The purpose of this chapter is to:
A. Promote the health, safety, and the general welfare
of the community by regulating and restricting:
(1) The height and size of buildings and other structures;
(2) The percentage of lot that may be occupied;
(3) The size of lots, yards, courts, and other open spaces;
and
(4) The location and use of buildings, structures, and
land for trade, industry, residence, and other purposes.
B. Minimize the potential for conflicts among the uses
of land.
C. Provide for adequate light and air.
D. Prevent congestion and undue crowding of land.
E. Secure safety from fire, panic, and other danger.
F. Provide continuity and consistency with existing development.
The regulations set by this chapter shall be
minimum regulations and shall apply uniformly to each class or kind
of structure or land.
All new development shall be subject to the
controls and priorities set forth herein. Lots currently improved
or existing unimproved buildable lots shall remain subject to the
setbacks and other requirements of the district in which they exist.