§ 1400-03. Purposes.

The Cincinnati Zoning Code is adopted to:

(a)

Provide a guide for the physical development of the city.

(b)

Preserve the character and quality of residential neighborhoods.

(c)

Foster convenient, harmonious and workable relationships among land uses.

(d)

Achieve the arrangement of land uses described in the comprehensive plan for the development of the City as may have been adopted by Council.

(e)

Promote the economic stability of existing land uses and protect them from intrusions by inharmonious or harmful land uses.

(f)

Provide opportunities for economic development and new housing for all segments of the community.

(g)

Create pedestrian-friendly environments to reduce reliance on the automobile for travel.

(h)

Prevent excessive population densities and overcrowding of land or buildings.

(i)

Ensure the provision of adequate open space for light, air and fire safety.

(j)

Ensure that development is compatible with the environment, particularly on the hillsides and along the riverfront.

(k)

Promote the conservation, protection, restoration and enhancement of the historic resources of the city.

(l)

Lessen congestion in the public streets by providing for off-street parking and loading areas for commercial vehicles.

(m)

Provide effective signage that is compatible with the surrounding urban environment.

(n)

Set standards by which a nonconforming use may continue to function and to provide for the adaptive reuse of nonconforming buildings.

(o)

Define the powers and duties of the administrative officers, hearing officers and the Zoning Board of Appeals.

(p)

Provide penalties for violations of the provisions of the Cincinnati Zoning Code.

(Ordained by Ord. No. 15-2004, eff. Feb. 13, 2004)