This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the "Easttown
Township Zoning Ordinance."
In the interpretation and application of this chapter, the provisions
hereof shall be held to be the minimum requirements for the promotion
of the public health, safety and general welfare. Where the provisions
of this chapter impose greater restrictions than those of any 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, ordinance or regulation shall be controlling.
This chapter has been adopted in accordance with the provisions of Article
VI, Zoning, of the Municipalities Planning Code.
The provisions of this chapter shall govern all land, buildings,
and structures within the boundaries of Easttown Township. Any lawfully
existing building or structure and any lawfully existing use of a
building or land not in conformity with the regulations herein prescribed
shall be regarded as nonconforming but may be continued, extended
or changed, subject to the special regulations contained within this
chapter.
[Amended 6-2-2014 by Ord.
No. 422-14]
This chapter shall be administered by the Township Zoning Officer and shall be enforced by the Township Board of Supervisors, Zoning Officer and/or any other enforcement officer of the Township with approval of the Board of Supervisors as per the applicable provisions of Article
XIII, Administration and Enforcement, and Chapter
1, General Provisions.
The granting of any permit under this chapter shall create no
liability upon, nor a cause of action against, any Township official
or employee for damages or injury that may occur from the use, construction,
or enlargement of structures or the use of land.