(1)

The provisions of this chapter are adopted to promote the health, safety, morals, comfort, prosperity and general welfare of the city, and to secure adequate light, pure air and safety from fire and other dangers, to conserve the taxable value of the land and buildings throughout the city, to preserve and enhance aesthetic value and to ensure aesthetic compatibility with neighboring property, and preserve the appropriate character of each area within the sound principles of zoning throughout the city.

(2)

The provisions of this chapter are also intended to implement the Sturgeon Bay comprehensive plan.

(3)

Regulation of signs is not covered by this chapter, but by chapter 27 of the City Code, as signs are regulated not by the zoning powers of the city but by police powers.

(4)

The City of Sturgeon Bay Plan Commission is empowered to administer this chapter according to section 1.12 of the Municipal Code of the City of Sturgeon Bay, and § 62.23, Wis. Stats.

(Ord. No. 961-1195, § 3, 11-7-95; Ord. No. 1005-0698, § 1, 6-2-98)