Title 18 ZONING
Chapter 18.03 PURPOSE AND INTERPRETATION
18.03.010 Purpose and interpretation.
This title is adopted with the intent and purpose
of:
A. Implementing and promoting the master plan;
B. Lessening congestion in the streets and providing safe
access to streets from private property;
C. Securing safety from fire, panic, and other
dangers;
D. Promoting the public interest, health, comfort,
convenience, safety, and general welfare;
E. Providing adequate light and air;
F. Preventing the overcrowding of land;
G. Avoiding undue concentration of population;
H. Facilitating the adequate provision of transportation,
water, sewerage, schools, parks, and other public
requirements;
I. Giving reasonable consideration to the character of the
districts;
J. Giving consideration to peculiar suitability of the
property for particular uses;
K. Protecting and conserving the value of buildings;
and,
L. Encouraging the most appropriate use of land throughout
the community by assuring orderly community growth. (Ord. 523 § 1(part),
1989)