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(3) Establish land use patterns and development regulations consistent with the city comprehensive plan; (4) Prevent overcrowding of land; (5) Limit congestion and promote safety in the public rights-of-way; (6) Prevent the premature demand of public services; (7) Stage development consistent with the efficient provision of public utilities and public services; (8) Maintain the small-town character and quality of living in the community; (9) Establish compatibility of land uses in the city to protect existing investments and property values; (10) Promote opportunities for cohesive and compatible business development; and (11) Establish guidelines and regulations to promote housing variety and quality living environments. ~ 156.002 JURISDICTION. The geographic jurisdiction of this chapter includes the entire area within the corporate limits of the city. Land areas which may be added to the city by annexation, merger or other means shall be classified R-I Rural Residential until the time that the City Council may rezone the added territory to more appropriate classification. ~ 156.003 APPLICATION. Where the conditions imposed by any provisions of this chapter are either more or less restrictive than comparable conditions imposed by any other regulation, the regulations which impose the higher standard or requirements shall prevail. ~ 156.004 SCOPE AND INTERPRETATION. (A) Scope. No structure or part thereof shall be erected, converted, enlarged, reconstructed, altered or moved without a permit approved by the city. No structure or land shall be used for any purpose or altered in any manner that is not in conformity with the provisions of this chapter. Unless otherwise noted, no structure permitted under this chapter may be inhabited or occupied without a certificate of occupancy issued by the city. (B) Relationship to comprehensive plan. Interpretation and enforcement of the 4