Brookline City Zoning Code
ARTICLE I
PURPOSE AND SCOPE
§ 1.00 PURPOSE AND INTERPRETATION
1.
The purpose of this By-law is declared to be the promotion of the public health, safety, convenience, and welfare, by:
a.
encouraging the most appropriate use of land,
b.
preventing overcrowding of land,
c.
conserving the value of land and buildings,
d.
lessening congestion of traffic,
e.
preventing undue concentration of population,
f.
providing for adequate light and air,
g.
reducing the hazards from fire and other danger,
h.
assisting in the economical provision of transportation, water, sewerage, schools, parks and other public facilities,
i.
preserving and increasing the amenities of the Town,
j.
encouraging the preservation of historically and architecturally significant structures, and
k.
encouraging housing opportunities for people of all income levels, and
l.
providing for adequate open space, including landscaped and usable open space, public shade trees and other landscape and natural features.
2.
In their interpretation and application the provisions of this By-law shall be held to be the minimum requirements adopted for the promotion of these purposes.