The general intent of this Part 4 is to foster the planning objectives of this chapter listed in Part 1. Site plan review is specifically intended to enhance the general appearance of the community, to encourage the harmonious and efficient use of the land, to protect natural resources and environmental quality and to ensure the safe and efficient movement of traffic in the borough.
Site plan review shall be required for any new or expanded use
except agricultural and single-family residential principal and accessory
uses or as otherwise provided in this section. No building permit
shall be issued for any applicable building or use or the enlargement
of any building or use unless a site plan has been submitted to and
approved by the approving authority.
A.
Site plans shall not be required for any single-family dwelling,
for such accessory uses as a private garage or for agricultural uses.
B.
Site plan review will not be required in connection with the alteration
or repair of an existing building or use when the Zoning Officer determines
that said alteration or repair will not result in additional lot coverage,
will conform to the maximum and minimum building standards and will
not increase the number of off-street parking spaces.
C.
The Planning Board may waive the requirements of this Part 4 if the
proposed development has secured previous site plan approval or when
the Planning Board is convinced that the development will not affect
existing circulation, drainage, building arrangement, landscaping,
buffering, lighting and other considerations of site plan review.
