This Ordinance shall be known as the "Village of Berrien Springs Zoning Ordinance." and will be referred to herein as this Ordinance.

(Ord. No. 316, 5-19-2008)

The fundamental purpose of this Ordinance is to promote the public health, safety, morals and general welfare; to develop and preserve the natural beauty and aesthetic quality of the community to the end that property values may be preserved; to encourage the use of lands in accordance with their character and adaptability; to limit the overcrowding of population; to promote adequate air and light; to lessen congestion on the public and private roads and streets; to reduce hazards to life and property; to facilitate adequate provisions for a system of transportation, sewage disposal, safe and adequate water supply, education, recreation and other public improvements and service; to conform with the most advantageous uses of land, resources and properties within the Village of Berrien Springs, Berrien County, Michigan.

(Ord. No. 316, 5-19-2008)