In their interpretation and application, the provisions of this Article shall be held to be minimum requirements adopted for the promotion of the public health, safety, morals and general welfare, consistent with the purposes set forth at N.J.S.A. 40:55D-2. Any deviation proposed from the use and bulk requirements of this Article shall require a variance pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40:55D-70c or d or N.J.S.A. 40:55D-60a.

A.

It is not intended by this Article to repeal, abrogate, annul or in any way to impair or interfere with existing provisions of other ordinances except those specifically repealed by this Chapter; or with private restrictions placed upon property by deed, covenant, or other agreements. However, where this Article imposes a greater restriction upon land, buildings or structures than is imposed by existing provisions of this ordinance, contract or deed, the provisions of this Article shall control.

B.

The provisions of this Article, including, but not by way of limitation, the provisions relating to nonconforming uses and nonconforming structures shall, in conjunction with the provisions of Article IV, be construed as the continuation of the substantive provisions of the Township of Randolph Zoning Ordinance of 1978, and amendments and supplements thereto in effect at the time of adoption of this Chapter, rather than new enactments.