§ 151.003 PURPOSE AND INTENT.

   (A)   Purpose. The provisions of this chapter shall be held to be minimum requirements adopted to promote the health, safety, and general welfare of the village.

   (B)   Intent.

      (1)   It is the general intent of this chapter to:

         (a)   Regulate and restrict the lot size and the use of all structures, lands, and surface waters;

         (b)   Regulate and restrict lot coverage, population distribution and density, and the size and location of all structures as to lessen congestion in and promote the safety and efficiency of the streets and highways;

         (c)   Secure safety from fire, flooding, panic, and other dangers;

         (d)   Provide adequate light, air, sanitation, and drainage;

         (e)   Prevent overcrowding;

         (f)   Avoid undue population concentration;

         (g)   Facilitate the adequate provision of public facilities and utilities;

         (h)   Stabilize and protect property values;

         (i)   Further the appropriate use of land and conservation of natural resources;

         (j)   Preserve and promote the beauty of the community; and

         (k)   Implement the community’s general plan components.

      (2)   It is further intended to provide for the administration and enforcement of this chapter and to provide penalties for its violation.

(1999 Code, § 151.03) (Ord. 123, passed 12-10-1984)