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for adequate light, air, convenience of access and safety from fire, flood and <br />other dangers; reduce or prevent congestion in the public streets; facilitate the <br />creation of a convenient, attractive and harmonious community; expedite the <br />provision of adequate police and fire protection, disaster evacuation, civil <br />defense, transportation, water, wastewater, flood protection, schools, parks, <br />forests, playgrounds, recreational facilities, airports and other public <br />requirements; proteetagainst destruction of or encroachment upon historic areas; <br />protect against one or more of the following: overcrowding of land; undue density <br />of population in relation to the community facilities existing or available; <br />obstruction of light and air; danger and congestion in travel and transportation; <br />or loss of life, health or property from fire, flood, panic or other dangers; to <br />encourage economic development activities that provide desirable employment and <br />enlarge the tax base;to provide for the preservation of agricultural and forestal <br />lands and other lands of significance for the protection of the natural <br />environment; to protect approach slopes and other safety areas of licensed <br />airports; to protect surface water and groundwater; and to promote affordable <br />housing. <br /> <br />Sees. 40-4 - 40-20. Reserved. <br /> <br /> <br />