In their interpretation and application, the
provisions of this chapter shall be held to be the minimum requirements
adopted for the promotion of the public health, safety, comfort, convenience
and general welfare. It is not intended by this chapter to repeal,
abrogate, annul or in any way to impair or interfere with any existing
provisions of the law or ordinance or any rules, regulations or permits
previously adopted or issued or which shall be adopted or issued pursuant
to law relating to the use of buildings or premises; nor is it intended
by this chapter to interfere with or abrogate or annul any easements,
covenants or other agreements between parties; provided, however,
that where this chapter imposes a greater restriction upon the use
of buildings or premises, upon the height or bulk of buildings or
requires larger yards, courts or other open spaces than are imposed
or required by such existing provisions of law or ordinance or by
such rules, regulations or permits or by such easements, covenants
or agreements, the provisions of this chapter shall control.
All ordinances or parts of ordinances now in
effect relating to zoning that are inconsistent with this chapter
are hereby repealed. Notwithstanding this provision, Town of West
New York Ordinance Nos. 1127 and 1314 are hereby saved from repeal, and the adoption of this
chapter shall not prevent or bar the continuation or institution of
any proceedings for offenses heretofore committed in violation of
any existing ordinances of the Town of West New York.