§ 20.02.010. Purpose and intent.

Based on the policy expressed in the Thurston County Comprehensive Plan, it is in the best interest of the county to provide for the orderly planned use of land resources. The purpose of the ordinance codified in this title is to maintain, enhance and perpetuate environmental quality and to promote the public health, safety and general welfare by guiding development according to the goals, objectives and policies set forth in the Thurston County Comprehensive Plan and in adopted subarea plans. It is further intended to provide regulations and standards which will lessen congestion on the streets; encourage high standards of development; prevent the overcrowding of land; provide adequate light and air; and facilitate adequate provisions for transportation, utilities, schools, parks, recreation needs, drainage, open space and other necessary public needs.

(Ord. 11398 § 3 (part), 1997: Ord. 6708 § 3 (part), 1980)