The definitions and rules of construction in section 1-2 apply to this article.

Cross reference— Definitions generally, § 1-2.

Any violation or non-compliance of any provision of chapter 34 or any violation or non- compliance with any order, license, permit, annexation agreement, site/landscape plan, approval, or any condition placed on any permit or any approval, issued by the council, a board or administratively shall be deemed a violation of this Code and shall be subject to the village's code compliance process as well as any other legal action available to the village including, but not limited to, injunctive relief.

(Code 1994, § 30-400; Ord. No. 2016-21, § 4, 1-12-2017)

The following rules of construction shall apply in this article:

(1)

The particular shall control the general.

(2)

In case of any difference in meaning or implication between the text of this article and any caption, illustration or table, the text of this article shall apply.

(3)

The term "lot" shall mean the same as the term "plot" or "parcel." The term "building" includes any structure other than a boundary, fence or wall.

(4)

The term "use" or "occupied" shall include the terms "intended, utilized or designed," or "arranged to be used or occupied."

(5)

The use of the term "include" or "to be included" shall not be limited to specified examples, but the meaning is extended to all other instances of a like kind.

(6)

Unless clearly indicated to the contrary, the use of the expressions "and, or" and "either, or" shall be interpreted as follows:

a.

"And" indicates that all designated items shall apply.

b.

"Or" indicates that all the connected items, conditions, provisions or events may apply singularly or in any combination.

c.

"Either, or" indicates that the connected items, conditions, provisions or events shall apply singularly, but not in combination.

(Code 1994, § 30-399)

(a)

The purpose of this article is to implement the village comprehensive development plan, with amendments, in conformance with applicable state planning legislation and requirements, and promote the health, safety and general welfare of present and future populations of the village by:

(1)

Giving effect to goals, objectives and plan recommendations (policies) established in the village comprehensive development plan;

(2)

Dividing the village into zoning districts according to the use of land and buildings, and the intensity of uses, including bulk and height;

(3)

Regulating and restricting the location and use of buildings, structures and land for residential, commercial, governmental, institutional, recreation, open space and other uses;

(4)

Establishing regulations which protect the residents of the village by providing standards to control the amount of impervious surface area and open space within developments;

(5)

Protecting natural features and resources from adverse environmental impacts;

(6)

Controlling and regulating growth and development in the village by concentrating development in areas where adequate community facilities and services can be provided;

(7)

Securing safety from fires, floods, natural disasters and other dangers;

(8)

Providing adequate privacy, light and air;

(9)

Making adequate provision for utilities, parks and other public requirements;

(10)

Preventing overcrowding of land, and protecting property owners from adverse impacts on adjoining developments; and

(11)

Protecting the tax base by facilitating cost-effective development and the most appropriate use of land in the village.

(b)

In interpreting and applying the provisions of this article, such provisions are not intended to interfere with, abrogate or annul any easement, covenant or other agreement between parties. Where this article imposes greater restrictions and regulations upon the land, buildings, premises or water, the provisions of this article shall control.

(Code 1994, § 30-396)

The rules, regulations and requirements contained in this article apply to all properties and lands within the corporate limits of the village as they exist or as they may be legally altered.

(Code 1994, § 30-397)