The Land Development Regulations are adopted to:

A.

Promote and protect the public health, safety, and general welfare of the residents and property owners of the city;

B.

Implement the adopted comprehensive plan through a set of specific and detailed land development provisions;

C.

Combine various types of city regulations and laws dealing with the development of land into one comprehensive land development regulation;

D.

Guide the future growth, development, and redevelopment of the city;

E.

Maintain and improve the quality of life in the city;

F.

Establish a development review process to ensure compliance with these regulations and consistency with the comprehensive plan; and

G.

Provide that the needed public utilities and facilities are available concurrently with the impact of development at a level of service established by the city.