The provisions of this chapter, enacted under the authority of the state’s Zoning Enabling Act, being M.C.L.A. §§ 125.3101 et seq., shall be held to be minimum requirements adopted for the promotion of the public health, safety and for the encouragement of the orderly growth of the city community, as well as the general welfare. This chapter is intended to ensure that uses of land shall be situated in appropriate locations and relationships; to limit the inappropriate overcrowding of land and congestion of population and transportation systems and other public facilities; and to facilitate adequate and efficient provision of transportation systems, sewage disposal, water, energy, education, recreation and other public service and facility needs.
(Ord. effective 11-29-2013)