It is the intent and purpose of the city council to avail itself of the powers granted under Utah Code Annotated sections 10-9-101 et seq., 10-2-401 et seq., and 57-8-35, as amended, and to do so in a manner that will:
A. Provide for the health, safety and welfare of the citizens.
B. Promote the prosperity, improve the morals, peace and good order, comfort, convenience and aesthetics of the municipality and its present inhabitants and businesses.
C. Protect the tax base, secure economy in governmental expenditures, foster agricultural and other industries.
D. Protect both urban and nonurban development and protect property values. (Ord. 97-7-8-8, 7-8-1997)