use and development, environmental resource protection, and the other purposes of this Zoning Code. F. Conflicting Requirements. Conflicts between different requirements of this Zoning Code, or between this Zoning Code and other regulations, shall be resolved in compliance with Section 18.04.020 (Rules of Interpretation). G. Other Requirements May Apply. Nothing in this Zoning Code eliminates the need for obtaining other permits required by the City, or a permit approval, or entitlement required by another applicable special district or agency, or other approvals required by the regulations of a State or Federal agency. The City shall not issue any permit, Business License, or other approval if the structure or land use would violate the provisions of this Zoning Code. Permits issued in error shall be void.