The purpose of this Development Code is to implement the policies of the Lake Havasu City General Plan by classifying and regulating the uses of land and structures within Lake Havasu City. In addition, this Development Code is adopted to protect and to promote the public health, safety and general welfare of residents, and preserve and enhance the aesthetic quality of the city. To fulfill these purposes, it is the intent of this Development Code to:
A. Implement the uses of land designated by the updated Lake Havasu City General Plan and avoid conflicts between land uses;
B. Provide standards for the orderly growth and development of the city, and promote a stable pattern of land uses;
C. Maintain and protect the value of property;
D. Further the development of business and tourism industries;
E. Conserve and protect the open space, scenic beauty and other natural resources of the city; while also promoting recreational land uses;
F. Protect the character, and social and economic stability of residential, commercial and industrial areas; and
G. Assist in maintaining a high quality of life without causing unduly high public or private costs for development or unduly restricting private enterprise, initiative or innovation in design.
(Ord. 16-1411, passed 2-23-2016)