In adopting this chapter, the Town Council has given reasonable consideration to, among other things: the Comprehensive Plan; current conditions and the character of current structures and uses in each district; the most desirable use for which the land in each district is adapted; the conservation of property values throughout the town; and responsible development and growth of the town, and hereby adopts this chapter for the purpose of:
(A) Securing adequate light, air, convenience of access, and safety from fire, flood, and other danger;
(B) Lessening or avoiding congestion in public ways;
(C) Promoting the public health, safety, comfort, morals, convenience, and general welfare;
(D) Guiding the future development of the town;
(E) Ensuring that residential areas provide healthful surroundings for family life;
(F) Ensuring that the needs of business and industry be recognized in future growth;
(G) Ensuring that growth be commensurate with and promotive of the efficient and economical use of public funds; and
(H) Otherwise accomplishing the purposes of I.C. 36-7-4 et seq.
(Ord. 1221, § 1.01(c), passed 1-26-2010)