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<br />ORDINANCE #4 <br /> <br />An Ordinance regulating the use of land, location, bulk, height, .and use <br />of structures and the arrangement of the structures, on lots, and the <br />density or population in the City of Centerville, Minnesota and providing <br />for the administration and enforcement of such regulations. <br /> <br />The City Council of the City of Centerville ordains as follows: <br /> <br />DIVISION 10: General Provisions <br /> <br />Section 010-010: Title. This ordinance shall be known as Ordinance #4, City of <br />Centerville Zoning Ordinance except as herein referred to as "this Ordinance". <br /> <br />Section 010-020: Purpose. It is the purpose of this Ordinance to: <br /> <br />. Protect and promote public health, safety and general welfare. <br />. Protect the natural resources in the City. <br />. Establish land use patterns and development regulations consistent with <br />the City of Centerville Comprehensive Plan. <br />. Prevent overcrowding of land. <br />. Limit congestion and promote safety in the public rights-of-way. <br />. Prevent the premature demand of public services. <br />. Stage development consistent with the efficient provision of public utilities <br />and public services. <br />. Maintain the small town character and quality of living in the community. <br />. Establish compatibility of land uses in the City to protect existing <br />investments and property values. <br />. Promote opportunities for cohesive and compatible business <br />development. <br />. Establish guidelines and regulations to promote housing variety and <br />quality living environments. <br /> <br />Section 010-030: Jurisdiction. The geographic jurisdiction of this Ordinance includes <br />the entire area within the corporate limits of Centerville, Minnesota. Land areas which may <br />be added to the City by annexation, merger or other means shall be classified R-1 Rural <br />Residential until such time that the City Council may rezone the added territory to more <br />appropriate classification. <br /> <br />Section 010-040: Application. Where the conditions imposed by any provisions of this <br />Ordinance are either more or less restrictive than comparable conditions imposed by any <br />other regulation, the regulations which impose the higher standard or requirements shall <br />prevail. <br /> <br />Page 1 of 65 <br />