The zoning regulations and districts for the unincorporated areas of Bonner County, as herein established, have been made in accordance with a comprehensive plan and Idaho Code for the purpose of promoting the health, safety and general welfare of the people of Bonner County as follows:
A. To protect property rights while making accommodations for other necessary development such as varied types of affordable housing.
B. To ensure that adequate public facilities and services are provided to the people at reasonable cost.
C. To ensure that the economy of the state and localities is protected.
D. To ensure that the important environmental features of the state and localities are protected.
E. To encourage the protection of prime agricultural, forestry and mining lands for production of food, fiber and minerals.
F. To encourage urban and urban type development within incorporated cities.
G. To avoid undue concentration of population and overcrowding of land.
H. To ensure that the development on land is compatible with the physical characteristics of the land.
I. To protect life and property in areas subject to natural hazards and disasters.
J. To protect fish, wildlife and recreation resources.
K. To avoid undue water and air pollution.
L. To allow local school districts to participate in the community planning and development process so as to address public school needs and impacts on an ongoing basis. (Ord. 501, 11-18-2008)