TITLE 11
ZONING REGULATIONS

CHAPTER 1
TITLE, PURPOSE AND INTERPRETATION

SECTION:

11-1-1: Title

11-1-2: Objectives

11-1-3: Interpretation

11-1-4: Validity

11-1-1: TITLE:

This title shall be known as the ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE VILLAGE OF MILAN, ILLINOIS. (Ord. 1301, 3-15-2004)

11-1-2: OBJECTIVES:

The zoning regulations and districts as herein established have been made with the following objectives:

   A.   The assurance that adequate light, air and safety from fire and other dangers may be conserved;

   B.   That traffic congestion be lessened or avoided; and

   C.   That public health, safety, comfort, morals, and welfare might otherwise be promoted. (Ord. 1301, 3-15-2004)

11-1-3: INTERPRETATION:

   A.   The provisions of this title shall be minimum requirements, adopted for the promotion of the public health, safety, convenience, comfort, prosperity and general welfare. Where this title imposes greater restrictions upon the use of buildings or other structures, or law or ordinance, the provisions of this title shall prevail.

   B.   Implementation of building codes and regulations shall apply based upon the use of the property rather than the zoning designation of said property. Application of these codes will prevail unless superseded by the provisions of this title. (Ord. 1301, 3-15-2004)