The "Special Hillsides Preservation District" (hereinafter also referred to as the "Special District") established in this Resolution is designed to promote and protect public health, safety and general welfare. These general goals include, among others, the following special purposes:

(a)        to reduce hillside erosion, landslides and excessive storm water runoff associated with development by conserving vegetation and protecting natural terrain;

(b)        to preserve hillsides having unique aesthetic value to the public;

(c)        to guide development in areas of outstanding natural beauty in order to protect, maintain and enhance the natural features of such areas; and

(d)        to promote the most desirable use of land and to guide future development in accordance with a comprehensive development plan, and to protect the neighborhood character of the district.