It is the intent of this article to authorize the use of
regulations for the purposes of encouraging the use of land in accordance with its character and adaptability; conserving
, natural features and energy; encouraging innovation in land use planning; providing enhanced housing, employment, shopping, traffic circulation and recreational opportunities for the people of this
; ensuring compatibility of design and use between neighboring properties; and, encouraging
that is consistent with the
’s
.
The provisions of this article are not intended as a device for ignoring the Zoning Ordinance and specific standards set forth therein, or the planning upon which it has been based. To that end, provisions of this article are intended to result in land
substantially consistent with the zoning standards generally applied to the proposed uses, allowing for modifications and departures from generally applicable standards in accordance with guidelines in this article to insure appropriate, fair, and consistent decision making.
(Ord. passed 7-9-2013)