All amendments to this chapter and to the Zoning Map, which forms a part hereof, shall be adopted after referral to the Planning Board in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 291, Laws of New Jersey, 1975, as amended and supplemented.

In the interpretation and the application of the provisions of this chapter, they shall be held to be the minimum requirements for the promotion of health, safety, morals and general welfare. It is not intended to interfere with or abrogate or annul other rules, regulations or ordinances, provided that where this chapter imposes greater restrictions upon the use of buildings or premises, or upon the height or bulk of a building, or requires higher performance standards, the provisions of this chapter shall apply.

All ordinances and all provisions thereof inconsistent with the provisions of this chapter be and the same are hereby repealed, except that any building permit, variance, special exception permit, occupancy permit or other permit validly issued pursuant to any such ordinance shall remain valid and effective and shall continue to be governed by the terms and conditions of such ordinance.

If any section, subsection, sentence, clause or phrase of this chapter or the location of any district boundary shown on the Zoning Map that forms a part hereof is for any reason held by a court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, such a decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this chapter or Zoning Map.