The city does find and declare the following:
A. The appearance of open spaces, landscaping, buildings and structures visible from public streets has a material and substantial effect on the desirability of the community, and consequently affects property values and the taxable value of property in the city.
B. Many neighborhoods in other communities have deteriorated as a result of poor planning, neglect of proper design standards, and the erection of buildings and structures incompatible with the character of the neighborhood, resulting in the reduction of property values and the impairment of the public health, safety and welfare. The city wishes to avoid and prevent such deterioration, to recognize the interdependence of land values and aesthetics, and to provide appropriate guidelines to preserve and enhance the property values, visual character of the community, and the public health, safety and welfare of the city. (Ord. 1806 § 1, 1982: Ord. 1000 § 32.30(A), 1955)