Township of Washington, NJ Article I Title, Purpose and Approving Agency

§ 159-1 Short title.

This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the "Site Plan Ordinance of the Township of Washington."

§ 159-2 Purpose.

[Amended 5-18-1992 by Ord. No. 7-92]

The purpose of this chapter is to establish rules, regulations, standards and procedures for approval of all developments in order to:

A. Preserve existing natural resources and give proper consideration to the physical constraints of the land.

B. Provide for safe and efficient vehicular and pedestrian circulation.

C. Provide for screening, landscaping, signing and lighting.

D. Ensure efficient, safe and aesthetic land development.

E. Provide for compliance with appropriate design standards to ensure adequate light and air, proper building arrangements and minimum adverse effect on surrounding property.

F. Develop proper safeguards to minimize the impact on the environment, including but not limited to soil erosion and sedimentation and air and water pollution.

G. Ensure the provision of adequate water supply, drainage and stormwater management, sanitary facilities and other utilities and services.

H. Provide for recreation, open space and public use areas.

§ 159-3 Approving agency.

A. Planning Board. The provisions of this chapter shall be administered by the Planning Board of the Township of Washington, except as noted below.

B. Board of Adjustment. The provisions of this chapter shall be administered by the Board of Adjustment in applications before the Board of Adjustment involving a variance provided for in Article 9, Section 57, paragraph d (Use Variance), of the Municipal Land Use Law.