§ 17.45.010. Purpose.

Regulations and performance standards are herein specified to regulate development on coastal bluffs for the following purposes.

A.

Protect Public Views. To protect public views to and along the ocean and scenic coastal areas, maintain the character of the bluff setting, not impair but facilitate public access, address environmental concerns as provided in the general and local coastal plans.

B.

Protect The Coastal Bluffs. To protect the coastal bluffs in the city from future development which may damage such bluffs, and in an effort to minimize the hazards to life and property.

C.

Adverse Visual Impacts. To mitigate the potential for adverse visual impacts that can be created by blufftop development and to preserve existing public coastal views for the future enjoyment of the city's residents and visitors.

D.

Geographic Features. To maintain the unique geographic features of the bluffs and ensure development is subordinate to the character and form of the coastal bluff areas.

(Ord. 445 § 3 (part), 1995)