Whenever a term is used in this chapter which
is defined in Chapter 291 of the Laws of 1975, such term is intended to have the meaning set forth in
the definition of such term found in said statute, unless a contrary
intention is clearly expressed from the context of this chapter.
Pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 291 of
the Laws of 1975, Section 81, the substantive provisions of the existing Land Subdivision
Ordinance, Zoning Ordinance and Site Plan Review Ordinance of Egg
Harbor Township and the development regulations set forth therein shall
continue in full force and effect for a period of six months from
the effective date of said act or until the Township exercises the
authority delegated by said chapter to regulate development, whichever
occurs first.
All applications for development filed prior to the effective date of this chapter may be continued, but any appeals arising out of decisions made on any such application shall be governed by the provisions of Article
IV of this chapter.
Immediately upon adoption of this chapter, the
Municipal Clerk shall file a copy of this chapter with the County
Planning Board as required by law. The Clerk shall also file with
said County Planning Board copies of all other ordinances of the municipality
relating to land use, such as the Subdivision, Zoning and Site Plan
Review Ordinances.