The intent of this chapter is to:
(A) Protect the public health, safety and general welfare of the community and people in the city;
(B) Promote orderly development and redevelopment;
(C) Promote, protect and conserve the character and preserve and enhance the stability of properties and areas within the city;
(D) Prevent overcrowding of land and undue concentrations of structures by regulating land, buildings, yards and density of population;
(E) Provide adequate light, air and convenience of access to property;
(F) Prevent congestion in the public right-of-way;
(G) Provide for compatibility of different land uses;
(H) Protect against fire, explosion, noxious fumes and pollution of the environment;
(I) Promote a visually pleasing environment throughout the community;
(J) Provide for administration of this chapter;
(K) Provide for amendments; and
(L) Prescribe penalties for violation of regulations.
(Ord. 879, passed 10-28-2020)