A. 
The title of the ordinance codified in this title shall be known as the zoning ordinance for the city of West Richland.
B. 
This title is established pursuant to Section 11, Article XI of the Constitution of the state of Washington, RCW 35.63.080, and Chapter 35A.63 RCW.
C. 
This title shall govern the occupation, use, erection, alteration, removal, demolition or conversion of any and all buildings, structures, and land located within the corporate limits of the city of West Richland (herein referred to as the "city").
(Ord. 40-07 § 1, 2007; Ord. 35-14 § 1, 2014; Ord. 15-17 § 1 (Exh. A), 2017; Ord. 21-20 § 2, 2020)
A. 
The purpose of this title is to protect and promote the public health, safety, morals, and general welfare of the community by the classification of land uses within the city through the use of land use zones and the limitation and regulation of the use of land, and the limitation and regulation of the height, size, use, and location of buildings and structures.
B. 
The provisions of this title are designed to provide adequate light, air, and access to secure safety from fire and other dangers and to avoid excessive concentrations of population in order to lessen traffic congestion, and to facilitate adequate provisions for transportation, water, sewerage, schools, parks, and other public requirements.
(Ord. 40-07 § 1, 2007; Ord. 35-14 § 1, 2014; Ord. 15-17 § 1 (Exh. A), 2017; Ord. 21-20 § 2, 2020)
In interpretation and application, the provisions of this title are minimum requirements.
(Ord. 40-07 § 1, 2007; Ord. 35-14 § 1, 2014; Ord. 15-17 § 1 (Exh. A), 2017; Ord. 21-20 § 2, 2020)
To encourage upgrading, redevelopment, improvement and beautification of the city, providing a quality environment and enhancing the value of land and structures, a policy of abatement of nonconformance shall be pursued which recognizes the need to protect individual rights while moving at a reasonable pace toward these goals.
(Ord. 40-07 § 1, 2007; Ord. 35-14 § 1, 2014; Ord. 15-17 § 1 (Exh. A), 2017; Ord. 21-20 § 2, 2020)