It is the general purpose and intent of this title to protect the public health and general welfare of the village by establishing standards and regulations for the orderly use and development of land while giving consideration to the comprehensive planning policies and the social, environmental, economic and physical development goals and objectives of the village and its citizens pursuant to this title and the authorities of division 13, zoning, and division 14, setback lines, of the Illinois municipal code. (Ord. 2009-36, 4-6-2009)

In addition to this general purpose and intent, this title or portions thereof are further intended to give effect to the following specific purposes:

   A.   To provide for the orderly and functional arrangement of land uses and buildings.

   B.   To establish standards for the orderly development or redevelopment of geographic areas within the village.

   C.   To facilitate the adequate and economical provision of transportation, water, sewage disposal, stormwater drainage, schools, parks and other public facilities.

   D.   To conserve and protect natural resources including prime agricultural land, mineral resources and areas of scientific interest.

   E.   To permit public involvement in the planning of private land uses which have the potential for significant impact on the use and enjoyment of surrounding property or on the public resources and facilities of the community.

   F.   To secure for the public, locations for housing, employment, shopping, education and recreation that are adequate in terms of health, safety, convenience and number.

   G.   To conserve and protect the taxable value of land, buildings and neighborhoods in the community.

   H.   To protect the air, water and land resources within the village from hazards of pollution and misuse.

   I.   To protect land and buildings from natural hazards, including flooding and erosion.

   J.   To preserve and protect historic locations, structures, and groups of structures.

   K.   To preserve, protect and encourage the development of buildings, groups of buildings and neighborhoods of distinguished architectural character and appearance.

   L.   To promote any area master or developmental plans adopted by the village and coordinate any said plans with land use plans adopted by other governmental entities. (Ord. 2009-36, 4-6-2009)

If any of the provisions of this title, or amendments hereto, or the application hereof, to any lot, building or other structure or tract of land are declared by a court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid or ineffective, in whole or in part, or to be inapplicable to any person or situation, the effect of such decision shall be limited to the provision which is expressly stated in the decision to be invalid or ineffective, or to the lot, building or other structure or tract of land immediately involved in the controversy. Such judgment shall not affect the application of the provisions of this title to any other property, building or structure not specifically included in said judgment. (Ord. 2009-36, 4-6-2009)