This chapter is a comprehensive ordinance regulating
and limiting the uses of land and the uses and locations of buildings
and structures; regulating and restricting the height and bulk of
buildings and structures and determining the area of yards and other
open spaces; regulating and restricting the density of population;
dividing the Township of Delran, Burlington County, New Jersey, into
zoning districts for such purposes; adopting a Zoning Map of Delran
Township showing boundaries and the classification of such districts;
and prescribing penalties for the violation of its provisions.
This chapter is adopted in order to promote
and protect the public health, safety, and general welfare and in
the furtherance of the following specific objectives:
A. Lessening congestion on the streets and ensuring access
to the circulation system.
B. Providing for adequate light and air.
C. Preventing the overcrowding of land and buildings.
D. Avoiding the undue concentration of population.
E. Ensuring the conservation and protection of open space
and natural features.
F. Balancing uses to meet the needs of the Township.