This chapter and the various parts, sentences, paragraphs, sections and clauses it contains are hereby declared to be severable. Should any part, sentence, paragraph, section or clause be declared unconstitutional or invalid by any court for any reason, such judgment shall not affect the validity of this chapter as a whole or any part thereof, other than the part so declared to be unconstitutional or invalid.

Furthermore, should the application of any provision of this chapter to a particular property, building, or structure be adjudged invalid by any court, such judgment shall not affect the application of said provision to any other property, building, or structure in the Township, unless otherwise stated in the judgment.

The previously adopted Paw Paw Township Zoning Ordinance text and map, and all amendments thereto, shall be repealed on the effective date of this chapter. The repeal of the above ordinance and its amendments does not affect or impair any act done, offense committed or right accruing, accrued, or acquired, or any liability, penalty, forfeiture or punishment incurred prior to the time enforced, prosecuted, or inflicted.

The repeal of the previously adopted Paw Paw Township Zoning Ordinance shall not release any penalty or liability incurred under said ordinance, and such ordinance shall be treated as still remaining in force for the purpose of instituting or sustaining any proper action for the enforcement of such penalty or liability.

Public hearing by Planning Commission: June 27, 2019.

Recommendation of Planning Commission to approve the Zoning Ordinance text and map to the Township Board: June 27, 2019.

Review by Van Buren County Planning Commission: August 28, 2019.

Township Board adoption of the Zoning Ordinance text and map: September 9, 2019.

Date the chapter text and map shall take effect: September 29, 2019.