This ordinance shall be known, cited and referred to as the Meeker County Zoning Ordinance of 1992. When referred to herein, it shall be known as "this ordinance."

This ordinance is adopted for the purpose of:

A.

Protecting the public health, safety, and general welfare of the inhabitants of the unincorporated area of Meeker County.

B.

Protecting and preserving economically viable agricultural lands.

C.

Promoting orderly development of residential, commercial, industrial, recreational, public and other use areas.

D.

Securing the most appropriate uses of land while providing for their compatibility.

E.

Conserving the natural and scenic beauty of the county.

F.

Conserving and developing natural resources in the county.

G.

Minimizing environmental pollution.

H.

Securing safety from fire, flooding, panic and other dangers.

I.

Providing adequate light, air and reasonable access to property.

J.

Lessening congestion in the public rights-of-way.

K.

Facilitating adequate and economical provision of transportation, water supply and sewage disposal facilities.

L.

Preventing overcrowding and undue population concentration and urban sprawl.

M.

Implementing those municipal, county, watershed, regional or state comprehensive plans or ordinances or those components adopted by the county.

N.

Preserving the value of land and buildings throughout the county.

O.

Providing for the gradual and equitable elimination of those uses of land, buildings and structures which are not harmonious with adjacent uses and which adversely affect the development and value of the surrounding area.

P.

Preserving the quantity and quality of surface water and groundwater in Meeker County.