Any lawful use occupying any structure, lot or land at the time of the adoption or subsequent amendment of this Ordinance which does not comply with the use regulations of the zone in which it is situated by virtue of such adoption or amendment may be continued in the structure or upon the lot or land so occupied. Any lawful structure or lot existing at the time of the adoption or amendment of this Ordinance which does not comply with the bulk regulations of the zone in which it is situated by virtue of such adoption or amendment may be continued and occupied.

The prospective purchaser, prospective mortgagee, or any other person interested in any land upon which a nonconforming use or structure exists may apply in writing to the Township for the issuance of a certificate certifying that the structure or use existed before the adoption of any provision of this Ordinance which rendered the structure or use nonconforming pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40:55D-68.