Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40:55D-1 et seq. this Zoning Ordinance is enacted for the following specific purposes:

To guide and regulate the orderly growth and development of the Borough of Avalon in accordance with a duly enacted comprehensive Master Plan;

To protect the established character and social and economic well being of the community, to secure safety from fire, and other dangers;

To maintain community character and visual environment;

To lessen congestion;

To facilitate adequate provision for transportation, schools, parks and other facilities and services;

To invigorate the business environment;

To promote the establishment of appropriate population densities and concentrations that will contribute to the well being of persons, neighborhoods, and the community;

To promote the conservation of open space and valuable natural resources;

To preserve and enhance important characteristics of the natural environment; and

To these ends, to regulate heights, design, appearance, number of stories and size of buildings and other structures as well as their placement on the land.