Elk City Zoning Code
ARTICLE I
Purpose; Scope; Interpretation; Short Title
§ 96-1 Purpose.
The purpose of this chapter is to regulate the nature and extent of the uses of land and of buildings and structures thereon for the purposes set forth in the Municipal Land Use Law (N.J.S.A. 40:55D-1 et seq.) and to exercise the power to zone and regulate land development granted to municipalities of the State of New Jersey.
§ 96-2 Scope.
From and after the effective date of this chapter, the use of all land and every building or portion of a building erected, altered with respect to height and area, added to, or relocated, and every use within a building or use accessory thereto, in the Township of Elk, shall be in conformity with the provisions of this chapter.
§ 96-3 Interpretation.
A.
In interpreting and applying the provisions of this chapter, they shall be held to be the minimum requirements for the promotion of the public health, safety, comfort, convenience and general welfare. Where the provisions of this chapter impose greater restrictions than those of any statute, other ordinance, or regulation, the provisions of this chapter shall be controlling.
B.
Where the provisions of any statute, other ordinance or regulation impose greater restrictions than this chapter, the provisions of such statute, other ordinance or regulation shall be controlling.
§ 96-4 Short title.
This chapter shall be known and may be cited as "The Elk Township Unified Development Ordinance of 2000."