This ordinance shall be known as the "Zoning, Land Use and Development
Code" of the Borough of Waldwick.
The purpose of this ordinance is to establish a pattern for
the use of the land based upon a Comprehensive Development Plan for
the Borough of Waldwick. The provisions of this ordinance shall be
held as minimum requirements enacted in order to promote and to protect
the public health, safety, morals, comfort, convenience and general
welfare of the inhabitants of the Borough of Waldwick. This ordinance
is intended to regulate the use of land within zoning districts; promote
orderly development; regulate the intensity of use and the location
of buildings; establish standards of development; provide adequate
provision for circulation, utilities and services; provide adequate
light and air; prevent overcrowding of land; limit congestion in the
streets; secure safety from fire and floods and against other hazards;
prevent the unregulated and uncontrolled relocation, filling, excavation
and removal of soil by developers and excavators which may result
in unsuitable soil conditions that may cause unsafe conditions resulting
from soil erosion, and inadequate and improper surface water drainage;
prohibit incompatible uses and regulate the alteration of existing
buildings, with a view to conserving the value of property and encouraging
the most appropriate use of land throughout the Borough of Waldwick.
Where this ordinance imposes a greater restriction than is imposed
or required by any other provisions of law or by any other rules or
regulations or resolutions, the provisions of this ordinance shall
control.
The scope of this chapter as it relates to other laws, ordinances,
regulations, rules or other restrictions are as follows:
A. This chapter is not intended to repeal, abrogate, annul or in any
way impair or interfere with existing provisions of other laws or
ordinances, except those repealed expressly or by necessary implication
hereby, or to affect any private restrictions placed upon property
by covenant, deed or other private agreement unless repugnant hereto.
B. Where this chapter imposes a greater restriction upon the use of
buildings or premises or upon the height of buildings or coverage
by above-grade structures or improvements or requires greater lot
area or longer yards or other open spaces than are imposed or required
by such rules, regulations or permits or by such private restrictions,
the provisions of this chapter shall control.