(A) The requirements imposed by this chapter are designed to secure adequate light, pure air and safety from fire and other damages, to guarantee that the taxable value of land and building throughout the village may be conserved, to prevent or lessen hazards to persons and damage to property resulting from the accumulation of runoff storm or flood water, to preserve the sights, areas and structures of historical, architectural and aesthetic importance and that the public health, safety, comfort, morals and welfare may otherwise be promoted.
(B) Lots, structures and uses of land are structures that do not conform to the requirements of the district in which they are located tend to impede appropriate development.
(C) The regulations of this subchapter are intended to alleviate such existing or potential problems by encouraging the gradual elimination of non-conformities.
(Prior Code, § 20-1201) (Ord. 1699, passed 3-17-2014)