§ 88-10-05. PURPOSES

This zoning and development code is adopted for the purposes of:

88-10-05-A. protecting and promoting the public health, safety and general welfare;

88-10-05-B. implementing the policies and goals contained with officially adopted plans;

88-10-05-C. enhancing residents' quality of life;

88-10-05-D. protecting the character of established residential neighborhoods;

88-10-05-E. maintaining economically vibrant and visually attractive business and commercial areas;

88-10-05-F. retaining and expanding the city's industrial and employment base;

88-10-05-G. accommodating mixed-use, pedestrian-oriented development patterns;

88-10-05-H. promoting pedestrian, bicycle and transit use;

88-10-05-I. maintaining orderly and compatible development patterns that promote an appropriate mix of land uses and protect and conserve property values;

88-10-05-J. ensuring adequate light, air, privacy and access to property;

88-10-05-K. promoting natural resource conservation, and environmentally responsible and sustainable development practices;

88-10-05-L. promoting development patterns and practices that support active living and uses that support improved public health;

88-10-05-M. promoting rehabilitation and reuse of older buildings, including adaptive reuse;

88-10-05-N. maintaining a range of housing choices and options;

88-10-05-O. ensuring provision of adequate public facilities and services;

88-10-05-P. establishing clear and efficient development review and approval procedures; and

88-10-05-Q. accommodating orderly and beneficial development in accordance with the preceding purposes.

(Ord. No. 120697, § 1, 8-23-2012)