The Land Use Regulations are enacted for the purpose of preserving and improving the public health, safety and general welfare of the citizens and businesses of the City of Wellsville. The City Council declares the findings and declares the following purposes for this Title. The Land Use Regulations are intended to carry out the goals and policies of the General Plan.
A. The provisions of this Title manage growth in a way that contributes positively to the community’s quality of life.
B. This Title incorporates policies and programs to maintain and promote stability within the City’s neighborhoods.
C. The provisions of this Title are to be used to protect and enhance the community’s appearance.
D. This Title is intended to encourage business, commerce and economic development.
E. The Land Use Regulations incorporates development and performance standards to prevent adverse land use impacts.
F. The Land Use Regulations promotes predictability and consistency in the land development process – for neighborhood, business and development interests.
G. This title ensures appropriate opportunities for participation and involvement by all affected parties.
H. The Land Use Regulations ensures that the public recognizes that the privilege and right of subdividing land with the City of Wellsville is a discretionary action that requires appropriate levels of review.
I. This Title integrates subdivisions with land use and development regulations to ensure that each newly created lot is buildable and can be developed in conformance with applicable regulations.
J. This Title ensures that all subdivision, construction, and other development activity conforms to the goals, policies, Wellsville Design Standards and Specifications, and implementation measures of the Wellsville General Plan.
K. The Land Use Regulations are intended to ensure that regulations are fair to all. (Ord. 2019-04, 10-16-2019)