The purpose of this article is to protect the public health, safety and welfare by establishing minimum standards governing the maintenance, appearance and condition of commercial premises. The general provisions of Article
I, as well as the provisions of this article, shall apply to all commercial premises in the Township.
Owners and operators shall have all the duties and responsibilities
prescribed in this article, and no owner or operator shall be relieved
from any duty or responsibility nor be entitled to defend against
any charge of violation thereof by reason of the fact that the occupant
is also responsible therefor and in violation thereof.