[Amended 12-27-2023 by Ord. No. 13-2023]
The purpose of this article is to establish
the procedure for Planning Board review and action on applications
for subdivisions and/or site plans. The procedure is intended to provide
orderly and expeditious processing of such applications.
[Amended by Ord. No. 94-05; 12-27-2023 by Ord. No. 13-2023]
For the purpose of expediting applications and
reducing subdivision and site plan design and development costs, the
developer may request an informal review in accordance with the following
requirements:
A. At the request of the applicant, the Planning Board
shall authorize an informal review. The purpose of this review is
to:
(1) Acquaint the applicant with the substantive and procedural
requirements of the subdivision and site plan ordinance;
(2) Provide for an exchange of information regarding the
proposed development plan and applicable elements of the Master Plan,
zoning ordinance and other development requirements;
(3) Advise the applicant of any public sources of information
that may aid the application;
(4) Otherwise identify policies and regulations that create
opportunities or pose significant constraints for the proposed development;
(5) Review any proposed concept plans and consider opportunities
to increase development benefits and mitigate undesirable project
consequences;
(6) Permit input into the general design of the project.
B. The review allows the applicant to meet with appropriate
municipal representatives. These individuals, who shall be designated
by the Planning Board, may include:
(1) Representative(s) from the Planning Board;
(4) Representatives from the Environmental Commission,
and other commissions, as deemed appropriate;
(5) Citizen Advisory Committee members;
(6) Any other municipal representative(s) invited by the
Planning Board Chairperson.
C. The applicant shall not be bound by the determination
of the preapplication conference, nor shall the Planning Board be
bound by any such review.