This chapter shall take effect immediately upon
final passage and publication as required by law; provided, however,
that there shall be exempted from the provisions of this chapter any
building or structure which, prior to December 4, 1974, received the
granting of one or more variances by the Board of Adjustment of the
Borough and any proposed building or structure for which, prior to
December 4, 1974, site plan application was made to and escrow moneys
deposited with the Planning Board of the Borough pursuant to Ordinance
No. 73-22.
Building inspection fees shall be paid at the
office of the Tax Collector upon the filing of an application.
In the interpretation and the application of
the provisions of this chapter, they shall be held to be the minimum
requirements for the promotion of the health, safety, morals and general
welfare. Except as herein provided, it is not intended to interfere
with, abrogate, repeal or annul other rules, regulations or ordinances;
provided, however, that where this chapter imposes greater restrictions
upon the use of buildings or premises or upon the height or bulk of
a building or requires larger open spaces, the provisions of this
chapter shall apply.
All prior zoning ordinances of the Borough of
Fort Lee, including but not limited to Ordinances Nos. 443 and 1069,
together with all amendments and supplements thereto, are hereby superseded
and repealed.