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)