The appearance of buildings, structures, open spaces and the landscape throughout the City is of public concern and in the public interest. The provisions of this chapter, therefore, are established to achieve, among others, the following purposes:
(a) To conserve the attractive environment of the community and to guide future development to improve the appearance of the community;
(b) To integrate developments into the surrounding environment, as well as to assure that each development shall be attractive;
(c) To maintain community values, as well as individual property values, from adverse effects of the interdependence of adjoining properties;
(d) To apply such concepts impartially according to design criteria of form, composition, color and materials;
(e) To bring new buildings into an orderly arrangement with landscape and nature, other buildings and open areas; and
(f) To carry out the objectives of the Master Plan.
(Ord. 66-1979. Passed 3-5-79.)