Columbia Interpretation ordinance (§ 29-1.8)

(a) In interpreting and applying the provisions of this chapter, the provisions of this chapter shall be held to be the minimum requirements for the promotion of health, safety, or general welfare.

(b) The director is authorized to interpret the provisions of this chapter, unless a different city, public, or quasi-public official or agency is specifically designated in this chapter to make the determination, or unless state or federal law requires a different official or agency to make the determination. The director's determination shall be based on examination of the plain language of the chapter, the need to interpret each section consistently with other related section of the chapter, and any purpose statements related to the chapter provision in question.

(c) The director is authorized to make determinations of the location of all zone district or overlay zone district boundary lines, based on examination of the official zoning map, the character of the existing development in relation to the boundary line, the purposes of the zone district or overlay zone district involved, and any available history regarding the adoption of the zone district or overlay zone district boundary.