This Zoning Ordinance is enacted pursuant to the requirements and authority granted to the City of Phoenix by the Arizona Constitution, article XIII, § 1 (1984) and A.R.S. § 9-461 et seq. in order to carry out the purposes stated therein.

The purpose of this Zoning Ordinance is to establish standards and regulations to govern the use of land and structures in the City and for review and approval of all proposed development of property in the City, and to provide a development review process that will be comprehensive, consistent, and efficient in the implementation of the General Plan and other adopted goals, policies and standards of the City.

In order to conserve and promote the public health, safety and general welfare, and to aid in the harmonious, orderly, and progressive development of the City, it is the intent of this ordinance that the development process in the City of Phoenix be efficient, in terms of time and expense, effective, in proposed development and equitable, in terms of consistency with established regulations and procedures, respect for the rights of property owners, and the consideration of the interests of the citizens of the City. It is also the intent of this ordinance to preserve and enhance aesthetic values, to encourage the most appropriate use of land, and to facilitate the adequate provision of transportation, water, sewage treatment systems, schools, parks, and other public requirements throughout the City. (Ord. No. G-3397, 1991)