A. The purpose of residential zoning districts is to promote the orderly development and maintenance of livable, peaceful and attractive neighborhoods where residents can live their home life with a minimum of disturbance and disruption. Residential neighborhoods are to be developed to be pedestrian friendly. Only such uses as may not interfere unreasonably with the enjoyment of normal home activities shall be permitted. Standards are designed to encourage residential development and non-residential development (schools, churches, parks and recreation facilities, daycare centers, neighborhood commercial uses, and other services) that are compatible. Non- residential development is to be at appropriate locations and scale.
Furthermore, the purpose of residential zoning is to create an environment in which construction of a full range of owner occupied and rental housing at affordable prices is encouraged. This can be accomplished by providing residential zoning districts of varying densities, encouraging innovative design, and providing reasonable development standards to encourage construction of affordable housing.
B. The purpose of the commercial and mixed use zoning districts is to provide a range of commercial services for community residents. Commercial and mixed use zoning districts are intended to promote the availability of a full range of retail and office uses that are available throughout the city, so that residents can fulfill all or most of their needs within easy driving, walking and/or biking distance of their homes. The location of each commercial district shall be carefully selected, and designed according to development standards created to minimize the potential adverse impacts of commercial activity on established residential areas. Mixed use areas are intended to include residential, commercial and institutional activities, and may be located in new and redeveloping commercial areas and near residential districts where appropriate. A further purpose of these regulations is to promote a full range of economic activities and job opportunities within the city limits, in compliance with the economic goals of the comprehensive plan.
C. The purpose of the industrial districts is to designate areas where a range of industrial services and employment for city residents are permitted. The regulations governing development in industrial and employment zoning districts are to ensure that a full range of job opportunities is available throughout the city so that residents can work close to home if they choose. Design guidelines and development standards are established to minimize the potential adverse impacts of industrial activity on residential areas. A further purpose of these regulations is to ensure that there is a full range of economic activities and job opportunities within the city limits, in compliance with the economic development goals of the comprehensive plan. (Ord. 3044, 2020)