1.3. PURPOSE OF THIS CODE

This Code is adopted to implement the policies of the Sacramento County General Plan, as may be amended from time to time, to preserve resources and to protect the public health, safety, and general welfare of the residents of Sacramento County. This Code is specifically intended to:

Promote a balanced mix of land uses that are consistent with the General Plan;

• Ensure greater public safety, promote health and healthy communities, convenience, and accessibility through the physical design of the built environment and location of land use activities;

• Promote a healthful and convenient distribution of population by regulating and limiting the density of development;

Encourage sustainable and efficient use of land in the County, including redevelopment of underutilized land in urbanized areas;

Preserve the character and quality of residential neighborhoods;

• Promote a balanced supply of commercial, industrial, institutional, and transportation land uses that is compatible with adjacent land uses and has good access to transportation networks; Ensure the protection, preservation and provision of adequate open space for light, air, fire safety, and recreation; and

Provide for the enforcement of the regulations of this Code.