The purpose of site plan review is to determine
whether the proposed use, building, structure, addition to any building,
structure or use will conform to the Revised Statutes, the Zoning
Ordinance, the Land Subdivision Ordinance[1] and other applicable ordinances and requirements of the
Township. Site plan review shall work towards the development of an
aesthetically acceptable and well-ordered community serving the interest
of the public health, safety and general welfare of the Township residents.
Prior to the excavation, grading or clearing
of land for construction of or issuance of any permit by the Building
Inspector or Zoning Officer of the Township for any building, structure
or use within the Township, with the exception of a single-family
dwelling in a residential zone, site plan approval for the proposed
building, structure or use must be obtained from the Planning Board
of the Township of Mount Laurel, and no certificate of occupancy shall
be issued nor shall occupancy take place until and unless all construction
and required improvements shall have been completed in conformity
with the approved site plan.
[Amended 4-19-1999 by Ord. No. 1999-2]
With the exception of single- or multifamily
dwelling units, any change of use, tenant fit-out or tenant alterations
requiring a building permit within the Township of Mount Laurel will
require a new site plan review even though no building expansion is
planned in conjunction with the change of use, tenant fit-out or tenant
alteration. The new site plan review shall assure that the existing
facilities are adequate to handle any increased demands upon the site
imposed by the change of use, tenant fit-out, or tenant alteration.
Notwithstanding the above, upon submittal of a complete application,
the Township Construction Official may waive formal site plan review
if the only change is that of tenant fit-out or tenant alteration
unless the Township Construction Official determines that formal site
plan review by the Planning Board/Zoning Board is required for health,
safety or general welfare concerns.
The Township has established under its Administrative
Code a Site Plan Review Advisory Board.[1] The Site Plan Review Advisory Board shall review all site
plans which have been properly submitted to the Planning Board Secretary
and make its report and recommendations thereon to the Planning Board
of the Township of Mount Laurel.
