Santa Ana Municipal Code § 41-1 Purpose

Because of the necessity of segregating the location of residences, businesses, trades and industries; and regulating the use of buildings, structures, and land; and regulating the location, height, bulk, and size of buildings and structures, the size of yards and other open spaces; the city is divided into land-use districts of such number, shape and area as may be considered best suited to carry out these regulations and provide for their enforcement. The regulations are considered necessary in order to:

(a) Encourage the most appropriate use of land.

(b) Conserve and stabilize property value.

(c) Provide adequate open spaces for light and air and to prevent and fight fires.

(d) Prevent the undue concentration of population.

(e) Lessen congestion on streets and highways.

(f) Promote the health, safety and the general welfare of the people, all as part of the general plan of the city.

(Code 1952, § 9200; Ord. No. NS-455, § 1, 6-20-60)