Promote the public health, safety and general welfare.

Direct the future growth and development of the city, consistent with the goals, purposes, and objectives of the city of Sequim comprehensive plan, adopted December 23, 1996, Ordinance 96-032.

Provide the economic, social and aesthetic advantages resulting from the orderly planned use of land and utility resources within the city.

Provide definite and precise official land use regulations for the development of public and private property within the city.