Fairfield City Zoning Code
ARTICLE I
General Provisions
§ 45-1 SHORT TITLE.
[1969 Code § 75-1; Ord. No. 591; Ord. No. 738]
This chapter shall be known as the "1976 Zoning Ordinance of the Township of Fairfield, Essex County, New Jersey."
§ 45-2.1 Application of Provisions; Purposes.
[1969 Code § 75-2; Ord. No. 591; Ord. No. 738]
In their interpretation and application, the provisions of this chapter shall be held to be minimum requirements adopted for the promotion of public health, safety, morals and general welfare. Among other purposes, the provisions of this chapter are intended to provide for adequate light, air and convenience of access; to lessen congestion in the streets; to secure safety from fire and other dangers; to avoid undue concentration of population and to prevent the overcrowding of land or buildings by regulating and limiting the location, use and extent of use of buildings and of land and the height, number of stories and bulk of buildings wherever erected; to limit and determine the size of yards, courts and other open spaces; to regulate the density of population; and to conserve the value of property and encourage the most appropriate use of land throughout the Township of Fairfield.
§ 45-2.2 Scope; Interpretation.
[1969 Code § 75-3; Ord. No. 591; Ord. No. 738]
a.
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way impair or interfere with existing provisions of other laws or ordinances, except those specifically or impliedly repealed by this chapter, or any private restrictions placed upon property by covenant, deed or other private agreement unless repugnant hereto.
b.
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 area, or larger yard or other open spaces than are imposed or required by such rules, regulations or permits or by such private restrictions, the provisions of this chapter shall control.