In its interpretation and application, the provisions of this Part 1 shall be held to be minimum requirements adopted for the promotion of health, safety, morals and general welfare. Wherever the requirements of this Part 1 are at variance with the requirements, deed restrictions, covenants or ordinances, the most restrictive or that imposing the higher standards shall govern.
This Part 1 shall become effective on the date of its approval by the Borough Council; provided, however, that all subdivisions which have been recorded prior to this date may be completed in accordance with the recorded plat, and provided further that all subdivisions recorded within 60 days prior to the approval of this Part 1 are hereby declared void if, at the time of the adoption of this Part 1, no substantial construction of improvements or buildings shall have been made or no contracts have been let.