ARTICLE 2 - APPLICATION OF REGULATIONS

SECTION 201 - GENERAL

The regulations set forth within each zoning district of this Resolution shall be minimum regulations and shall apply uniformly to each class or kind of structure or land within each zoning district, except as hereinafter provided.

SECTION 202 - ZONING EFFECTS EVERY BUILDING AND USE

No building, structure, or land shall hereafter be used or occupied, and no building or structure or part thereof shall hereafter be erected, constructed, reconstructed, enlarged, moved or structurally altered except in conformity with all regulations herein specified for the zoning district in which it is located.  Further, no building or structure shall hereafter be erected or altered to exceed the height or bulk, to accommodate or house a greater number of persons, to occupy a greater percentage of lot area, to have a narrower or smaller front, side or rear setback than is herein permitted, or be in any other manner contrary to the provisions of this Resolution, provided that non-residential farm buildings shall be exempt from the requirements of this Resolution if such farm buildings shall house an agricultural use under the definitions and terms of this Resolution, but further provided that farm buildings located in flood hazard areas shall be subject to the requirements of the Flood Hazard Overlay District of this Resolution. Any farm building containing a use other than an agricultural use, as defined in Section 303.04 of this Resolution, shall be considered a non-farm building and shall be subject to the requirements of this Resolution.  Any building located on a parcel of land, which does not qualify as a farm, as defined in Section 303.32 of this Resolution, shall be subject to the requirements of this Resolution.  Waste handling facility uses, as defined in this Resolution, which may be associated with any farm building shall be considered a separate non-farm structure and / or use and shall not be exempt from the requirements of this Resolution.

SECTION 203 - SETBACK AND LOT SIZE REDUCTION PROHIBITED

No setback, lot or tract existing at the time of adoption of this Resolution shall be reduced in dimension or area below the minimum requirements set forth herein.  Setbacks, lots or tracts created after the effective date of the Resolution shall meet or exceed the minimum requirements established by this Resolution.

SECTION 204 - PROVISIONS DECLARED TO BE MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

In their interpretation and application, the provisions of this Resolution shall be held to be minimum requirements, adopted for the promotion of the public health, safety, morals, or general welfare.

SECTION 205 - DISCLAIMER OF BUILDING AND OTHER CODES AND COUNTY LIABILITY

This Resolution is a zoning regulation only and regulates only land usage.  This Resolution does not in any manner whatsoever include, imply or otherwise create any type or form of building, plumbing, electrical or other code, which would regulate the design and construction of any building or structure within the jurisdiction of this Resolution.  Any permits or certificates issued in accordance with the requirements of this Resolution are solely for purpose of assuring compliance with the land usage regulations set forth in this Resolution for the purposes set forth in Section 103 of this Resolution.  Red Willow County assumes no liability and shall not in any manner be held liable for any design or construction problem or defect in any building or structure for which a zoning permit, certificate of compliance or other form of land usage approval may have been issued nor shall Red Willow County assume any liability for any non-compliance with any Federal, State or other code, regulation or requirement.