§ 27-246. Purpose.

The purpose of this article is to provide for the orderly and efficient development of land in the city by assuring the following:

(1)

Development of such character that it can be used safely without danger to health, or peril from fire, flood, erosion, excessive noise or other adversity.

(2)

Provision is made for drainage, water supply, sewage disposal and other appropriate utility services.

(3)

Streets are designed so as to provide a safe, convenient and functional system for vehicular traffic, and having such width, gradient, location and structural quality as to accommodate prospective traffic as determined by existing and probable future land and building uses.

(4)

Assurance that buildings, lots, blocks, parcels and streets are so arranged as to afford adequate light, open space or air, to facilitate fire protection, and to provide for longterm sustained real estate values.

(5)

Development patterns are designed with due regard to topography, so that the natural features of the land and vegetation shall be protected and enhanced.

(6)

Adequate sites are provided for schools, parks, playgrounds, and other community services so that residents of all neighborhoods shall have convenient access to such facilities.

(Code 1988, § 27-502; Ord. No. 64690, § 1(27-91.1), 8-30-1984)