(a) The purpose of this Zoning Ordinance as is prescribed Ohio Revised Code 713.02, shall be to regulate buildings and land use to promote the public health, safety, convenience, comfort, prosperity, and general welfare throughout the Municipality.
(b) To promote such public purpose, this Zoning Ordinance is designed to:
(1) Encourage an appropriate use of lands;
(2) Stabilize and preserve the value of property;
(3) Prevent congestion and hazard in the streets;
(4) Secure safety from fire, flood, water contamination, air pollution and other dangers;
(5) Provide adequate light, air and open space, to prevent the overcrowding of land and to avoid undue concentrations of population;
(6) Manage growth and development in accordance with plans, policies or resolutions of the Municipality of Groveport;
(c) To further promote such public purpose this Zoning Ordinance is further intended to be used to facilitate an appropriate and desirable comprehensive pattern of traffic circulation, water supply, storm water management, sanitary sewer service, airport influence, noise abatement, flood hazard, environmental conditions, schools, parks, and other essential public facilities and services.
(Ord. 19-011. Passed 4-22-19.)