The developer shall submit eight sets of applications and plans to the Secretary of the Planning Board at least 21 days before the meeting at which discussion is desired, together with eight completed copies of the application form and the application fee. The Secretary of the Planning Board shall distribute one copy of the application and plans to the Zoning Officer, who shall review the application.

The Zoning Officer shall report to the Secretary of the Planning Board within three working days after receipt of the material. If the application does not require a variance or if relief can be granted by the Planning Board pursuant to subsection 26-61.2a (Jurisdiction of Responsibility During Site Plan Review), the Planning Board Secretary shall direct the application to the Planning Board for review.

If the application for development requires a variance for a structure or use not permitted in the zoning district, for relief as provided for in N.J.S.A. 40:55D-70(d) or other relief which cannot be granted by the Planning Board pursuant to this Chapter, the Secretary of the Planning Board shall direct the site plan application to the Zoning Board of Adjustment for relief. If the proposed development requires approval by the Zoning Board of a variance pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40:55D-70(d), the Zoning Board shall conduct site plan review simultaneously with the variance request or other variances in accordance with N.J.S.A. 40:55D-76. Other forms of relief must be considered without the Zoning Board conducting site plan review. In such case(s), site plan review will be conducted by the Planning Board after the Zoning Board has made a determination regarding the variance request.

The Secretary of the Planning Board shall notify the developer at least 14 days prior to the meeting at which the application will be discussed to inform the applicant whether the Planning or Zoning Board will conduct the site plan review, and whether the developer will be required to give public notice of the meeting as required under subsections 26-61.2a and 26-61.2b (Jurisdiction of Responsibility During Site Plan Review). (See Ord. No. 213 for Public Notice Requirements.)

The Secretary of the Planning Board shall retain one copy of the application and plans which shall remain on file for public inspection and immediately distribute the remaining copies as follows:

The appropriate Board Secretary shall notify the developer within 45 days after the application is submitted to the Planning Board Secretary as to whether the application is complete or incomplete in terms of the requirements of this Chapter. If an application is found to be incomplete, the applicant shall be notified in writing of the deficiencies therein by the appropriate Board Secretary, or such Board's designee. If the appropriate Board shall fail to so notify the developer within the time period, the application shall be deemed to be properly submitted.

The Planning Board (Zoning Board), when acting upon applications for site plan approval, shall have the power to grant such exceptions from the requirements for site plan approval as may be reasonable and within the general purpose and intent of the provision for site plan review if the literal enforcement of one or more provisions of the site plan review requirements of the ordinance is impracticable or will exact undue hardship because of peculiar conditions pertaining to the land in question.

Upon submission to the Planning Board Secretary of a complete application for a site plan which involves 10 acres of land or less, or 10 dwelling units or less, the Planning Board shall grant or deny preliminary approval within 45 days of the date of such submission or within such further time as may be consented to by the developer. Upon submission of a complete application which involves more than 10 acres, or more than 10 dwelling units, the Planning Board shall grant or deny approval within 95 days of the date of such submission or within such further time as may be consented to by the developer. Otherwise, the Planning Board shall be deemed to have granted preliminary approval of the site plan. Where the Zoning Board shall act in lieu of the Planning Board pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40:55D-76, approval or denial of the plan shall be made within the time periods set forth therein.

All decisions of the appropriate Board shall be made by written resolution, following conclusion of any required public hearing, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40:55D-12.

In the Pinelands Area, in addition to such other notices as the applicant shall, by law or Borough ordinance, be required to give, the applicant shall notify the Pinelands Commission in accordance with subsection 26-65.4 (Notices to the Pinelands Commission).

Should major revisions to the plan be necessary including substantial amendments in the layout of improvements proposed by the developer, the Planning Board (Zoning Board) shall require that an amended application be submitted and processed upon as in the case of the original application for development.

In the Pinelands Area, the approval granted by the Planning Board (Zoning Board) in subsection 26-61.4c shall not take effect and no development shall be carried out until the provisions of subsection 26-65.4 (Notices to the Pinelands Commission) and subsection 26-65.5 (Review by Pinelands Commission) have been met.

The Planning Board is hereby authorized to waive notice and public hearing for an application for development, in accordance with N.J.S.A. 40:55D-46.1, if the Planning Board or its designated subcommittee finds that the application for development conforms to the definitions of minor site plan, as set forth in N.J.S.A. 40:55D-5.

If so determined, final decision on same shall be made in accordance with and pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40:55D-46.1.

New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection for Coastal Area Facilities Review Permit (N.J.S.A. 13:19-1, et seq.)

New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection for a Wetlands Permit (N.J.S.A. 12:9A-1, et seq.).

Soil Conservation Service approval for soil sedimentation and erosion control plans (P.S. 1975, Chapter 251).

New Jersey Pinelands Commission review of development pursuant to subsections 26-65.6 (Condition of Prior Approvals by Approval Agency) and 26-65.7 (Effect of Pinelands Commission's Decisions on Borough's Approval).

Such other agencies as the Board may require.

The layout of the building or buildings indicating type of extension walls and space allocated for various uses.

If more than one building, the arrangements of the total number of buildings on the parcel or tract.

Off-street parking facilities.

Internal traffic circulation.

Identification of service facilities.

Pedestrian walks.

Loading and/or unloading areas.

Topographic conditions.

Location of buffer zone(s), if required.

Landscaping and screening (including existing trees, trees to be planted, and removal of existing trees). For applications in the Pinelands Area, landscaping plans shall incorporate the elements set forth in subsection 26-43.3d (Vegetation and Landscaping).

A traffic discussion (on-site and/or off-site) — if area abuts a collector or arterial street.

Approximate time schedule for completion of construction and site improvements.

The proposed location of all drainage, sewerage and water facilities. It must be shown that storm water run-off from the site is so controlled that off-site is neither caused nor worsened.

In the Pinelands Area, the additional information required for development pursuant to subsection 26-65.3 (Special Submission Requirement for Other Development, Certificate of Filing) and subsection 26-65.4 (Notices to the Pinelands Commission).

Does the project have a significant impact upon the environment?

Is the project controversial?

Does the project impact on existing community standards of living?

Is the construction situated on land which because of its natural beauty and wilderness state has potential for recreation or park development and would the damage to the environment and loss of aesthetics incurred through construction of the development substantially reduce the potential and cause an unwarranted burden on the surrounding community?

Does the development have a cumulative effect when compared to the number of other projects proposed in the existing area, and does the development fit into the overall proposed or adopted master plan of the area?

Is there, as a result of the development, an irreversible commitment of natural resources such as water, gas and electricity? Signed statements from the managers of the various utilities affected should be incorporated into the report assuring existing communities that the new development will (1) have no effect on the current services supplied to those communities, and (2) result in no undue cost burden to the existing communities for expansion of the necessary service facilities for the new construction.

If forested area is to be damaged or cleared, does the construction interfere with any select stands of native forested trees, and is there any serious influence on the natural wildlife in the area?

All changes in natural runoff and the ultimate disposal of the storm waters collected within the development should be discussed in detail. The environmental effects of the storm water discharges and the location of the discharge points should be discussed in detail to ensure no serious flooding conditions or substantial increases in health hazards or flooding over existing conditions would occur to the surrounding communities.

All increases in air pollution, noise levels and other environmental quality changes that might result through clearing of land and increased traffic patterns should be specifically delineated in the report.

All methods of construction to be used in the building of the development should be specifically delineated and restraints set out to avoid any adverse effects during the construction project upon surrounding communities. This would include access roads for truck vehicles and methods to eliminate blowing of dust and dirt and control noise during the construction period.