The long title of this chapter shall be "An
Ordinance Establishing Rules, Regulations and Standards Governing
the Subdivision of Land and Site Plan Review Within the Borough of
Mendham Pursuant to the Authority Set Forth in Chapter 291 of the
Laws of 1975 and Amendments and Supplements Thereto, Setting Forth
the Procedure to be Followed by the Approving Authority in Applying
and Administering These Rules, Regulations and Standards and Providing
Penalties for the Violations Thereof."
This chapter shall be known as the "Land Subdivision
and Site Plan Review Ordinance of the Borough of Mendham."
Such regulations are deemed necessary to protect
the character, stability and orderly development of all areas of the
community; to secure safety from fire, flood, panic and other natural
and manmade disasters and hazards; to encourage the proper location
and design of streets; to promote a desirable visual and aesthetic
environment through creative development techniques and good civic
design and arrangements; to promote the conservation of open space
and valuable resources; to prevent degradation of the environment
through improper land use; to provide adequate light, air and open
space; to encourage planned developments which incorporate the best
features of design and relate the type, design and layout of development
to the particular site; and to provide rules, regulations and procedures
which will guide the appropriate development of lands within the community
in order to promote the public health, safety, morals and general
welfare.
