It is hereby determined by the City Council that in order to accomplish the general purposes of this chapter as set forth in § 153.002 of this code, it is necessary and proper to establish and enforce the regulations contained in this chapter for the following specific reasons:
(A) Stage development and redevelopment to coincide with the availability of necessary public services;
(B) Divide the community into districts, providing for and regulating therein the location, construction, reconstruction, alteration and use of buildings, structures and land for residential, business, commercial, industrial and other specified uses;
(C) Protect the character and maintain the stability of residential, business, commercial and industrial areas within the community and prohibit uses, buildings or structures which are incompatible with the character of development in the areas;
(D) Provide adequate light, air, privacy and convenience of access to property;
(E) Limit congestion in public streets and to foster public safety and convenience in travel and transportation;
(F) Provide protection against fire, explosions, obnoxious fumes and other hazards in the interest of public health, safety and comfort;
(G) Prevent environmental pollution;
(H) Conserve natural resources and to prevent their destruction or improvident exploitation.
(I) Preserve the value of land and buildings throughout the community;
(J) Provide for the gradual and equitable elimination of those uses of land, buildings and structures, and of those buildings and structures which do not conform to the standards for the area in which they are located and which may adversely affect the development and the value of property in the areas;
(K) Provide for the enforcement of this chapter and to define and limit the powers and duties of the administrative officers and bodies responsible therefore;
(L) Protect and preserve economically viable agricultural land;
(M) Provide for the wise use and conservation of energy resources; and
(N) Implement the city’s comprehensive land use plan as prepared by the Planning Commission and adopted by the City Council.
(Prior Code, § 12-53) Penalty, see § 153.999