whenever a term is used in this chapter which
is defined in Chapter 291, P.L. 1975 (N.J.S.A. 40:55D-1 et seq.),
such term is intended to have the meaning set forth in the definition
of such term found in said statute, unless a contrary intention is
clearly expressed from the context of this chapter.
All sections of the Land Subdivision Ordinance,
Zoning Ordinance, Site Plan Review Ordinance or any other ordinance of the City of Garfield which contain
provisions contrary to the provisions of this chapter shall be and
are hereby to the extent of such inconsistency repealed.
Pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 291, P.L.
1975, Section 81, the substantive provisions of the existing Land Subdivision
Ordinance, Zoning Ordinance and Site Plan Review Ordinance of the
City of Garfield and the development regulations set forth therein
shall continue in full force and effect and shall be read in pari
materia with this chapter.
All applications for development filed prior to the effective date of this chapter may be continued, but any appeals arising out of decisions made on any such applications shall be governed by the provisions of Article
IV of this chapter.
Immediately upon adoption of this chapter, the
Municipal Clerk shall file a copy of this chapter with the County
Planning Board as required by law. The Clerk shall also file with
said County Planning Board copies of all other ordinances of the municipality
relating to land use, such as the Subdivision, Zoning and Site Plan
Review Ordinances.