The purpose of this Chapter is to promote the public health, safety, morals or the general welfare of the present and future inhabitants of Hanover Township.
A. Encouraging the most appropriate use of land.
B. Preventing the overcrowding of land.
C. Avoiding undue congestion of population.
D. Conserving the value of land and buildings.
E. Lessening the congestion of traffic on the roads and highways.
F. Providing for adequate light and air.
G. Securing safety from fire, panic, flood or other dangers.
H. Facilitating the adequate provision of transportation, vehicular parking and loading space, water, sewerage, schools, parks and other public grounds and facilities.
I. Giving reasonable consideration, among other things, to the character of all areas of the Township and their particular suitability for particular land uses.
J. Giving effect to the policies, proposals and the statement of community development objectives contained in the Hanover Township Comprehensive Plan. The statement of community development goals and objectives is incorporated here by reference to the goals, objectives and recommendations in the Township Comprehensive Plan.
K. Promoting small business development and fostering a business friendly environment in the Township.
(Ord. 45, Z-§ 102, 5/12/76; as amended by Ord. 451, 10/20/2004, § 1)