The purpose of these development regulations, and this title in particular, is to:
A.
Implement the comprehensive plan;
B.
Comply with regulatory reform legislation;
C.
Combine the environmental review process with the permit review process;
D.
Eliminate conflict, overlap, and duplication between the various permit processes;
E.
Standardize permit processes by type;
F.
Reduce the cost and time needed to obtain land use permits; and
G.
Make it easier for the public to know how and when to comment on land use proposals.
(Ord. 2316 § 2 (Exh. A), 2006; Ord. 2367 § 4, 2007)