The purpose of this chapter is to promote and encourage flexibility in the application of Code standards for site planning and property development in order to:
A. Encourage the development of affordable housing through clustering, innovative housing alternatives, and other measures;
B. Protect the public health, safety, and general welfare of the community; and
C. Ensure consistency with the General Plan, any applicable specific plan, and design guidelines.
D. Protect environmental values and natural resources;
E. Ensure provision of open areas which are planned as an integral part of overall project design; and
F. Promote development in the community which, while deviating from normal development standards, has been demonstrated to be of greater quality or community benefit than might occur with a conventional development proposal.
(Ord. 2185; 2382 §2)