A. Any applicant for subdivision or site plan approval shall submit the following information to the Planning Board Engineer:

(1) A completed application form.

(2) A completeness checklist together with all information required on the checklist.

(3) Plans.

(4) Application fees and review deposits.

B. For any matter to be heard by the Planning Board, the information shall have been received by the Planning Board Engineer at least two weeks prior to the Planning Board meeting.

C. The Planning Board Engineer shall, upon receipt of a subdivision application, review the application for completeness. If the application is found to be incomplete the Planning Board Engineer shall notify the applicant of the deficiencies in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 45, Land Use Procedures. If the application is determined to be complete or if waivers have been requested by the applicant on the completeness checklist, the Planning Board Engineer shall forward copies of the maps and supporting information, along with his report, to the Planning Board Secretary for distribution to the Planning Board members.

D. The Planning Board shall classify the application and act upon any waivers which have been requested by the applicant. If waivers are not granted, then the applicant shall submit the additional required information prior to the Planning Board conducting a technical review of the application. If the waivers are granted and the application is deemed complete, the Planning Board may proceed with the technical review of the application.

E. When a public hearing is required pursuant to Chapter 45, Land Use Procedures, the Planning Board shall schedule a date for such hearing, only after the application has been determined to be complete. The applicant shall be responsible for giving notice of the hearing in accordance with the statute; however, an applicant shall not advertise for a public hearing on any project until the application has been deemed complete by the Planning Board Engineer. At least one copy of all maps and supporting information shall be on file with the Township Clerk for public inspection in accordance with Chapter 45, Land Use Procedures.

F. Whenever review and approval of the application is required by the Warren County Planning Board, the Pohatcong Township Planning Board shall condition any approval that it grants upon the timely receipt of approval from the County Planning Board or approval from the County Planning Board generated by its failure to act within the time period allowed.

G. The applicant shall be responsible for obtaining all other agency permits necessary to construct the project. The Pohatcong Township Planning Board may condition any approval that it grants upon the receipt of approval from other agencies.

H. The Planning Board may grant subdivision or site plan approval subject to terms and conditions which ensure compliance with all requirements of this chapter and any other applicable ordinances of the township. Where approval is granted subject to certain conditions, the applicant shall in a timely manner make all necessary revisions to the maps and supporting information and resubmit 10 copies. The Planning Board Secretary shall, after signing by the Board Chairman and Secretary, distribute one copy of the map to the Planning Board Chairman, Planning Board Secretary, Planning Board Engineer (two copies), Planning Board Attorney, Township Clerk, Zoning Officer, Building Inspector, Tax Assessor and the applicant.

1. A resolution memorializing the action taken by the Planning Board shall be prepared and approved by the Planning Board in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 45, Land Use Procedures. Copies of the resolution shall be forwarded to the Planning Board Chairman, Planning Board Secretary, Planning Board Engineer, Planning Board Attorney, Township Clerk, Zoning Officer, Building Inspector, Tax Assessor and the applicant.