Glen Rock City Zoning Code
ARTICLE I
General Provisions
§ 230-1 Title.
This chapter shall be known as the "1978 Zoning Ordinance" of the Borough of Glen Rock.
§ 230-2 Purpose.
In the interpretation and application of the provisions of this chapter, they shall be held to be the minimum requirements adopted for the benefit and promotion of the public health, safety and general welfare. Such provisions are intended, but without limitation hereby, to:
A.
Avoid undue concentration and congestion of the population by regulating and limiting the use of land and the height, bulk and construction of buildings and structures, wherever erected.
B.
Limit and determine the size of yards, courts and other open spaces.
C.
Regulate the density of residential and commercial uses and population, all with reasonable consideration to the character of the districts and their peculiar suitability for particular uses and with a view to conserving the value of property and encouraging the most appropriate use of land throughout the Borough.
D.
Provide for adequate light, air and convenience of access.
E.
Lessen congestion in the street and to secure safety from fire, panic and other dangers.
§ 230-3 Scope.
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way impair or interfere with existing provisions of other laws or ordinances, except those specifically or implicitly repealed by this chapter, or of any private restrictions placed upon property by covenant, deed or other private agreement unless repugnant hereto. 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 areas or larger yards, courts or other open spaces than are imposed or required by such existing provisions of law or ordinance or by such rules, regulations or permits or by such private restrictions, the provisions of this chapter shall control.