§ 36-1. Findings.

The council finds that the city has emerged from an era exemplified by unparalleled growth and development and has entered a period of stability, reuse and redevelopment; that some of the standards and regulations which guided initial development of the city are not appropriate for guiding future development and redevelopment; and that standards and regulations for guiding future development and redevelopment should be based upon the stated goals, objectives and policies of the comprehensive plan of the city, as from time to time amended, which constitutes the city's statement of philosophy concerning the use of land within its jurisdiction. Through the enactment of the ordinance from which this chapter is derived, the council intends to implement this statement of philosophy so as to provide for the orderly and planned development and redevelopment of lands and waters in the city, to maintain an attractive living and working environment in the city, to preserve and enhance the high quality residential character of the city and to promote the public health, safety and general welfare.

(Code 1970; Code 1992, § 850.01)