This chapter consists of "An ordinance establishing
rules, regulations and standards governing the subdivision of land
within the Township of Washington pursuant to the authority set forth
in the Municipal Land Use Law, Chapter 291 of the Laws of 1975, and
amendments and supplements thereto, setting forth the procedure to
be followed by the Planning Board in applying and administering these
rules, regulations and standards and providing penalties for the violation
thereof."
This chapter shall be known and may be cited
as the "Land Subdivision Ordinance of the Township of Washington."
The purpose of this chapter shall be to provide
rules, regulations and standards to guide land subdivision in the
Township of Washington in order to promote the public health, safety,
convenience and general welfare of said Township and to carry out
the objective of the Municipal Land Use Law.[1] It shall be administered to ensure the orderly growth
and development, the conservation, protection and proper use of land
and adequate provisions for circulation, utilities and services and
the conservation and environmental protection of all land, water and
air resources within the jurisdiction of Washington Township.
[1]
Editor's Note: See N.J.S.A. 40:55D-1 et seq.
[Amended 5-18-1981 by Ord. No. 16-81]
The provisions of this chapter shall be administered
by the Township of Washington Planning Board or, in certain instances,
by the Washington Township Zoning Board of Adjustment, as provided
by and in accordance with the Municipal Land Use Law, Chapter 291
of the Laws of 1975, as amended and supplemented.
