The purpose of this chapter is to regulate and restrict the location and use of buildings, structures, and land for trade, industry, residence, and for public and semipublic or other specified uses; and to regulate and limit the height and bulk of buildings and other structures; to regulate and to determine the size of yards, courts, and open spaces; to regulate and limit the density of population; and for such purposes to divide the village into districts and establishing the boundaries thereof; providing for changes in the regulations, restrictions, and boundaries of such districts; defining certain terms used herein; providing for enforcement; establishing a Zoning Board of Appeals; and imposing penalties for the violation of this chapter.
(1995 Code, § 153.001) (Ord. 68-15, passed 8-22-1968)