The provisions of this chapter shall be interpreted and applied to promote the public health, morals, safety and general welfare of the community and shall not be held to repeal, abrogate, annul or in any way to impair or interfere with any easements, covenants or agreements between parties existing as of the effective date of this Code, August 14, 2008.

Whenever the requirements of this chapter differ from the requirements of any other lawful rules, regulations or law, the most restrictive or that imposing the higher standards shall govern.

In respect to the use of lands owned by the United States of America or Palisades Interstate Park Commission, this chapter shall not be deemed to limit or affect any proprietary powers mandated to either such owner.

Uses not listed as permitted or permitted by special permit shall be deemed to be prohibited, and any list of prohibited uses included herein is for purposes of emphasis and/or illustration.