§ 153.003 PURPOSE.

   The purpose of this chapter shall be:

   (A)   To protect and provide for the public health, safety, and general welfare;

   (B)   To guide the future growth and development in accordance with the Comprehensive Plan and related policies;

   (C)   To provide for the safety, comfort, and soundness of the built environment and related open spaces;

   (D)   To guide public and private policy and action in order to provide for adequate and efficient transportation, water, sewerage, schools, parks, and other public facilities;

   (E)   To protect the compatibility, character, economic stability and orderliness of all development through reasonable design standards; and

   (F)   To conserve natural resources such as woodlands, farmlands, open spaces, and any other feature of extraordinary natural beauty both during and after development.

(Prior Code, § 153.003) (Ord. 1670, passed 6-11-1996)