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, morals, comfort, prosperity and general welfare. Except as hereinafter provided, it is not intended by this chapter to repeal, abrogate, annul or in any way impair or interfere with any existing provision of law or ordinance or with any rules, regulations or permits previously adopted or issued pursuant to law relating to the uses of buildings or land or with any private restrictions placed upon a property by covenant or deed; provided, however, that where this chapter requires a greater width or size of yards, courts or other open spaces, or requires a greater percentage of lot to be left unoccupied, or imposes restrictions more extensive than ones required in any other statute or local ordinance or regulation, the provisions of the regulations in this chapter shall govern.

For the purpose of consolidation, codification and revision, the Zoning Ordinance of the Borough of Beach Haven and the various amendments thereof and supplements thereto are further amended, consolidated and revised as herein provided.

This chapter is adopted for the purpose of promoting the health, safety, morals and general welfare, securing safety from fire, flood and other dangers, preventing the overcrowding of land or buildings and with a view to conserving the value of property and encouraging the most appropriate use of land and buildings within the Borough.