In pursuance of authority conferred by the 1983 Georgia Constitution and Georgia Zoning Procedures Act, as amended, and for the purposes of promoting the health, safety, convenience, order, prosperity, or general welfare of the county; lessening congestion in the streets, securing safety from fire, panic, and other dangers; providing adequate light and air; preventing the overcrowding of land; avoiding undue concentration of population; facilitating the adequate provision of transportation, sewerage, schools, parks and other public requirements; conserving the value of buildings; and encouraging the most appropriate use of land and buildings throughout the county; all in accordance with a comprehensive plan, the commissioner of the county does hereby ordain that:

(Ord. of 7-14-98(2), § 1.0)