Whenever a term is used in this chapter which is defined in the Municipal Land Use Law, N.J.S.A. 40:55D-1 et seq., such term is intended to have the meaning set forth in the definition of such term found in said statute, unless a contrary intention is clearly expressed from the context of this chapter. The term "administrative officer" for all purposes under the Municipal Land Use Law and under this chapter shall mean the Secretary of the Planning Board or the Secretary of the Zoning Board of Adjustment, as the case may be, unless another official is specified herein.
Immediately upon adoption of this chapter, the Municipal Clerk shall file a copy with the Essex County Planning Board as required by law. The Clerk shall also file with said Essex County Planning Board copies of all other ordinances of the municipality relating to land use, such as Chapter 301, Subdivision of Land, Chapter 347, Zoning, and Chapter 281, Site Plan Review, which have heretofore not been filed.