An ordinance regulating and restricting the height, number of stories and size of buildings and other structures; their construction, structural alteration, extension and all facilities and services in or about such buildings and structures; the percentage of lot that may be occupied, the size of yards, courts and other open spaces; the density of dwelling units and the location and use of buildings, structures and land for trade, industry, residence, recreation, public activities, grading or other purposes; and the establishment and maintenance of building lines and setback building lines.

This chapter shall be known as and may be cited as the "Lower Macungie Township Zoning Ordinance of 2019."

Hereafter, there shall be no use of any land, construction, erection, structural change, alteration or addition of any structure or part of a structure, construction or grading or erection of any stationary sign unless a zoning permit has been approved by and acquired from the Township Zoning Officer. Failure to obtain a zoning permit shall constitute a violation of this chapter.

In applying and interpreting the provisions of this chapter, the provisions shall be held to the minimum requirements for the promotion of the public health, safety, comfort, convenience and general welfare. Where the provisions of any statute, other ordinance or regulation impose greater restrictions than this chapter, the provisions of such statute, ordinance or regulation shall be controlling.

The regulations of this chapter shall apply uniformly to each class of uses and structures within each district except as otherwise provided herein.

Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to affect any suit or proceeding pending in any court, or any rights acquired or liability incurred, or any issues or causes of action, acquired or existing under ordinances or parts thereof repealed by this chapter; nor shall any just or legal right or remedy of any character be lost, impaired or affected by this chapter.