Chapter 18.04
GENERAL PROVISIONS
Sections:
18.04.040 Interpretation —Conflicting provisions.
18.04.050 Relationship to other regulations.
18.04.010 Authority.
This title is adopted pursuant to RCW Chapters 36.70 and 36.70A which empower a county to enact a zoning ordinance and provide for its administration, enforcement and amendment. (Ord. TLS 97-10-71B Exh. F (part))
18.04.020 Purpose.
The purpose of this title is to further the goals and policies of the comprehensive plan for the physical development of the county. The objectives of this title are to protect the public health, safety and welfare; encourage the orderly growth of the county; promote compatible uses of land; provide desired levels of population density and intensity of land use; facilitate adequate levels of community services and utilities; and to provide workable relationships between land uses, the transportation system, and the environment. (Ord. TLS 97-10-71B Exh. F (part))
18.04.030 Applicability.
The provisions of this title shall apply to all lands, buildings, structures and uses classified under this title. (Ord. TLS 97-10-71B Exh. F (part))
18.04.040 Interpretation—Conflicting provisions.
A. The provisions of this title shall be held to constitute the minimum requirements for the protection of the public health, safety and welfare of the citizens of the county.
It is not the intent of this title to interfere with, abrogate or annul any private easement, covenant or other agreement between parties, provided, that where this title or other official codes or ordinances impose greater restriction upon the use of land or buildings, or requires a larger space than is imposed or required by private codes, the provisions of the official codes shall control.
B. DCC chapter and section headings, captions, illustrations and references to other sections or titles are for reference or explanation only and shall not be deemed to govern, limit, modify, or in any manner affect the scope, meaning, or intent of any section. In case of any ambiguity, difference of meaning or implication between the text and any heading, caption or illustration, the text shall control. All applicable requirements shall govern a use whether or not they are cross-referenced in a text section or land use table. (Ord. TLS 97-10-71B Exh. F (part))
18.04.050 Relationship to other regulations.
Other official controls, ordinances, regulations, and plans have a direct impact on the development of land in the county. The number and type of such ordinances may vary from time to time. Where provisions of other official controls and regulations overlap or conflict with provisions of this title, the more restrictive provisions shall govern. (Ord. TLS 97-10-71B Exh. F (part))
18.04.060 Compliance.
A. No building, structure or land use activity shall be established, enlarged, constructed, altered, moved or otherwise changed except in conformance with this title;
B. Creation of or changes to lot lines shall conform with the use provisions, dimensional and other standards, and procedures of this title, DCC Title 17 and Chapter 58.17 RCW;
C. All land uses and development authorized by this title shall comply with all other regulations and/or requirements of this title as well as any other applicable local, state or federal law; and
D. Where more than one part of this title applies to the same aspect of a proposed use or development, the more restrictive requirement shall apply. (Ord. TLS 97-10-71B Exh. F (part))
18.04.070 Severability.
Shall any chapter, section, subsection, paragraph, sentence, clause or phrase of this title be declared unconstitutional or invalid for any reason, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portion of this title. (Ord. TLS 97-10-71B Exh. F (part))
18.04.080 Definitions.
Words, terms and phrases used in this title are defined in DCC Chapter 14.98 as supplemented herein. (Ord. TLS 97-10-71B Exh. F (part))
18.04.090 Administration.
The director of land services or his/her designee shall have the authority and duty to administer the provisions of this title. The director may adopt, and revise as required, such instructions, policies and forms as are necessary to carry out the provisions of this title. (Ord. TLS 97-10-71B Exh. F (part))
18.04.100 Enforcement.
The provisions of DCC Chapter 14.92 shall be applied and interpreted for the enforcement of violations of this title. (Ord. TLS 97-10-71B Exh. F (part))