The regulations set forth in this chapter, or set forth elsewhere in this Zoning Ordinance, when referred to in this chapter, are the district regulations in the "C- 1" Central Business District.
The "C- 1" Central Business District is established for the following purposes:
(a) To provide for a Central Business District that offers a variety of retail, service and civic establishments which are required to serve the trade area and which serve as a focal point for the City.
(b) To encourage residential uses in order to maintain a population base in the Central Business District, but in a manner which shall not detract from the area as a commercial center.
(c) To stimulate and protect economic activity in the commercial center and, indirectly, throughout the community by ensuring the continued economic competitiveness and attractiveness of the City's commercial core.
(d) To encourage the development, redevelopment and use of properties in a manner compatible with the character of the downtown area and consistent with the protection of property values.
(Ord. 96-82 AC. Passed 9-16-96.)