[Amended 1-5-1977 by Ord. No. 1976-26]
A. 
Establishment. It is hereby established, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40:55D-1 et seq. (Municipal Land Use Law), in the Township of Maple Shade a Planning Board of nine members, consisting of the following classes:
(1) 
Class I: the Mayor.
(2) 
Class II: one of the officials of the Township other than a member of the Township Council to be appointed by the Mayor.
(3) 
Class III: a member of the Township Council to be appointed by it.
(4) 
Class IV: six other citizens of the Township to be appointed by the Township Council. The members of Class IV shall hold no other municipal office.
B. 
Terms.
(1) 
The term of the member composing Class I shall correspond with his or her official tenure. The terms of the members composing Class II and Class III shall be for one year or terminate at the completion of their respective terms of office, whichever occurs first.
(2) 
The terms of Class IV members shall be four years, provided that nothing herein shall affect the term of any present member of the Planning Board, each of whom shall continue in office until the completion of the term for which he or she was appointed. All terms shall run from January 1 of the year in which the appointment was made.
C. 
Alternate members. The Township Council shall appoint two alternate members for Class IV members, who shall meet the qualifications of Class IV members. Alternate members shall be designated by the Mayor at the time of their appointment as "Alternate No. 1" and "Alternate No. 2. " The terms of the alternate members shall be for two years commencing from January 1 of the year of their appointment, except that the terms of the alternate members shall be such that the term of not more than one alternate member shall expire in any one year; provided, however, that in no instance shall the terms of the alternate members first appointed exceed two years. Alternate members may participate in discussions of the proceedings but may not vote except in the absence or disqualification of a regular member of any class. A vote shall not be delayed in order that a regular member may vote instead of an alternate member. In the event that a choice must be made as to which alternate member is to vote, Alternate No. 1 shall vote.
[Added 7-16-1980 by Ord. No. 1980-6]
D. 
Vacancies. If a vacancy of any class shall occur otherwise than by expiration of term, it shall be filled by appointment as above provided for the unexpired term.
E. 
Removal. Any member other than a Class I member, after a public hearing if he or she requests one, may be removed by the Township Council for cause. "Cause" shall include but not be limited to absence of a member from three consecutive regular meetings during one year except for illness or other justified reason.
F. 
Powers and duties. The Planning Board shall have the powers and duties as set forth in § 22-1 of this Code.
[Amended 1-5-1977 by Ord. No. 1976-26]
A. 
Establishment, membership and terms.
(1) 
A Zoning Board of Adjustment is hereby established pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40:55D-69 et seq., consisting of seven residents of the Township of Maple Shade appointed by the Township Council to serve for terms of four years from January 1 of the year of their appointment. The terms of the members first appointed under this chapter shall be one for four years, one for three years and one for two years, as specified by the Township Council in the resolution of appointment. Thereafter the term of each member shall be for four years. Nothing in this section shall, however, be construed to affect the term of any present member of the Zoning Board of Adjustment, each of whom shall continue in office until the completion of the term for which he or she was appointed.
(2) 
No member of the Zoning Board of Adjustment may hold any elective office or position under the Township.
B. 
Alternate members. The Zoning Board of Adjustment shall also consist of four alternate members, said members to be residents of the Township of Maple Shade. The Township Council shall appoint the four alternate members for the Zoning Board of Adjustment, who shall meet the qualifications of the members of the Zoning Board of Adjustment. Alternate members shall be designated at the time of their appointment by the Township Council as "Alternate No. 1," "Alternate No. 2," "Alternate No. 3" and "Alternate No. 4." The terms of the alternate members shall be for two years commencing from January 1 of the year of their appointment, except that the terms of the alternate members shall be such that the term of not more than two alternate members shall expire in any one year; provided, however, that in no instance shall the terms of the alternate members first appointed exceed two years. Alternate members may participate in discussions of the proceedings but may not vote except in the absence or disqualification of a regular member of any class. A vote shall not be delayed in order that a regular member may vote instead of an alternate member. In the event that a choice must be made as to which alternate member is to vote, alternate members shall vote in the order of their numerical designation.
[Added 7-16-1980 by Ord. No. 1980-6; amended 3-11-2021 by Ord. No. 2021-03]
C. 
Vacancies. A vacancy occurring otherwise than by expiration of term shall be filled for the unexpired term only.
D. 
Attendance. A member may be removed in accordance with the Township attendance and vacancy policy set forth in § 4-2.
[Amended 3-11-2021 by Ord. No. 2021-03]
E. 
