The purpose of this chapter is to regulate the
nature and extent of the uses of land and of buildings and structures
thereon for the purposes set forth in the Municipal Land Use Law (N.J.S.A.
40:55D-1 et seq.) and to exercise the power to zone and regulate land
development granted to municipalities of the State of New Jersey.
From and after the effective date of this chapter,
the use of all land and every building or portion of a building erected,
altered with respect to height and area, added to, or relocated, and
every use within a building or use accessory thereto, in the Township
of Elk, shall be in conformity with the provisions of this chapter.
A.
In interpreting and applying the provisions of this
chapter, they shall be held to be the minimum requirements for the
promotion of the public health, safety, comfort, convenience and general
welfare. Where the provisions of this chapter impose greater restrictions
than those of any statute, other ordinance, or regulation, the provisions
of this chapter shall be controlling.
B.
Where the provisions of any statute, other ordinance
or regulation impose greater restrictions than this chapter, the provisions
of such statute, other ordinance or regulation shall be controlling.
This chapter shall be known and may be cited
as "The Elk Township Unified Development Ordinance of 2000."
