Pursuant to the provisions of statute (N.J.S.A.
40:55D-39 and 55D-65), every application for development submitted
to either the Planning Board or the Zoning Board of Adjustment shall
be accompanied by proof that no taxes or assessments for local improvements
are due or delinquent on the property which is the subject of such
application; or, if it is shown that taxes or assessments are delinquent
on said property, any approvals or other relief granted by either
Board shall be conditioned upon either the prompt payment of such
taxes or assessments or the making of adequate provision for the payment
thereof, in such manner that the municipality will be adequately protected.
The Planning Board and the Zoning Board of Adjustment
shall provide for the holding of meetings as called for by statute
(N.J.S.A. 40:55D-9).
A.
Any notice required to be given either under the provisions
of this chapter or by the laws of the State of New Jersey (N.J.S.A.
40:55D-12) shall be at the expense of the applicant.
B.
The Tax Assessor shall, within seven days after receipt
of a request therefor and upon receipt of a payment of the fee of
$0.25 per name or $10, whichever is greater, make and certify a list
from the current tax duplicate of the names and addresses of owners
to whom the applicant is required to give notice.[1]
A.
Each decision on any application for development shall
be in writing as a resolution of the Board and shall include findings
of fact and legal conclusions based thereon. The resolution shall
also set forth any conditions that must be met, including but not
limited to required performance guaranties.
B.
A copy of the decision shall be mailed by the Board
to those persons required by statute, within the time provided therein.
In addition, copies of the decision shall also be mailed to any persons
who request a copy of the same, upon payment of a fee equal to $0.50
per page. A copy of the decision shall also be filed by the Board
in the office of its Secretary. The Secretary of each Board shall
make a copy of such filed decision available to any interested party
for a fee of $0.50 per page and available for public inspection at
the office of its Secretary during reasonable hours.
C.
A brief notice of the decision shall be published
in the official newspaper of the municipality. Said publication shall
be arranged by the Secretary of the Board rendering the decision,
provided that nothing herein shall be construed as preventing the
applicant from arranging such publication if he or she so desires.
The contents of said notice shall be consistent with the requirements
of the New Jersey State statutes, as heretofore or hereafter amended.
The Board may condition its approval, either
preliminary or final, of any site plan or subdivision, whether major
or minor, or any other development application, on compliance by the
applicant with any lawful requirement it deems, in its judgment, reasonable
and necessary for the public health, safety and welfare (N.J.S.A.
40:55D-22).
