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Whenever a term is used in this chapter which is defined
in P.L. 1975, c. 291,[1] such term is intended to have the meaning set forth in
the definition of such terms found in said statute, unless a contrary
intention is clearly expressed from the context of this chapter.
[1]
Editor's Note: See N.J.S.A. 40:55D-1 et seq.
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ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER
COMPLETE APPLICATION
COUNTY PLANNING BOARD
DEVELOPMENT
IN-HOUSE PROFESSIONALS
LOT
MAJOR SUBDIVISION
MASTER PLAN
MINOR SITE PLAN
MINOR SUBDIVISION
MUNICIPAL AGENCY
OFFICIAL MAP
OFF-SITE
OFF-TRACT
ON-SITE
ON-TRACT
OUTSIDE PROFESSIONALS
PERFORMANCE GUARANTY
PLAT
STREET
SUBDIVISION
TRANSCRIPT
As used in this chapter, the following terms shall
have the meanings indicated:
The administrative officer for purposes of the Municipal
Land Use Law, N.J.S.A. 40:55D-1 et seq., shall be the City Planner.
[Amended 9-11-2000 by Ord. No. O-48-00; 7-10-2023 by Ord. No. O-29-23]
An application form completed as specified by ordinance and
the rules and regulations of the municipal agency and all accompanying
documents required by ordinance for approval of the application for
development, including, where applicable, but not limited to, a site
plan or subdivision plat, provided that the municipal agency may require
such additional information not specified in the ordinance, or any
revisions in the accompanying documents, as are reasonably necessary
to make an informed decision as to whether the requirements necessary
for approval of the application for development have been met. The
application shall not be deemed incomplete for lack of any such additional
information or any revisions in the accompanying documents so required
by the municipal agency. An application shall be certified as complete
immediately upon the meeting of all requirements specified in the
ordinance and in the rules and regulations of the municipal agency
and shall be deemed complete as of the day it is so certified by the
administrative officer for purposes of the commencement of the time
period for action by the municipal agency.
The County Planning Board as defined in Section 1 of P.L.
1968, c. 285, N.J.S.A. 40:27-6.1, of the county in which the land
or development is located.
The division of a parcel of land into two or more parcels;
the construction, reconstruction, conversion, structural alteration,
relocation or enlargement of any building or other structure or of
any mining, excavation or landfill; and any use or change in the use
of any building or other structure or land or extension of use of
land, including alteration to a site, for which permission is required
pursuant to this chapter.
Engineers, planners, attorneys and other professionals whose
salary, staff support and overhead are provided by the City.
[Added 7-10-2023 by Ord. No. O-29-23]
A designated parcel, tract or area of land established by
a plat or otherwise as permitted by law and to be used, developed
or built upon as a unit.
Any subdivision not classified as a "minor subdivision."
A composite of one or more written or graphic proposals for the development of the municipality, as set forth in Chapter 291 of the Laws of New Jersey 1975.
A development plan of one or more lots which proposes new
development within the scope of development specifically permitted
by ordinance as a minor site plan; does not involve planned development,
any new street or extension of any off-tract improvement which is
to be prorated pursuant to this chapter; and contains the information
reasonably required in order to make an informed determination as
to whether the requirements established by ordinance for approval
of a minor site plan have been met.
A subdivision of land for the creation of not more than two
lots, provided that such subdivision does not involve a planned development,
any new street or the extension of any off-tract improvement, the
cost of which is to be prorated pursuant to this chapter.
Refers to either the Municipal Planning Board or the Zoning
Board of Adjustment, depending on which Board has reviewing authority.
A map adopted by ordinance pursuant to Chapter 291 of the Laws of New Jersey 1975.
Located outside of the lot lines of the lot in question but
within the property of which the lot is a part which is the subject
of a development application, or a contiguous portion of a street
or right-of-way.
Not located on the property which is the subject of a development
application nor on a contiguous portion of a street or right-of-way.
Located on the lot in question.
Located on the property which is the subject of a development
application or on a contiguous portion of a street or right-of-way.
Engineers, planners, attorneys and other professionals whose
salary, staff support and overhead are not provided by the City of
Rahway. Outside professionals shall include, without limitation, consultants
who are approved annually by the City or the reviewing board or consultants
whose services are required when an application presents issues which
are beyond the scope of expertise of the annually appointed professionals
who normally serve the reviewing board or the City.
[Added 7-10-2023 by Ord. No. O-29-23]
Any security which may be accepted by a municipality, including
cash, provided that a municipality shall not require more than 10%
of the total performance guaranty in cash.
A map or maps of a subdivision.
Any street, avenue, boulevard, road, parkway, viaduct, drive
or other way which is an existing state, county or municipal roadway
or which is shown upon a plat heretofore approved pursuant to law
or which is approved by official action as provided by law or which
is shown on a plat duly filed and recorded in the office of the county
recording officer prior to the appointment of a Planning Board and
the grant to such Board of the power to review plats; and includes
the land between the street lines, whether improved or unimproved,
and may comprise pavement, shoulders, gutters, curbs, sidewalks, parking
areas and other areas within the street lines. For the purpose of
this chapter, "streets" shall be as classified in the Municipal Master
Plan.
The division of a lot, tract or parcel of land into two or
more lots, tracts, parcels or other divisions of land for sale or
development. The following shall not be considered "subdivisions"
within the meaning of this chapter if no new streets are created:
divisions of land found by the Planning Board or Subdivision Committee
thereof appointed by the Chairman to be for agricultural purposes,
where all resulting parcels are five acres or larger in size; divisions
of property by testamentary or intestate provisions; divisions of
property upon court order, including but not limited to judgments
of foreclosure; consolidation of existing lots by deed or other recorded
instrument; the conveyance of one or more adjoining lots, tracts or
parcels of land owned by the same person or persons, provided that
all of the above are found and certified by the administrative officer
to conform to the requirements of the municipal development regulations
and are shown and designated as separate lots, tracts or parcels on
the Tax Map or Atlas of the municipality. The term "subdivision" shall
also include the term "resubdivision."
A typed or printed verbatim record of the proceedings, or
reproduction thereof.
