In their interpretation and application, the provisions of this Zoning Code shall be held to be minimum requirements unless otherwise stated herein; adopted for the promotion of the public health, safety, convenience, comfort, prosperity and the general welfare by regulating and restricting the location of buildings and other structures and of premises to be used for trade, industry, residences and other specified uses; by regulating and limiting the height of buildings and other structures hereafter erected or altered; by regulating the bulk and location of buildings or other structures hereafter erected or altered, the percentage of lot occupancy, setback building lines and the area of yards, courts and other open spaces; and, for all of the purposes hereinbefore described, by dividing the Municipality into districts as herein provided, which districts are deemed and determined best suited to carry out such purposes.
(Ord. 04-11. Passed 1-18-11.)