The subdivider shall observe the requirements and principles of land
subdivision in the design of each subdivision or portion thereof, as hereinafter
set forth in this article.
[Amended 5-14-2001 by Ord. No. O-26-01]
The subdivision plat shall conform to design standards that will encourage good development patterns within the city. Where an Official Map or Master Plan, or both, has or have been adopted, the subdivision shall conform to the proposals and conditions shown thereon. The streets, drainage rights-of-way, school sites, public parks and playgrounds shown on an officially adopted Master Plan or Official Map shall be considered in approval of subdivision plats. Where no Master Plan or Official Map exists, streets and drainage rights-of-way shall be shown on the final plat in accordance with N.J.S.A. 40:55D-44 and shall be such as to lend themselves to the harmonious development of the city and to enhance the public welfare in accordance with the design standards set forth in §§
369-14 through to 369-17, inclusive. Design standards to be applied to the Central Business District Redevelopment Area shall be in accordance with the "Downtown Rahway Plan Book," prepared by the Cavendish Partnership, a Division of Dufresne-Henry, North Springfield, Vermont, and Banwell Architects, Lebanon, New Hampshire, in February 1999, and shall be incorporated into the design of any proposed facility.