The several purposes of this chapter are: to encourage the most appropriate use of land; to conserve and stabilize the value of property; to aid in the rendering of fire and police protection; to provide adequate open space for light and air; to lessen the congestion on streets; to give an orderly growth to the city; to prevent undue concentrations of population; to facilitate adequate provisions for community utilities and facilities such as water, sewage, electrical distribution systems, transportation, schools, parks, and other public requirements; to promote economic prosperity; and in general to promote public health, safety, convenience, and general welfare.
(Ord. 2021-08-02, passed 10-12-2021)