A. General. Except as specifically set forth elsewhere in this title, no building or other structure shall be constructed, improved, 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 title, except in conformity with conditions prescribed for each of the several zones established hereunder and with all applicable local, state and federal laws and regulations. It shall be unlawful for any person, firm or corporation to erect, construct, establish, move into, alter, enlarge, use or cause to be used, any buildings, structures or improvement or use of premises located in any zone described in this title contrary to the provisions of this title.

B. Obligation of successor. The requirements of this title apply to the property owner of record and/or the person undertaking the development or the use of structures or land and to that person’s successors in interest.

C. Legality of pre-existing approvals. Any use of a structure or of land approved by the city prior to the effective date of this title, or by the county in annexed areas prior to annexation, may continue if consistent with such approvals. (Ord. M-3643, 2004)