An appeal to the Zoning Board of Adjustment may be taken by any interested party affected by any decision of the administrative officer of the municipality based on or made in the enforcement of this chapter or Official Map. Such appeal shall be taken within 20 days by filing a notice of appeal in the manner set forth in Article III, § 185-28A, and in accordance with the provisions of Article 9 of the Municipal Land Use Law, N.J.S.A. 40:55D-69.

The Township recognizes that N.J.S.A. 40:55D-17 provides that a municipality may permit appeals to the governing body from a final decision of the Zoning Board of Adjustment. The Township of Rochelle Park hereby elects not to permit such appeal.