In interpretation and application, the provisions of this chapter shall be held to minimum requirements to provide adequate light, air, access, circulation, open yard spaces, off-street parking areas and protection to property values from incompatible uses; to secure safety from fire and other dangers; to lessen congestion in the streets; to limit the density and intensity of use of land; to promote the most appropriate and compatible uses of land in various districts of the city; to provide for enforcement of and variations to these provisions; and to impose penalties for violations thereof.
(Prior Code, App. A, § 101) (Ord. 1277, passed 4-2-2007)