[Amended 1-7-1977 by Ord. No. 853]
As used in this chapter, the following terms
shall have the meanings indicated:
A development included in the Housing Element and Fair Share
Plan, and includes, but is not limited to, an inclusionary development,
a municipal construction project or a one-hundred-percent affordable
development.
[Added 6-8-2009 by Ord. No. 9-2009]
The owner of a parcel of land or person acting with the knowledge
and approval of such owner, who is proceeding under this chapter to
obtain the approval of a proposed subdivision or land development
and approval of a proposed plat or site plan therefor.
The Planning Board or Zoning Board of Adjustment of the Township
of Moorestown.
Any parcel or area of land or water which is essentially
unimproved and devoted to an open space use, including but not limited
to areas required for the preservation of plant and animal life, including
habitat for fish and wildlife species; areas that preserve historic
and cultural resources. Specifically, conservation areas are delineated,
designed, and/or dedicated during the conservation design subdivision
process.
[Added 9-22-2008 by Ord. No. 22-2008]
The New Jersey Council on Affordable Housing, established
under the Fair Housing Act of 1985, which has primary jurisdiction
for the administration of housing obligations in accordance with sound
regional planning consideration in the state.
[Added 6-8-2009 by Ord. No. 9-2009]
Large lots in conservation design subdivisions and/or site
plans that have a conservation easement placed on them that protects
the natural features on the site and prohibits further subdivision
of the lot. In conservation design subdivisions with country properties,
no common open space/conservation area land is provided.
[Added 9-22-2008 by Ord. No. 22-2008]
Money paid by a developer for the improvement of property
as permitted in N.J.A.C. 5:97-8.3.
[Added 6-8-2009 by Ord. No. 9-2009]
The legal or beneficial owner or owners of a lot or of any
land proposed to be included in a proposed development, including
the holder of an option or contract to purchase, or other person having
an enforceable proprietary interest in such land.
[Added 6-8-2009 by Ord. No. 9-2009]
Land reserved or set apart for the installation of stormwater sewers or for the construction of drainage ditches or reserved along a natural stream or watercourse for preserving the channel and providing for the flow of water therein to safeguard the public against flood damage in accordance with Chapter 1 of Title 58 of the Revised Statutes.
The assessed value of a property divided by the current average
ratio of assessed to true value for the municipality in which the
property is situated, as determined in accordance with §§ 1,
5 and 6 of P.L. 1973, c. 123 (N.J.S.A. 54:1-35a through 54:1-35c).
[Added 6-8-2009 by Ord. No. 9-2009]
A map, or set of maps, prepared at the scale of one inch
equals 100 feet or one inch equals 200 feet on a standard size sheet
of 24 inches by 36 inches that is used throughout the conservation
design four-step process. The map should include both natural land
cover and man-made structures/features found on the site prior to
any clearing
[Added 9-22-2008 by Ord. No. 22-2008]
Those strategies that minimize the impact of development
on the environment and enhance the health, safety and well-being of
residents by producing durable, low-maintenance, resource-efficient
housing while making optimum use of existing infrastructure and community
services.
[Added 6-8-2009 by Ord. No. 9-2009]
Old Salem Road, Kings Highway, Riverton Road, Lenola Road,
and Church Street, as designated in the Master Plan.
[Added 9-22-2008 by Ord. No. 22-2008]
Only those lands which are devoted primarily to the growing,
harvesting and sale of agricultural products, the raising of livestock
or poultry, including dairying, or nursery, including the raising
of ornamental plants and trees, which such uses are permitted by the
Zoning Ordinance of the Township of Moorestown.[1] The division of land into lots where the primary or main
use is for residence purposes, even though such lots are five or more
acres in area, shall be considered a subdivision. The creation of
a lot with less than 200 feet of frontage on a public street shall
justify the presumption that the division of land is not for agricultural
purposes.
Any separate parcel of land having boundaries fixed by recorded
deed or by approved map duly filed in the office of the County Clerk.
Any subdivision of land that is not exempt, under the provisions
of this chapter, from the requirement of approval by the Planning
Board.
A composite of the mapped and written proposals recommending
the physical development of the municipality, which shall have been
duly adopted by the Planning Board.
A development plan of one or more lots which involves applications
for use changes and/or interior changes or alterations which are within
a structure located in a SRC District; does not involve planned development,
any new street or extension of any off-tract improvement which is
to be prorated pursuant to Section 30 of the Municipal Land Use Law
of 1975, as amended[2]; and contains the information reasonably required in order
to make an informed determination as to whether the requirements established
by ordinance for approval of a minor site plan have been met, may
be submitted as a minor site plan for consideration by the Planning
Board.
[Added 6-9-1988 by Ord. No. 1036]
The Planning Board or Zoning Board of Adjustment of the Township
of Moorestown.
