The provisions of this chapter shall be held to be minimum requirements, unless otherwise specified, adopted for the purpose of:

(1)

Promoting the health, safety, morals, and general welfare;

(2)

Securing adequate light, pure air, and safety from fire and other dangers;

(3)

Conserving the taxable value of land and buildings throughout the village; and

(4)

Preserving the enhancing aesthetic values, generally, throughout the village.

(Ord. of 3-2-2021, § 155.1.2)

This chapter is intended to establish and accomplish certain standards and objectives by:

(1)

Dividing the entire village into districts and regulating in those districts the location, construction, reconstruction, alteration, and use of buildings, structures, and land for residence, business, manufacturing, or other specified uses;

(2)

Permitting in each of the zoning districts only those uses, buildings, and structures that are compatible with the character of each district;

(3)

Providing controls governing the continuation of those uses, buildings, and structures which do not conform with the regulations of the districts in which they are located;

(4)

Regulating the intensity of land use by establishing building height and bulk limits, and regulating and limiting the building or setback lines on or along streets, alleys, or property lines;

(5)

Regulating and limiting the intensity of the use of lot areas, and regulating and determining the area of open spaces within and surrounding buildings;

(6)

Providing controls over additions to and alterations of existing buildings and structures;

(7)

Defining the powers and duties of the administrative officers and bodies for the administration and enforcement of this chapter;

(8)

Advancing and implementing the recommendations of the village comprehensive plan.

(Ord. of 3-2-2021, § 155.1.3)

(a)

In their interpretation and application, the provisions of this chapter shall be held to be the minimum requirements, unless otherwise specified, for the promotion and protection of the public health, safety, morals, and general welfare.

(b)

When the conditions imposed by any provisions of this chapter are either more or less restrictive than comparable standards imposed by any other provisions of this chapter or of any other applicable law, ordinance, resolution, rule, or regulation of any kind, the regulation which is more restrictive, or which imposes higher standards or requirements shall govern.

(c)

This chapter is not intended to repeal or supersede any easement, covenant, or other private agreement, provided that, where the regulations of this chapter are more restrictive or impose higher standards or requirements than the easements, covenants, or other private agreements, the requirements of this chapter shall govern.

(d)

No building, structure, or use not lawfully existing at the time of the adoption of this chapter shall become or be made lawful solely by reason of the adoption of this chapter. To the extent that the unlawful building, structure, or use is in conflict with the requirements of this chapter, the building, structure, or use remains unlawful as provided for under the terms of this chapter.

(e)

All distances shall be measured horizontally except height, which shall be measured vertically.

(f)

This chapter shall apply to all property except railroad rights-of-way, underground utility lines and facilities, telephone cable and supporting poles, and electric distribution lines, not including transmission lines, whether owned by private persons, firms, corporations, or organizations; by the United States of America or any of its agencies; by the state or any of its agencies or political subdivisions; by any village or county, including the village or any of its agencies; or by any authority or district organized under state law.

(Ord. of 3-2-2021, § 155.1.4)