This chapter is intended to encourage the growth and development of the county in accordance with the Comprehensive Plan and for the following purposes:
(A) To secure adequate light, air, and convenience of access and safety from fire, flood, and other dangers;
(B) To lessen or avoid congestion in the public ways;
(C) To promote the public health, safety, comfort, morals, convenience, and general welfare;
(D) To plan for the future development of the county to the end:
(1) That highway systems be carefully planned;
(2) That new communities grow only with adequate public way, utility, health, educational, and recreational facilities;
(3) That the needs of agriculture, industry, and business be recognized in future growth;
(4) That residential areas provide healthful surroundings for family life; and
(5) That the growth of the community is commensurate with and promotive of the efficient and economical use of public funds.
(Prior Code, § 153.003) (Ord. 93-02, passed 2-1-1993)
Editor’s note:
On May 7, 1990, the Board of County Commissioners’ approved the County Zoning
Ordinance pursuant to I.C. 36-7-4-600
series.