10-1-2: PURPOSE:
The purpose of this title is to promote the health, safety and general welfare of the residents of Nauvoo; to encourage the most appropriate use of land throughout the city; to promote traffic safety; to provide safety from fire and other hazards; to provide adequate light and air; to prevent overcrowding of real estate; to promote a wholesome home environment; to prevent housing development in unsanitary areas; to provide an adequate street system; to promote the coordinated development of unbuilt areas; to preserve and promote the beauty of the community; to provide an allotment of land area in new development sufficient for all the requirements of community life; to conserve natural and cultural resources; to provide for adequate public services; and to enhance the value of property within the city. The foregoing purposes shall be implemented by establishment of the zoning districts adopted hereby and herein and by compliance with all of the other provisions of this title. This title is intended to carry out and be consistent with the city's comprehensive plan. (Ord. 2001-2, 6-12-2001)