Whenever a term is used in the development regulations
of the Township, including this chapter, which is defined in N.J.S.A.
40:55D-1 et seq., such term is intended to have the meaning set forth
in the definition of such term found in said statute, unless a contrary
intent is clearly expressed in the context of the development regulation.
The term "administrative officer" shall mean the Planning and Zoning
Coordinator.
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.
This chapter shall be known and may be cited
as the "Land Use Procedures Ordinance of the Township of Cedar Grove."
This chapter shall take effect on February 1,
1977, in order to comply with the requirements of the Municipal Land
Use Law, N.J.S.A. 40:55D-92, and in accordance with the resolution
declaring an emergency adopted concurrently herewith.
Immediately upon adoption of this chapter, the
Township Clerk shall file a copy with the County Planning Board as
required by law. The Clerk shall also file with the County Planning
Board copies of all other ordinances of the Township relating to land
use, such as the Land Subdivision, Zoning and Site Plan Review Ordinances.
This chapter is adopted pursuant to the requirements
and authority of the Municipal Land Use Law of New Jersey, N.J.S.A.
40:55D-1 et seq., and is intended to implement the provisions of said
statute which are mandatory and to elect the optional provisions thereof
to the extent that the same are specifically recited herein. To the
extent that the powers and limitations of the Zoning and Planning
Boards may not be fully recited herein, the statutory provisions of
N.J.S.A. 40:55D-1 et seq. shall be deemed to control.