§ 9-1-1. Intent and purpose.

For the purpose of dividing the Village into zones, or districts, restricting and regulating therein the locations, erection, construction, reconstruction, alteration and use of buildings, structures, and land for residential, commercial, industrial and other specified uses; to regulate and determine the area of open spaces surrounding such buildings; to establish building lines and the location of buildings designed for specified industrial, business, residential and other uses within such areas; to fix standards to which buildings or structures shall conform therein; to prohibit uses, buildings or structures incompatible with the character of such districts, respectively; to prevent additions to and alterations or remodeling of existing buildings or structures in such a way as to avoid the restrictions and limitations lawfully imposed hereunder; to lessen congestion in the streets by providing for the off-street parking and loading and unloading of vehicles, providing for the gradual elimination of nonconforming uses of land, buildings and structures; and prescribing penalties for the violation of the Code; to secure safety from fire, panic and other dangers; to provide adequate light and air; to prevent the overcrowding of land; to conserve the taxable value of land and buildings throughout the Village; and to promote the public health, safety and general welfare.

(Ord. No. 4238-2011, § 4(Exh. B), 5-2-11)