This article shall be viewed as permissive. No use or structure shall be permitted in the Borough which is not listed as a permitted, accessory or conditional use or unless variance relief is granted by the Land Use Board in accordance with N.J.S.A. 40:55D-70d(1) of the Municipal Land Use Law.

However, notwithstanding Subsection 23-38.5a of this article hereinabove or any other provision of this article to the contrary, municipally sponsored affordable housing developments shall be permitted on municipally owned lands in any zoning district within the Borough, and the type of housing, density and all area, bulk and setback provisions shall be as determined by the Borough Council to achieve the desired number of affordable housing units credits in accordance with the "Substantive Rules" of the New Jersey Council on Affordable Housing (COAH).