<div class="chunk-title">Sec. 18-192. - Purposes and objectives.</div>
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               The purposes and objectives for which this article is passed are as follows:
               
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                  (1)
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                  To preserve the dignity and aesthetic quality of the environment in Wayne County.
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                  (2)
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                  To preserve the physical integrity of land in close proximity to residential areas.
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                  (3)
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                  To protect and enhance the economic viability and interests of the citizens and residents
                  of Wayne County who have made substantial financial investments in homes, businesses,
                  and industry in Wayne County.
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                  (4)
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                  To facilitate the construction, installation, and operation of solar energy facilities
                  (SEF) in the county in a manner that minimizes the adverse impacts to forestry, agricultural,
                  commercial and residential lands. This article is not intended to abridge safety,
                  health or environmental requirements contained in other applicable codes, standards,
                  or ordinances. The provisions of this article shall not be deemed to nullify any provisions
                  of local, state or federal law.
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                  (5)
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                  To minimize impacts to Seymour Johnson Air Force Base and other airport operations
                  including the reduction of bird and wildlife impacts to aircraft operations.
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                  (6)
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                  To protect the health, safety and welfare of the general public.
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               (Ord. of 11-5-2014(1), Â§ 2; Ord. of 1-19-2016(1), Â§ 2; Ord. of 3-19-2024(1))
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