This chapter, ordained in accordance with the provisions of
Chapter 40A of Massachusetts General Laws, shall be known as the "Fall
River Zoning Ordinance," or "chapter," herein.
The purpose of this chapter is to promote the health, safety,
convenience and general welfare of the City; to encourage the most
appropriate use of land throughout the City; to prevent overcrowding
of the land; to conserve the value of the land and buildings; to lessen
congestion in the streets; to avoid undue concentration of population;
to provide adequate light and air; to facilitate adequate provisions
for transportation, water, sewage, schools, parks and other public
requirements; and to preserve and increase the amenities of the City,
all as set forth in Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 40A, as amended.
Nothing contained in this chapter shall be construed as repealing
or modifying any existing ordinance or regulation of the City, but
this chapter shall be in addition thereto; provided that whenever
this chapter imposes greater restrictions upon the construction, alteration,
enlargement, reconstruction, raising up, moving or use of buildings,
structures or premises than other ordinances or provisions of law,
such greater restrictions shall prevail.
The invalidity of any section or provision of this chapter or
of any boundary line or district or part thereof, as laid down upon
the Zoning Map, shall not affect the validity of any other section
or provision of this chapter, or of any other boundary line or district
or part thereof, as laid down upon the Zoning Map.