As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the following meanings, unless the context clearly indicates a different meaning:
APPLICATION FOR DEVELOPMENT
The application form and all accompanying documents required by ordinance for approval of a subdivision plat, site plan, planned development, conditional use, zoning variance, or permit to build in a mapped area or for a structure not related to a street.
DEVELOPER
The legal or beneficial owner or owners of a lot or of any land proposed to be included in a proposed development, including the holder of an option or contract to purchase, or other person having an enforceable proprietary interest in such land.
FINAL SITE PLAN APPROVAL
The approval required prior to issuance of a building permit or other permit authorizing the development of land.
MAINTENANCE GUARANTEE
Any security, other than cash, which may be accepted by a township for the maintenance of any improvement required by this act.
MAJOR SITE PLAN
Any site plan not classified as a minor site plan.
MINOR SITE PLAN
A development plan of one or more lots which:
A. 
Does not involve:
(1) 
A planned development, when permitted;
(2) 
Any new street;
(3) 
An extension of any off-tract improvement which is to be prorated pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40:55D-42;
(4) 
Industrial uses;
(5) 
Natural production uses;
(6) 
Garden apartments;
(7) 
Residential uses of more than three units;
(8) 
Service stations and public garages;
(9) 
Cemeteries;
(10) 
Mortuaries;
(11) 
Public utilities;
(12) 
Tourist homes;
(13) 
Wholesale establishments;
(14) 
Warehouses;
(15) 
Car washes;
(16) 
Mental health and drug treatment facilities;
(17) 
Juvenile and criminal supervision and correction facilities;
(18) 
A plan with 10 or more off-street parking spaces.
B. 
Contains the information reasonably required in order to make an informed decision as to whether the requirements established by ordinance for approval of a minor site plan have been met.
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 GUARANTEE
Any security which may be accepted by a township, including cash, provided that the township shall not require more than 10% of the total performance guarantee in cash.
PLANNED DEVELOPMENT
Planned unit development, planned unit residential development, residential cluster, planned commercial development, planned industrial development, or other similar type development, if permitted.
PRELIMINARY ARCHITECTURAL PLANS
Architectural drawings prepared during early and introductory stages of the design of a project illustrating, in a schematic form, its scope, scale and relationship to its site and immediate environs, including front view and elevations of buildings.
PRELIMINARY SITE PLAN APPROVAL
Indicates that the preliminary site plan as submitted meets all requirements of applicable Township ordinances and confers upon the applicant all of the benefits provided for in N.J.S.A. 40:55D-49.
REVIEWING BOARD
The Planning Board or Board of Adjustment, whichever has jurisdiction over the particular application.
SITE PLAN
A development plan of one or more lots on which is shown:
A. 
The existing and proposed conditions of the lot, including but not necessarily limited to topography, vegetation, drainage, floodplains, marshes and waterways.
B. 
The location of all existing and proposed buildings. drives, parking spaces, walkways, means of ingress and egress, drainage facilities, utility services, water and sewer facilities, landscaping, structures and signs, lighting, and screening devices.
C. 
Any other information that may be reasonably required in order to make an informed determination pursuant to an ordinance requiring review and approval of site plans by the Planning Board.