In their interpretation and application, the provisions of this chapter shall be held to be minimum regulations, adopted for the promotion of the public health, safety, morals or general welfare. Wherever the requirements of this chapter are in variance with the requirements of any other lawfully adopted rules, regulations, deed restrictions or covenants, the most restrictive or that imposing the higher standard shall govern.

Should any section or provision of this chapter be declared by the courts to be unconstitutional or invalid, such decision shall not affect the validity of the chapter as a whole, or any part thereof, other than the part declared unconstitutional or invalid.

This chapter shall take effect on November 13, 1989. A copy of the Zoning Regulations and Revised Map of the Town of Marlborough, showing zoning districts as herein described, are now on file at the office of the Town Clerk, Town Hall, Marlborough, Connecticut.

The previous Zoning Regulations, dated January 1, 1982, and amendments, are hereby repealed.