10-1-2: PURPOSE AND INTENT:
   A.   Purpose: The purposes of this title shall be to:
      1.   Carry out the intent and purposes of the "local land use planning act", Idaho Code section 67-6501 et seq., as amended;
      2.   Carry out the policies of the comprehensive plan by classifying and regulating the uses of property and structures within the incorporated areas of the city;
      3.   Establish districts within the city in accordance with the adopted comprehensive plan, in conformance with Idaho Code section 67-6511;
      4.   Provide standards for the orderly growth and development of the city. As required by Idaho Code section 67-6511, such standards include, but are not limited to, those regulating:
         a.   The height, number of stories, size, design, construction, reconstruction, alteration, repair or location of structures.
         b.   Size, minimum lot dimensions, landscape buffers, size of required yards and density of residential properties.
         c.   The use of structures and property;
      5.   Ensure the most appropriate use of properties;
      6.   Protect property rights and enhance property values;
      7.   Provide a method of administration and prescribe penalties for the violations of regulations hereinafter described as authorized by the constitution and laws of the state; and
      8.   Protect and promote health, safety and the general welfare. (1984 Code § 11-1-2)
   B.   Intent: The city council hereby declares that it is the intention that this title does not repeal any existing laws in regard to fire limits, sanitation or otherwise. (1984 Code § 5-17-3)