The purpose of this subchapter is to establish uniform requirements for the planning and design of developments within the city in order to achieve the following objectives:
(A) To determine compliance with the provisions of this chapter;
(B) To apply provisions of this subchapter equitably and fairly;
(C) To promote the orderly development of the city;
(D) To prevent depreciation of land values;
(E) To ensure a consistent level of quality throughout the community;
(F) To ensure a harmonious relationship between new development and the existing natural and manmade surroundings;
(G) To achieve the goals and recommendations of the city Master Plan; and
(H) To promote consultation and cooperation between applicants and the city in order that applicants may accomplish their objectives in the utilization of land, consistent with the public purposes of this chapter and the Master Plan.
(Prior Code, § 5.115) (Ord. 822, passed 10-19-2020)