In interpreting and applying the provisions of this chapter, they shall be held to be the minimum requirements for the promotion of the public health, safety, comfort, convenience and general welfare. The provisions shall be deemed cumulative, and in the event of a conflict the provision which is most strict shall apply.

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any way impair or interfere with existing provisions of other laws or ordinances except those specifically or impliedly repealed by this chapter.

For each and every violation of any provision of this chapter, the owner, contractor or other persons interested as general agent, architect, building contractor, owner or tenant, or any other persons who commit, permit, take part or assist in any violation of this chapter or who maintain any building or premises or uses of any land where a violation of this chapter shall exist, shall, for each and every violation, be imprisoned in the Bergen County Jail for a period not exceeding 90 days or be fined not exceeding $500 or both, at the discretion of the Judge before whom such a conviction may be had. Each and every day that such violation continues shall be considered a separate and specific violation of this chapter. In case any building or structure is erected, constructed, altered, repaired, converted or maintained, or any building, structure or land is used, in violation of this chapter or any regulation made under authority conferred hereby or in violation of any other Township ordinance or state law, the proper local authorities of the municipality, in addition to any other remedies, may institute any appropriate action or proceedings 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.

The regulations, restrictions and provisions of this chapter, including the map and schedules, may be amended, changed, modified or repealed by the Township Committee in accordance with the provisions of Title 40, Chapter 55D of the Revised Statutes of the State of New Jersey, and amendments and supplements thereto. However, no amendment, change, modification or repeal shall be effective unless the ordinance providing therefor shall first have been submitted to the Planning Board for review. The Planning Board shall have not less than 30 days for consideration and report. In the event of an unfavorable report by the Planning Board, an amendment, change, modification or repeal shall not become effective except upon favorable vote of 2/3 of the Township Committee.