It is the purpose of this article to have a planning commission to help the City to plan for land development, land use and the future; a plan and vision for the future when deciding uses for and development of land; to promote that sprawl is not advantageous to our City; that a comprehensive plan is the City's guide to goals and objectives and a way to meet these goals and objectives; that the needs of agriculture, residential areas, industry and business shall be recognized in future growth; that the growth of the City is commensurate with and promotive of the efficient and economical use of public funds; to promote growth that is economically sound, environmentally friendly and supportive of City livability to enhance quality of life.
(Ord. 0-1342. Passed 5-12-09.)