Relationship to Master Plan and Official Map. All subdivision plats and site plans shall conform to design standards that will encourage desirable development patterns within the Township and promote the conservation of energy and the use of renewable energy resources. The subdivision plat or site plan shall conform to the proposals and conditions of the Master Plan and Official Map for streets, drainage rights-of-way, school sites, public parks and playgrounds and other municipal facilities. If no provisions have been made, the streets and drainage rights-of-way shown on the subdivision plat or site plan shall be oriented so as to promote the harmonious development of the municipality and the enhancement of the public welfare, the conservation of energy and the use of renewable energy resources.

Minimum Requirements. The standards set forth in this section shall be taken to be the minimum necessary for the protection of the public health, safety and welfare of the residents of the Township. Any action taken by the Planning Board under the terms of this Section 25-5, shall give primary consideration to such matters and the welfare of the entire community. However, if the applicant can demonstrate that, because of peculiar conditions pertaining to his land, the literal enforcement of this Section 25-5 is impracticable or will exact undue hardship, the Planning Board may permit such variances as may be reasonable, within the general purpose and intent of the rules, regulations and standards expressed in this Section 25-5.