Prior to the issuance of a building permit, zoning permit or certificate of occupancy for any development, a site plan application shall be submitted to and approved by resolution of the Planning Board in accordance with the requirements of this section. Prior to the filing of any plat, deed or other recorded instrument for the subdivision of land with the County Recording Officer, a subdivision application shall be submitted to and approved by resolution of the Planning Board in accordance with the requirements of this section. The resolution of the Zoning Board of Adjustment shall substitute for that of the Planning Board whenever the Zoning Board of Adjustment has jurisdiction over a subdivision or site plan pursuant to this chapter. Notwithstanding the above, the following developments shall be exempt from site plan review and approval: