In accordance with the authority and intent of Public Act 207 of 1921, as amended, the city desires to provide for the orderly development of the city, which is essential to the well being of the community and which will place no undue burden upon developers, commerce or residents. The city further desires to assure the provision of adequate sites for commerce and residences; to provide for the free movement of vehicles upon the proper streets and highways of the city; to protect commerce and residences against incongruous and incompatible uses of land and to promote the proper use of land and natural resources for the economic well being of the city as a whole; to assure the provision of adequate space for the parking of vehicles of customers using commercial and retail areas; and that all uses of land and buildings within the city be so related as to provide for economy in government and mutual support. The result of the purposes of this chapter, which relates to the city’s Comprehensive Development Plan, will promote and protect the public health, safety, comfort, convenience and general welfare of the residents, shoppers and workers in the city.

(Ord. 188, eff. 2-25-1981)