These rules, regulations and standards shall
be considered the minimum requirements for the protection of the public
health, safety and welfare of the citizens of the township. Any action
taken by the township under the terms of this chapter shall give primary
consideration to the above-mentioned matters and to the welfare of
the entire community.
The Planning Board, when acting upon applications for preliminary or minor subdivision approval or upon applications for preliminary site plan approval, shall have the power to grant such exceptions from the requirements for such subdivision or site plan approval as specified in Articles
V and
VIII of this chapter if an applicant or his agent can clearly demonstrate that, because of peculiar conditions pertaining to his land, the literal enforcement of one or more of said requirements is impracticable or will exact undue hardship; however, any exception granted by the Planning Board must be reasonable and within the general purpose and intent of the rules, regulations and standards established by this chapter. The Zoning Board of Adjustment shall have the powers to grant the same exceptions when acting upon applications for preliminary or minor subdivision approval or for preliminary site plan approval in connection with review of an application for a use variance in accordance with § 102-41D and N.J.S.A. 40:55D-70d.
Any person, owner or occupier of land adjudged
to have violated any of the terms and provisions of this chapter may
be subject to a fine of up to $1,000 per day for each violation. The
continuation of said violation shall be considered a separate offense
for each day said violation remains in existence.
This chapter may be amended from time to time
by the Township Committee after the appropriate referrals, notices,
hearings and other requirements of law.