ARTICLE 2. GENERAL PROVISIONS

SECTION 2.1: PURPOSE AND INTENT.

This Ordinance, adopted pursuant to the provisions of K.S.A. 12-756 et seq., is intended to serve the following purposes:

• To divide the City of Linn Valley into zones and districts;

• To regulate and restrict the location and use of buildings and the uses of land within each district or zone;

• To promote the health, safety, comfort and general welfare of the City;

• To conserve and protect property values throughout the City;

• To restrict and regulate the height, number of stories and size of buildings; the percentage of lot coverage; the size of yards, courts and other open spaces; and the density of population; and

• To promote the achievement of the Comprehensive Plan, Future Land Use Plan for the City of Linn Valley.

SECTION 2.2: REPEALS.

Upon the adoption of these Zoning Regulations by the City Council, pursuant to K.S.A. 12-756 et seq., all previously existing Zoning Regulations for the City shall be repealed in their entirety.

SECTION 2.3: SAVINGS PROVISION.

Despite the repeal of Zoning Regulations existing at the time of the adoption of this Ordinance, nothing contained in these Zoning Regulations shall affect any rights accrued or liabilities incurred under said previously existing Zoning Regulations.