[Amended 1-10-1995 by Ord. No. 879]
In interpreting, implementing and applying the broad purposes and objectives set forth in § 255-1 above, the provisions of this chapter shall be held to be the minimum requirements for the promotion of the health, safety, morals and the general welfare of the Township. This chapter is enacted to implement the purpose set forth in § 255-2 above, in the respects therein stated and more particularly with a view toward the following community
objectives:
A. Guiding and encouraging the future
of the Township in accordance with comprehensive planning of land
and population,
that represents the most beneficial and convenient relationships among the residential, commercial, industrial and recreational areas within the Township, having regard to their suitability for the various
appropriate to each of them and their potentiality for such
, as indicated by topography and soil conditions, existing man-made conditions and the trends in population, in the direction and manner of the
of land in
and in economic activity, considering such conditions and trends both within the Township and with respect to the relation of the Township to surrounding areas.
B. Protecting the character and the social and economic stability of each of such areas and encouraging their orderly and beneficial growth.
C. Protecting and conserving the value of land and
throughout the Township appropriate to the various zoning districts established herein.
D. Bringing about through proper timing the gradual conformity of land
to this chapter and minimizing conflicts among the
of land and
.
E. Aiding in bringing about the most beneficial relation between land
and the circulation of traffic throughout the Township, having particular regard to traffic to and from the expressways and to avoidance of congestion in the
and the provision of safe and convenient access appropriate to the various land
.
F. Aiding in providing a guide for public policy and action in the efficient provision of public facilities and services, in the provision of safe and proper sanitary sewage disposal and for private enterprise in
, investment and other economic activity relating to land
; insofar as such objectives are consistent with the purpose set forth in § 255-2 and with the aforesaid minimum requirements therefor. The provisions of this chapter shall be interpreted, administered and applied in such a manner as will facilitate attainment of the said objectives.
G. Providing for sufficient open space to guarantee adequate light and air, recreational facilities and freedom from congestion.
H. Conserving our natural resources by regulating the
of land along our stream beds.
I. Providing diversity of residential housing to reflect changing living habits, at the same time maintaining ability to provide necessary municipal services and facilities.