This chapter shall be known and may be cited
as the "Land Subdivision and Site Plan Ordinance" of the Borough of
Mountain Lakes.
The purpose of this chapter shall be to provide
rules, regulations and standards to guide land subdivision and site
developments in the Borough.
A.
The provisions of this chapter shall be administered
by the Borough Planning Board in accordance with N.J.S.A. 40:55D-37
et seq. or the Zoning Board of Adjustment in accordance with N.J.S.A.
40:55D-76.
B.
Any action taken by the Planning Board under this
chapter shall give primary consideration to the health, safety and
welfare of the citizens of the Borough. However, if the applicant
can clearly demonstrate that because of conditions pertaining to the
premises the literal application of one or more of these rules, regulations
and standards is impracticable or will exact undue hardship, the Planning
Board may permit such change or changes therefrom as may be reasonable
and within the general purpose and intent of the rules, regulations
and standards.
C.
The provisions of the land use administration chapter
shall govern the submission and processing of applications for subdivision
and site plan approval.
[Amended 4-27-2015 by Ord. No. 02-15]
A.
Applications for development within the jurisdiction of the Planning
Board, pursuant to the provisions of N.J.S.A. 40:55D-1 et seq., shall
be filed with the administrative officer. The applicant shall file
at least 15 business days before the date of the monthly meeting of
the Board the number of required copies determined by the Planning
Board Administrator of a sketch plat or concept plan if required,
of the application for minor subdivision approval, plans for major
subdivision approval, site plan review, conditional use approval,
informal review or planned development. At the time of filing the
application, but in no event less than 10 days prior to the date set
for hearing, the applicant shall also file all plot plans, maps and
other papers required by virtue of any provision of this chapter or
any rule of the Planning Board. The applicant shall obtain all necessary
forms from the administrative officer of the Board who shall inform
the applicant of the steps to be taken to initiate applications and
of the regular meeting dates of the Board.
B.
Separate and complete applications shall be submitted for preliminary
and final plans. A change in a duly approved subdivision or site plan
shall require approval of the Planning Board or Zoning Board of Adjustment.
