These regulations shall not be construed as abating any action now pending under or by virtue of prior existing subdivision, site plan or zoning regulations, or as discontinuing, abating, modifying or altering any penalty accruing or about to accrue, or as affecting the liability of any person, firm or corporation, or as waiving any right of the municipality under any section or provision existing at the time of adoption of this chapter, or as vacating or annulling any rights obtained by any person, firm or corporation, by lawful action of the Township, except as shall be expressly provided for in this chapter.