[Ord. #585, § 401A]
In their interpretation and application, the
provisions of this article shall be held to be minimum requirements
adopted for the promotion of the public health, safety, morals and
general welfare, consistent with the purposes set forth at N.J.S.A.
40:55D-2. Any deviation proposed from the requirements of this article
shall require a variance pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40:55D-70c or d or N.J.S.A.
40:55D-60a.
[Ord. #585, § 401B]
a.
It is not intended by this article to repeal, abrogate,
annul or in any way to impair or interfere with existing provisions
of other ordinances except those specifically repealed by this article;
or with private restrictions placed upon property by deed, covenant
or other agreements. However, where this article imposes a greater
restriction upon land, buildings or structures than is imposed by
existing provisions of ordinance, contract or deed, the provisions
of this article shall control. Where the provisions of this article
are to become repugnant to state or federal law and cannot be reconciled
therewith, the provisions of such law shall govern.
b.
The provisions of this article, including, but not by way of limitation, the provisions thereof relating to nonconforming uses and nonconforming structures shall, in conjunction with the provisions of Article V, be construed as the continuation of the substantive provisions of the Zoning Ordinance of the Township adopted on December 28, 1954, also known as Ordinance No. 41, and the amendments and supplements thereto in effect at the time of adoption of this chapter, rather than as new enactments.
