A. To serve as a precise guide for the physical development of Cudahy;

B. To achieve the arrangement of land uses envisioned in the Cudahy General Plan;

C. To facilitate the revitalization of areas in the community that require enhancement and/or improvement;

D. To protect all areas of the community from intrusion by incompatible or harmful land uses;

E. To prevent excessive population densities and the attendant impacts related to overcrowding;

F. To ensure the provision of adequate open space for light, air circulation, and visual relief;

G. To establish reasonable standards and guidelines that promote high-quality and well-designed development, while at the same time, accommodating the processing of development applications in an expedient manner;

H. To reduce the risk of injury or exposure to hazards for persons and property;

I. To permit and promote the development of a full range of land uses in appropriate locations in accordance with the Cudahy General Plan;

J. To ensure that adequate off-street parking spaces and loading facilities in concert with their need are provided;

K. To promote a safe and efficient traffic system and to ensure that new development will not overtax the capacity of existing streets, utilities, or community facilities and services;

L. To outline a comprehensive and thorough public review process for new development;

M. To establish development regulations in an understandable and easy-to-use format; and

N. To maintain and enhance property values in the community. (Ord. 690 § 4 (Exh. A), 2018).