(A) The purpose of this chapter is to promote the health, safety, and general welfare of the town; to regulate and restrict the height, number of stories, and size of yards, courts, and other open spaces, the density of population, and the location and use of buildings, land and structures for trade, industry, residence, or other purposes.
(B) In their interpretation and application, the provisions of this chapter shall be held to be the minimum requirements adopted for the promotion of the public health, safety, welfare, and protection of the public.
(Prior Code, § 11-1-2) (Ord. passed 2-12-1991)