The intent of this chapter is to establish a detailed plan for the use of land and buildings in the Township of Hardyston, based upon the Township master plan and any amendments thereto and other studies and findings, enacted in order to promote and protect the public health, safety, morals, comfort, convenience and the general welfare of the people.

After the adoption of this chapter, no use or structure shall be permitted in the Township which is not listed as a permitted, accessory or conditional use or unless permitted by the Board of Adjustment.

Unless otherwise noted, the district boundary lines are intended generally to follow the center lines of streets; the center lines of railroad rights-of-way; existing lot lines; the center lines of rivers, streams and other waterways; and municipal boundary lines. However, where a district boundary line does not follow such a line, its position shall be shown on the zoning map by a specific dimension expressing its distance in feet from a street line or other boundary line as indicated.

In the event a district boundary line divides one or more lots, then the zone boundary line shall be considered the lot limit for computing all area, bulk, yard, buffer and any other dimension requirements specified in this section, unless a zone district boundary line falls within 20 feet of any part of a lot line existing at the time of passage of this chapter, then the lot line shall be considered the zone boundary line.

In cases of uncertainty or disagreement as to the true location of any district boundary line, the determination shall be made by the Board of Adjustment after a hearing on notice to all entitled to same.