[Ord. No. 98-21 § 304-101]
The Revised Zoning Ordinance of the Borough of Matawan adopted
December 12, 1967, and the several amendments thereto are hereby expressly
repealed. All other ordinances and parts of ordinances in conflict
or inconsistent with the provisions of this chapter are hereby repealed
but only to the extent of such conflict of inconsistency.
[Ord. No. 98-21 § 304-102]
In applying and interpreting the provisions of this chapter,
all provisions shall be held to minimum requirements adopted for the
promotion of public health, safety, morals, convenience and general
welfare.
[Ord. No. 98-21 § 304-103]
Any building or structure, the erection of which has been authorized
by a building permit issued by the Construction Official prior to
the passage of this chapter, may be completed in accordance with the
provisions of the zoning ordinance in effect at the time when such
permit was granted and may be used for the purpose designated in the
plans and in such building permit.
[Ord. No. 98-21 § 304-104;
N.J.S.A. 40:49-5]
For every violation of the provisions of this chapter, the owner,
contractor or other person or persons interested as lessee, tenant
or otherwise, in any building or premises where such violation has
been committed or shall exist, and who refuses to abate the violation
within five days after written notice has been served upon him, either
by certified mail or by personal service, shall for each and every
violation, be subject to a fine of not more than $1,250, or imprisonment
in the County jail for a term of not exceeding six months, or a period
of community service not exceeding 90 days, or any combination thereof,
at the discretion of the court or judicial officer before whom a conviction
may be had. Each and every day that such violation continues after
such notice shall be considered a separate and distinct violation
of this chapter.
