It is the intent of this Ordinance to improve and protect the public health, safety and general welfare of the residents of Lyon Township. To this end the Ordinance seeks:

A.

To further the implementation of the adopted master plan;

B.

To conserve property values and encourage the most appropriate use of land throughout the township;

C.

To protect all areas from encroachment by incompatible uses;

D.

To establish adequate standards for the provision of light, air, and open spaces;

E.

To prevent the overcrowding of land and concentration of population, thereby preventing blight and deterioration;

F.

To minimize congestion on public streets;

G.

To facilitate provision of adequate public services and facilities such as transportation, water, sewerage, and parks;

H.

To provide for adequate drainage, control of erosion, reduction of flood damage, and preservation of sensitive or valuable environmental resources;

I.

To foster compatible relationships among residential, commercial, industrial, and other uses;

J.

To isolate and control the location of unavoidable nuisance-producing uses;

K.

To fix reasonable standards to which buildings, structures, and other uses of land shall conform;

L.

To prevent new construction or alteration or expansion of existing structures or uses that do not comply with the restrictions herein;

M.

To provide for the elimination of existing structures or use that do not comply with the restrictions herein;

N.

To define the powers and duties of the officers and bodies charged with the enforcement of this Ordinance;

O.

To prescribe penalties for any violation of the provisions herein.