As used in this chapter, the following terms
shall have the meanings indicated:
APPLICANT
A developer submitting an application for development.
COMMON OPEN SPACE
A parcel of land or an area of water or a combination thereof
or a preservation of natural features, such as floodplains and natural
slopes, within a site designated as a development and designed and
intended for the use or enjoyment of residents and owners of the development.
"Common open space" shall not include parking areas or accessways
thereto but may include such complementary structures and improvements
as are necessary and appropriate for the use or enjoyment of residents
and owners of the development.
DEVELOPMENT
The division of a parcel of land into two or more parcels;
the construction, reconstruction, conversion, structural alteration,
relocation or enlargement of any building or other structure or of
any mining, excavation or landfill; and any use or change in the use
of any building or other structure or land or extension of use of
land.
FINAL APPROVAL
Official action of the Planning Board taken on a preliminary-approved
major subdivision after all conditions, engineering plans and other
requirements have been completed or fulfilled and the required improvements
have been installed or guaranties properly posted for their completion,
or approval conditioned upon the posting of such guaranty.
FINAL SITE PLAN
The final map of all or a portion of the site plan, which
is presented to the Planning Board for final approval in accordance
with these regulations and which if approved shall be filed with the
proper county recording officer.
HEIGHT
A dimension calculated by measuring the proposed finished
grade along the perimeter of the building or structure at points 10
feet apart with the beginning point being the lowest finished grade
adjacent to the building or structure, and adding all of said measurements
and then dividing the total arrived by the number of measurements
taken.
[Added 12-6-2023 by Ord. No. 23-31-1632]
MAINTENANCE GUARANTY
Any security, including cash, which may be accepted by the
Borough for the maintenance of any improvements required by this chapter.
MASTER PLAN
A composite of one or more written or graphic proposals for
the development of the Borough as set forth in and adopted pursuant
to N.J.S.A. 40:55D-28 et seq.
NEW CONSTRUCTION
Construction of a building on a vacant lot or the renovation
of an existing building where 50% or more of the perimeter walls thereof
have been removed at any point during the course of construction.
[Added 5-5-2010 by Ord. No. 10-12-1391]
OFFICIAL MAP
A map adopted by ordinance pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40:55D-32
et seq.
OFF-SITE
Located outside the lot lines of the lot or portions of a
lot but within the property (of which the lot is a part) which is
the subject of a development application or contiguous portion of
a street or right-of-way.
OFF-TRACT
Not located on the property which is the subject of a development
application, nor on a contiguous portion of a street or right-of-way.
ON-SITE
Located on a lot or portions of a lot which is the subject
of a development application.
ON-TRACT
Located on the property which is the subject of a development
application or on a contiguous portion of a street or right-of-way.
PERFORMANCE GUARANTY
Any security which may be accepted in lieu of a requirement
that certain improvements be made before the Planning Board or other
approving body approves a plat, including performance bonds, escrow
agreements and other similar collateral or surety agreements, provided
that the Borough shall not require more than 10% of the total performance
guaranty in cash.
PRELIMINARY APPROVAL
Conferral of certain rights, pursuant to §
218-32 herein, prior to final approval and after specific elements of a site plan have been agreed upon by the Planning Board and the applicant.
SITE PLAN
A development plan of one or more lots on which is shown
the existing and proposed conditions of the lot, including but not
necessarily limited to topography, vegetation, drainage, floodplains,
marshes and waterways; the location of all existing and proposed buildings,
drives, parking spaces, walkways, means of ingress and egress, drainage
facilities, utility services, landscaping, structures and signs, lighting
and screening devices; and any other information that may be reasonably
required in order to make an informed review and approval.
This chapter is adopted pursuant to the Municipal
Land Use Law (N.J.S.A. 40:55D-1 et seq.) and subsequent amendments
and supplements thereto, in order to establish rules, regulations,
standards and procedures for approval of all development, other than
single- or two-family dwellings or uses accessory thereto, in order
to:
A. Preserve existing natural resources and give proper
consideration to the physical constraints of the land.
B. Provide for safe and efficient vehicular and pedestrian
circulation.
C. Provide for screening, landscaping, signing and lighting.
D. Ensure efficient, safe and aesthetic land development.
E. Provide for compliance with appropriate design standards
to ensure adequate light and air, proper building arrangements and
minimum adverse effect on surrounding property.
F. Develop proper safeguards to minimize the impact on
the environment, including but not limited to soil erosion and sedimentation
and air and water pollution.
G. Ensure the provision of adequate water supply, drainage
and stormwater management, sanitary facilities and other utilities
and services.
H. Provide for recreation, open space and public use
areas.