The purposes of this zoning code are to:
(A) Encourage the most appropriate uses of land;
(B) To provide for the general availability of light and air to buildings;
(C) To avoid the overcrowding of land and the over-concentration of population;
(D) To ensure economical extensions to sewers, water supply, waste disposal, and other public utilities, as well as development of recreation, schools, and other public facilities; and
(E) To promote the public health, safety, convenience, comfort, prosperity and general welfare to the citizens of the city by regulating the locations and the bulk of buildings and other structures, and by regulating the uses of land and buildings in accordance with the laws of the state as recorded in Ohio R.C. Chapter 713.
(Ord. 2003-51, passed 5-20-03)