The provisions of this chapter and of all rules,
conditions and requirements adopted or specified pursuant thereto
shall be enforced literally by the Construction Official. Nothing
in this chapter shall prevent any property owner or resident of the
Borough, the Borough itself or any board or agency of the Borough
from availing themselves of any lawful remedy in preventing or abating
any violation of any provision of this chapter.
In the interpretation and the application of
the provisions of this chapter, they shall be held to be the minimum
requirement for the promotion of the health, safety, morals and general
welfare. It is not intended to interfere with or annul other rules
or regulations or ordinances, provided that where this chapter imposes
greater restrictions upon the use of buildings, structures or premises
or upon the height or bulk of buildings and structures or requires
larger open spaces, the provisions of this chapter shall apply.
[Amended 12-16-1996 by Ord. No. 1172]
Notwithstanding the repeal of prior ordinances
by this chapter, all applications for development properly and timely
made pursuant to said prior ordinance prior to the effective date
of this chapter may be continued, but shall be processed in accordance
with the substantive and procedural requirements of this chapter.