In accordance with state law 1
, this title regulates structures and land uses in order to preserve, protect and promote the public health, safety, and welfare through implementation of the village comprehensive community plan. More specifically, this title is intended to assist in achieving the following objectives:
A. To encourage the development of buildings and uses on appropriate sites in order to maximize communitywide social and economic benefits while accommodating the particular needs of all residents, and to discourage development on inappropriate sites;
B. To protect and enhance the character and stability of sound existing residential, commercial, and industrial areas, and to gradually eliminate nonconforming uses and structures;
C. To conserve and increase the value of taxable property throughout the village;
D. To ensure the provision of adequate light, air, and privacy for the occupants of all buildings;
E. To protect property from damage caused by fire, flooding, poorly controlled stormwater runoff, and adverse soil and topographical conditions;
F. To provide adequate and well designed parking and loading space for all buildings and uses, and to reduce vehicular congestion on the public streets and highways;
G. To guide the provisions of water mains, sanitary sewers, stormwater sewers, and other utilities and services, and to reduce the initial costs and future maintenance expenses thereof;
H. To provide for the efficient administration and fair enforcement of all the regulations set forth in this title; and
I. To clearly and concisely explain the procedures for obtaining variances, special use permits, amendments, and the like. (1981 Code § 17.04.010)
Notes
| 1 | 1. 65 ILCS 5/11-13-1 et seq. |