Promote the City in its efforts to improve the physical, social environment and economic vitality while preserving our natural, historic and cultural resources; while promoting the highest and best use of all property in the City; promote and accommodate appropriate growth and development while minimizing negative environmental impacts and improving environmental quality where possible; and maintain the highest level of service for the public.
The comprehensive zoning plan and regulations for the city were adopted to protect and promote the public health, safety, morals and welfare and to provide the economic and social advantages which result from an orderly, planned use of land resources.