These regulations shall be known and may be cited as "The Zoning Ordinance of the Unified Government of Georgetown-Quitman County, Georgia" hereafter known as Georgetown-Quitman County.

The purpose of this Ordinance is to establish minimum standards for the use of land and improvements thereon in Georgetown-Quitman County, Georgia. The zoning regulations and districts herein established are designed to:

• Prevent congestion in the streets;

• Secure safety from fire, panic, and other dangers;

• Promote health and general welfare;

• Provide adequate light and air;

• Prevent overcrowding;

• Promote desirable living conditions;

• Sustain the stability of neighborhoods;

• Protect property against blight and deprecation;

• Conserve the value of buildings;

• Encourage the most appropriate use of land and structures; and

• Improve the overall aesthetics of the community.

The requirements of these regulations are minimum permissible standards; and it is expected that developers, the Unified Government of Georgetown-Quitman and the Planning Commission will normally strive for quality developments that will exceed these minimum requirements.