Whenever a term is used in this chapter which is defined in the Municipal Land Use Law (N.J.S.A. 40:55D-1 et seq.) or in Chapter 196, Zoning, of the Code of the City of Hoboken, such term is intended to have the meaning set forth in said statute, unless a contrary intention is clearly expressed from the context of this chapter. The term "Administrative Officer," for purposes under this chapter, shall mean the Secretary of the Planning Board or the Secretary of the Zoning Board, as the case may be, unless another official is specified.
This chapter shall be read and be interpreted in pari materia with the Municipal Land Use Law (N.J.S.A. 40:55D-1 et seq.), as amended, and with Chapter 34, Subdivision of Land; Chapter 42, Historic Preservation; Chapter 104, Flood Damage Prevention; and Chapter 196, Zoning, of the Code of the City of Hoboken, as amended.
All applications for development filed prior to the effective date of this chapter may be continued under the provisions of the prior statute, except where matters of health and public safety shall dictate that the most current regulations shall apply. Appeals arising out of decisions made on any such application shall be governed by the provisions of § 44-208 of this chapter.
Immediately upon adoption of this chapter, the Municipal Clerk shall file a copy of this chapter with the Hudson County Planning Board, as required by law. The Clerk shall also file with said Hudson County Planning Board copies of all other ordinances of the municipality relating to land use, which have heretofore not been filed.