§ 4.1. General Provisions

4.1.1

Purposes and Intent

The purpose of this Article is to promote the public health, safety, general welfare and quality of life of the present and future citizens of the City.

4.1.2

Consistency with Comprehensive Master Plan

The City's Comprehensive Master Plan, as adopted and as amended and periodically updated, is the policy guide for the development of this Article.

4.1.3

Minimum Requirements

The provisions of this Article shall be interpreted and applied as the minimum requirements for the promotion of public health, safety, and general welfare.

Whenever the requirements of this UDC are in conflict with the requirements of any other lawfully adopted rules, regulations, or ordinances, the requirement that is most restrictive or that imposes higher standards will apply.

The issuance of any permit, certificate or approval in accordance with the standards and requirements of this UDC shall not relieve the recipient of such permit, certificate or approval from the responsibility of complying with all other applicable requirements of any other municipality, special district, state or federal agency having jurisdiction over the structures or land uses for which the permit, certificate or approval was issued.