Council finds that it is necessary to further amend the Zoning Code heretofore adopted and amended (Ordinance 64-49, passed July 7, 1964, as amended), from time to time as well as to consolidate and coordinate the general overall planning of the City, after large areas have been taken for freeways, which has disturbed the former general plan, thereby making it necessary to provide a new overall comprehensive zoning plan as hereinafter set forth in order to regulate and direct the location of buildings and other structures and of premises to be used for residences, trade, industry, recreation and other specified uses; to regulate and limit the height of buildings and other structures hereafter erected or altered; to regulate the bulk and location of buildings or other structures hereafter erected or altered; to regulate the percentage of lot occupancy, setback building lines and area of yards, courts and open spaces; and for all of such purposes to divide the City into districts as hereinafter provided, of such number, shape and areas as are deemed best suited to carry out the provisions of this Zoning Code and to provide for their enforcement.
Further, the provisions of this Zoning Code are deemed necessary in order to encourage the most appropriate use of land; to conserve and stabilize the value of property; to provide adequate open spaces for light and air and to prevent and fight fires; to lessen congestion on streets; to facilitate provisions for community developments as well as civic and public requirements and to promote the public health, safety, convenience, comfort, prosperity and general welfare.
(Ord. 72-13. Passed 7-11-72.)