The purpose of this article is to supplement the site plan review process by the addition of a category referred to as a "minor site plan." Minor site plans accommodate inconsequential changes to an existing site, which may be permitted without a full site plan review in order to facilitate development within the Borough.
As used in this article, the following terms shall have the meanings indicated:
MINOR SITE PLAN
A development plan of one or more lots which:
A. 
Is limited to the following where no new variances are required:
(1) 
Freestanding sign;
(2) 
Alteration of a facade of the building;
(3) 
Increase or decrease in floor area (either gross or habitable) of less than 500 square feet;
(4) 
Addition of a permitted accessory building, structure or use no larger than 500 square feet in floor area;
(5) 
Modification of utilization not involving any of the above; or
(6) 
Change from one conforming use to another conforming use, or one office use to another office use, for which there is no other variance required;
B. 
Does not involve planned development, any new street or extension of any off-tract improvement which is to be prorated pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40:55D-42; and
C. 
Contains the information reasonably required in order to make an informed determination as to whether the requirements established by this chapter for approval of a minor site plan have been met.
[Amended at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 1, General Provisions, Art. II)]
The Planning Board shall waive formal notice and public hearing requirements for development if the Planning Board finds that the application for development conforms to the definition of a "minor site plan" as set forth herein.
A. 
An application for approval of a minor site plan shall consist of the following:
(1) 
A completed minor site plan application.
(2) 
A key map of the site plan as originally approved, showing the zone district in which the property being further developed is located and existing streets within 200 feet of the property. A marked-up copy of a Tax Map may be suitable for this purpose.
(3) 
A sufficient plan based upon a current survey identifying the location and information to describe the proposed development.
B. 
The application shall be in conformity with the provisions of this article (i.e., no new variances or waivers are associated with the minor site plan approval).
Upon receipt of the requested escrow fees, the minor site plan application shall be reviewed by one or more of the following Borough officials: Building Inspector, Zoning Officer, Borough Planner, Borough Engineer, Fire Chief, Police Chief, and/or Health Officer. Once deemed complete, the application shall be forwarded to the Planning Board for review and action.
Minor site plan applications shall be approved and permits issued subject to receipt of applicable outside agency approvals and/or permits and the establishment of applicable performance guarantees and payment of inspection fees.
[Amended at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 1, General Provisions, Art. II)]
Minor site plan applications shall be granted or denied within 45 days of the date of submission of a complete application to the Secretary of the Board or within such further time as may be consented to by the applicant. Failure of the Planning Board to act within the prescribed time period shall constitute minor site plan approval. A public hearing is not required for a minor site plan application.
[Amended at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 1, General Provisions, Art. II)]
Minor site plan approval shall be deemed to be final approval of the site plan application by the Planning Board, provided that the Board or subcommittee may condition such approval on terms ensuring the provision of improvements pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40:55D-38, 40:55D-39, 40:55D-41 and 40:55D-53.