In interpreting and applying the provisions of this chapter, they shall be held to be the minimum requirements for the promotion of the health, safety, morals and general welfare of the Township. It is not intended by this chapter to interfere with, abrogate or annul the Springfield Township Building Code or any rules, regulations or permits previously adopted or issued thereunder[1] or the rules and regulations of the Board of Health of Springfield Township or any rules, regulations or permits previously adopted or issued thereunder and not in conflict with any of the provisions of this chapter; provided, however, that where this chapter imposes a greater restriction upon the use of buildings or premises or upon the dimensions of a building, or requires larger open spaces than are imposed or required by such ordinances, rules, regulations or permits, the provisions of this chapter shall control.

In case any building, sign or other structure is erected, constructed, reconstructed, altered, repaired, converted or maintained; or any building, sign, structure or land is used; or any hedge, tree, shrub or other growth is maintained, in violation of this chapter, or of any regulations made pursuant hereto, in addition to other remedies provided by law, any appropriate action or proceeding, whether by legal process or otherwise, may be instituted or taken to prevent such unlawful erection, construction, reconstruction, alteration, repair, conversion, maintenance or use; to restrain, correct or abate such violation; to prevent the occupancy of said building, structure or land; or to prevent any illegal act, conduct, business or use in or about such premises.

Should any section or provision of this chapter be declared by a court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, such decision shall not affect the validity of this chapter as a whole or any other part thereof.