This chapter is officially titled "The Zoning Chapter of the
Village of Florida, New York" and shall be known as the "Zoning Chapter."
The Official Map designating the various zoning districts shall be
titled the "Village of Florida Zoning Map" and shall be known as the
"Zoning Map."
There is hereby established a new comprehensive zoning plan
for the Village of Florida, which plan is set forth in the text and
map that constitute this chapter. Said plan is adopted for the purposes
set forth in Article 7, § 7-700, of the Village Law, which,
in the interest of the protection and promotion of the public health,
safety and welfare, shall be deemed to specifically include the following,
among others:
A. The efficient and adequate provision of public facilities and service.
B. The assurance of adequate sites for residence, commerce, industry
and related uses.
C. The provision of privacy for families.
D. The prevention and reduction of traffic congestion.
E. The maximum protection of residential areas.
F. The gradual elimination of nonconforming uses.
G. The enhancement of the appearance of the Village of Florida as a
whole.
H. The encouragement of flexibility in the design and development of
land in such a way as to promote 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.
I. The protection of the environment of the Village as a whole.