The subdivider shall observe the following requirements and principles of land subdivision in the design of each subdivision or portion thereof, unless the Board grants an exception therefrom pursuant to §
159-22 of this chapter.
The subdivision plat shall conform to design
standards that will encourage good development patterns within the
Township. Where either or both an Official Map or Master Plan has
or have been adopted, the subdivider shall conform to the proposals
and conditions shown thereon. The streets, drainage rights-of-way,
school sites, public parks and playgrounds shown on an officially
adopted Master Plan or Official Map shall be considered in approval
of subdivision plats. Where no Master Plan or Official Map exists,
streets and drainage rights-of-way shall be shown on the final plat
in accordance with Section 20 of Chapter 433 of the Laws of 1953 and shall be such as to lend themselves to the harmonious
development of the Township and enhance the public welfare in accordance
with the following design standards.
The Township body, when acting upon applications
for preliminary or final subdivision approval, shall have the power
to grant such exceptions from the requirements of the design standards
contained in this article as may be reasonable and within the general
purpose and intent of this chapter, if the literal enforcement of
one or more provisions of this chapter is impracticable or will exact
undue hardship because of particular conditions pertaining to the
land in question. The Township body shall state its reasons for granting
any such exceptions in the resolution passed in connection with the
application.