Chapter 17.40 — GENERAL PURPOSE AND INTENT — Palmdale Zoning Code

§ 17.40.010. Purpose. ¶

The purpose of the commercial/office zones is to:

(A) Designate adequate land for commercial and office uses and growth consistent with the General Plan;
(B) Maintain and strengthen the City's economic resources;
(C) Provide a range of employment opportunities to meet the needs of current and future residents;
(D) Designate adequate land for a full range of local- and regional-serving commercial and retail services consistent with the General Plan for residents, employees, and visitors;
(E) Provide adequate land for professional and medical office uses and service centers; and
(F) Ensure that appropriate site design and operational standards are in place to promote commerce while protecting health and safety and minimizing impacts on adjacent properties.
Additional purposes of each commercial/office zone are provided in the subsequent Sections. (Ord. 1603 § 4 (Exh. I), 2023)

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