A. 
Whereas, the Planning and Zoning Commission of the Town of Willington has, over a period of years, conducted studies of the physical, social, economic and governmental conditions and trends of said Town, both by itself and with the assistance of technical and expert guidance; and
B. 
Whereas, said Commission has held hearings and given opportunity for all the citizens of said Town and other parties in interest to state their opinion thereon, and as a result of said studies and of its own knowledge and experience on said subjects, said Commission has reached certain conclusions and made certain recommendations for the most desirable use of land within said Town for residential, recreational, commercial, industrial and other purposes, for the most desirable density of population in the several parts of said Town, for a system of principal thoroughfares, bridges, streets and other public ways, for parks, playgrounds, and other public grounds, for general location, relocation and improvements of public buildings, for the general location and extent of public utilities, water, sewerage, light, power, transit and other purposes, for the extent and location of various types of housing and other related matters beneficial to said Town;
C. 
Now, therefore, the zoning districts and regulations herein set forth are hereby promulgated to establish a comprehensive plan to promote with the greatest efficiency and economy the coordinated development and growth of the Town of Willington and the general welfare and prosperity of its people; to lessen congestion in the streets; to secure safety from fire, panic, flood and other dangers; to promote health and general welfare; to provide adequate light and air; to prevent the overcrowding of land, and to preserve and protect the value thereof; to avoid undue concentration of population; to facilitate the adequate provision of transportation, water, sewerage, schools, parks and other public requirements and other purposes necessary or incidental thereto; and to attain all of the other goals and objectives as set forth in C.G.S. § 8-2, as the same may be amended from time to time.
D. 
Updated to correspond to most current version of C.G.S.