§ 1.4. PURPOSE AND AUTHORITY

This development code is adopted pursuant to the Home Rule Powers of the City of Peoria under the 1970 constitution of the State of Illinois. This development code is adopted for the purpose of:

A.

Promoting the public health, safety and general welfare;

B.

Preserving the overall quality of life for residents and visitors;

C.

Protecting the character of established residential neighborhoods;

D.

Maintaining economically vibrant as well as attractive business and commercial areas;

E.

Implementing the policies and goals contained within the City's adopted plans;

F.

Maintaining orderly and compatible land use and development patterns;

G.

Ensuring adequate light, air, privacy, and access to property;

H.

Encouraging environmentally responsible development practices;

I.

Promoting rehabilitation and reuse of older buildings; and the preservation of historic structures;

J.

Maintaining a range of housing choices and options;

K.

Establishing clear and efficient development review and approval procedures;

L.

Coordination of streets within subdivisions with other existing or planned streets or with other features;

M.

Providing adequate open spaces, for traffic, schools, recreation and air;

N.

Providing for adequate storm water drainage and sewage disposal;

O.

Maintain efficient and economical maintenance of streets, and for the development of public grounds;

P.

Accommodating growth and development that complies with the preceding stated purposes; and

Q.

Provide for the maintenance and gradual elimination of nonconforming uses that adversely affect the character and value of permitted development.