§ 25-2-51. PURPOSES OF RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS.

The purposes of the residential district designations are to:

(1)

reserve areas for residential occupancy and provide for a broad range of residential densities and variety of housing types consistent with the Comprehensive Plan and standards of public health, safety, and welfare;

(2)

ensure adequate light, air, privacy, and open space for each dwelling;

(3)

encourage compatibility between residential uses and other land uses;

(4)

facilitate the planning for and provision of infrastructure improvements to serve anticipated population, dwelling unit density, traffic generation, and public service requirements; and

(5)

promote energy conservation.

Source: Section 13-2-40; Ord. 990225-70; Ord. 031211-11.