This document and its provisions shall be known as the “Land Development Code of the City of Brookings.”
(Ord. 89-O-446 § 1)
The purpose of this code is to classify, designate and regulate the location, placement and use of buildings, structures, and land for residential, commercial, industrial or other uses in appropriate places and for said purpose to divide the city of Brookings into districts of such number, shape and area as may be deemed best suited to carry out these regulations and provide for their enforcement; to encourage the most appropriate use of land; to conserve and stabilize the value of property; to provide adequate open spaces for light and air and prevention of fires; to prevent undue concentrations of population; to lessen congestion of streets; to facilitate adequate provisions for community utilities such as transportation, water, sewer, schools, parks and other public requirements; and in general to promote the health, safety and welfare of the citizens and visitors of Brookings; all of which are in accordance with and in implementation of the comprehensive plan of the city of Brookings.
(Ord. 89-O-446 § 1)
This code is enacted and placed into effect as a result of its adoption by the city council of Brookings on the tenth day of April, 1989.
(Ord. 89-O-446 § 1)
No buildings or other structures shall be constructed, improved, or altered, enlarged or moved, nor shall any use or occupancy of premises within the city be commenced or changed, nor shall any condition of or upon real property be caused or maintained, after the effective date of this code except in conformity with conditions prescribed for each of the several zones established hereunder. It shall be unlawful for any person, firm or corporation to erect, construct, establish, move into, alter, enlarge or use, or cause to be used, any building, structure, improvement or use of premises located in any zone described in this code contrary to the provisions of this code. Where this code imposes greater restrictions than those imposed or required by other rules or regulations or ordinances, the provisions of this code shall control. This code shall apply to all actions which have not reached the following steps:
A.
Site review: final approval by city staff or the planning commission;
B.
Partitioning and subdivision: approval of preliminary (tentative) plat;
C.
Planned unit developments: final approval by the planning commission;
D.
Signs: final permit approval;
E.
Variances and conditional use permits: approval by the planning commission;
F.
Zone change: ordinance enactment.
(Ord. 89-O-446 § 1)