§ 1.3. Purposes.

There is hereby established a new comprehensive zoning plan for the Village of Goshen, which plan is set forth in the text, tables and map that constitute this ordinance. Said plan is adopted for the purposes set forth in the Village Law § 7-700 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:

1.3.1. The facilitation of the efficient and adequate provision of public facilities and services;

1.3.2. The provision of adequate sites for residence, industry and commerce;

1.3.3. The provision of privacy for families;

1.3.4. The prevention and reduction of traffic congestion, so as to promote efficient and safe circulation of vehicles and pedestrians;

1.3.5. The maximum protection of residential areas;

1.3.6. The gradual elimination of nonconforming uses;

1.3.7. The enhancement of the appearance of the Village of Goshen as a whole;

1.3.8. 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;

1.3.9. The preservation of natural topographic and sensitive environmental features, and to safeguard against erosion and drainage problems;

1.3.10. The promotion and encouragement of public and private recreation areas and facilities within the village; and

1.3.11. The preservation of historic features and the accommodation of new development in such a way as to maintain and enhance the desirable aesthetic qualities of the village.