This Zoning Title is adopted to promote the public safety, health, convenience, comfort, preservation of property values, and general welfare of the Village. More specifically, the Zoning Code is intended to:

   A.   Implement, to the extent possible, the goals and objectives of the current River Forest Comprehensive Plan as amended from time to time;

   B.   Act as an effective regulatory guide to land use decisions by Village officials and staff;

   C.   Establish clear procedures for review of development proposals, at a level which reflects the probable impact of the development on the Village;

   D.   Support development and redevelopment of land uses that are appropriate for individual parcels within the context of long- term community goals;

   E.   Regulate the location of land uses to ensure convenient access to complimentary public and private facilities, amenities, and resources;

   F.   Facilitate the long-term development of functionally distinct, focused commercial areas to meet the varying retail, service, and institutional needs of Village residents, while conserving land in other areas of the Village for other uses;

   G.   Allow land uses which will support the Village's primary role as an exceptional residential community;

   H.   Establish the basis for development and preservation of an attractive physical environment which enhances the image of the community;

   I.   Control the impact a development will have on the surrounding area by regulating the bulk and height of buildings;

   J.   Control the use of exterior lighting and landscaping;

   K.   Support a variety of recreational and leisure opportunities for residents and open spaces throughout the Village;

   L.   Promote traffic safety and efficiency through the regulation of site design and land use intensity;

   M.   Ensure adequate natural light, clean air, privacy, and convenience of access to property through a combination of regulatory controls and incentives;

   N.   Control the accumulation or runoff of storm or flood waters through the use of site development standards to protect persons and property;

   O.   Provide for land uses which will contribute to a diverse yet appropriate and sound economic base, thereby enabling the continuation of a high standard of educational and municipal services without imposing undue tax burdens;

   P.   Protect and enhance the property value of land and buildings by encouraging a compatible mix of land uses;

   Q.   Provide for adequate off-street parking and loading provisions. (Ord. 2640, 5-23-95)

The R1 Wide Lot Single-family Residential District is intended to provide for single-family detached housing on large lots within the Village and to preserve the existing physical character of that area. (Ord. 2640, 5-23-95)

The R2 Single-family Residential District is intended to provide for single-family detached housing within the Village, and to preserve the existing physical character of that area. (Ord. 2640, 5-23-95)

The R3 Residential District is intended to provide for a mixture of attached single-family residences (townhomes). (Ord. 2640, 5-23-95)

The R4 Multi-family Residential District is intended to provide for low density multiple-family development. (Ord. 2640, 5-23-95)

The C1 District is intended to provide for a combination of specialty retail stores, office and service uses. (Ord. 2640, 5-23-95)

The C2 District is intended to provide for a combination of retail, office, service uses and multiple-family housing. (Ord. 2640, 5-23-95)

The C3 District is intended to provide for a combination of specialty retail stores, office, service uses and multi-family housing. This District creates a central retail focus for the Village as a traditional community downtown. (Ord. 2640, 5-23-95)

The ORIC Office/Research/Industrial/Commercial District is intended to provide for a combination of light industry, research, commercial and office uses, in an attractive environment which is consistent with River Forest's image and character. (Ord. 2640, 5-23-95)

The PRI Public Recreational and Institutional District is established to accommodate public, semi-public, and private land uses and buildings of a recreational, education, or institutional nature. (Ord. 2640, 5-23-95)