October 5, 2011

Ey { bit A What is the Planning Board and what does it do? The Planning Board functions under the authority of the Municipal Land Use Law of New Jersey. The Planning Board is authorized to exercise power regarding: Adoption of a master plan; Subdivision and site plan review for permitted uses; Conditional use applications; Recommendations as to the zoning ordinance or amendments; Redevelopment plan; : “C” Variances; Housing element plan (COAH). When making decisions, the Board must take into consideration the Township Master Plan, as well as the New Jersey Municipal Land Use Law and case law. In addition, the Planning Board may grant a “C” variance (deviation from a bulk standard) when it is part of an application, while a “I” (use or density) variance may only be granted by the Zoning Board.