Chapter 13, which includes Sections 1300, 1305, 1310, 1315, 1320, 1325, 1330, 1335, 1345, 1350, 1355, 1360, 1365, and 1370 of the City Code shall be known, cited as, and referred to as the Arden Hills Zoning Code, except as referred to herein where it shall be known as "this Code".

   This Code is enacted for the following purposes:

   Subd. 1   To promote the general public health, safety, comfort and general welfare of the inhabitants of the City of Arden Hills, Minnesota.

   Subd. 2   To promote the character of and preserve and enhance the properties and areas within the city including wetlands, ponds and marshes.

   Subd. 3   To divide the city into zones or districts on the basis of the use, location, construction, reconstruction and alteration of land and structures for residence, business, industrial and public purposes.

   Subd. 4   To provide adequate light, air, privacy and safety.

   Subd. 5   To prevent the overcrowding of land by undue concentration of population.

   Subd. 6   To promote the proper use of land and structures.

   Subd. 7   To fix reasonable standards to which buildings, structures and land shall conform for the benefit of all.

   Subd. 8   To prohibit the use of buildings, structures, and lands that are incompatible with the intended use or development of lands within the specified zones.

   Subd. 9   To promote the safe and efficient movement of people and goods.

   Subd. 10   To facilitate the provisions of public services.

   Subd. 11   To limit congestion in the public streets and protect the public health and welfare by providing for the off-street parking of vehicles and vehicle loading areas.

   Subd. 12   To protect against fire, explosion, noxious fumes, offensive noise, vibration, dust, odor, glare, hazardous waste, pollution and hazards in the interest of public health, comfort and general welfare.

   Subd. 13   To define and limit the powers and duties of the administrative officers and bodies provided for herein.