§ 154.003 INTENT AND PURPOSE.
   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)