To make and adopt and from time to time amend a master plan for the physical development of the borough including any areas outside its boundaries, which in the board's judgment, bear essential relation to the planning of the borough, in accordance with the provisions of N.J.S.A. 40:55D-28.

To approve subdivision plats by resolution as a condition for the filing of such plats with the County Recording Officer and approval of site plans by resolution as a condition for the issuance of a permit for any development, except that subdivision or individual lot applications for detached one (1) or two (2) dwelling unit buildings shall be exempt from such site plan review and approval.

To approve conditional use applications in accordance with the provisions of the zoning regulations of this chapter pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40:55D-67.

To participate in the preparation and review of programs or plans required by State or Federal law or regulations.

To assemble data on a continuing basis as part of a continuous planning process.

To annually prepare a program of municipal capital improvement projects projected over a term of six (6) years, and amendments thereto, and recommend same to the borough council, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40:55D-29.

To consider and make reports to the borough council within thirty-five (35) days after referral as to any proposed development regulations submitted to it pursuant to the provisions of N.J.S.A. 40:55D-26(a), and also pass upon other matters specifically referred to the Planning Board/Zoning Board of Adjustment by the borough council pursuant to the provisions of N.J.S.A. 40:55D-26(b).

When reviewing applications for approval of subdivision plats, site plans, or conditional uses, to grant variances to the same extent and subject to the restrictions as provided by N.J.S.A. 40:55D-60.

To perform such other advisory duties as are assigned to it by ordinance or resolution of the borough council or other agencies or officers of the borough.