This chapter is adopted for the purpose of protecting and promoting the public health, safety, morals, comfort and general welfare of the residents of the city; to protect the property rights of all individuals by assuring compatibility of use and practices within zoning districts; to facilitate the provision of public utilities and services; to lessen congestion on public streets, roads and highways; to make provision for penalties for violations; and for any other proposes provided in this chapter, the Ohio Revised Code or under common law rulings.
(Prior Code, § 27.01.03)