The purpose of this title is to enhance the quality of life and protect the health, safety, and enhance the general welfare of the citizens of the city of Milton-Freewater. This title intends to accomplish this purpose by defining and quantifying the uses of land designated by the comprehensive plan. This title is the principal means of implementing the plan. To this end, this title is intended to:
A. Designate Land Use Zones: Designate land use zones which contribute to organized development of the community by restricting the location and relationships of uses, and providing for location and relationships of uses, and providing for location of compatible uses in ways which encourage efficiency and mutual benefit.
B. Organize Development Process: Quantify the responsibilities of the private and public sectors involved in land development so that uncertainty and delay are kept to a minimum.
C. Provide For Utility Development: Provide a reliable basis for the provision of public service, utilities and facilities.
D. Citizen Involvement: Establish procedure by which citizens of the community may participate in the land use process, and effect the changes necessitated by new circumstances and needs. (Ord. 667, 9-24-1984)