§ 153.003. PURPOSE.

This chapter is intended to encourage the growth and development of the county in accordance with the Cass County Comprehensive Plan and for the following purposes:

(A) To secure adequate light, air and convenience of access and safety from fire, flood and other dangers;

(B) To lessen or avoid congestion in the public ways;

(C) To promote the public health, safety, comfort, morals, convenience and general welfare;

(D) To plan for the future development of the county to the end:

(1) That highway systems be carefully planned;

(2) That new communities grow only with adequate public way, utility, health, educational, and recreational facilities;

(3) That the needs of agriculture, industry and business be recognized in future growth;

(4) That residential areas provide healthful surroundings for family life; and

(5) That the growth of the community is commensurate with and promotive of the efficient and economical use of public funds.

(1993 Code, § 8-3) (Ord. 93-02, passed 2-1-1993)

Editor’s note:

On May 7, 1990, the Cass County Commissioner’s approved the Cass County Zoning

Ordinance pursuant to I.C. 36-7-4-600 series. See Cass County Council Record Book No. 41, p. 306.