A. Create and maintain sustainable conditions under which man and nature can exist in productive harmony to fulfill the social and economic requirements of present and future generations;

B. Take all actions necessary to provide the people with clean air, land, and water, enjoyment of aesthetic, natural and scenic qualities, and freedom from excessive noise;

C. Prevent the elimination of fish or wildlife species due to population intrusion, assist in assuring that these populations do not drop below self-perpetuating levels, and preserve for future generations representations of indigenous plant and animal communities;

D. Ensure that the long-term protection of the environment shall be the guiding criterion in decisions by the City;

E. Maximize the conservation and efficient utilization of nonrenewable energy resources, and encourage the utilization of renewable energy sources;

F. Maximize the recovery, recycling and reuse of discarded resources and minimize waste generation through City action and cooperation with other public agencies and private concerns;

G. Seek the fair treatment and meaningful involvement of all Chula Vista citizens with respect to the development, implementation and enforcement of environmental laws, regulations and policies;

H. Minimize any conflict with any national, state, regional or local environmental goals. (Ord. 3380 § 1, 2016; Ord. 3211 § 6, 2011; Ord. 3198 § 3, 2011; Ord. 1928 § 2, 1980).