It is the purpose of this chapter to promote safety, health, morals, convenience and general welfare; to encourage the use of lands and natural resources within the village in accordance with their character, adaptability and suitability for particular purposes; to enhance social and economic stability; to prevent excessive concentration population; to reduce hazards and to lessen congestion on the public streets and highways; to facilitate the adequate provision of streets and highways, sewage and drainage, water supply and distribution, educational and recreational facilities and the expenditure of funds for public facilities and services by establishing herein standards for physical development in accordance with the objectives and policies contained herein; and to provide for the enforcement of such standards.
(Ord., § 1.2, passed 8-5-1991)