The purposes of this ordinance are to:
(A) Implement the 2005 Comprehensive Land Use Plan;
(B) Promote the public health, safety, morals and general welfare by:
(1) Regulating the use of structures and land;
(2) Promoting orderly development of the residential, business, industrial, recreational and public areas;
(3) Providing for adequate light, air and convenience of access to property;
(4) Limiting congestion in the public rights-of-way;
(5) Conserving and managing the use of natural resources; and
(6) Providing for the administration and enforcement of this ordinance.
(C) Update ordinances. Unify and update all land development ordinances existing prior to the adoption of this ordinance, including zoning ordinance, subdivision ordinance, shoreland ordinance, joint airport zoning ordinance, floodplain management ordinance, sign regulations, feedlot ordinance, manufactured home ordinance, adult use ordinance, agricultural land preservation plan, right-to-farm ordinance and accessory dwelling ordinance; and
(D) Provide order and consistency. Establish orderly and consistent procedures to plan and oversee development.
(Ord. 97, passed 7-21-2009)