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5. Building Construction Chapter 5, 6 and 7 Chapter 5 6. Certificate of Occupancy Issuance Chapter 8 Chapter 4 Additionally the PDC has the Following Chapters: • Chapter 6 ®-- Development in the Downtown Central Area District • Chapter 7 — For universal appeals, enforcement and legal status • Chapter 8 -- General definitions and specific definitions PURPOSE While the following objectives are standard of any municipal code (such as ours currently), the provisions of the PDC are intended to streamline implementation of the following: • Promote the development, redevelopment and utilization of land in a manner that assures an attractive and high-quality community environment in accordance with the adopted Comprehensive Plan and other stated City policies and objectives; • Guide, assist and expedite property owners and applicants in the correct procedures to be followed in the development, redevelopment and subdivision of land, and to inform them of the City's minimum standards for same; • Protect the public interest and safety by imposing minimum standards for the location, design and type of public infrastructure (such as streets, sidewalks, alleys, utilities, storm drainage, and other essential public services) needed to serve new developments, redeveloping land, and for surrounding areas; • Ensure the most efficient and beneficial provision of public facilities and services for each land tract being developed, redeveloped or subdivided; • Provide for the safe and efficient circulation of traffic; • Provide for safe and efficient pedestrian circulation that is appropriate for the various uses of land and buildings; • Prevent pollution; • Preserve the natural beauty and topography of the City and ensure development, redevelopment, and land subdivision that is appropriate with regard to these natural features; • Establish adequate and accurate records of land subdivision; • Provide for adequate light, air, and privacy; • Secure safety from fire, flood, and other dangers; • Prevent overcrowding of land and undue congestion of population; and • Ensure development that promotes public welfare, protects property values, and enhances the quality of life for residents of the City of Paris NEXT STEPS As was mentioned in the Status Update, there are still several steps to go. This will take some time, but given this is a fundamental change to much of our municipal code, we want to make sure that what is presented to the council is as much of a final product as possible. When we do present it to the council, our recommendation is to present it in chunks, sizes of which TBD.