Purpose. The zoning regulations and districts herein set forth have been made with a comprehensive plan and are intended to lessen traffic congestion, preserve the integrity of the neighborhoods, provide safety for the residents, promote health and general welfare, provide regulations for building configurations, determine the area of yards and open spaces, prevent overcrowding of land, and facilitate adequate provisions for transportation, water, sewer, schools, churches, parks, and other requirements.

Authority. The provisions of this [zoning] ordinance are adopted under the authority granted by title 6, chapter 29 of the Code of Laws of South Carolina [S.C. Code 1976, § 6-29-310 et seq.]. Authority is given to the York City Council to be the authority in matters brought before the city related to the zoning regulations and districts as herein defined, except for cases which may be appealed to the board of zoning appeals.