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PHILOSOPHY
The city is interested in the economic growth and development of the city. This development
must be balanced with the preservation of the quality of life that makes the city
a unique and attractive place to live and work. There are numerous costs and benefits
associated with development and some may benefit only a few while others may benefit
the entire community. Economic benefits may initially go only to a few, but in the
long term, the entire community benefits from growth. While the need for an increase
in public safety may be initiated by increased development, an increase in overall
service benefits everyone. The same is true with the costs associated with the increase
in infrastructure as a result of development. Some, such as residential streets and
other neighborhood utilities may only benefit those who live in the development and
the developer should incur the associated costs of development. Other development
costs, such as the extension of major thoroughfares and water and sewer lines, ultimately
benefits the city as a whole and to some degree should be paid by everyone. Again,
as in the balance between the quality of life and the impact of increased development,
there must be a common understanding of the needs of the developer and the existing
needs of the city. This article is a procedure to address and resolve these sometimes-conflicting
needs.
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(Ord. No. 1197, § 2, 3-23-04)
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