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A. Unless otherwise required by state law, to implement the objective and intent of the comprehensive plan, the council may, after review of the planning commission, adopt or retain such regulatory codes as are needed and restrict the location and use of buildings, structures and land for residential, trade, industry and other purposes; the height, number of stories, size, construction and design of buildings and other structures; the size of yards, courts and other open spaces on the lot or tract; the density of population; the setback of buildings along streets, highways, parks or public water frontage; and the subdivision and development of land.

B. The planning commission may recommend and encourage to the council the adoption of official controls, regulations, or other measures for the purpose of creating a more desirable and aesthetic living area, for the purpose of maintaining and developing safer and more desirable housing, for the purpose of beautifying and making more attractive public ways, buildings and areas. (Ord. 1736-90 § 12, 1990.)