This chapter shall affect the use and occupancy of all land and every building in the Charter Township. This chapter has been made in accordance with a Master Plan and is designed to lessen congestion in the streets; to secure safety from fire, panic, and other dangers; to promote health and the general welfare; to provide adequate light and air; to prevent the overcrowding of land; to avoid undue concentration of population; and to facilitate the adequate provision of transportation, water, sewers, schools, parks and other public requirements. These regulations have been made with reasonable consideration, among other things, to the character of the district and its peculiar suitability for particular uses, with a view to conserving property values, encouraging the most appropriate use of land and to be in keeping with the general trend and character of population and building development.

It is not intended by this chapter to repeal, abrogate, annul or in any way impair or interfere with existing provisions of other laws or ordinances, except those specifically repealed by this chapter, or of any private restrictions placed upon property by covenant, deed or other private agreement. Where this chapter imposes a greater restriction upon the use of buildings or premises or upon the height of buildings or lot coverage, or requires greater lot areas, or 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 private restrictions, the provisions of this chapter shall control.