Powers and duties. The Zoning Board of Adjustment shall have the powers and duties as set forth in § 22-6 of this Code.
[1]
Editor's Note: Former § 4-37, Shade Tree Advisory Board, was repealed 12-11-2014 by Ord. No. 2014-22. This ordinance also provided for the renumbering of former §§ 4-38 through 4-43 as §§ 4-37 through 4-42, respectively.
A. 
Local Assistance Board. There shall be a Local Assistance Board consisting of five members who shall be appointed by the Township Manager with the approval of the Township Council. One member shall be from the Council and serve a one-year term. One of the other four members shall be a woman. The other four members first appointed shall be appointed to serve for terms respectively expiring on the first day of the first, second, third and fourth Januarys next ensuing after the date of their appointment. Thereafter the term of each member shall be four years. All appointments, except to fill vacancies, shall be made to take effect on the first day of January of each year for the full term of four years. If a vacancy shall occur otherwise than by expiration of term, it shall be filled by appointment as above provided for the unexpired term.
B. 
Director of Welfare. The Local Assistance Board shall appoint a Director of Welfare, who shall be the chief executive and administrative officer of the Board.
[1]
Editor's Note: Former § 4-38, Advisory Board of Recreation, as amended, was repealed 2-26-2015 by Ord. No. 2015-01. This ordinance also provided for the renumbering of former §§ 4-39 through 4-43 as §§ 4-38 through 4-42, respectively. Subsequently, former § 4-38, Volunteer fire company, was repealed 6-8-2023 by Ord. No. 2023-09.
A. 
Membership; terms.
(1) 
There shall be a Site Plan Review Advisory Board that consists of three members and two alternate members to be appointed by the Township Council. One regular member shall be from the Township Council, who is not a member of the Planning Board and shall serve a term of one year. One of the remaining two regular members shall be from the regular or alternate Class IV membership of the Planning Board and the other member shall be a member of the Zoning Board of Adjustment. The alternate members shall be from the regular or alternate membership of the Planning Board. The regular members first appointed and the two alternate members first appointed shall be appointed to serve for terms respectively expiring on the first days of the first and second January next ensuing after the date of their appointment. Thereafter, the terms of each regular and alternate members appointed shall be one year. All appointments except to fill vacancies shall take effect upon the first of January of each year for the full term of one year. If a vacancy shall occur otherwise than by expiration of a term, it shall be filled by appointment, as above provided, for the unexpired term.
[Amended 2-15-1984 by Ord. No. 1984-1; 8-15-1984 by Ord. No. 1984-10; 4-18-2001 by Ord. No. 2001-4; 7-25-2019 by Ord. No. 2019-16][2]
[2]
Editor's Note: Former Subsection A(2), which immediately followed this subsection, and which required that any Councilperson or Planning Board member appointed to the Site Plan Review Advisory Board have at least two years remaining in his or her term, was repealed 10-3-2007 by Ord. No. 2007-28.
B. 
Powers and duties. The powers and duties of the Site Plan Review Advisory Board shall be as set forth in Part 2, Site Plan Review, of Chapter 178, Subdivisions and Site Plans, of the Code of the Township of Maple Shade.
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Editor's Note: See also §§ 22-5 and 178-19 of this Code.
[Amended 3-16-1983 by Ord. No. 1983-5; 4-3-1985 by Ord. No. 1985-2; 6-3-1987 by Ord. No. 1987-10; 2-15-1989 by Ord. No. 1989-2; 2-20-1991 by Ord. No. 1991-1; 4-7-1993 by Ord. No. 1993-2; 10-6-1993 by Ord. No. 1993-21; 2-6-2008 by Ord. No. 2008-01; 7-17-2025 by Ord. No. 2025-06]
A. 
Creation of the Recreation Committee. There is hereby created a Recreation Committee in the Township of Maple Shade, which shall function as an advisory body to the Township Council, Recreation Director, and Department of Public Works with respect to recreation programming, facilities, and related improvements throughout the Township.
B. 
Oversight. The Recreation Committee shall be overseen by the Township Recreation Director, who shall serve as the primary point of contact and facilitator for Committee operations. The Recreation Director shall ensure that the Committee's work aligns with Township policies and shall provide regular reports and recommendations to the Township Council regarding Committee activities, progress on goals, and proposed improvements.
C. 
Membership.
(1) 
Composition. The Recreation Committee shall consist of seven volunteer members appointed by the Township Council. In appointing members, the Council shall give preference to candidates with the following backgrounds or affiliations:
(a) 
A Maple Shade resident with an engineering background.
