The procedures and standards established by this section and the Pinelands Comprehensive Management Plan and applicable to all development within the Pinelands area shall be in effect and enforceable unless a waiver of strict compliance shall have been obtained from the Pinelands Commission, in accordance with the provisions of N.J.A.C. 7:50-4.55.

A duplicate copy of any application for waiver of strict compliance filed with the Pinelands Commission shall be submitted to the Township clerk by the applicant within five days of filing with the commission.

The applicant shall provide a copy of the executive director's written notification of decision on any application for waiver of strict compliance within ten days of such decision.