No building or structure, or part thereof, shall hereinafter be moved into the township, erected, constructed, reconstructed or altered and maintained, and no new use or change of use shall be made or maintained of any structure or land, or part thereof, except in conformity with the provisions of this ordinance.

In interpreting and construing the respective provisions of this ordinance, they shall be interpreted and construed to be the minimum requirements for the promotion of public health, safety, convenience, comfort, prosperity and general welfare. Wherever any provision of this ordinance imposes more stringent requirements, restrictions or limitations than are imposed or required by the provisions of any other ordinance, then the provisions of this ordinance shall govern. Whenever the provisions of any other ordinance impose more stringent requirements than are imposed or required by this ordinance, then the provisions of such ordinance shall govern. Whenever a provision of this ordinance conflicts with another provision of this ordinance, the more stringent requirement shall be imposed.

Any structure for which a building permit has been issued and construction begun, may be completed and used in accordance with the plans and applications upon which said building permit was granted. Any permit for a use which would be nonconforming under this ordinance, or any amendment hereto, shall not be renewed in the event construction has not commenced before the effective date of this ordinance.