This title shall be known as, and shall be entitled THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF MAPLETON CITY, UTAH, and may be so cited and pleaded. (Ord. 2002-05, 3-20-2002)

The purposes of this title shall be to promote the health, safety, morals, convenience, order, prosperity and general welfare of the present and future inhabitants of the city:

   A.   To encourage and facilitate the orderly growth and development of the area;

   B.   To protect the tax base;

   C.   To promote safety from fires, floods, traffic and natural hazards, and other dangers;

   D.   To minimize congestion in the streets and prevent the overcrowding of land;

   E.   To secure economy in governmental expenditures and to facilitate adequate provisions for transportation, water, sewage, schools, parks and other public requirements;

   F.   To stabilize and improve property values and promote a more attractive and wholesome environment;

   G.   To encourage the most appropriate use of land; and

   H.   To provide adequate light and air quality. (Ord. 2002-05, 3-20-2002)

In establishing the zones, the boundaries thereof, and regulations and restrictions applying within each of the zones, due and careful consideration was given, among other things, to the suitability of the land for particular uses, and to the character of the zone, with a view to conserving the value of buildings and encouraging the most appropriate use of land throughout the area. (Ord. 2002-05, 3-20-2002)

It is the intent of the city council that the regulations and restrictions as set forth in this title shall be so interpreted and construed as to further objectives and purposes of this title. (Ord. 2002-05, 3-20-2002)

In interpreting and applying the provisions of this title, the requirements contained herein are declared to be the minimum requirements for the purposes set forth. (Ord. 2002-05, 3-20-2002)

In determining the requirements of this title, measurements which result in fractions shall not be rounded in order to meet minimum requirements. (Ord. 2002-05, 3-20-2002)