§ 50-32. Purpose.

This article has been designed to:

(1)

Provide for adequate light, air, convenience of access, and safety from fire, flood, crime and other dangers;

(2)

Reduce or prevent congestion in the public streets;

(3)

Facilitate the creation of a convenient, attractive and harmonious community;

(4)

Facilitate the provision of adequate police and fire protection, disaster evacuation, civil defense, transportation, water, sewerage, flood protection, schools, parks, forests, playgrounds, recreational facilities, airports and other public requirements;

(5)

Protect against one or more of the following:

a.

Overcrowding of land;

b.

Undue density of population in relation to the community facilities, existing or available;

c.

Obstruction of light and air;

d.

Danger and congestion in travel and transportation; or

e.

Loss of life, health, or property from fire, flood, panic or other dangers;

(6)

Encourage economic development activities that provide desirable employment and enlarge the tax base; and

(7)

Implement the policies and recommendations made in the town comprehensive plan.

(Ord. of 6-11-1996, § 23-2)

(Ord. of 6-11-1996, § 23-2)