§ 154.002 PURPOSE AND INTENT.

   This chapter is adopted so that:

   (A)   Adequate light, pure air and safety from fire and other dangers may be secured;

   (B)   The taxable value of land and buildings throughout the village may be conserved;

   (C)   Congestion in public streets may be lessened:

   (D)   Hazards to persons and damage to property resulting from the accumulation or runoff of storm or flood waters may be lessened;

   (E)   The preservation of sites, areas and structures of historical, architectural and esthetic importance may be facilitated; and

   (F)   The public health, safety, comfort, morals and welfare may otherwise be promoted.

(Prior Code, § 20-102) (Ord. 1699, passed 3-17-2014)

Statutory reference:

   Related provisions, see 65 ILCS 5/11-13-1