§ 152.003 PURPOSE.
   The purpose of this chapter is to:
   (A)   Promote the health, safety, convenience and general welfare of the citizens of the city;
   (B)   Facilitate the orderly growth of the city and to ensure the adequate provision of transportation, water, sewerage, electricity, schools, parks, trails, recreation and other public facilities;
   (C)   Prevent the overcrowding of land and undue concentration of population;
   (D)   Secure safety from fire, flood and other dangers;
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   (E)   Lessen or avoid congestion in the neighborhoods, commercial districts and on local streets;
   (F)   Secure adequate light, air and privacy;
   (G)   Protect the character and the social and economic stability of all parts of the community;
   (H)   Continuously promote and enhance the aesthetics and character of the community; and
   (I)   Promote development in accordance with the city’s general plan.
(Ord. 648-18, passed 11-28-2018; Ord. 703-23, passed 3-22-2023)