This title is for the purpose of promoting the health, safety, and general welfare of the public, and to implement the City's Comprehensive Plan. This is achieved by regulating the location and size of buildings and other structures; the percentage of each lot which may be occupied; the size of yards and other open spaces; the density and distribution of population; the uses of buildings and structures for trade, industry, residence, recreation, public activities, or other purposes; and the use of land for trade, industry, residence, recreation, agriculture, forestry, soil conservation, water supply conservation, conservation of shorelands, flood control, or other purposes, and establishing standards and procedures regulating such uses. As residential development is considered the cornerstone of development in the City, this title will ensure the availability of an ample supply of land to meet the diverse housing needs of all residents in a compact and orderly manner. As housing growth occurs, the opportunity for commercial and light industrial development must also be accommodated. (Ord. 156, 6-13-2020)