As used in this Part 3, the following terms shall have the meanings indicated:
CORNER SUBDIVISION
Where a subdivision of a corner lot is granted, the approval of said subdivision shall include the requirement that the frontage of the subdivided lot must be on the sloping side of such subdivided lot.
[Amended 10-22-1984 by Ord. No. 1270]
DRAINAGE RIGHT-OF-WAY
The lands required for the installation of stormwater sewers or drainage ditches or required along a natural stream or watercourse for preserving the channel and providing for the flow of water therein to safeguard the public against flood damage in accordance with Chapter 1 of Title 58 of the Revised Statutes.
FINAL PLAT
The final map of all or a portion of the subdivision which is presented to the Planning Board for final approval in accordance with these regulations and which, if approved, shall be filed with the proper county recording officer.
LOT
A parcel or portion of land separated from other parcels or portions by description as on a subdivision or record of survey map or by metes and bounds for purpose of sale, lease or separate use.
MAJOR SUBDIVISION
All subdivisions not classified as minor subdivisions.
MASTER PLAN
A composite of the mapped and written proposals recommending the physical development of the municipality, which shall have been duly adopted by the Planning Board.
MINOR SUBDIVISION
Any subdivision containing not more than three lots fronting on an existing minor street, not involving any new street or road or the extension of municipal facilities and not adversely affecting the development of the remainder of the parcel or adjoining property and not in conflict with any provision or portion of the Master Plan, Official Map, Zoning Ordinance[1] or this Part 3.
OFFICIAL MAP
A map adopted in accordance with the Official Map and Building Permit Act, Chapter 434 of the Laws of 1953,[2] or any prior Act authorizing such adoption. Such a map shall be deemed to be conclusive with respect to the location and width of the streets, public parks and playgrounds and drainage rights-of-way shown thereon.
OWNER
Any individual, firm, association, syndicate, copartnership or corporation having sufficient proprietary interest in the land sought to be subdivided to commence and maintain proceedings to subdivide the same under this Part 3.
PERFORMANCE GUARANTY
Any security which may be accepted in lieu of a requirement that certain improvements be made before the Planning Board or other approving body approves a plat, including performance bonds, escrow agreements and other similar collateral or surety agreements.
PLAT
The map of a subdivision.
PRELIMINARY PLAT
The preliminary map indicating the proposed layout of the subdivision, which is submitted to the Municipal Clerk for Planning Board consideration and tentative approval, and meeting the requirements of Article XXVI.
SKETCH PLAT
The sketch map of a subdivision of sufficient accuracy to be used for the purpose of discussion and classification and meeting the requirements of Article XXVI.
STREET
Any street, avenue, boulevard, road, lane, parkway, viaduct, alley or other way which is an existing state, county or municipal roadway, or a street or way shown upon a plat heretofore approved pursuant to law or approved by official action, or a street or way on a plat duly filed and recorded in the office of the county recording officer prior to the appointment of a Planning Board and the grant to such Board of the power to review plats, and includes the land between the street lines, whether improved or unimproved, and may comprise pavement, shoulders, gutters, sidewalks, parking areas and other areas within the street lines. For the purpose of this Part 3, "streets" shall be classified as follows:
A. 
ARTERIAL STREETSThose which are used primarily for fast or heavy traffic.
B. 
COLLECTOR STREETSThose which carry traffic from minor streets to the major system of arterial streets, including the principal entrance streets of a residential development and streets for circulation within such a development.
C. 
MINOR STREETSThose which are used primarily for access to the abutting properties.
D. 
MARGINAL ACCESS STREETSStreets which are parallel to and adjacent to arterial streets and highways and which provide access to abutting properties and protection from through traffic.
E. 
ALLEYSMinor ways which are used primarily for vehicular service access to the back or the side of properties otherwise abutting on a street.
SUBDIVIDER
Any individual, firm, association, syndicate, copartnership, corporation, trust or any other legal entity commencing proceedings under this Part 3 to effect a subdivision of land hereunder for himself or for another.
SUBDIVISION
The division of a lot, tract or parcel of land into two or more lots, sites or other divisions of land for the purpose, whether immediate or future, of sale or building development, except that the following divisions shall not be considered "subdivisions"; provided, however, that no new streets or roads are involved: divisions of land for agricultural purposes where the resulting parcels are three acres or larger in size, divisions of property by testamentary or intestate provisions or divisions of property upon court order. "Subdivision" also includes resubdivision and, where appropriate to the context, relates to the process of subdividing or to the lands or territory divided.
SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE
A committee of at least three Planning Board members appointed by the Chairman of the Board for the purpose of classifying subdivisions in accordance with the provisions of this Part 3 and such other duties relating to land subdivision which may be conferred on the Committee by the Board.
[1]
Editor's Note: See Part 1 of this chapter.
[2]
Editor's Note: The Official Map and Building Permit Act, Chapter 434 of the Laws of 1953, was repealed by P.L. 1975, c. 291, § 80. See now N.J.S.A. 40:55D-32 through 55D-36.