Prior to the subdividing or re-subdividing of any land within the Borough which subdivision constitutes a minor subdivision as defined in § 21-2, a minor subdivision application shall be filed in accordance with Subsection 21-9.1 above and shall contain all data and information required in Subsection 21-9.12b.

Approval of a minor subdivision shall expire 190 days from the date of municipal approval unless within such period a plat in conformity with such approval and the provisions of the "Map Filing Law," P.L. 1960, c. 141 (N.J.S.A. 46:23-9.9 et seq.), or a deed clearly describing the approved minor subdivision is filed by the developer with the County Recording Officer, the Borough Engineer and the Borough Tax Assessor. Any such plat or deed accepted for such filing shall have been signed by the Chairman and Secretary of the Planning Board. In reviewing the application for development for a proposed minor subdivision, the Planning Board may accept a plat not in conformity with the "Map Filing Act," P.L. 1960, c. 141 (N.J.S.A. 46:23-9.9 et seq.); provided that if the developer chooses to file the minor subdivision as provided herein by plat rather than deed, such plat shall conform with the provisions of said Map Filing Act.