§ 18.60.010 — Purpose and Applicability

A. Purpose. The purpose of this Chapter is to ensure that all development is consistent with the General Plan to the maximum extent practicable, complies with the applicable standards of this Chapter, produces an environment that is harmonious with existing and future development, and protects the use and enjoyment of neighboring properties. B. Applicability. 1. The standards in this Chapter apply to the specified uses in all zones. 2. These standards shall be considered in combination with the standards for each zone in Article 2 (Zones, Allowable Uses, and Development Standards), and Article 3 (Site Planning and General Development Standards). Where there may be a conflict, the standards specific to the zone or specific land use shall override the general standards in this Chapter. 3. All structures, additions to structures, and uses shall conform to the standards of this Chapter as determined applicable by the Director. 4. Wherever a distance or location/separation requirement is applied in this Article, the distance or location/separation shall be measured in a straight line, without regard to intervening structures or objects, from one property line to another property line of the parcel on which the use(s) is located.