(A) A chapter establishing a zoning ordinance for the county, and providing for the administration, enforcement and amendment in accordance with the provisions of state law and for the repeal of all ordinances in conflict herewith.
(1) State law empowers the county to enact a zoning ordinance and to provide for its administration, enforcement and amendment.
(2) The County Commissioners deem it necessary for the purpose of promoting the health, safety or general welfare of the citizens of the county, to enact such a chapter.
(3) The County Commissioners pursuant to the provisions of state statutes, appointed a County Plan Commission to recommend the boundaries of various original districts and appropriate regulations to be enforced therein.
(4) The County Plan Commission has divided the county into districts and has prepared regulations pertaining to such districts in accordance with a Comprehensive Plan so that adequate light, air, convenience of access, and safety from fire, flood and other danger may be secured; that congestion in the public streets may be lessened or avoided; that property values may be preserved, that the public health, safety, comfort, conveniences and general welfare may be promoted.
(5) The County Plan Commission has given reasonable consideration to the character of the districts and their peculiar suitability for particular uses, with a view to preserving the value of buildings and encouraging the most appropriate use of land throughout the county.
(6) The County Plan Commission has given due public notice of hearings relating to zoning districts, regulations, and restrictions, and has held such public hearings.
(7) All requirements of Chapter 178, Acts of 1979, and as may heretofore be amended with regard to the preparation of the chapter have been met.
(B) Now, therefore, be it ordained by the county as follows.
(Ord. passed 7-20-1992)