The purpose of this chapter is to secure safety from fire, panic and other dangers; to provide adequate light and air; to lessen congestion in the streets; to prevent the overcrowding of land, to avoid undue concentration of population, to facilitate the adequate provision of transportation, water, sewerage, schools, parks and other public requirements; to provide for the social, physical and economic advantages resulting from comprehensive and orderly planned use of resources; to encourage economic development; and to otherwise promote the health, safety, convenience and general welfare of the citizens of the town.
(1974 Code, § 18-1-2) (Res. 99-016, passed 9-8-1999; Ord. 99-002, passed 9-8-1999)