[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.[1]
[1]
Editor's Note: See N.J.S.A. 40:55D-1 et seq.
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;[2] 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]
[2]
Editor's Note: See N.J.S.A. 40:55D-1 et seq.