This zoning chapter is adopted pursuant to the Municipal Land Use Law of the State of New Jersey, N.J.S.A. 40:55D-1 et seq., and the amendments thereof and supplements thereto, in order to protect the public health, safety, morals and general welfare and in furtherance of the following related and more specific objectives, all with reasonable consideration, among other things, to the character of a district and its peculiar suitability for particular uses, to guide and regulate the orderly growth, development and redevelopment of Greenwich Township in accordance with a comprehensive plan and with long-term objectives, principles and standards deemed beneficial to the interests and welfare of the people; to lessen and, where possible, to prevent traffic congestion on public streets and highways; to secure safety from fire, panic and other dangers; to provide adequate light, air and convenience of access: to prevent the overcrowding of land or buildings; to avoid undue concentration of population; to protect the established character and the economic well-being of both private and public property; and to conserve the value of buildings and to enhance the value of land throughout the Township.