This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the "Township of Pohatcong Zoning Ordinance of 2000."

The purpose of this chapter is to limit and restrict to specified districts and regulate therein buildings and structures according to their construction and the nature and the extent of their use and the nature and extent of the uses of land, including the regulation and restriction of the height, number of stories and sizes of buildings and other structures, the percentage of lot that may be occupied, the sizes of yards, courts and other open spaces, the density of population and the location and use and extent of use of buildings and structures and land for trade, industry, residence and other purposes within the delegated powers provided in Title 40, Chapter 55D of the New Jersey Revised Statutes, the Municipal Land Use Law, its amendments and supplements thereto and specifically, but not by limitation to lessen congestion in the streets; secure safety from fire, panic and other dangers; promote health, morals and general welfare; provide adequate light and air; prevent the overcrowding of land or buildings; avoid undue concentration of population; and prevent damage to the physical environment.

A. In interpreting and applying the provisions of this chapter, they shall be held to be the minimum requirements adopted for the promotion of the public health, safety, morals, convenience and general welfare.

B. Where the provisions of this chapter impose greater restrictions or higher standards than those of any statute, other ordinance or regulation, the provisions of this chapter shall govern. Where the provisions of any statute, other ordinance or regulation impose greater restrictions or higher standards than this chapter, the provisions of such statute, ordinance or regulation shall govern.

The Township of Pohatcong Zoning Ordinance of 1999 and amendments thereto and any other ordinances or parts of any ordinance inconsistent with the provisions of this chapter are hereby repealed.

This chapter shall take effect immediately upon enactment and publication in the manner provided by law.