The provisions contained within this title, entitled "municipal planning", title 17, entitled "subdivisions" and title 18 entitled "zoning" of this code are hereby designated and shall be entitled the DEVELOPMENT CODE OF MAPLETON CITY, UTAH. (1986 Code)
It is the intent and purpose of the city council of Mapleton City, Utah, to avail itself of the powers granted under 10-9-1 to 10-9-30; 57-5-1 et seq., 57-8-35; and 10-2-401 et seq., Utah Code Annotated, 1953, as amended, in a manner that will promote the health, safety, morals, convenience, order, prosperity, and general welfare of the present and future inhabitants of the city, and to this end:
A. To encourage and facilitate orderly growth and development within the city.
B. To secure economy in municipal expenditures and to facilitate adequate provision for transportation, water, sewage, parks, schools and other public requirements.
C. To lessen congestion in the streets, prevent the overcrowding of land, and provide adequate light and air.
D. To secure safety from fires, floods, traffic hazards, and other dangers.
E. To stabilize and improve property values.
F. To protect the tax base.
G. To promote the development of a more attractive, wholesome and serviceable city.
H. To create conditions favorable to prosperity, civic activities, and recreational, educational, and cultural opportunities. (1986 Code)
In interpreting and applying the development code, the provisions thereof shall be held to be the minimum requirements needed to promote the public health, safety, morals, convenience, order, prosperity, and general welfare of the present and future inhabitants of the city.
Where the provisions of this development code impose a greater restriction than is required by any ordinance, code, regulation, standard or other provisions of law or by any easement, covenant or private agreement, the provisions of this development code shall govern. (1986 Code)
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