This chapter shall be known as the "Zoning Ordinance
of the Township of Sandyston," adopted May 8, 1975.
The purpose of this chapter is to contribute
to and provide for the recreational developments in the Delaware Valley;
to promote and protect the health, safety and general welfare of the
public; to preserve the present environment, rural in character, insofar
as possible and conserve forest cover and streams; to provide for
an orderly development of service zones; to implement the design of
a residential community dedicated to the preservation of open space
with population densities in harmony with the geology and water resources
of the Flatbrook Watershed. In execution of such purpose, this chapter
regulates and restricts the height, number of stories and sizes of
buildings and other structures; regulates and restricts the percentage
of lot that may be occupied, the sizes of yards and other open spaces
and the location and use and extent of use of buildings and structures
for trade, industry, residence or other purposes.
A.
It is not intended by this chapter to repeal, abrogate,
annul or in any way impair or interfere with existing provisions of
other laws or ordinances, except those specifically or impliedly repealed
by this chapter, or any private restrictions placed upon property
by covenant, deed or other private agreement unless repugnant hereto.
B.
Where this chapter imposes a greater restriction upon
the use of buildings or premises or upon the height of buildings or
requires greater lot area or larger yards or other open spaces than
are imposed or required by such existing provisions of law or ordinance
or by such rules, regulations or permits or by such private restrictions,
the provisions of this chapter shall control.
