§ 94-1. Purpose and intention.

(a)

The intention of this chapter is to regulate:

(1)

The location, height, bulk and size of buildings and other structures;

(2)

The use of buildings, structures, and land for business, industry, residence, public activities and other purposes; and

(3)

The division of the incorporated area into districts and to establish boundaries for the following:

a.

The methods of administration, amendment and enforcement;

b.

Prescribing penalties for the violation of its provisions; and

c.

Repealing conflicting resolutions and other matters.

(b)

The purpose of this chapter is to establish minimum standards for the use of land and improvements thereon in the city. The zoning regulations and districts established in this chapter are designed to:

(1)

Lessen congestion in the streets;

(2)

Secure safety from fire, panic, and other dangers;

(3)

Promote health, safety and the general welfare of community;

(4)

Provide adequate light and air;

(5)

Prevent overcrowding of the land;

(6)

Avoid undue concentration of the population;

(7)

Ease the adequate provision of transportation, water, sewerage, schools, parks, and other public requirements;

(8)

Promote desirable living conditions;

(9)

Sustain the stability of neighborhoods;

(10)

Protect property against blight and depreciation;

(11)

Secure economy in governmental expenditures;

(12)

Conserve the value of buildings;

(13)

Encourage the most appropriate use of land and structures; and

(14)

Improve the overall aesthetics of the community.

(c)

The requirements of these regulations are minimum permissible standards and it is expected that developers and the respective decision-making authority will normally strive for quality developments that will exceed these minimum requirements.

(Code 1979, ch. 40, arts. 1, 2)