(b) 
A resident of Maple Shade aged 60 or older.
(c) 
A past president or executive board member of a local youth sports organization.
(d) 
A student living in Maple Shade in grade 9 through 12.
(e) 
An individual who is not currently participating in any non-profit organization operating within the municipality.
(f) 
Two additional residents demonstrating a strong interest in community recreation.
(2) 
Liaisons (non-voting members). The following individuals shall serve as non-voting liaisons to the Committee:
(a) 
The Township Recreation Director.
(b) 
A representative from the Department of Public Works, as designated by the Public Works Director.
(c) 
Two of the Township Council, with one being the Mayor or their designee.
D. 
Terms of office.
(1) 
The initial terms of office shall be staggered as follows:
(a) 
One member shall serve a term of one year.
(b) 
One member shall serve a term of three years.
(c) 
Two members shall serve terms of four years.
(d) 
Three members shall serve terms of five years.
(2) 
Thereafter, all appointments, with the exception of the student member, whose term shall be fixed for two years, shall be made for a term of five years, with vacancies filled for the remainder of the unexpired term.
E. 
Requirements for active membership.
(1) 
An active member is defined as one who:
(a) 
Chairs at least one major recreational event annually; or
(b) 
Assists as a volunteer for at least three recreational events annually; and
(c) 
Attends at minimum four regularly scheduled meetings in a given calendar year (January 1 to December 31).
(2) 
Members who miss three or more meetings in a calendar year without valid medical or emergency excuse may be subject to removal and replacement at the discretion of the Township Council.
F. 
Meetings.
(1) 
The Recreation Committee shall meet at least six times per year, on a bi-monthly basis, typically in January, March, May, July, September, and November. Additional meetings may be scheduled as necessary at the call of the Chairperson.
(2) 
A Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson shall be selected annually by a majority vote of the Committee.
G. 
Duties and responsibilities. The Recreation Committee shall serve in an advisory capacity and shall have the following responsibilities:
(1) 
Review and recommend improvements to Township sports fields, parks, playgrounds, and related recreational infrastructure.
(2) 
Work with the Township Recreation Director to identify and support new recreational programming for youth, adults, and seniors, including seasonal events and summer activities.
(3) 
Evaluate and communicate the needs of local nonprofit and sports organizations regarding recreational spaces and equipment.
(4) 
Assist in the preparation of a Five-Year Recreation Facilities Plan that outlines proposed upgrades.
H. 
Funding and support initiatives.
(1) 
The Recreation Committee shall assist the Township in identifying and pursuing funding opportunities, including, but not limited to:
(a) 
Community fundraising events.
(b) 
Grant applications to county, state, and federal agencies.
(c) 
Donations and sponsorships from private individuals, businesses, and foundations.
(2) 
All such activities shall be coordinated with and subject to approval by the Township Manager and/or Township Council.
I. 
Severability. If any section, paragraph, subdivision, clause or provision of this section shall be adjudged invalid, such adjudication shall apply only to the section, paragraph, subdivision, clause or provision and the remainder of this section shall be deemed valid and effective.
J. 
Effective date. This section shall take effect upon proper passage and publication in accordance with law.
[Added 3-23-2023 by Ord. No. 2023-05]
A. 
Purpose. The purpose of the Commission shall be:
(1) 
To study the future of all Highway Commercial, Commercial, Business Districts and Downtown areas in regard to its economic growth and development.
(2) 
To develop plans for the redevelopment of the Downtown Business District (§ 4-42B below).
(3) 
To advise the business community on improvements requiring private sector action.
(4) 
To advise the Township Council on improvements requiring local government action.
(5) 
To evaluate potential redevelopment opportunities and assist in the coordination of redevelopment activities in the Township business districts and foster closer working relationships among all interested segments of the Maple Shade business community.
B. 
Definitions. For purposes of this chapter, the following terms shall have the meanings indicated:
BUSINESS DISTRICT
Individually and cumulatively referring to the Downtown Business ("DB") Zoning District and the additional commercial areas of the Township of Maple Shade contained within the BD, BD-1, C and HC Zoning Districts, as shown on the Zoning Map of the Township of Maple Shade.
C. 
Membership.
(1) 
Numbers of members. Membership shall consist of 13 regular members, two ex-officio members and four at-large members.
(2) 
Classification of members.
(a) 
Regular members.
