(A) This chapter is based on the Village Master Plan adopted by the Planning Commission and/or Zoning Commission, as required, which provides goals, objectives, and a future land use map for the village.
(B) This chapter is intended to implement the Master Plan by regulating the use of land, buildings, and structures to promote the public health, safety, and general welfare by accomplishing the following:
(1) Establish zoning districts and uniform regulations applicable to each district governing the use of the land, and dimensions for building, and site development with such minimum regulations as are deemed necessary to carry out the provisions of this chapter;
(2) Accommodate and promote land uses which are compatible with the village’s character and conserve the property values and long term stability of residential neighborhoods, community facilities, the downtown area, commercial districts, and industrial areas;
(3) Encourage use of the lands and natural resources in accordance with their character and capability. This chapter acknowledges the importance of these features on the long term economic climate of all uses in the village and the overall quality of life for village residents;
(4) Limit or prohibit improper use of land;
(5) Reduce hazards to life and property;
(6) Facilitate adequate and cost effective infrastructure systems, and protect the substantial public investment in those systems, including: transportation, sewage disposal, safe, and adequate water supply, education, and recreational facilities;
(7) Establish controls over potential conflicting land uses and uses which may need special regulations as special land uses to be compatible with surrounding development patterns and zoning;
(8) Promote the gradual elimination of uses, buildings, and structures which do not conform with the regulations and standards of this chapter;
(9) Provide for administering this chapter, including resolving conflicts with other ordinances, collection of fees, procedures for petitions, hearings, and appeals; and to provide for any other matters authorized by the City and Village Zoning Act; and
(10) Balance the village’s right to compatible and quality development consistent with the future land use plan with the property owners’ right to a reasonable rate of return on investment.
(Ord. 259, passed 10-24-1995; Ord. passed 2-1-2012)