The purpose of this chapter shall be to provide
rules, regulations and standards to guide the subdivision of land
in the Township of Evesham in order to promote the public health,
safety, convenience and general welfare of the Township. It shall
be administered to ensure orderly growth and development; the conservation,
protection and proper use of land; and adequate provision for circulation,
utilities and services.
The provisions of this chapter shall be administered
by the Planning Board of the Township of Evesham and the Zoning Board
of Adjustment of Evesham Township, as applicable, in accordance with
the Municipal Land Use Law, N.J.S.A. 40:55D-1 et seq.
The provisions of the New Jersey Residential
Site Improvement Standards, N.J.A.C. 5:21-1 et seq., shall govern
and control over the provisions of this chapter for residential subdivisions.
This chapter shall apply, however, to nonresidential subdivisions.
A.
Whenever a term is used in this chapter which is defined
in 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 as found in said statute,
unless a contrary intention is clearly expressed from the context
of this chapter.
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, of this Code, 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 Code, unless a contrary intention is clearly expressed from the context of this chapter.
In the Pinelands Area of Evesham Township, all applications for development approval reviewed under this chapter shall comply with the development standards of Chapter 160, Zoning, of the Code of the Township of Evesham and also shall comply with the review procedures of Chapter 15, Land Use Administration, of the Code of the Township of Evesham.