[1] 
Public officials (two): the Mayor and a second member of Council, as appointed by the Township Council.
[2] 
Maple Shade resident: one member who shall be a resident of the Township of Maple Shade.
[3] 
Senior citizen: one regular member who has been a Maple Shade resident for at least seven years and is over the age of 60.
[4] 
Merchant, commercial property landlord and/or business owner: three members. These members shall be an owner or tenant merchant operating a business that is based in Maple Shade and/or an owner (landlord) of commercial property within a district.
[5] 
Organizational representatives: six regular members. These members shall represent the views of organizations of the Maple Shade community.
[a] 
Maple Shade Business Association: one representative who shall be recommended by the Board of the Maple Shade Business Association.
[b] 
Nonprofit: one representative who shall be an active member of a least one recognized nonprofit organization operating in Maple Shade.
[c] 
Corporate representative: one representative who shall be an employee of a large (200 or more employees) corporate entity located in Maple Shade.
[d] 
Board of education: one representative who shall be a sitting member of the Maple Shade Board of Education and a Maple Shade resident.
[e] 
Planning board: one representative who shall be a sitting member of the Maple Shade Planning Board and a Maple Shade resident.
[f] 
Arts representative: one representative who shall be a member of an arts-related organization based in the Maple Shade area.
(b) 
Ex-officio member: the Township Director of Business and Economic Development and Township Manager.
(c) 
At-large members: four members to include any individual, employee, resident or non-resident, with an identifiable interest in the activities and mission of the Business and Economic Development Commission.
(3) 
Appointment. Appointments of all regular members shall be made by the Township Council.
(4) 
Terms. All regular members shall serve for a three-year term however, Council representatives, Planning Board and Board of Education representatives shall not serve beyond their current term of public office.
(5) 
Vacancy. In the event of a vacancy, the regular membership will recommend a successor who may be appointed by the Mayor with the advice and consent of the Council to fill the unexpired term. Vacancies shall be filled with persons within the same class of membership as the vacancy.
D. 
Voting powers.
(1) 
Voting members. All regular members shall be voting members.
(2) 
Nonvoting members. The ex-officio members and at-large members shall participate in discussions. The ex-officio members and at-large members shall not vote. The ex-officio member may serve as alternate and vote only in the absence or disqualification of a regular member.
E. 
Officers.
(1) 
Number of officers. The officers of the Commission shall be a Chair, Vice-Chair, Treasurer, and Secretary.
(2) 
Election. The Chair, Vice-Chair, Secretary, and Treasurer shall be elected annually in the month of January by the Commission and shall hold their respective offices for one year or until their successors are elected. No individual may occupy more than one office.
(3) 
Nominations.
(a) 
At the December meeting of each year, the ex-officio member, who will be the election officer, will then accept nominations for the position of Chair, Vice-Chair, Secretary and Treasurer.
(b) 
All nominations, whether oral or written, must be made, seconded and then accepted by the individual nominated. At the beginning of the January meeting, the election officer will accept any nominations from the floor and call the roll to determine those eligible to receive ballots and cast votes. The election officer will prepare the ballots indicating the officers' title and a space in which the eligible voters can write in their choice for each officer's position. The election officer will distribute the ballots to those eligible to vote. Upon completion of the actual vote, the election officer will collect the ballots and will then tabulate the results. The results will be verified by the Council liaison and by any member of the Commission who is not running for election and who has been appointed by the election officer. The results for each office will also be posted so all present may view the final count.
(4) 
Vacancies. All vacancies occurring prior to the expiration of the term of any of the offices shall be filled at the next meeting by the Commission who shall elect an officer to fill the unexpired term.
(5) 
Removal. Any officer elected by the Commission may be removed by the Commission whenever, in its judgment, the best interests of the Commission will be served thereby. Such removal shall occur upon a two-thirds majority vote of the eligible Commissioners.
F. 
Meetings.
(1) 
Schedule. The Commission shall meet at least six times a year. The time and place of the bimonthly meetings shall be fixed annually by resolution of the Commission.
(2) 
Notice. Notice of the annual schedule and of any special or additional meetings shall be made to the public pursuant to the Open Public Meetings Act. Any cancellation or change of meeting shall be made by the Executive Committee. Commissioners will be notified at least 48 hours in advance.
