The purpose of this chapter is to promote the public health, safety, and general welfare of the community through provisions designed to:
- Encourage the most appropriate use of the land.
- Conserve the value of land and buildings.
- Prevent the overcrowding of land and the congestion of streets.
- Provide adequate light and air.
- Secure safety from fire, panic, and other dangers.
- Avoid undue concentration of population.
- Facilitate the adequate provision of transportation, water, sewerage, schools, parks, and other public requirements.
(Code 2011, § 17.02)