Except to the extent modified by the provisions of this article,
the existing provisions of the underlying municipal land use ordinance
with respect to appeals, waivers and exceptions shall remain in full
force and effect. This article shall not be construed to alter the
applicable timeframes, procedural requirements or criteria for decision-making
as set forth under the MLUL, and as provided consistent therewith
in the underlying municipal land use ordinance.
Relief from any provision of Article
VI or Article
VII of this part shall require issuance of either a Highlands Act waiver or an exception, as provided in this subsection. Highlands Act waivers may be issued only by the Highlands Council. Exceptions may be granted by the reviewing municipal board or authority only where the review standards of this subsection have been satisfied.