[Amended 4-25-2001 by Ord. No. 13-01; 8-21-2002 by Ord. No.
16-02]
There is hereby created a Planning Board pursuant
to N.J.S.A. 40:55D-1 et seq. in the Borough of Maywood, consisting
of nine members and four Class IV alternates, who shall be appointed
and designated as "Alternate No. 1," "Alternate No. 2," "Alternate
No. 3," and "Alternate No. 4" by the appointing authority. The membership
of the Planning Board shall be appointed and shall consist of individuals
as set forth in N.J.S.A. 40:55D-23 and 40:55D-23.1. All members of
the Planning Board, except Class II members, shall be municipal residents.
The terms of members of the Planning Board shall
conform to the requirements of N.J.S.A. 40:55D-23b.
[Amended 4-25-2001 by Ord. No. 13-01]
The Planning Board shall elect a Chairman and
Vice Chairman from the members of Class IV as described in N.J.S.A.
40:55D-23. The Planning Board shall select a Secretary, who may or
may not be a member of the Planning Board. Alternate members shall
not serve as the Chairman or Vice Chairman of the Board.
There is hereby created the office of Planning
Board Attorney. The Planning Board may annually appoint an attorney
who is not the Municipal Attorney and may fix his compensation within
the amount appropriated for such purpose by the governing body.
Five members shall constitute a quorum for the
transaction of business; provided, however, that a smaller number
may adjourn a meeting. Except as otherwise provided by law, the approval
of any application for development by the Planning Board shall require
the affirmative vote of a majority of those present and voting, but
in no event less than four affirmative votes.
[Amended 2-13-1996 by Ord. No. 1-96]
A. The Planning Board shall have all of the powers and
duties listed and enumerated in the Municipal Land Use Law.
B. In addition, upon the request of the Mayor and Council,
the Planning Board shall make written recommendations on any matter
which is referred to it for consideration.
C. In addition, the Planning Board shall exercise, to
the same extent and subject to the same restrictions, all the powers
and duties of a Board of Adjustment listed and enumerated in the Municipal
Land Use Law; provided, however, that the Class I and the Class III
members shall not participate in the consideration of applications
for development which involve relief pursuant to Subsection d of Section
57 of P.L. 1975, c. 291 (N.J.S.A. 40:55D-70).
[Amended 2-13-1996 by Ord. No. 1-96; 3-8-2016 by Ord. No.
3-16]
The Planning Board may adopt such rules and
regulations as may be necessary to carry into effect the provisions
of this chapter.