The purpose of this chapter is to promote the health, safety, morals, prosperity, aesthetics, and general welfare of this community. It is the general intent of this chapter to regulate and restrict the use of structures, lands, and waters; regulate and restrict lot coverage, population distribution and density, and the size and location of structures so as to: lessen congestion and promote the safety and efficiency of the streets and highways; secure safety from fire, flooding, panic, and other dangers; provide adequate light, air, sanitation, and drainage; prevent overcrowding; avoid undue population concentration; facilitate the adequate provision of public facilities and utilities; stabilize and protect property values; further the appropriate use of land and conservation of natural resources; preserve and promote the beauty of the community; provide notification and protection to property owners concerning proposed development near their property; and implement the community’s comprehensive plan or plan components. It is further intended to provide for the administration and enforcement of this chapter and to provide penalties for its violation.