(A) It is the intent of this chapter to ensure the orderly, efficient and integrated development of the town in a way that both promotes the health, safety and general welfare of its residents and that is compatible and protective of the natural environment.
(B) Specifically, the town seeks to:
(1) Implement its adopted comprehensive plan;
(2) Provide for the adequate and concurrent provision of public infrastructure and services with the development and use of land in the town, and in a manner consistent with the public improvements plans of the town;
(3) Ensure well-planned subdivisions by establishing adequate standards for design, improvements and review;
(4) Avoid traffic congestion and the overcrowding of land while providing adequate light and fresh air to residents;
(5) Prevent loss of life and property from fire, flooding, geologic hazards and other natural or human-made dangers;
(6) Conserve significant environmental features and integrate a high-quality natural environment into the developed portions of the community;
(7) Develop a well-balanced land use pattern that will facilitate the development of an integrated community offering a diversity of housing and employment opportunities; and
(8) Establish a town center area as the central business district, economic focal point and identity area for the town.
(Ord. 2-98, passed 4-22-1998)