§ 50-2. Intent.

The purposes of this chapter are to:

(1)

Promote the public health, safety, morals and general welfare;

(2)

Encourage the use of lands in accordance with their character and adaptability;

(3)

Limit the improper use of land;

(4)

Avoid the overcrowding of population;

(5)

Provide adequate light and air;

(6)

Avoid congestion on the public roads and streets;

(7)

Reduce hazards to life and property;

(8)

Facilitate adequate provisions for a system of transportation, sewage disposal, safe and adequate water supply, education, recreation, and other public requirements; and

(9)

Conserve the expenditure of funds for public improvements and services to conform with the most advantageous uses of land, resources and properties.

In reaching these objectives, the city will give reasonable consideration to the character of each district, its peculiar suitability for particular uses, the general and appropriate trend, and the character of land, buildings and population development, as studied, recommended and/or adopted within the master plan by the City of Eastpointe Planning Commission and the Eastpointe City Council.

(Ord. No. 1080, 4-16-2013)