All amendments of this chapter shall be adopted in accordance
with the provisions of New Jersey law.
In the interpretation and the application of the provisions
of this chapter, they shall be held to be the minimum requirements
for the promotion of the health, safety, morals and general welfare.
It is not intended to interfere with or abrogate or annul other rules,
regulations or ordinances, provided that, where this chapter imposes
greater restrictions, the provisions of this chapter shall apply.
This chapter repeals all sections of the Land Subdivision Ordinance
of the Borough of Wood-Ridge and the Site Plan Review Ordinance of
the Borough of Wood-Ridge or any other amendments thereto which contain
provisions contrary to the provisions of this chapter, and same shall
be and are hereby to the extent of such inconsistency repealed.
Immediately upon adoption of this chapter, the Municipal Clerk shall file a copy of this chapter with the County Planning Board as required by law. The Clerk shall also file with said County Planning Board copies of all other ordinances of the municipality relating to land use, such as Chapter 530, Zoning.
Whenever a term is used in this chapter which is defined in
P.L. 1975, c. 291,[1] as amended, such term is intended to have the meaning
set forth in the definition of such term found in said statute unless
a contrary intention is clearly expressed from the context of this
chapter.
[1]
Editor's Note: See N.J.S.A. 40:55D-1 et seq.
All applications for development made and filed prior to the
effective date of this chapter may be construed in accordance with
a prior law, but any appeals arising out of decisions made on any
such application shall be governed by this chapter.
