The purpose of this zoning ordinance is to encourage and promote, in accordance with present and future needs, the public health, safety, order, appearance, convenience, morals, and general welfare of the citizens of the town and for the further purposes of:

(1)

Providing a residential environment free of incompatible uses, safe from natural and manmade hazards.

(2)

Promoting, where possible, planned residential and commercial areas in appropriate locations, with appropriate standards and minimum service cost to local government.

(3)

Providing a level of flexibility of control sufficient to promote innovation and creativity in community development and to encourage maximum commercial profitability and maximum living comfort and convenience at the lowest cost.