§ 7-700 Grant of power. For the purpose of promoting the health,
safety, morals, or the general welfare of the community, the board of
trustees of a village is hereby empowered, by local law, to regulate and
restrict the height, number of stories and size of buildings and other
structures, the percentage of lot that may be occupied, the size of
yards, courts and other open spaces, the density of population, and the
location and use of buildings, structures and land for trade, industry,
residence or other purposes. As a part of the comprehensive plan and
design, the village board is empowered by local law, to regulate and
restrict certain areas as national historic landmarks, special historic
sites, places and buildings for the purpose of conservation, protection,
enhancement and perpetuation of these places of natural heritage. Such
regulations shall provide that a board of appeals may determine and vary
their application in harmony with the general purpose and intent, and in
accordance with general or specific rules therein contained.