Zoning is a legislative act involving police power asserted in the interests of the public health, safety and general welfare. The zoning process includes the creation and modification of the comprehensive zoning law which establishes designated zones with permitted uses and regulations, as well as the comprehensive and uniform application of said zoning regulations by the classification and reclassification of property into designated zones. It is the purpose of the Council to provide a zoning procedure which will offer a clear and definite guide to property owners seeking zoning adjustments. It is intended that these procedures will protect the public welfare and sound community planning and assure the maximum degree of protection for individual property rights. (Ord. 3153 § 2 (Exh. A), 2010; Ord. 1212 § 1, 1969; prior code § 33.1201(1)).