Waldwick City Zoning Code
ARTICLE I
Title, Purpose and Scope
§ 97-1 Title.
This ordinance shall be known as the "Zoning, Land Use and Development Code" of the Borough of Waldwick.
§ 97-2 Purpose.
The purpose of this ordinance is to establish a pattern for the use of the land based upon a Comprehensive Development Plan for the Borough of Waldwick. The provisions of this ordinance shall be held as minimum requirements enacted in order to promote and to protect the public health, safety, morals, comfort, convenience and general welfare of the inhabitants of the Borough of Waldwick. This ordinance is intended to regulate the use of land within zoning districts; promote orderly development; regulate the intensity of use and the location of buildings; establish standards of development; provide adequate provision for circulation, utilities and services; provide adequate light and air; prevent overcrowding of land; limit congestion in the streets; secure safety from fire and floods and against other hazards; prevent the unregulated and uncontrolled relocation, filling, excavation and removal of soil by developers and excavators which may result in unsuitable soil conditions that may cause unsafe conditions resulting from soil erosion, and inadequate and improper surface water drainage; prohibit incompatible uses and regulate the alteration of existing buildings, with a view to conserving the value of property and encouraging the most appropriate use of land throughout the Borough of Waldwick.
Where this ordinance imposes a greater restriction than is imposed or required by any other provisions of law or by any other rules or regulations or resolutions, the provisions of this ordinance shall control.
§ 97-3 Scope.
The scope of this chapter as it relates to other laws, ordinances, regulations, rules or other restrictions are as follows:
A.
This chapter is not intended to repeal, abrogate, annul or in any way impair or interfere with existing provisions of other laws or ordinances, except those repealed expressly or by necessary implication hereby, or to affect any private restrictions placed upon property by covenant, deed or other private agreement unless repugnant hereto.
B.
Where this chapter imposes a greater restriction upon the use of buildings or premises or upon the height of buildings or coverage by above-grade structures or improvements or requires greater lot area or longer yards or other open spaces than are imposed or required by such rules, regulations or permits or by such private restrictions, the provisions of this chapter shall control.