For the purpose of promoting the health, safety and general welfare of the community, to secure safety from fire, panic and other dangers, to provide adequate light and air, to facilitate the adequate provision of transportation, schools and parks, under and pursuant to Articles 9 and 16 of the Town Law of the State of New York (Chapter 62 of the Consolidated Laws of the State of New York), the size of buildings or facilities and other structures, and the use of buildings or facilities, structures and land for trade, in industry, residence or other purposes are hereby restricted and regulated as hereinafter provided.

And further, to implement the land use principles of the Town of Italy Comprehensive Plan and Yates County Looking Ahead (1990) to preserve, foster and enhance the native beauty, views and rural character of one of the most picturesque and charming communities in the Finger Lakes Region of Central New York, a community that is known for sweeping vistas of farmland, hills and Canandaigua Lake.