The provisions of Chapters 19 and 21 have been enacted in order to protect and promote the public health, safety and general welfare of the people of the city. Specifically, the provisions are designed to achieve amongst others the following objectives:
(1) Adequate light, air and safety from fire for occupants of structures;
(2) Conservation of the value of land and buildings;
(3) A balanced tax base as between residential, commercial and industrial uses;
(4) Avoidance of business failures through improper location;
(5) A minimum of congestion in the public streets;
(6) Compatibility between different land uses; and
(7) Reasonable standards to which structures and uses shall conform.
(1958 Code, § 4.01) (Amended by Ord. 2006-35, passed 9-11-2006)