§ 155.104 PURPOSE.
   The purpose and intent of the LDC is to promote the public health, safety, and general welfare, and to implement the goals, objectives, and policies in the City of Pembroke Pines Comprehensive Plan. More specifically, the LDC is intended to do the following:
   (A)   Establish comprehensive, consistent, effective, and equitable standards, processes and procedures for the review and approval of development which implement the comprehensive plan and other adopted plans, respect the right of landowners, and consider the interest of the city's citizens.
   (B)   Enhance the quality of life of all residents and property owners of the city.
   (C)   Establish rules of procedure for land development approvals.
   (D)   Promote the orderly development of land within the city.
   (E)   Strengthen the value of land, buildings and resources, by protecting landowners from adverse impacts of adjoining developments.
   (F)   Support economic development that is consistent with the city's mission.
   (G)   Provide diverse housing opportunities.
   (H)   Support and encourage green building practices.
   (I)   Provide for safe and efficient traffic circulation of pedestrian and vehicles.
   (J)   Establish an overall sense of place for the city.
(Ord. 2021-02, adopted 3-17-21; sought to be reconsidered, Commission passed 4-21-2021)