105 Applicability
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Text pulled 2026-10-19 from this source.
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1) Applications accepted by the Dutch John Planning and Zoning Commission as complete for any approval, permit or license issued under the provisions of this Ordinance shall be processed, reviewed and approved or denied, subject to the provisions of this Ordinance and all other applicable provisions in effect at the time the application is accepted as complete.
2) No building may be constructed/erected and no existing building shall be moved, altered or enlarged nor shall any land, building or premises be used, designed or intended to be used for any purpose or in any manner other than as allowed by this Ordinance, or amendments thereto.
3) The provisions of this Ordinance shall apply to all lands within the incorporated boundaries of the Town of Dutch John, as indicated on the Town of Dutch John map, which can be found on the Town of Dutch John web site and is hereby incorporated by reference. Except as expressly provided, no development or use of land shall be undertaken without approval pursuant to the provisions of this Ordinance. The
provisions of this Ordinance are not intended to interfere with, abrogate or require the enforcement by the Town of Dutch John of any legally enforceable easements, covenants or other agreements between private parties that may restrict the use of land or dimensions more than the requirements and provisions of this Ordinance. When the regulations of this Ordinance impose greater restrictions than are imposed by such easements, covenants or other agreements between parties, or are required by law or other applicable ordinances, the provisions of this Ordinance shall control. Where this Ordinance requires a greater restriction upon the use of buildings or land, or upon the height, bulk, or intensity of buildings, or requires greater open space areas, landscape areas, buffer areas or other site requirements than are imposed by easements, covenants or agreements, the provisions of this Ordinance shall apply.
4) The provisions of this Ordinance shall be held to be the minimum requirements necessary to protect the public health, safety and welfare of the residents and property owners of the Town of Dutch John. Additional requirements may be imposed by the Town of Dutch John Council to more fully meet the purposes of this Ordinance.
104 Declaration of Intent and Purpose · 106 Permits and Licenses to Conform to this Ordinance