This chapter, herein entitled "Cheltenham Township Zoning Ordinance
of 2017," regulates the uses of land; the size, height, bulk, location,
erection, alteration, removal and use of structures; the areas and
dimensions of land to be occupied by uses and structures, as well
as yards, and other open spaces and distances to be left unoccupied
by uses and structures; the density of population and intensity of
land use; the provision of parking for motor vehicles; the erection
of signs; and the protection and preservation of natural and historic
resources; in all portions of the Township of Cheltenham.
This chapter shall be known as and may be cited as the "Zoning
Code."
Except as expressly set forth herein, it is not intended by
this chapter to repeal, abrogate, annul or interfere with any existing
ordinances or enactment, or with any rule, regulation or permit adopted
or issued thereunder, except insofar as the same may be inconsistent
or in conflict with any of the provisions of this chapter; provided,
that where this chapter imposes greater restrictions upon the use
of buildings or land, or upon the height and bulk of buildings, or
prescribes larger open spaces than are required by the provisions
of such ordinance, enactment, rule, regulation or permit, then the
provisions of this chapter shall control.
If a court of competent jurisdiction declares any provisions
of this chapter to be invalid or ineffective in whole or in part,
the effect of such decision shall be limited to those provisions which
are expressly stated in the decision to be invalid or ineffective,
and all other provisions of this chapter shall continue to be separately
and fully effective. If a court of competent jurisdiction finds the
application of any provision or provisions of this chapter to any
use, lot, building, tract of land, or other structure to be invalid
or ineffective in whole or in part, the effect of such decision shall
be limited to the person, property, or situation immediately involved
in the controversy and application of any such provision to other
persons, property, or situations shall not be affected.