These rules, regulations and standards shall be considered the
minimum requirements for the protection of the public health, safety
and welfare of the citizens of the City of Union City. Any action
taken by the Planning Board and Zoning Board of Adjustment under the
terms of this chapter shall give the primary consideration to the
requirements of this chapter and to the welfare of the entire community.
All provisions of this chapter may be amended in accordance
with applicable laws.
Nothing in this chapter shall require any change in a construction
permit, site plan, or zoning variance which was approved before the
enactment of this chapter, but is in violation of this chapter, provided
that construction based on such a construction permit shall have been
started within one year from the effective date of this chapter, and,
in the case of a site plan or variance a construction permit shall
have been issued within one year following the effective date of this
chapter. In all instances the project shall be continuously pursued
to completion, otherwise said approvals and permits shall be void.
All requirements of this chapter shall be met at the time of
any erection, enlargement, moving or change in use. All developments
resulting from subdivision and site plan approvals shall comply with
all the design and performance standards, including conditions imposed
by the approving authority as shown on the approved plat and/or included
on the resolution adopted by the approving authority.
If there is a prior approval existing on any property that has
been granted by the Planning Board or Zoning Board of Adjustment of
the City of Union City that is still in existence at the time another
approval is obtained from either of these Boards, then the prior approval
shall be automatically vacated upon the subsequent approval.