§ 155.104.040 PURPOSE OF THE ZONING CODE.
   (A)   General. The purpose of the Zoning Code is to implement the General Plan and to protect the public health, safety and welfare.
   (B)   Specific. The Zoning Code is intended to:
      (1)   Preserve and enhance Eureka’s unique sense of place, small city charm, livability and sense of community;
      (2)   Support a pedestrian-friendly built environment, increase transportation choices and expand opportunities for residents to walk, bike and take transit to destinations;
      (3)   Maintain and expand the variety of housing types to serve a diverse population;
      (4)   Encourage and incentivize a diversity of residential, commercial, industrial and mixed-use developments;
      (5)   Encourage pedestrian-friendly urban development through a streamlined approval process;
      (6)   Where appropriate, encourage vertical mixed-use development with upper story residential units above ground floor commercial uses;
      (7)   Protect and enhance the distinctive character of Eureka’s neighborhoods and commercial districts;
      (8)   Enhance the appearance, economic vitality and livability of Eureka’s neighborhoods and commercial districts;
      (9)   Encourage active and inviting streetscapes, buildings and public spaces;
      (10)   Realize the full development potential of Eureka’s industrial and commercial waterfront areas;
      (11)   Enhance the vitality of Downtown and Old Town as the core of the community with a diversity of land uses and pedestrian-oriented urban design;
      (12)   Encourage infill development and the reuse of existing structures to strengthen established neighborhoods;
      (13)   Establish flexible performance-based standards to encourage design creativity and address unique circumstances;
      (14)   Protect Eureka’s natural beauty and conserve valuable natural resources; and
      (15)   Enhance the urban/wildland interface zones around the edges of the city and promote recreation opportunities within these zones.
(Ord. 885-C.S., passed 5-21-19)