(A) As they are interpreted and applied, the provisions of this chapter shall be the minimum requirements adopted to promote public health, safety and general welfare.
(B) The provisions of this chapter are intended, among other things, to:
(1) Protect the lands, water and other natural resources of the community by encouraging uses that are best suited to the capabilities and characteristics of those resources and limiting their improper use;
(2) Promote orderly development in accordance with the city’s Master Plan, as amended; to facilitate economical municipal water and sewer services, adequate traffic capacity, recreational areas, schools and other public requirements;
(3) Provide adequate light, air and healthful conditions in residential, commercial and industrial areas;
(4) Promote convenient and safe access;
(5) Protect against fire and other dangers;
(6) Avoid undue concentrations of people by regulating the height and bulk of buildings;
(7) Establish and require adequate yards, courts and other open spaces;
(8) Regulate and restrict the location of all uses, trades, industries and buildings in relation to safe traffic and pedestrian movement;
(9) Achieve stability in the expenditure of funds for public improvements and services;
(10) Promote mixed use developments in appropriate locations;
(11) Promote higher density in appropriate locations; and
(12) Protect and enhance neighborhood character.
(Prior Code, § 5.3)