All words used in this chapter in the present tense include the future tense; all words in the plural number include the singular number, and all words in the singular number include the plural number, unless the natural construction of the wording indicates otherwise; the word "building" includes the word "structure"; the word "occupied" includes the words "designed or intended to be occupied"; the word "lot" includes the word "plot"; the word "used" shall be deemed also to include "designed, intended or arranged to be used"; the term "erected" shall be deemed also to include "constructed, reconstructed or altered or moved". The word "may" is permissive; the word "shall" is mandatory and not discretionary. The word "Township" means the "Township of Belleville" in the County of Essex, State of New Jersey. The terms, "Town Council", "Governing Body", "Board of Adjustment", Planning Board" and "Construction Code and/or Zoning Official" means the respective boards and officers of said Township.

Additions to a building, change in use, or increases in number of units not requiring an addition shall be required to also up-grade the facade material to the permitted types. If the existing facade material is permitted, the addition's cladding shall be matched to the existing facade.

In the B-G, B-A, and SLR districts, existing buildings with replacement or repair of more than 25% of their facade shall be required to comply with the current facade standards of the district.

The development board reviewing a proposed subdivision will have jurisdiction on the review the newly created lot and its proposed development and on the remainder lot and any existing development therein. If the proposed subdivision creates variances for the existing site improvement they shall not be interpreted to be pre-existing. They will require variance and are subject to Board review for approval or denial.