A chapter to regulate the nature and extent of uses of lands and buildings and structures within the Borough of Woodcliff Lake, pursuant to the authority set forth in Chapter 291 of the Laws of 1975, and the amendments and supplements thereto, known as the "Municipal Land Use Law" (N.J.S.A. 40:55D-62), and providing for the violation thereof.

This chapter may be cited and referred to as the "Woodcliff Lake Zoning Ordinance."

The Mayor and Council deem it necessary to the public interest, health, comfort, protection of property values and preservation of the public peace, safety, morals, order and general welfare of the Borough of Woodcliff Lake to provide for adequate light, air and convenience of access; to lessen congestion in streets; to secure safety from fire and other danger; to avoid undue concentration of population by regulating and limiting the use of land and the height and bulk of buildings wherever regulated; to limit and determine the size of yards, courts and other open spaces; to regulate the density of population; all with reasonable consideration to the character of each district and its peculiar suitability for particular uses; and with a view to protect the environment, conserve the value of property and encourage the most appropriate use of land throughout the Borough of Woodcliff Lake.