A map adopted in accordance with Article 5 of the Municipal
Land Use Law (1975) of the State of New Jersey[3] or any prior act authorizing such adoption, which map
shall be deemed to be conclusive with respect to the location and
width of the streets, public parks and playgrounds and drainage rights-of-way
shown thereon.
Located outside the lot lines of the lot in question but
within the property (of which the lot is a part) which is the subject
of a development application or contiguous portion of a street or
right-of-way.
Not located on the property which is the subject of a development
application nor on a contiguous portion of a street or right-of-way.
A person seized of an absolute estate in fee simple in land.
A natural person, corporation, copartnership or other entity
having legal capacity to hold title to real estate.
The Planning Board of the Township of Moorestown in the County
of Burlington.
A map of a subdivision of real estate.
Floodplains, wetlands and transition areas, stream corridors,
slopes over 20%, and vernal pools.
[Added 9-22-2008 by Ord. No. 22-2008]
Haines Drive along Strawbridge Lake, Garwood Road, Cox Road,
and McElwee Road, as designated in the Master Plan.
[Added 9-22-2008 by Ord. No. 22-2008]
See "site plan."
Areas of high groundwater recharge (12 to 16 inches per year),
slopes between 10% and 20%, Natural Heritage Priority Sites, and Critical
Habitat Areas as designated by the New Jersey Division of Fish and
Wildlife’s Landscape Project, as well as other scenic, natural,
cultural and historic features such as viewsheds, natural swales,
groves of trees, local landmarks, and historic structures that may
be unmapped but should be incorporated into site plans during the
site visit.
[Added 9-22-2008 by Ord. No. 22-2008]
An organized, prearranged site visit during which municipal
agency members and planners, environmental committee members, municipal
officials, and the applicant (including site designer and engineer)
walk the property together. The applicant should distribute the existing
resources and site analysis map to all participants at or prior to
this meeting. The purpose of the site inspection is to familiarize
all parties with the property’s existing conditions and special
features, to identify potential site design issues, and to provide
an informal opportunity to discuss site design concepts.
[Added 9-22-2008 by Ord. No. 22-2008]
A development plan of one or more lots on which is shown
the existing and proposed conditions of the lot, including but not
necessarily limited to topography, vegetation, drainage, floodplains,
marshes and waterways; the location of all existing and proposed buildings,
drives, parking spaces, walkways, means of ingress and egress, drainage
facilities, utility services, landscaping, structures and signs, lighting,
screening devices; and any other information that may be reasonably
required in order to make an informed determination pursuant to an
ordinance requiring review and approval of site plans by the Planning
Board, adopted pursuant to Article 6 of this act.[4]
A sketch or rough layout of proposed development areas and
conservation areas. In their most basic form, they may consist of
simple “bubble maps” drawn on clear overlay sheets placed
on top of the existing resources and site analysis map. Sketch plans
involve little engineering input except for a general knowledge of
soil and slope conditions (which are pertinent for septic and street
alignments)
[Amended 9-22-2008 by Ord. No. 22-2008]
 Example sketch plan, courtesy Natural
Lands Trust
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The area between property or side lines of a dedicated or
otherwise established public way maintained by the Township, the County
of Burlington or the State of New Jersey or duly dedicated by approved
map or plan filed in the office of the County Clerk, but not yet accepted
by the Township. Arterial streets are those which are used or intended
to be used primarily for fast, heavy or through traffic; minor streets
are those which are used or intended to be used primarily for access
to the abutting properties; and collector streets are those which
carry traffic from minor streets to arterial streets or to the principal
entrance streets of a residential development.
An area, as further defined in the Master Plan of the Township
of Moorestown as a Town Center area, in which a plan is anticipated
or has been prepared for constructing physical improvements in or
adjacent to any public street including, but not limited to, sidewalk,
curbing, streetlighting, street furniture, landscaping, and signage.
[Added 5-13-2002 by Ord. No. 2001-02]
The division of a lot, tract or parcel of land into two or
more lots, sites or other division of land for the purpose, whether
immediate or future, of sale or building development; except that
the following divisions shall not be considered subdivisions; provided,
however, that no new streets or roads are involved: divisions of land
for agricultural purposes where the resulting parcels are five acres
or larger in size; divisions of property by testamentary or intestate
provisions; divisions of property upon court order; and conveyance
so as to combine existing lots by deed or other instrument. Subdivision
also includes resubdivision and, where appropriate to the context,
relates to the process of subdividing or to the lands or territory
divided.
A committee of at least three members of the Planning Board,
appointed by the Chairman, and authorized to perform such delegable
duties as may be assigned to them by the Board.
The Township of Moorestown in the County of Burlington.
