To lesson congestion in the streets.

To secure safety from fire, flood, panic and other dangers.

To promote the public health and welfare.

To provide adequate light, air and convenience of access.

To prevent the overcrowding of land.

To avoid undue concentration of population.

To facilitate the adequate provision of transportation, water, sewerage, schools, parks, and other public requirements.

To conserve the value of buildings and enhance the value of land throughout the City.

To encourage flexibility in design and development of land and buildings in such a way as to promote the most appropriate use of land buildings, and open spaces to facilitate orderly and beneficial development and redevelopment of the City.

To preserve and enhance the historic and architectural features that make Gloversville unique and desirable, as well as for the basis for the heritage overall character of the community.

To preserve and enhance the natural areas of value to the community.

To provide safe and comfortable routes for walking, bicycling, and public transportation to increase use of these modes of transportation, enable convenient and active travel as part of daily activities, reduce traffic congestion, and meet the needs of all users of the streets, including children, families, older adults, and people with disabilities.

To guide the future growth and development of the City in accordance with the City of Gloversville Comprehensive Plan.