Chapter 1.2
PURPOSE
Sections:
1.2.010 Generally.
The general purpose of this code is to set forth and coordinate city regulations governing the development and use of land. The code is more specifically intended to do the following:
A. Serve as the principal vehicle for implementation of the city’s comprehensive plan in a manner which protects the health, safety, and welfare of the citizens of Silverton.
B. Satisfy relevant requirements of federal law, state law, statewide goals, and administrative rules.
C. Facilitate prompt review of development proposals and the application of clear and specific standards.
D. Provide for public information, review, and comment on development proposals which may have a significant impact on the community.
E. Guide public and private planning policies and actions to ensure provision of adequate water, sewerage, transportation, drainage, parks, open space and other public facilities and services for each development.
F. Establish procedures and standards requiring that the design of site improvements and building improvements be consistent with applicable standards and flexible design guidelines.
G. Provide for review and approval of the relationship between land uses and traffic circulation in order to minimize congestion, with particular emphasis on not exceeding the planned capacity of residential streets.
H. Require that permitted uses and development designs provide reasonable protection from fire, flood, landslide, erosion, or other natural hazards as well as prevent the spread of blight, and aid in the prevention of crime.
I. Protect and enhance the city’s aesthetic beauty and character.
J. Protect constitutional property rights, provide due process of law, and give consideration in all matters to affected property owner interests in making land use decisions. (Ord. 08-06 § 3, 2008)