This chapter may be cited and referred to as
the "Site Plan Ordinance."
As used in this chapter, the following terms
shall have the meanings indicated:
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 soils, topography, vegetation, surface and
subsurface drainage, underground watercourses, floodplains, marshes
and waterways; the location of all existing and proposed buildings,
drives, parking spaces, walkways, means of ingress and egress, drainage
facilities and inverts, utility services, easements, landscaping,
structures and signs, lighting and screening devices and fire zones;
and any other information that may be reasonably required in order
to make an informed determination as to approval of the plan by the
Planning Board pursuant to this chapter.
No development shall take place within the Township nor shall any land be cleared or altered, nor shall any watercourse be diverted or its channel or floodplain dredged or filled, nor shall any parking areas, accessory or otherwise, be constructed, installed or enlarged, nor shall any building permit, zoning permit, certificate of occupancy or other required permit be issued with respect to any such structure, land or parking area, except in accordance with an approval of such development granted pursuant to this chapter, unless exempted in accordance with §
163-4.
Single-family and two-family residential structures
and structures and uses incidental thereto permitted as a right under
applicable zoning regulations are exempt from the requirements of
this chapter. However, a site plan will be required if, at the discretion
of the Building Officer, there exist soil and drainage conditions
or traffic factors which may result in environmental problems.
The rules, regulations and standards set forth
in this chapter shall be considered the minimum requirements for the
protection of the public health, safety and welfare of the citizens
of the Township. Any action taken by the Planning Board under the
terms of this chapter shall give primary consideration to such matters
and to the welfare of the entire community. However, if the applicant
can clearly demonstrate that, because of peculiar conditions pertaining
to his land, the literal enforcement of this chapter is impracticable
or will exact undue hardship, the Planning Board may permit such variances
as may be reasonable, within the general purpose and intent of the
rules, regulations and standards established by this chapter.
The Planning Board may waive the requirements
of this chapter if the proposed development:
A. Secured previous site plan approval under the terms
of this chapter:
B. Involves normal maintenance or replacement, such as
a new roof, painting, new siding or similar activity; or
C. Does not affect existing circulation, drainage, building
arrangements, landscaping, buffering, lighting and other considerations
of site plan review.