The purpose of this title is to provide for specific guidelines for the development of the city in such a manner as to achieve progressively the general arrangement of land uses and implement the policies indicated in the general plan. More specifically, this title is:
(A) To regulate the use of buildings, structures and land as between industry, business, residences, open space, including agriculture, recreation, enjoyment of scenic beauty, use of natural resources and other purposes;
(B) To regulate all of the following:
1. The location, height, bulk, number of stories, and size of buildings and structures;
2. The size and use of lots, yards, courts and other open spaces;
3. The percentage of a lot which may be occupied by a building or structure; and
4. The intensity of land use.
(C) To establish requirements for off-street parking and loading;
(D) To establish and maintain building setbacks lines;
(E) To divide the city into zones of such number, shape and areas as may be deemed best suited to carry out these regulations and provide their enforcement to promote the safe, effective traffic circulation system, the provision of adequate off-street parking and truck loading facilities;
(F) To create civic districts around civic centers, public parks, public buildings or public grounds, and establish regulations for those districts; and
(G) To promote, protect and preserve the general public health, safety and welfare all as part of the general plan of the city.
(Ord. 533, passed 8-16-2005)