A.
COMPLETE APPLICATION
As used in this chapter, the following terms shall
have meanings indicated:
An application form completed as specified by ordinance and
the rules and regulations of the Board and all accompanying documents
required by ordinance for approval of the application for development,
including, where applicable, but not limited to a site plan, general
development plan or subdivision plat, provided that the Board may
require such additional information not specified in the ordinance
or any revisions in the accompanying documents as are reasonably necessary
to make an informed decision as to whether the requirements necessary
for approval of the application for development have been met. The
application shall not be deemed incomplete for lack of any such additional
information or any revisions in the accompanying documents so required
by the Board. An application shall be certified as complete immediately
upon meeting all of the requirements specified in the ordinance and
in the rules and regulations of the municipal agency and shall be
deemed complete as of the day it is so certified by the administrative
officer for purposes of the commencement of the time period for action
by the Board.
B.
Whenever a term, word or phrase is used in this chapter and is defined in N.J.S.A. 40:55D-1 et seq., or in Chapter 160, Zoning, such term, word or phrase is intended to have the meaning set forth in the definition of such term, word or phrase as found in said statute, or in this chapter, unless a contrary intention is clearly expressed from the context of this chapter.
All applications for development filed prior
to the effective date of this chapter shall be reviewed and approved
or disapproved in accordance with the procedures and provisions set
forth in this chapter. Any appeals arising out of any such decisions
shall be governed by the provisions of this Code.
