PB-23-08 The Library of New Jersey Block: 120.01 Lots: 24 & 26

ti the review by the planning board of a conditional use shall include any required site plan review pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40: 55D-37 to 40:55D-59. A conditional use is defined under the MLUL (N.J.S.A. 40:55-D-3) as a use permitted in a particular zoning district only upon a showing that such a use in a specified location will comply with the conditions and standards for the location or operation of such use as contained in the zoning ordinance, and upon the issuance of an authorization therefor by the planning board. If a planning board finds compliance with the specified standards of the ordinance for the specific proposed conditional use, it will be required to approve the application. Exxon Co. U.S.A. v. Livingston Tp. In Essex Cty, 199 N.J. Super. 470, 477 (App. Div. 1985). N.J.S.A. 40:55D-46.1 is the starting point for consideration of a minor site plan application and provides that “minor site plan approval shall be deemed to be final approval of the site plan.” N.J.S.A. 40:55D-50a is the focal point for consideration of the minor site plan as it provides that final site plan approval “shall” be granted if the detailed drawings, specifications, and estimates of the application conform to the standards of all applicable ordinances and the conditions of preliminary approval. As such, if the application complies with all ordinance requirements, the Board must grant approval. Chapter 25, Section 14.2(b)(2)(0) of the Township of West Orange Municipal Code, sets forth the conditions that are required for a cannabis business as follows: Licensed Cannabis Entities. Licensed Cannabis Retailers and Licensed Medical Cannabis Dispensaries shall be permitted as a conditional use in the B-1, B-2, and I Districts. All other Licensed Cannabis Entities shall