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The purpose of this title is to implement the city’s general plan and to protect and promote the public health, safety, peace, comfort, convenience, prosperity, and general welfare. More specifically, this code is intended to:

A. Provide a precise guide for the physical development of the city in a manner as to progressively achieve the arrangement of land uses depicted in the general plan, consistent with the goals and policies of the general plan.

B. Foster a harmonious, convenient, and workable relationship among land uses and ensure compatible infill development, consistent with the general plan.

C. Support economic development and job creation.

D. Provide for the housing needs of all economic segments of the community.

E. Promote high-quality architecture and design, consistent with the general plan.

F. Promote the stability of existing land uses that conform with the general plan, protecting them from inharmonious influences and harmful intrusions.

G. Promote a safe and efficient traffic circulation system, foster the provision of adequate off-street parking and off-street loading facilities, bicycle facilities and pedestrian amenities, and support a multi-modal transportation system.

H. Facilitate the appropriate location of community facilities, institutions, parks, and recreational areas.

I. Protect and enhance real property values.

J. Promote environmental quality and sustainable development patterns.

K. Safeguard and enhance the appearance of the city.

L. Define duties and powers of administrative bodies and officers responsible for implementation of this code. [Ord. 14-12 § 1; Ord. 14-12 § 1; Ord. 14-12 § 1; Res. 14-36 § 101.02.]