Existing zone lots of record. Any parcel of land with an area or dimension less than that prescribed for a lot in the zone in which such lot is located, which parcel was in existence on June 30, 1969, and whose owners since that date have not subdivided that parcel nor owned any adjoining land, may be used as a lot for any purpose permitted in the zone, provided that all other regulations prescribed for the zone by this chapter are complied with, and further provided that no lot less than 5,000 square feet in area or less than 50 feet of frontage shall be used.

Projection. Chimneys, cornices or eaves may project into any front, side or rear yard not more than 24 inches, provided the total area of the projection does not exceed nine square feet. An open or lattice-enclosed fire escape or fireproof outside stairway may project into any yard not more than 25% of the distance from the building wall to the lot line. There shall be no other projections into yards of more than four feet. Under no circumstances shall any projection be closer to any lot line than two feet in any residential zone.

General. No building shall hereafter be erected and no existing building shall be moved, structurally altered, rebuilt, added to or enlarged, nor shall any land be used for any purpose other than those included among the uses listed as permitted uses in each zone by this chapter and meeting the requirements set forth in § 450-7, Schedule of District Regulations, nor shall any open space contiguous to any building be encroached upon or reduced in any manner, except in conformity to the yard, lot area, building location, percentage of lot coverage, off-street parking space, and all other regulations designated in the schedule and this chapter for the zone district in which such building or space is located. In the event of any such unlawful encroachment or reduction, such building or use shall be deemed to be in violation of this chapter, and the building permit and all other permits, including the certificate of occupancy shall become null and void.

Frontage on a public street. Every principal building shall be built upon a lot with frontage on a public street which has been improved to meet the approval of the Township standards or for which such improvements have been insured by the posting of a performance guarantee pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 400, Subdivision of Land and Site Plan Review.

Conflict with Master Plan or Official Map. Where a lot has frontage upon a street which, on the Master Plan or Official Map of the Township, is proposed for right-of-way widening, the required front yard area shall be measured from such proposed right-of-way line.

Yards. All yards facing on a public street shall be considered front yards and shall conform to the minimum front yard requirements for the zone in which located.

Irregularly shaped lots. In the case of irregularly shaped lots, the minimum lot width specified in the Schedule shall be measured at the rear line of the required front yard area, provided that in no case shall the distance between side lot lines be reduced to less than 50% of the minimum width requirement.

Principal building. No residential lot shall have erected upon it more than one principal building.

Artificial lights. No artificial lights shall be used by any building or premises which, because of intensity, location, color or any other factor, shall disturb the comfort, health or safety of those residing, working or using public property, including streets within the range of the lights.

Swimming pools. No swimming pool shall be located any nearer than 15 feet to any rear or side property line, or in any case nearer a street than the principal building to which it is an accessory. The 15 feet are to be measured from the nearest pool line to the property line. A permanent barrier or obstruction not less than four feet nor more than 10 feet in height, so constructed as to entirely enclose the area on which the swimming pool is located and to bar all reasonable and normal access to the swimming pool except through a substantial self-closing gate or gates of the same height as the fence, equipped with facilities for locking said gate when the pool is unattended or unguarded, shall be provided for all swimming pools.

Temporary buildings. Temporary buildings and structures for uses incidental to construction work shall be permitted, provided such buildings are removed upon completion or abandonment of the construction work.

Prohibited uses. Any use not specifically permitted in a zone established by this chapter is hereby specifically prohibited from that zone and the following uses and activities are specifically prohibited in any zone in the Township:

Any trade or industry shall be controlled by the standards of the State Department of Health.

No person, firm, or corporation shall strip, excavate, and/or otherwise remove topsoil, sand, or gravel from any premises or lot within the Township without the express approval of the Planning and Zoning Board. In order to permit said removal, the applicant must prove that the retainage of such material on the site would be deleterious to any approved proposed development of the site or create a hardship for the continued use of said property. Submission to the Planning and Zoning Board shall constitute a site plan consisting, as a minimum, of the information required in § 400-6.