(a) The following districts shall be established and the following regulations shall apply in such districts, for the purpose of regulating and restricting the location of buildings and other structures and of premises to be used for trade, industry, residence or other specified uses: regulating and limiting the height of buildings and other structures; and regulating the bulk and location of buildings and other structures, the percentage of lot occupancy, the density of population, set back building lines and the area of yards, courts and other open spaces.
(b) Further, such regulations are deemed necessary in order to encourage the most appropriate use of land; to conserve and stabilize the value of property; to provide adequate open spaces for light and air, and to prevent and fight fires; to prevent undue concentration of population; to lessen congestion on streets; to facilitate adequate but economical provisions for community utilities and facilities such as water, transportation, sewerage, schools, parks and other public requirements; and, to promote the public health, safety, morals, comfort and the general welfare of the community.
(Ord. 2002-25. Passed 4-8-03.)
(Ord. 2002-25. Passed 4-8-03.)