This article shall be known as the "Site Plan
Review Ordinance of Independence Township."
The purpose of this article shall be to establish
standards and procedures for approval of development, other than those
activities exempted hereafter, in order to:
A. Preserve existing natural resources.
B. Provide for safe and efficient vehicular and pedestrian
circulation.
C. Provide for screening, landscaping, outdoor advertising
and lighting.
D. Ensure compliance with appropriate designs standards.
E. Develop safeguards to minimize impact on the environment,
including but not limited to soil erosion and air and water pollution.
F. Ensure adequate water supply, drainage, stormwater
management, sanitary facilities and other utilities and services.
G. Provide for recreational open space and public use
areas.
[Amended 2-13-2007 by Ord. No. 2007-07]
The provisions of this article shall be administered
by the Land Use Board and the Township of Independence except in those
instances where an application involves a use variance pursuant to
N.J.S.A. 40:55D-70D of the Municipal Land Use Law of the State of
New Jersey, in which case the Board of Adjustment shall exercise the
jurisdiction over same.