Private property owners should be treated fairly and should not be unconstitutionally deprived of real property interests without just compensation. This chapter shall be construed to provide for the objective and fair review of claims by persons asserting deprivation of vested real property rights or interests, without just compensation. Nothing contained in this chapter shall be construed to limit the ability of the city to lawfully fulfill its duties and functions. (Ord. 1-95 § 1, 1995)