The zoning regulations and districts set forth herein, have been made in accordance with the City of Anderson, 1990 Comprehensive Land Use Plan, and are deemed necessary in order to preserve and promote health, safety, welfare, comfort, convenience, order, efficient government, and the systematic future development of the city, [and] economic and industrial prosperity; prevent or relieve congestion of population and traffic; control fire hazards; preserve the natural and historic features of the city; and beautify the same. This ordinance divides the city into districts (zones) and regulates them in a way which facilitates the use and development of all areas of the city and is designed to insure a fair and adequate division of light and air among buildings, protect the residential districts, conserve property values, facilitate adequate provision of water, sewage, schools, parks and other public facilities, and generally encourage the most appropriate use of land throughout the city.

The format of this ordinance is designed to expedite administration and promote understanding for land use regulation. Use of this ordinance requires familiarity with its total content. It is necessary to consider the intent of any individual clause with respect to the comprehensive context in which it is presented.