Purpose. In addition to and in conjunction with the purpose set forth in § 59-2 of the within Land Use and Zoning Ordinance of the Borough of Oakland, it is the purpose of this Article to establish a pattern for the use of land and buildings based on the adopted Land Use Plan Element of the Master Plan and enacted in order to promote and protect the public health, safety, morals, comfort, convenience and the general welfare of the people. This Article is intended to regulate the use of land within zoning districts, secure safety from fire, panic and other dangers, provide adequate light and air, promote orderly development, avoid undue concentration of population, prevent the overcrowding of lands or buildings, establish standards of development, limit congestion in the street, prohibit incompatible uses, regulate the alteration of existing buildings, protect against hazards, conserve the value of land, preserve open space and natural features and encourage the inclusion of aesthetics, amenities of living and a balance of public services.

Interpretation. In the interpretation and application of the provision of this Article, the provisions hereof shall be held to be the minimum requirements, adopted for the promotion of the public health, safety, morals or general welfare. Wherever the requirements of this Article are at variance with the requirements of any other lawfully adopted rule, regulation or ordinance, the most restrictive or that imposing the highest standards shall govern.