(A) The Board of Commissioners, after adoption of at least the objectives of the land use plan elements, shall divide the territory within their area of jurisdiction into zones on an interim or permanent basis to promote public health, safety, morals and general welfare of the City, to facilitate orderly and harmonious development and the visual or historical character of the City and to regulate the density of population and intensity of land use in order to provide for adequate light and air.
(B) In addition, zoning may be employed to provide for vehicle parking and loading space, as well as to facilitate fire and police protection and to prevent the overcrowding of land, blight, danger and congestion in the circulation of people and commodities and the loss of life, health or property from fire, flood or other dangers.
(C) Zoning may also be employed to protect highways and other transportation facilities, public facilities, including schools and public grounds, historical districts, central business districts, natural resources and other specific areas of the City which need special protection by the City.
(1995 Code, § 2.60.150)