§ 36-2. Objectives.

Specifically, this chapter is intended to implement the following objectives, some of which are contained in the comprehensive plan:

(1)

Maintain, protect and enhance single-family detached dwelling neighborhoods as the dominant land use.

(2)

Encourage orderly development of multifamily housing that offers a wide range of housing choice, density and location while maintaining the overall high quality of residential development.

(3)

Control the use, development and expansion of certain nonresidential uses in the Single Dwelling Unit District in order to reduce or eliminate undesirable impacts of such nonresidential uses.

(4)

Encourage a more creative and imaginative approach to the development of multifamily developments.

(5)

Provide an enjoyable living environment by preserving existing topography, vegetation, streams, water bodies and other natural land and water forms.

(6)

Encourage mixed use developments which:

a.

Provide housing for persons of low and moderate income.

b.

Include recreational facilities and parks.

c.

Harmoniously integrate residential and nonresidential uses.

d.

Encourage the increased use of mass transit.

e.

Reduce employment-related automobile trips.

(7)

Encourage orderly development, use and maintenance of office, commercial and industrial uses which are compatible with the residential character of the city.

(8)

Recognize and distinguish commercial districts at the neighborhood level, the community level and the regional level, so as to provide retail establishments compatible in use and scale with surrounding properties, especially those used for residential purposes.

(9)

Establish requirements for parking and loading to minimize impacts on public streets and surrounding properties.

(10)

Establish standards for landscaping and screening to contribute to the beauty of the community, add to the urban forest and buffer incompatible uses from one another.

(11)

Preserve buildings, lands, areas and districts which possess historical or architectural significance.

(12)

Protect surface water and groundwater supplies; minimize the possibility of periodic flooding resulting in loss of life and property, health and safety hazards and related adverse effects.

(13)

Allow interim uses of closed public school buildings.

(Code 1970; Code 1992, § 850.01)