The Incorporated Village of Poquott is a functional part of the New York metropolitan area, notably the Long Island sector thereof. The planning for and regulation of its future development, as set forth in this chapter, recognizes the relationship between the Village and the intercommunity composite of which it is a part. In particular, the plan recognizes the existence of and convenient access to adequate community shopping and cultural facilities in the adjacent areas of the Town of Brookhaven as well the wide variety of housing types permitted and existing in the town and other nearby areas.

The natural beauty of the Village, with its scenic outlooks over Port Jefferson Harbor and Setauket Harbor, is recognized in this chapter and related land subdivision regulations, in order to preserve to the maximum extent possible the unspoiled character of the land.

The existing pattern of development in accordance with the zoning and land subdivision regulations heretofore applicable, has generally been consistent with the foregoing basic findings. Further regulations and public action should be designed to conserve and protect such development.

Maintain the existing residential environment by relying on nearby areas outside the Village to supply shopping and cultural opportunities for present and prospective residents.

Conserve the natural beauty of the terrain by encouraging low-density, suitably concentrated development, with the permanent preservation of natural features, including the shoreline and adjacent wetland.

Preserve and protect existing community values by preventing inharmonious or deleterious uses, and notably those uses which can more appropriately and economically be provided elsewhere in the larger intercommunity area.

Guide the future growth and development of the Village in accordance with a comprehensive plan that represents the most beneficial and convenient relationships among the areas within the Village, considering the suitability of the various uses in each area and the potential or such uses as indicated by existing conditions, having regard for conditions and trends both within the Village and in relation to adjoining areas.

Provide adequate light, air and privacy; secure safety from fire, flood, and other danger; and prevent overcrowding of the land and undue congestion of population.

Protect the character and the social and economic stability of all parts of the Village and ensure that all development shall be orderly and beneficial.

Protect and conserve the value of buildings in the various districts established by this chapter.

Bring about the gradual conformity of the uses of land and building throughout the Village Comprehensive Plan set forth in this chapter, and minimize conflicts among the uses of land and buildings.

Promote the most beneficial relation between the uses of land and buildings and the circulation of traffic throughout the Village, having particular regard to the avoidance of congestion in the streets and the provision of safe and convenient traffic access appropriate to the various uses of land and buildings throughout the Village.

Serve as a guide for public policy and action in the efficient provision of public facilities and services, and for private building development and other activity relating to uses of land and buildings throughout the Village.

Limit development to an amount commensurate with the availability and capacity of public facilities and services.

Prevent the pollution of waters, ponds, etc., safeguard water resources and encourage the wise use and sound management of natural resources throughout the Village in order to preserve the integrity, stability and beauty of the community and the value of the land.