This title is enacted to the end that adequate light, pure air, and safety from fire and other dangers may be secured, that the taxable value of the land and buildings throughout the Municipality may be conserved, that congestion in the public streets may be lessened or avoided, that the hazards to persons and damage to property resulting from the accumulation of runoff of stormwaters or floodwaters may be lessened or avoided, and that the public health, safety, comfort, morals and welfare may otherwise be promoted, and to ensure and facilitate the preservation of sites, areas and structures of historical, architectural and aesthetic importance. (1979 Code § 5-1-1; amd. 2017 Code)