This chapter shall be known and cited by the title "Zoning Ordinance
of the Borough of South Plainfield, 1992."
It is the purpose and intent of this chapter to:
A.
Encourage the appropriate use or development of all lands in the
Borough of South Plainfield in a manner which will promote the public
health, safety, morals and general welfare.
B.
Secure safety from fire, flood, panic and other natural and man-made
disasters.
C.
Provide adequate light, air and open space.
D.
Promote the establishment of appropriate population densities and
concentrations that will contribute to the well-being of the community
and the preservation of the environment.
E.
Encourage the appropriate and efficient expenditure of public funds
by the coordination of public development with land use policies.
F.
Provide sufficient space in appropriate locations for a variety of
uses and open space, both public and private, according to their respective
environmental requirements in order to meet the needs of all Borough
citizens.
G.
Encourage the location and design of transportation routes which
will promote the free flow of traffic while discouraging location
of such facilities and routes which result in congestion or blight.
H.
Promote a desirable visual environment through creative development
techniques and good civic design and arrangements.
I.
Promote the conservation of historic sites, open space, energy resources
and valuable natural resources and prevent degradation of the environment
through improper use of land.
J.
Encourage development which incorporates the best features of design
and relates the type, design and layout of residential, commercial
and industrial and recreational development to the particular site.
A.
In interpreting and applying the provision of this chapter, they
shall be held to be the minimum requirements to serve the aforesaid
purposes and the community development objectives hereinafter set
forth. Where the provisions of any statute, other ordinance or regulation
impose greater restrictions or higher standards than this chapter,
the provision of such statute, ordinance or regulation shall govern.
Where the provisions of this chapter impose greater restrictions or
higher standards than those of any statute, other ordinance or regulation,
the provision of this chapter shall govern.
B.
In determining whether or not existing structures meet the requirements
of the Schedule of General Requirements[1] of this chapter, the Zoning Officer is authorized to approve
setbacks with a deviation of up to 0.25 foot (three inches).[2]
[Added 3-11-1993 by Ord.
No. 1305B]
[1]
Editor's Note: The Schedule of General Requirements is included as an attachment to this chapter.
