17.02.030 - Interpretation.

A.

Use of Authority. The power granted by this Title and the restrictions contained within this Title shall not be exercised nor applied to:

1.

Deprive the property Owner or rightful occupant of land or property a lawful Use at the time this Title becomes effective;

2.

Deny Use and activity of any Structure which was lawfully erected, remodeled, or used under prior ordinances. However, such a Use shall be subject to conditions and restrictions authorized or imposed by health and safety regulations, fit premises ordinances, and building codes. Current zoning requirements shall be applied when a Structure is proposed to be remodeled, reconstructed, added to, or the Use within the Building is intensified; or

3.

Interfere with or annul any easement, covenant running with the land, or other lawful agreement in force at the time this Title became effective.

B.

Interpretation.

1.

Interpretation and application of the provisions and requirements contained within this Title are declared to be the minimum requirements for the purpose set forth, unless otherwise specifically stated.

2.

The land use authority shall apply the plain language of the Code.

3.

If a Land Use Regulation does not plainly restrict a land use Application, the land use authority shall interpret and apply the Land Use Regulation to favor the land use Application.

4.

If in the course of administration hereof, a question arises as to the meaning of any phrase, section, or chapter, or land use district, the interpretation thereof shall be given by the Community Development Director and shall be construed to be the official interpretation thereof.

5.

In the event that there is a need for further interpretation by any person, firm or corporation, or official of South Salt Lake City, the Applicant shall submit the question to the Planning Commission who, unless otherwise provided, is authorized to interpret the plain meaning of such ordinance. Such interpretation shall be final and appealable to District Court.

6.

All capitalized proper nouns in the text of this Title are defined terms. Defined terms are located in Chapter 17.01.

7.

If any Lot or Parcel straddles more than one district, the entire property shall be interpreted to lie within the district that is designated for the majority of the Lot or Parcel. If the Lot or Parcel is divided in half by two districts, the property shall be interpreted to lie within the district with the lower Structure height, the least Density, and the least intensive uses.

(Ord. No. 2020-02, § IV(Exh. C), 1-8-2020)