The short form by which this chapter may be known shall be the "Land Development Ordinance of Hardwick Township.

This chapter is adopted pursuant to the Municipal Land Use Law of 1975 (N.J.S.A. 40:55D-1 et seq.), and subsequent amendments and supplements thereto, in order to promote and protect the public health, safety, morals and general welfare.

Where the provisions of this chapter impose greater restrictions than those imposed by any other provisions of law or by other ordinances, regulations or resolutions, the provisions of this chapter shall control. Where the provisions of any other law, ordinance, regulation or resolution impose a greater restriction than those imposed by this chapter, the provisions of such other law, ordinance, regulation or resolution shall control.

Following the effective date of this chapter, the establishment of any use not expressly permitted by this chapter shall be prohibited.

All applicable requirements shall be met at the time of erection, enlargement, alteration, moving or change in use of a structure or structures or in the use of land and shall apply to the entire structure or structures or lot, irrespective of the proportion thereof that may be involved in the erection, enlargement, alteration, moving or change.