Short Title. This section shall be known and may be cited as "The Land Subdivision Ordinance of the Township of Sparta."

Purpose. The purpose of this section is to provide rules, regulations and standards to guide land subdivision in the Township in order to promote its public health, safety, convenience and general welfare. It shall be administered to insure orderly growth and development, conservation, protection and proper use of land and adequate provision for circulation, utilities and services.

Administration. The provisions of this section shall be administered by the Township of Sparta Planning Department and Planning Board and where permitted by statute, the Zoning Board of Adjustment, in accordance with all applicable provisions of C. 40:55D-1 et seq.

Construction of Section Repealer. All ordinances or parts of ordinances, other than the Zoning Ordinance of the Township of Sparta which are inconsistent with the provisions of this section are hereby repealed to the extent of such inconsistency.