Sec. 27.4. - Purpose.

(a)

The purpose of this zoning ordinance is to classify, designate, regulate and restrict the use of land, buildings and other structures so as to ensure that the goals and objectives of the general plan are realized, and to ensure protection and enhancement of the public health, safety and general welfare. It is the further purpose of this zoning ordinance to designate sufficient land within the city of Brawley for residential, commercial, industrial, agricultural, open space and recreational uses. The further purpose of this zoning ordinance is to ensure adequate provision of community facilities and utilities, such as streets, schools, parks, water, and sewage disposal facilities, which in turn will promote the city of Brawley as a wholesome, serviceable, and environmentally attractive community in which to live and work.

(b)

The relationship between the Brawley general plan land use designations and zone districts are listed in table 27.4. This table indicates how properties citywide should be zoned to be consistent with the land use policy map. The table shows nine of the ten general plan land use categories (transportation corridor has been omitted) and the seventeen zoning categories.

(Ord. No. 2008-04 § 1.)

Table 27.4

Relationship of Zoning Categories and General Plan Designations