In all zones for proposed uses, subdivision, site development or construction other than an exempt development, site plan and/or subdivision approval shall be required prior to:
A. Subdivision or resubdivision of land. [Amended 4-9-1990 by Ord. No. 607]
B. Issuance of a development permit or building permit.
C. (Amended 4-9-1990 by Ord. No. 607] Commencement of any regulated use or activity, which includes:
(1) The erection or construction of new buildings or structures.
(2) Any alteration, repair or remodeling which increases the lot coverage or requires a variance, waiver or interpretation of this chapter.
(3) The use or occupancy of any building, structure or land.
(4) Any activity which entails the construction of any improvements or the alteration of the natural condition of any land.
(5) The conversion of a building or structure to a different use in accordance with § 94-2.3, Definitions, "change in use."
(6) Demolition or removal of any historic structure or any building or structure within an Historic District.
A. Applications should first be made to the administrative officer (Zoning Officer) for issuance of a development permit by any person proposing to undertake any regulated or exempt activity. [Amended 4-9- 1990 by Ord. No. 607]
B. If the administrative officer (Zoning Officer) shall determine that the proposed undertaking is an exempt development which conforms in all aspects to the requirements of this chapter and does not require direction for issuance of a building permit pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40:55D-34, he shall issue a development permit, and the applicant may then apply for a building permit and/or other permits that may be required.
C. If the administrative officer (Zoning Officer) shall determine that the proposed undertaking is an exempt development but does not conform in all aspects to the requirements of this chapter and/or requires direction for issuance of a building permit pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40:55D-1 et seq., he shall instruct the applicant that Board of Adjustment approval of an application for a development variance and/or direction for issuance of a building permit is required before a development permit may be issued, allowing the applicant to apply for a building permit and/or other permits that may be required.
D. An application for a development permit shall be in writing by the owner or his authorized agent and include the following:
(1) A statement of the use or intended use or uses of the building, structure or land.
(2) An elevation drawn to scale of the building or structures to be erected, including signs to be placed thereon and their content and manner of construction.
(3) A plan drawn to scale showing all proposed and/or existing buildings, signs, parking areas, setbacks and yard distances in exact relation to street and lot lines. [Amended 12-13-1993 by Ord. No. 670]
E. The administrative officer (Zoning Officer) shall take action on a complete application for a development permit within ten (10) days of its submission.
F. [Amended 12-13-1993 by Ord. No. 670] If the administrative officer (Zoning Officer) shall determine that the proposed undertaking is not an exempt development, he shall instruct the applicant that Planning Board or Board of Adjustment approval of an application for development is required. He shall further advise the applicant which Board has jurisdiction over the application for development and which of the following approvals is required:
(1) Site plan.
(2) Subdivision.
(3) Variance.
(4) Conditional use.
(5) Direction for issuance of a building permit.
G. The Planning Board or Board of Adjustment shall hear and act upon any requests for granting of variances, conditional use approval and/or direction for issuance of a building permit at the same time that they hear and act upon a minor subdivision, preliminary plat of a major subdivision, a minor site plan or a preliminary plat of a major site plan. Such simultaneous action may be taken in conjunction with a final plat of a major subdivision or major site plan if revisions in the plat subsequent to preliminary plat approval shall have created the need for such simultaneous action or if the application is for combined preliminary and final plat approval.
At the request of the developer, the Planning Board shall grant an informal review of a concept plan for a development, which the developer intends to prepare and submit an application for development. The developer shall submit any fees required in § 94-3.14 for such an informal review. The developer shall not be bound by any concept plan for which review is requested, and the Planning Board shall not be bound by any such review. Such review shall be limited to planning concepts, and no written reaction to the review shall normally be provided by the Board.
A. Submission requirements. All applications for development requiring Planning Board or Board of Adjustment action shall be submitted in accordance with the requirements set forth in §§ 94-6.4 through 94-6.11 of this chapter. Where an application involves approvals related to more than one (1) section, the more restrictive requirements shall apply.
B. Administrative review.
(1) Upon receipt of an application for development, the administrative officer shall retain the original of the application and one (1) copy of the plat maps and attachments and shall forward copies of the application and all plat maps, supporting attachments, exhibits and other information as submitted and the application checklist to the following:
