This chapter, inclusive of all amendments and
supplements that may be hereafter in effect, may be cited as the "Westampton
Township Zoning Ordinance."
The purpose of this chapter shall be to establish
a pattern for the use of land and buildings based upon the Master
Plan and enacted in order to promote and protect the public health,
safety, morals, comfort, convenience and the general welfare of the
people. This chapter is intended to regulate the use of land within
zoning districts; secure safety from fire, panic and other dangers;
provide adequate light and air; promote orderly development; avoid
undue concentration of population; prevent the overcrowding of land
or buildings; establish standards of development; limit congestion
in the streets; prohibit incompatible uses; regulate the alteration
of existing buildings; protect against hazards; conserve the taxable
value of land; preserve open space, historic and natural features;
permit the development of land in accordance with the purposes of
the low- and moderate-income provisions of this chapter; and encourage
the inclusion of aesthetics, amenities of living and a balance of
public services.
The provisions of this chapter shall be held
to be the minimum requirements. Where this chapter imposes a greater
restriction than other provisions of law, the provisions of this chapter
shall control. Where other provisions of law require greater restrictions
than this chapter, the provisions of such other laws shall control.
