The subdivider shall observe the following requirements
and principals of land subdivision in the design of each subdivision
or portion thereof.
The subdivision plat shall conform to design
standards that will encourage good development patterns within the
municipality. Where either or both an Official Map or Master Plan
(general plan or development plan) has or have been adopted, the subdivision
shall conform to the proposals and conditions shown thereon. The streets,
drainage rights-of-way, school sites, public parks and playgrounds
shown on an officially adopted Master Plan or Official Map shall be
considered in approval of subdivision plats. Where no Master Plan
or Official Map exists, streets and drainage rights-of-way shall be
shown on the final plat in accordance with Section 20 of Chapter 433
of the Laws of 1953 and shall be such as to lend themselves to the harmonious
development of the municipality and enhance the public welfare in
accordance with the following design standards.