This chapter shall be known and may be cited as "The Land Use Procedure Ordinance of the Township of Ocean."
Whenever a term is used in this chapter which is defined in Chapter 291, Laws of N.J. 1975, 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 found in the statute, unless a contrary intention is clearly expressed from the context of this chapter.
All applications for development filed prior to the effective date of this chapter may be continued, but any appeals arising out of decisions made on any such application shall be governed by the provisions of this chapter.
Immediately upon adoption of this chapter, the Township Clerk shall file a copy of this chapter with the County Planning Board as required by law. The Clerk shall also file with the County Planning Board copies of all other ordinances of the Township relating to land use, such as the subdivision, zoning and site plan review ordinances and any amendments or revisions thereto.