Sec. 360.101. - Declaration of legislative intent and public policy.

The Council finds and declares that the reasonable control and regulation of activities which are causing or may cause pollution of the air and of surface and underground waters so as to be injurious to human, animal or plant life or to property or which unreasonably interferes with the comfortable enjoyment of life or property or the conduct of business is desirable and in the public interest, having due regard for the commerce and industry of the City. The provisions of this Chapter are enacted in exercise of the police powers of the City for the purpose of protecting the health, safety and general welfare of the inhabitants of the City. (Ord. 84-674-684, § 1)