The interpretation and application of the provisions of this chapter
shall be held to be the minimum requirements for the promotion of the health,
safety and general welfare of Washington Township. This chapter is not intended
to interfere with or abrogate or annul other rules, regulations or ordinances
of the township, provided that, where this chapter imposes a greater restriction
upon the use of buildings or premises or upon the height of a building or
requires larger open spaces than are imposed by other such rules, regulations
or ordinances of the township, the provisions of this chapter shall prevail.
In case any building, structure, landscaping or land is, or is proposed
to be, erected, constructed, altered, converted, maintained or used in violation
of this chapter, such violation shall be subject to the provisions of § 617
of the Pennsylvania Municipalities Planning Code.[1]
[1]
Editor's Note: See 53 P.S. § 10617.
