[Added 2-16-2010 by Ord. No. 10-04]
The purpose of this article is to supplement the site plan review process by the addition of a category referred to as a "minor site plan." Minor site plans accommodate inconsequential changes to an existing site, which may be permitted without a full site plan review in order to facilitate development within the Township.
As used in this article, the following terms shall have the meanings indicated:
MINOR SITE PLAN
A development plan of one or more lots which proposes the expansion of an existing facility within the scope of development specifically permitted as a minor site plan, does not involve planned development of any new street or extension of any off-tract improvement which is to be prorated pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40:55D-42, 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. The portion of a site proposed for development as a minor site plan shall be limited to a change not exceeding 10% of the overall site area of the lots and blocks being developed.
The reviewing Board shall waive formal notice and public hearing requirements for development if the reviewing Board or the Development Review Committee of the Board appointed by the Chairman finds that the application for development conforms to the definition of a "minor site plan" as set forth herein.
An application for approval of a minor site plan shall consist of the following:
A. 
A completed minor site plan application.
B. 
A key map of the site plan as originally approved showing the zone district in which the property being further developed is located, existing streets within 200 feet of the property and all existing curbs, sidewalks and storm and sanitary sewers.
C. 
A sufficient plan identifying location and information to describe the proposed development.
D. 
The application shall be in conformity with the provisions of this article (i.e., no new variances or waivers are associated with the minor site plan approval).
Upon receipt of the requested escrow fees, the minor site plan application shall be reviewed and commented on by one or more of the following Township officials: Building Inspector; Zoning Officer; Township Planner; Township Engineer; Fire Chief; Police Chief; and/or Health Officer. Should the applicant be aggrieved by any comments/conditions made by any Township official, then, within 10 days, upon receipt of such comments/conditions, the applicant may request, in writing, a hearing detailing the issues to be considered before the reviewing Board, which shall be scheduled within 45 days after the request.
Minor site plan applications shall be approved and permits issued subject to receipt of applicable outside agency approvals and/or permits and the establishment of applicable performance guarantees and payment of inspection fees.
Minor site plan applications shall be granted or denied within 45 days of the date of submission of a complete application to the Secretary of the reviewing Board or within such further time as may be consented to by the applicant. Failure of the reviewing Board to act within the prescribed time period shall constitute minor site plan approval.
Minor site plan approval shall be deemed to be final approval of the site plan application by the reviewing Board, provided that the Board or said subcommittee may condition such approval on terms ensuring the provision of improvements pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40:55D-38, N.J.S.A. 40:55D-39, N.J.S.A. 40:55D-41 and N.J.S.A. 40:55D-53.