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The purpose of this Ordinance is to promote the health, safety, morals and general welfare of the community, by regulating and restricting the height, number of stories and size of buildings and other structures, the percentage of lot that may be occupied, the size of lots, yards, courts and other open spaces, and the location and use of buildings, structures and land for residence, trade, industry and other purposes; to provide for adequate light and air; to prevent congestion and undue crowding of land; to secure safety from fire, panic, and other dangers; to conserve the value of property; and to provide adequately for schools, parks, and other public requirements. (SECTION 2.0: PURPOSE, Thurmont Zoning Ordinance.)
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