[Amended 4-15-2009 by Ord. No. 2009-07]
A. 
Whenever a term, word or phrase is used in this chapter and is defined in N.J.S.A. 40:55D-1 et seq., or in Chapter 205, Zoning, of this Code, such term, word or phrase is intended to have the meaning set forth in the definition of such term, word or phrase, as found in said statute, or in this chapter, unless a contrary intention is clearly expressed from the context of this chapter.
[Amended 10-7-2009 by Ord. No. 2009-20]
B. 
As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the meanings indicated:
APPLICATION FOR DEVELOPMENT
The application form and all accompanying documents required by ordinance for any approval of a subdivision plat, site plan, planned development, general development plan, conditional use, zoning variance or direction of the issuance of a permit pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40:55D-34 or N.J.S.A. 40:55D-36.
[Added 10-7-2009 by Ord. No. 2009-20]
COMPLETE APPLICATION
An application form completed as specified by ordinance and the rules and regulations of the Board and all accompanying documents required by ordinance for approval of the application for development, including, where applicable, but not limited to a site plan, general development plan or subdivision plat, provided that the Board may require such additional information not specified in the ordinance or any revisions in the accompanying documents as are reasonably necessary to make an informed decision as to whether the requirements necessary for approval of the application for development have been met. The application shall not be deemed incomplete for lack of any such additional information or any revisions in the accompanying documents so required by the Board. An application shall be certified as complete immediately upon meeting all of the requirements specified in the ordinance and in the rules and regulations of the municipal agency and shall be deemed complete as of the day it is so certified by the Community Development Director for purposes of the commencement of the time period for action by the Board.
All applications for development filed prior to January 27, 1977, may be continued and shall be reviewed and approved or disapproved in accordance with the procedures and provisions in existence prior to said date. Any appeals arising out of any such decisions shall be governed by the provisions of § 22-26 et seq.