§ 28-1. Intent and purpose.

The general intent and purpose of this chapter is to:

(1)

Promote the public health, safety, comfort, convenience and general welfare of the citizens of the village.

(2)

Protect and conserve the natural resources of the village, including agricultural lands, forests, wetlands and surface and groundwater, by conserving the most appropriate use of land.

(3)

Protect and conserve the social character and economic stability and preserve property values.

(4)

Prevent the overcrowding of land and undue congestion of population.

(5)

Provide adequate light, air and convenient access to property by regulating the use of land and buildings and the bulk of structures in relationship to surrounding properties.

(6)

Facilitate adequate and economic provisions of services, such as roads, water and sewer, schools and police and fire protection.

(7)

Encourage the use of land and buildings which are compatible with nearby existing and planned land uses and to prohibit and control existing land uses deemed incompatible with nearby land uses.

(8)

Prevent harm to persons and property by flood, fire, explosion, toxic fumes or other hazards.

(9)

Protect the traffic carrying capacity of existing and proposed arterial streets and highways.

(10)

Regulate parking and loading so as to lessen congestion in and promote the safety and efficiency of streets and highways.

(Code 1989, § 13-1-2; Ord. of 10-5-2004, § 13-1-2)