This Code classifies and regulates the use of land, buildings, and structures within the corporate limits of the City as herein set forth. The regulations contained here are necessary to promote the health, safety, and welfare of the inhabitants by dividing the City into zoning districts and regulating therein the use of the land and the use and size of buildings as to height and number of stories, the coverage of the land by buildings, the size of yards and open spaces, the location of buildings, and the density of population. Further, in interpreting and applying the provisions of this Code, they will be held to be the minimum requirements for the promotion of the public health, safety, and general welfare. The Planning and Zoning Commission has given consideration to the future probable use of land in the territory affected by this Code, and has prepared a Comprehensive Development Plan showing the future development of this area which has served as a guide in the preparation of this Code.