As a means of accomplishing the purpose and intent stated above, the objectives of these regulations are the following:
(a) To promote new residential development and redevelopment within the city, while assuring compatibility with existing land uses.
(b) To establish an appropriate density of housing for cluster single-family developments that is compatible with surrounding developments.
(c) Encourage developers to propose creative land use strategies with the purpose of providing quality development or redevelopment of unique parcels of land within the City in such a manner to complement surrounding land uses.
(d) Promote the continuing focus of residential construction within the City upon the single-family detached model of development in these areas approved for cluster single-family development. However, depending on existing unique physical conditions regarding property size, shape, topography and/or other design conditions, attached single family units in side-by-side configurations may be included subject to approval of the Planning Commission and City Council in accordance with Section 1161.11(c)(1) herein.
(e) Promote efficient use of resources in the development or redevelopment of unique land within the city, including utilities, open space, traffic circulation, pollution control and the provision of municipal services.
(f) Promote development of varied housing styles and floor plan layouts where appropriate as one mechanism of achieving quality in-fill development in the City.
(g) Promote protection of the aesthetic and natural environment, especially where sensitive topographical features exist including floodplain, hillsides, and other unique features. Promote development in a manner which harmonizes the built environment with existing topographical features
(h) Promote harmonious integration of new and in-fill development with surrounding land uses by ensuring compatibility with surrounding established residential areas.
(I) To protect and enhance the value of the existing housing stock which surrounds areas proposed for redevelopment.
(j) To promote development in a manner which minimizes traffic congestion.
(k) To promote new cluster single-family development of the highest design and construction quality.
(Ord. 2000-28. Passed 8-6-01.)