In their interpretation and application, the provisions of this Chapter shall be held to be the minimum requirement adopted for the promotion of the public health, safety, comfort, convenience, and general welfare. Except where specifically provided to the contrary, it is not intended by this Chapter to repeal, abrogate, annul or in any way to impair or interfere with any rules, regulations, or permits previously adopted or issued or which shall be adopted or issued pursuant to law relating to the use of buildings, structures, shelter, or premises; nor is it intended by this Chapter, to interfere with or abrogate or annul any easements, covenants or other agreements between parties; provided, however, that where this Chapter imposes a greater restriction upon the use of a building or premises, or requires larger open spaces than that imposed or required by any other statute, ordinance, rule, regulations or permit, or by any easement, or agreement, the provisions of this Chapter shall control.

(Ord. 2017-002, 4/25/2017)

If any article, section, or provisions of this Chapter or the location of any district boundary shown on the Zoning Map that forms a part thereof should be decided by the courts to be unconstitutional or invalid, such decision shall not affect the validity of this Chapter or zoning map as a whole or any part thereof other than the part so decided to be unconstitutional or invalid.

(Ord. 2017-002, 4/25/2017)

All other Township ordinances, or parts of other ordinances in conflict herewith, are hereby repealed.

(Ord. 2017-002, 4/25/2017)

The Township Board of Supervisors shall establish a schedule of fees and a collection procedure. No action shall be made on any application until all application fees have been paid in full. The schedule of fees shall be available in the Township Office and may be adjusted from time to time by resolution of the Board of Supervisors in order to reflect changing costs. The schedule of fees shall include, but not be limited to, the following:

A.

Each application for a land use permit.

B.

Each application for a certificate of occupancy.

C.

Each application for a conditional use.

D.

Each application for a public hearing before the Zoning Hearing Board for an appeal, special exception, or variance.

E.

Each application for a change or amendment to this Chapter including the zoning map.

(Ord. 2017-002, 4/25/2017)