A. Protect and enhance the scenic quality of entry points into metropolitan Tucson and nearby public preserves;
B. Reduce the visual impact of development on scenic vistas and entry points by providing design guidelines and by requiring more intensive restoration of graded areas;
C. Provide an appropriate visual transition between natural preserves and more highly urbanized areas through the implementation of screening or siting of developmental elements;
D. Protect and enhance the southwest character of Pima County;
E. Encourage well designed buildings and sites;
F. Communicate to land use development applicants the goals of the Gateway Overlay Zone and the role the Design Review Committee takes in implementing the gateway standards and guidelines;
G. Provide for safe interaction between motorized vehicles, non-motorized vehicles and pedestrians;
H. Encourage pedestrian scale developments that take advantage of the visual values of on-site architectural and landscape aesthetics and off-site scenic qualities; and
I. Maintain and encourage economic growth and health.
(Ord. 2006-30 § 2 (part), 2006; Ord. 2001-162 § 2 (part), 2001)