It is the purpose of this chapter to provide for the public health, safety and general welfare by controlling the number, location and design of driveways and appurtenant improvements in order to:
A. Minimize conflicts between traffic on public streets and traffic entering and exiting private property;
B. Protect the traffic capacity of public streets;
C. Protect street rights of way from encroachments which may restrict future public improvements therein;
D. Assure safe and adequate ingress and egress to private property; and
E. Supplement the provisions and requirements of the major street plan for the city. (Ord. 1263, 1-13-1987)