The Revised Zoning Ordinance of the Borough of Matawan adopted December 12, 1967, and the several amendments thereto are hereby expressly repealed. All other ordinances and parts of ordinances in conflict or inconsistent with the provisions of this chapter are hereby repealed but only to the extent of such conflict of inconsistency.

In applying and interpreting the provisions of this chapter, all provisions shall be held to minimum requirements adopted for the promotion of public health, safety, morals, convenience and general welfare.

Any building or structure, the erection of which has been authorized by a building permit issued by the Construction Official prior to the passage of this chapter, may be completed in accordance with the provisions of the zoning ordinance in effect at the time when such permit was granted and may be used for the purpose designated in the plans and in such building permit.

For every violation of the provisions of this chapter, the owner, contractor or other person or persons interested as lessee, tenant or otherwise, in any building or premises where such violation has been committed or shall exist, and who refuses to abate the violation within five days after written notice has been served upon him, either by certified mail or by personal service, shall for each and every violation, be subject to a fine of not more than $1,250, or imprisonment in the County jail for a term of not exceeding six months, or a period of community service not exceeding 90 days, or any combination thereof, at the discretion of the court or judicial officer before whom a conviction may be had. Each and every day that such violation continues after such notice shall be considered a separate and distinct violation of this chapter.