This chapter shall be known and may be cited by the short title of "The Village of El Portal, Florida, Zoning and Land Development Code."

(Ord. No. 198, 3-13-90)

The primary purpose of this code [chapter] is the implementation of the El Portal Comprehensive Plan, as adopted pursuant to F.S. Ch. 163, Part II, and in accordance with Florida Administrative Code, 9J-5. The village council deems it necessary to adopt the Code [chapter] for the following purposes:

(1)

Guiding and accomplishing coordinated, adjusted, and harmonious development in accordance with the existing and future needs of the village.

(2)

Protecting, promoting and improving the public health, safety, comfort, order, appearance, convenience, morals and general welfare.

(3)

Conserving the value of land, buildings and resources, and protecting landowners from adverse impacts of adjoining developments.

(4)

Protecting the character and maintaining the stability of residential, commercial, open space and public areas.

(5)

Promoting the orderly development of residential areas.

(6)

Assuring that necessary public facilities are made available concurrent with the impacts of development.

(7)

Balancing the interest of the general public in El Portal with that of individual property owners.

(Ord. No. 198, 3-13-90)