The residential base zoning districts established in this part are intended to provide a comfortable, healthy, safe, and pleasant environment in which to live and recreate. More specifically, they are intended to:
A. Provide appropriately located lands for residential development that are consistent with the goals, objectives, and policies of the comprehensive plan and any functional plans and small area plans adopted by the city.
B. Ensure adequate light, air, privacy, and recreational and open space areas for each dwelling, and protect residents from the negative effects of noise, incompatible population density, traffic congestion, flooding, and other significant adverse environmental impacts;
C. Protect residential areas from fires, explosions, toxic fumes and substances, and other public safety hazards;
D. Provide for residential housing choice, affordability, and diversity with varying housing densities, types, and designs, including accessory dwelling units;
E. Provide for safe and efficient vehicular access and circulation and promote bicycle-, pedestrian-, and transit-friendly neighborhoods;
F. Provide for public services and facilities needed to serve residential areas and accommodate public and semi-public land uses that complement residential development or require a residential environment while protecting residential areas from incompatible nonresidential development;
G. Create neighborhoods and preserve existing community character while accommodating new infill development and redevelopment consistent with the city's goals and objectives;
H. Preserve the unique character and historic resources of the traditional neighborhoods and the community; and
I. Promote sustainable development in terms of energy efficiency and conservation, greenhouse gas reductions, food security, materials recycling, and similar sustainability goals.
(Ord. 2012-64, passed 9-11-12)