(3) 
Open meetings. The meetings of the Commission shall be open to the public unless it is determined by the Chair of the Commission, or by a majority of the members, that a closed session is required to discuss any of the following categories or matters:
(a) 
Any matter involving the purchase, lease or acquisition of real property with public funds where said purchase or lease could adversely affect the public interest if discussion of such matters were disclosed;
(b) 
Any matter of pending or anticipated litigation;
(c) 
Any matter of contract negotiations;
(d) 
Any matter falling within the attorney/client privilege; and
(e) 
Any matter involving the potential employment, appointment, termination or employment, terms and conditions of employment, evaluation of performance, promotion or disciplining of any specific public officer, employee and/or consultant.
(4) 
Quorum. A majority of the voting members of the Commission shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business.
(5) 
Absence from meetings. All regular members are expected to attend all meetings. When a member has exceeded three unexcused absences, the Commission may request the resignation and recommend a replacement to the Mayor for approval by the Council.
G. 
Powers. The Business and Economic Development Commission shall have the powers necessary to effectuate the purposes herein described, said powers including, but not limited to, the following:
(1) 
To adopt by-laws.
(2) 
To propose and/or enter into agreements and contracts with persons, firms, corporations or governmental entities, which agreements and contracts may be necessary or convenient to the exercise of the purposes and objectives of the Commission.
(3) 
To recommend contracts for professional services which may be required to carry out the planning and coordination functions of the Commission.
(4) 
To coordinate the various public and business activities in the Business Districts, to establish an annual calendar of major downtown events as well as other events benefitting the various Business Districts and community as a whole and to recommend to the Council such ordinance changes as may be necessary to carry out the advisory purposes of the Commission.
H. 
Proposals to be submitted to Council. The Commission shall submit to the Council for its consideration any major recommendation, plan or action proposed pursuant to Subsection G above. The Council shall communicate with the Commission its intent with respect to any such submission within 30 days of the receipt of same.
I. 
Limitation of powers. The Commission is specifically prohibited from exercising any power of condemnation or eminent domain, from pledging the credit of the municipality and from creating any debt against the municipality.
J. 
Township departmental assistance.
(1) 
General. Subject to limitations as may hereinafter be determined by the Council, insofar as may be practicable, the employees and professional staff of the Township of Maple Shade, including the Township Attorney, shall be available to assist the Commission in the performance of its duties.
(2) 
Procedure. All requests for employee or professional staff assistance shall be made through the Township Manager. Any project that requires substantial assistance from the Township staff and professionals shall be reviewed by the full Commission and said assistance shall be approved by the Council prior to commencement of the project.
K. 
Remuneration. The members of the Commission shall receive no salary or other compensation for their services but shall be reimbursed, subject to approval by the Council, for expenditures incurred in performance of duties as a member of the Commission. In no event shall such reimbursement exceed the amount budgeted by the Council for such purposes.
L. 
Appropriations; annual report.
(1) 
The Council may appropriate annually, during the life of the Commission, a sum of money to assist in carrying out the purposes and objectives set forth herein. The annual expenditures of the Commission shall not exceed the total sum of the appropriation from the Council plus other moneys received by the Commission from other sources, including but not limited to gifts and donations.
(2) 
The Commission shall make an annual report to the Council setting forth in detail its operations and transactions for the preceding 12 months. In addition, the Commission shall regularly circulate to the Mayor and Council copies of its meeting minutes. All records, reports and data shall be available to the Council for inspection at any time.
M. 
Conflict of interest.
(1) 
Disclosure of interest. No Commissioner shall have or shall acquire any interest, direct or indirect, personal or financial, in any project which the Commission is promoting or in any contract or proposed contract for materials or services or in any lease, mortgage, sale or contract of any nature whatsoever relating to any such project or to the Commission without forthwith making written disclosure to the Commission of the nature and extent of the interest. Such disclosure shall be entered in writing upon the minutes of the Commission.
(2) 
Voting. No Commissioner having an interest as described in § 4-42M(1) shall vote on matters directly relating to such interest.
[1]
Editor's Note: Former § 4-42, Economic Development Advisory Committee, added 12-11-2014 by Ord. No. 2014-22, was repealed 3-26-2015 by Ord. No. 2015-04. Former § 4-44, Rescue service and civil defense equipment operators, as amended, was repealed 9-8-2011 by Ord. No. 2011-10. Former § 4-45, Construction Board of Appeals, added 1-5-1977 by Ord. No. 1976-22, § 4-45.1, Library Advisory Committee, added 5-5-1993 by Ord. No. 1993-4, and § 4-46, Community Development Commission, added 12-15-1993 by Ord. No. 1993-27, as amended, were repealed 12-11-2014 by Ord. No. 2014-22.