16-12-1: PURPOSE:
The site plan review provisions of this chapter are intended to promote functional and aesthetic design of property development within the city. These provisions are intended to alleviate the potentially harmful effects on adjoining land of new development by encouraging site plans that respect their environmental, land use and economic context. Regulations of this chapter should ensure that new structures, utilities, streets, parking, circulation systems, yards and open spaces are designed in the most efficient, attractive and harmonious manner. (Ord. 52-09, 10-19-2009)