[Ord. 2002-01, 2/7/2002, § 801]
In their interpretation and application the provisions of this
chapter shall be held to be minimum requirements, adopted for the
promotion of public health, safety, morals or general welfare. It
is not intended by this chapter to interfere with or abrogate or annul
any rules or regulations previously adopted or permits previously
issued by the Township which are not in conflict with any provisions
of this chapter, nor is it intended by this chapter to interfere with
or abrogate or annul any easements, covenants, building restrictions
or other agreements between parties; provided, however, that where
this chapter imposes a greater restriction upon the use of the buildings
or premises or upon the height of the building, or requires a larger
open space than is imposed or required by such ordinances, rules,
regulations or permits, or by easements, covenants, building restrictions
or agreements, the provisions of this chapter shall control. Where,
due to inherent ambiguity, vagueness or lack of clarity in the language
of this chapter, a reasonable doubt exists as to the meaning of any
restriction upon the use of land, said doubt shall be resolved in
favor of the property owner and against any implied extension of a
restriction.
[Added by Ord. No. 2017-01, 9/18/2017]
If any section, sentence, clause, phrase, word, portion or provision
of this chapter is held invalid or unconstitutional or unenforceable
by any court of competent jurisdiction, such holding shall not affect,
impair, or invalidate any other section, sentence, clause, phrase,
word, portion, or provision of this chapter which can be given effect
without the invalid portion. In adopting this chapter, Manheim Township
affirmatively declares that it would have approved and adopted the
chapter even without any portion which may be held invalid or unenforceable.
