The zoning regulations and districts set forth in this chapter have been made for the general welfare of the inhabitants of the Borough and are intended to achieve, among others, the following purposes: to lessen congestion in the streets, to secure safety from fire and other danger, to provide adequate light and air, to prevent overcrowding of the land, to avoid undue concentration of population, to facilitate the adequate provision of transportation, water, sewerage, schools, parks, and other public requirements, as well as the conservation of the value of land and buildings. These were made with reasonable consideration of the existing character of the various areas of the Borough and their respective suitability for particular uses.

In addition, the purpose of this chapter shall be to regulate zoning in the Borough of Folsom pursuant to the provisions of N.J.S.A. 40:55D-1 et seq. and the Pinelands Comprehensive Management Plan (CMP).

The regulations set by this chapter within each district shall be minimum regulations and shall apply uniformly to each class or kind of structure or land. In all districts, after the effective date of this chapter, construction of any new building or other structure, or development and use of any kind of land, shall be undertaken only in accordance with the regulations specified for each district. Uses not expressly permitted in this chapter are prohibited.

In all districts, after the effective date of this chapter, any existing building, structure or tract of land which is not in conformity with the regulations for the district in which it is located shall be deemed nonconforming and subject to the regulations of § 200-72. Not more than one principal building or structure shall be constructed or erected on any lot of minimum size.