(A) Scope. This chapter is implemented for the regulation of the use of land in the city, including the regulation of the location, size, use, and height of buildings, the arrangement of buildings on lots, and the density of population for the purpose of promoting the public health, safety, order, convenience, and general welfare of the citizens of the city.
(B) Intent and purpose. This chapter is adopted for the purpose of:
(1) Implementing the goals and policies of the comprehensive plan of the city by regulating land uses;
(2) Protecting the public health, safety, comfort, convenience, and general welfare;
(3) Promoting orderly development of the residential, commercial, industrial, recreational, and public areas;
(4) Conserving, and protecting, the natural resources in the city;
(5) Providing for the compatibility of different land uses, and the most appropriate use of land throughout the city;
(6) Minimizing environment pollution; and
(7) Conserving energy, such as through the encouragement of solar and earth sheltered structures for commercial, industrial, and residential areas.
(Prior Code, § 11.01)