In interpreting and applying 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
of the Township. It is not intended by this chapter to interfere with,
abrogate or annul the Springfield Township Building Code or any rules,
regulations or permits previously adopted or issued thereunder or the rules and regulations of the Board of Health of
Springfield Township or any rules, regulations or permits previously
adopted or issued thereunder and not in conflict with any of the provisions
of this chapter; provided, however, that where this chapter imposes
a greater restriction upon the use of buildings or premises or upon
the dimensions of a building, or requires larger open spaces than
are imposed or required by such ordinances, rules, regulations or
permits, the provisions of this chapter shall control.
In case any building, sign or other structure
is erected, constructed, reconstructed, altered, repaired, converted
or maintained; or any building, sign, structure or land is used; or
any hedge, tree, shrub or other growth is maintained, in violation
of this chapter, or of any regulations made pursuant hereto, in addition
to other remedies provided by law, any appropriate action or proceeding,
whether by legal process or otherwise, 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.
Should any section or provision of this chapter
be declared by a court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, such
decision shall not affect the validity of this chapter as a whole
or any other part thereof.