§ 21.70.010. Purpose.

The purpose of this chapter is:

A.

To promote the health, safety and welfare of the public;

B.

To encourage the development of visually sensitive functional and pedestrian oriented commercial and residential developments;

C.

To encourage commercial and residential developments that will contribute to the stability and integrity of a safe and attractive neighborhood and planning area;

D.

To recognize that aesthetic and functional considerations along with environmental review contribute towards an enhanced environment;

E.

To recognize that aesthetic and functional design considerations are appropriate in order to protect property values of adjacent properties, enhance property values where development occurs and to ensure that developments contribute to desirable neighborhood character;

F.

Provide opportunity for higher residential densities and smaller lot sizes through superior design standards.

(Ord. 11274 § 1 (part), 1996)