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The purpose of this chapter is to enhance compatibility between land uses and zones; screen undesirable views which have a blighting effect upon adjoining streets and properties; provide a visual buffer and physical separation between land uses of varying intensities on abutting properties; minimize the impacts of noise, light and glare; temper the extremes of microclimates; provide privacy; reduce dust; reduce the visual monotony of large expanses of paved parking lots; implement the policies of the Everett general plan; reduce stormwater runoff and pollution of surface waters, reduce erosion and sedimentation; conserve energy; aid in regulating vehicle circulation; and retain existing natural vegetation and protect and preserve urban wildlife habitat to the extent feasible. (Ord. 3774-20 § 9 (Exh. 7), 2020; Ord. 1671-89, 1989.)