10-1-2: PURPOSE:
This title and the regulations and restrictions contained therein are adopted and enacted for the purpose of promoting the health, safety, an acceptable moral environment, prosperity, convenience, and general welfare of the present and future inhabitants of the city, and to:
   A.   Encourage and facilitate the orderly growth and development of the city;
   B.   Provide open space for light and air, and air quality, prevent overcrowding of the land, and to lessen congestion on the streets;
   C.   Secure economy in municipal expenditures, to facilitate adequate provision for public or alternative transportation, water, sewerage, schools, parks, vegetation, trees and landscaping, and other public facilities and services;
   D.   Increase the security of home life and preserve and create a more favorable environment for the citizens and visitors of the city; (Ord. 2000-23, 7-18-2000)
   E.   Secure safety from fire and other dangers;
   F.   Preserve and protect property values; (Ord. 2000-23, 7-18-2000; amd. 2003 Code; Ord. 2004-19, 8-17-2004)
   G.   Enhance the economic and cultural well being of the inhabitants of the city;
   H.   Promote the development of a more wholesome, serviceable and attractive city resulting from an orderly, planned use of resources. (Ord. 2000-23, 7-18-2000)