The purpose of this chapter is the promotion of the public health, safety, morals and general welfare of the residents and inhabitants of the borough by giving effect to the community development objectives of the borough, which are:
(A) Encourage the most appropriate use of land;
(B) Prevent the overcrowding of land;
(C) Conserve the value of land and buildings;
(D) Lessen the congestion of traffic on the roads and highways;
(E) Avoid undue congestion of the population;
(F) Provide for adequate light and air;
(G) Protect natural resources;
(H) Secure safety from fire, panic, flood and other dangers;
(I) Facilitate the adequate provision of transportation, water, sewerage, school and other public facilities;
(J) Encourage the harmonious and orderly development of land; and
(K) Give effect to the objectives, policies and purposes set forth in the joint comprehensive plan.
(Ord. passed 7-13-2015)