Article 1 — SHORT TITLE, ADOPTION, PURPOSE AND SCOPE

This chapter shall be known as the "Zoning Regulations" of the City. (§ 1.04, Ord. 342)

There is hereby adopted a precise zoning plan for the City. Such zoning plan is adopted to promote and protect the public health, safety, peace, morals, comfort, and general welfare of the City. (§ 1.01, Ord. 342)

The purpose of this chapter is to provide regulations for the systematic execution of the land use element of the General Plan for the physical development of the City. (§ 1.02, Ord. 342)

The zoning or districting plan effectuated by the provisions of this chapter is a part of the General Plan and consists of the establishment of various districts, including all the territory within the boundaries of the City within which the use of lands and buildings, the space for buildings, and the height and bulk of buildings are regulated. (§ 1.03, Ord. 342)