To guide and regulate the orderly growth, development and redevelopment of the municipality in accordance with a Comprehensive Plan and with long-term objectives, principles and standards deemed beneficial to the interests and welfare of the people.

To protect the established character and the social and economic well-being of both private and public property.

To promote the utilization of land for the purposes for which it is best suited and most appropriate to the public interest.

To secure safety from fire, panic and other dangers and to provide adequate light, air and convenience of access.

To prevent overcrowding of land or buildings and to avoid undue concentration of population.

To lessen and, where possible, to prevent traffic congestion on public streets and highways.

To eliminate nonconforming uses gradually.

To conserve and enhance the value of real property throughout the municipality.