Purpose. This form is used to report zoning violations in accordance with the Zoning Ordinance. The Zoning Ordinance is based on the City of Monroe Comprehensive Plan, adopted by the Citizens Planning Commission and City Council, which provides goals, objectives and a future land use map for the City. This Zoning Ordinance is intended to implement the Comprehensive Plan by regulating the use of land, buildings and structures to promote the public health, safety and general welfare by accomplishing the following: (a) Establish zoning districts and uniform regulations applicable to each district governing the use of the land, and dimensions for building and site development with such minimum regulations as are deemed necessary to carry out the provisions of the Zoning Ordinance.
(b) Accommodate and promote land uses which are compatible with the City's character and which conserve the property values and long term stability of residential neighborhoods, community facilities, the downtown area commercial districts and industrial areas.
(c) Encourage use of the lands and natural resources in accordance with their character and capability. This Zoning Ordinance acknowledges the important effect that these features have on the long-term economic climate of all uses in the City and on the overall quality of life for City residents. (d) Limit or prohibit improper use of land. (e) Reduce hazards to life and property. (f) Facilitate adequate and cost effective infrastructure systems and protect the substantial public investment in those systems, including transportation, sewage disposal, safe and adequate water supply, education and recreational facilities. (g) Establish controls over potential conflicting land uses and over uses which may need special regulations as special land uses to be compatible with surrounding development patterns and zoning. (h) Promote the gradual elimination of uses, buildings and structures which do not conform th the regulations and standards of this Zoning Ordinance. (i) Provide for administering this Zoning Ordinance, including resolving, conflicts with other ordinances, collecting fees and establilshg procedures for petitions, hearings and appeals, and provide for any other matters authorized by the Public Act 110 of 2006. (j) Balance the City's right to compatible and quality development, consistent with the future land use plan, with the property owners' right to a reasonable rate of return on investment.

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