There is hereby established a zoning plan for the Village of
Woodridge, which plan is set forth in the text and map that constitute
this chapter.
It is the legislative intent of this chapter to provide for
the orderly and desirable development and use of land within the Village
of Woodridge. This chapter incorporates the Comprehensive Plan for
the Village of Woodridge and is expected to evolve over time to meet
other changing needs. Regular reviews and updates are anticipated.
Specific purposes include the following:
A.
The facilitation of the efficient and adequate provisions of public
facilities and services.
B.
The protection of residential areas and the provision of privacy
for families.
C.
The prevention and reduction of traffic congestion and the provision
of safe and adequate traffic access to uses generating large volumes
of traffic.
D.
The protection of business areas by the reduction of traffic congestion
caused by insufficient roadway capacity and/or design and inadequate
parking facilities.
E.
The preservation of historic and natural features and the accommodation
of new development in such a way as to maintain and enhance the desirable
aesthetic qualities of the Village.
F.
To make the provision for, so far as conditions permit, the accommodation
of solar energy systems and equipment and the access to sunlight necessary
therefor.
G.
The assurance of adequate sites for residence, industry and commerce.
H.
The enhancement of the appearance of the Village of Woodridge as
a whole.
I.
The encouragement of flexibility in the design and development of
land in such a way as to produce the most appropriate use of lands,
to facilitate the adequate and economical provision of streets and
utilities and to preserve the natural and scenic qualities of open
lands.
