11-01-03: PURPOSE:

This purpose of this Code is to:

   1.   Promote the public health, safety, and general welfare of present and future residents;

   2.   Bring about coordinated and efficient development that encourages affordable and fair housing, stimulates economic opportunity, and promotes diverse, inclusive communities with a variety of housing choices for residents;

   3.   Preserve and enhance natural resources, promote the use of environmentally friendly development practices, and promote energy conservation and alternative energy production;

   4.   Protect the character of residential, institutional, business, employment, and natural areas;

   5.   Achieve an integrated approach to land use and transportation to provide a safe, efficient, equitable transportation system for pedestrians, bicyclists, transit, and vehicles;

   6.   Emphasize the importance of high-quality urban design in the built environment; and

   7.   Protect the City's historic resources and support the development of public spaces that promote community interactions, gatherings, and cultural events. (Ord. 27-23, 7-18-2023, eff. 12-1-2023)