§ 154.003 PURPOSES.

   (A)   The city zoning ordinance is hereby established in accordance with the needs of the city. The text, zoning map and schedules contained herein shall constitute this chapter.

   (B)   The chapter is expressly adopted for the following purposes:

      (1)   To protect and promote the public health, safety and welfare of the city;

      (2)   To promote and implement the policies, objectives and strategies of the city land use plan;

      (3)   To prevent land use conflicts through the appropriate location of compatible land uses;

      (4)   To protect sensitive natural resources, including but not limited to wetlands, sand dunes, woodlands and floodplains;

      (5)   To protect land values; and

      (6)   To promote and provide for orderly growth.

(Ord. passed 6-24-1996; Am. Ord. 02-02, passed 2-11-2002)