The interpretation and application of the provisions
of this chapter shall be held to be the minimum requirements for the
promotion of the health, safety, morals and general welfare. This
chapter is not intended to interfere with or abrogate or annul other
rules, regulations or ordinances of the Township of Patterson, provided
that where this chapter imposes a greater restriction upon the use
of a building or premises, or upon the height of a building, or requires
larger open spaces than are imposed by other such rules, regulations
or ordinances, the provisions of this chapter shall prevail.
In case any building, structure or sign is erected,
constructed, reconstructed, altered, repaired, converted or maintained,
or any building, structure or land is used in violation of this chapter
or any regulations made pursuant thereto, in addition to other remedies
provided by law, any appropriate legal action may be instituted or
taken to prevent such unlawful erection, construction, reconstruction,
alteration, repair, conversion, maintenance or use to restrain, correct
or abate such violation, to prevent the occupancy of said building,
structure or land or to prevent any illegal act, conduct, business
or use in or about such premises.
In the event that any Township ordinance or
parts of Township ordinances conflict with the terms and provisions
of this chapter, then the ordinance containing the more strict provisions
and requirements will prevail and govern.
Any person, partnership or corporation who or
which has violated the provisions of any subdivision or land development
ordinance enacted under this Act[2] or prior enabling laws shall, upon being found liable
therefor in a civil enforcement proceeding commenced by a municipality,
pay a judgment of not more than $500, plus all court costs, including
reasonable attorney fees incurred by the municipality as a result
thereof.
