The purpose of this zoning code is to create a vital, cohesive, well-designed community in order to enhance the Town's small-town character and further the citizens' goals as identified in the Town of Mead Comprehensive Plan. These zoning regulations are designed to:

(1)

Encourage the most appropriate use of land through the Town and ensure a logical growth of the various physical elements of the Town.

(2)

Regulate and restrict the location and use of buildings, structures and land for residence, business, trade, industry or other purposes.

(3)

Regulate and determine the size of building lots, yards and other open spaces.

(4)

Promote good design and arrangement of buildings or clusters of buildings and uses in residential, business and industrial development.

(5)

Encourage innovative, quality site planning, architecture and landscaping that reflect improvements in the technology of land development.

(6)

Prevent the overcrowding of land, poor quality in development, waste and inefficiency in land use, danger and congestion in travel and transportation and any other use or development that might be detrimental to the stability and livability of the Town.

(7)

Promote the health, safety, morals and general welfare of Town residents.

(Ord. 653 §1, 2009)