The purpose of this chapter is to regulate the
nature and extent of the uses of land and of buildings and structures
thereon for the purposes set forth in the Municipal Land Use Law and to exercise the power to zone granted to municipalities
of the State of New Jersey.
From and after the effective date of this chapter,
the use of all land and every building or portion of a building erected,
altered with respect to height and area, added to or relocated, and
every use within a building or use accessory thereto, in the Township
of Woolwich, shall be in conformity with the provisions of this chapter.
In interpreting and applying the provisions
of this chapter, they shall be held to be the minimum requirements
for the promotion of the public health, safety, comfort, convenience
and general welfare. Where the provisions of this chapter impose greater
restrictions than those of any statute, other ordinance or regulation,
the provisions of this chapter shall be controlling. Where the provisions
of any statute, other ordinance or regulation impose greater restrictions
than this chapter, the provisions of such statute, other ordinance
or regulation shall be controlling.
This chapter shall be known and may be cited
as the "Woolwich Township Zoning Ordinance of 1992."