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Effective 9/5/00 City of Centerville Ord. #4 STATE OF MINNESOTA COUNTY OF ANOKA CITY OF CENTERVILLE ORDINANCE #4 An Ordinance regulating the use of land, location, bulk, height, and use of structures and the arrangement of the structures, on lots, and the density or population in the City of Centerville, Minnesota and providing for the administration and enforcement of such regulations. Adult orientated businesses are regulated separately by City Ordinance. The City Council of the City of Centerville ordains as follows: DIVISION 10: General Provisions Section 010-010: Title. This ordinance shall be known as Ordinance #4, City of Centerville Zoning Ordinance except as herein referred to as "this Ordinance". Section 010-020: Purpose. It is the purpose of this Ordinance to: . Protect and promote public health, safety and general welfare. . Protect the natural resources in the City. . Establish land use patterns and development regulations consistent with the City of Centerville Comprehensive Plan. . Prevent overcrowding of land. . Limit congestion and promote safety in the public rights-of-way. . Prevent the premature demand of public services. . Stage development consistent with the efficient provision of public utilities and public services. . Maintain the small town character and quality of living in the community. . Establish compatibility of land uses in the City to protect existing investments and property values. . Promote opportunities for cohesive and compatible business development. . Establish guidelines and regulations to promote housing variety and quality living environments. Section 010-030: Jurisdiction. The geographic jurisdiction of this Ordinance includes the entire area within the corporate limits of Centerville, Minnesota. Land areas which may be added to the City by annexation, merger or other means shall be classified R-1 Rural Residential until such time that the City Council may rezone the added territory to more appropriate classification. Section 010-040: Application. Where the conditions imposed by any provisions of this Ordinance are either more or less restrictive than comparable conditions imposed by any other regulation, the regulations which impose the higher standard or requirements shall prevail. Section 010-050: Severability. If any provision of this Ordinance or the application of any provision to particular circumstances is held invalid, the remainder of the Ordinance or the application of such Page 1 of 59