17.20.080 General requirements.
A. Application. All land or structures shall be used and constructed in accordance with the regulations and requirements of the zoning ordinance including obtaining applicable permits prior to use initiation.
B. Conflicting Permits and Licenses to Be Voided. All permits and licenses shall be issued in conformance with the provisions of this zoning ordinance. Any permit or license issued and in conflict with this zoning ordinance shall be null and void.
C. Minimum Requirements. When interpreting and applying the regulations of this zoning ordinance, the provisions shall be the minimum requirements, unless otherwise specified.
D. Conflict With Other Regulations.
1. Where conflicts occur between the provisions of this zoning ordinance and the building and fire codes, or other regulations of the city, the more restrictive shall apply.
2. It is not intended that this zoning ordinance shall interfere with, repeal, abrogate or annul any easement, covenant, or other agreement in effect at the time of adoption. Where this zoning ordinance imposes a greater restriction upon the use of structures or land, the provisions of this zoning ordinance shall apply.
3. Nothing contained in this zoning ordinance shall be deemed to repeal or amend any regulation of the city requiring a permit or license or both. Nor shall anything in this zoning ordinance be deemed to repeal or amend the building code of the city.
E. Language. In interpreting this zoning ordinance, the term “shall” is mandatory, and the term “may” is permissive.
F. Density and Intensity. The density and intensity limitations established in the zoning ordinance shall apply to each lot.
G. Improvements. All provisions and improvements shall be installed as required by Title 16 of the Wasco Municipal Code, the city of Wasco Subdivision Ordinance and Improvement Standards. (Ord. 706 § 3 (Exh. A), 2019).