In interpreting and applying this chapter, its provisions shall be held to be the minimum requirements for promotion of health, safety, morals and general welfare of the Township. Any use permitted subject to the regulations prescribed by the provisions of this chapter shall conform with all regulations for the zoning district in which it is located and to all other pertinent regulations of this chapter. This chapter is not intended to interfere with, abrogate, annul, supersede or cancel any easements, covenants, restrictions or reservations contained in deeds or other agreements, but if this chapter imposes more stringent restrictions upon the use of buildings and land than are contained in the deeds or agreements, the provisions of the chapter would control.

The provisions, regulations, limitations and restrictions of this chapter shall apply to all structures, buildings, uses and land and their accessory structures, buildings and uses. Nothing in this chapter shall require any change in plans or construction of a lawful use, the construction of which is lawfully started before the effective date of this chapter and which is completed within one year after the effective date of this chapter.