§ 98-2393. Legislative intent.

(a)

It is the intent of this article to ensure that the public facilities and services needed to support development are available concurrent with the impacts of such development. Except as otherwise provided in this article, no development order shall be issued which would result in a reduction in the levels of service for public facilities and services below the levels of service adopted in the comprehensive plan.

(b)

Nothing in this article shall be construed to be inconsistent or in conflict with the legislative intent of the comprehensive plan, and such legislative intent is incorporated by reference.

(c)

It is further the intent of the city to, at a minimum:

(1)

Regulate the subdivision of land.

(2)

Regulate the use of land and water for those land use categories included in the land use element and ensure the compatibility of adjacent uses and provide for open space.

(3)

Provide for protection of potable water well fields.

(4)

Regulate areas subject to seasonal and periodic flooding and provide for drainage and stormwater management.

(5)

Ensure the protection of environmentally sensitive lands designated in the comprehensive plan.

(6)

Regulate signage.

(7)

Provide that public facilities and services meet or exceed the standards established in the capital improvements element.

(8)

Ensure safe and convenient on-site traffic flow, considering needed vehicle parking.

(Code 1960, § 32-202; Ord. No. 94-109, § 2, 11-22-1994)