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32-6 RULES AND REGULATIONS. The rules, regulations and standards contained in this chapter shall be considered the minimum requirements for the protection of the public health, safety and welfare of the citizens of the Township. Any action taken by the Planning Board or Zoning Board of Adjustment under the terms of this chapter shall give primary consideration to the above mentioned matters and to the welfare of the entire community. However, if the subdivider or his/her agent can clearly demonstrate that, because of peculiar conditions pertaining to his/her land, the literal enforcement of one (1) or more of these regulations is impracticable or will exact undue hardship, the Planning Board or Zoning Board of Adjustment may permit such exception or exceptions as may be reasonable and within the general purpose and intent of the rules, regulations and standards established by this chapter. (1972 Code § 24-6) 32-7 PROCEDURE/PLAT DETAILS. The information required to be submitted for any application for subdivision approval and the application procedures are included in Section 25-51 of the Land Use Regulations Ordinance, the Township of West Orange’s Site Plan/Subdivision Checklist and the Application Form for the Planning Board or Zoning Board prepared by the Department of Planning and Development. 32-8 RESERVED. 32-9 IMPROVEMENTS; PERFORMANCE GUARANTEES; REASSESSMENT. 32-9.1 Requirements. Prior to the granting of final approval, the subdivider shall have installed or shall have furnished performance guarantees for the ultimate installation of the following: a. Streets. b. Street signs. c. Curbs or gutters. d. Sidewalks, where determined. e. Street lighting. f. Shade trees to be as provided in subsection 32-10.4. g. Topsoil shall not be removed from the site or used as spoil. Topsoil moved during the course of construction shall be redistributed so as to provide at least six (6) inches of cover to all areas of the subdivision and shall be stabilized by seeding or planting. h. Monuments to be of the size and shape required by N.J.S.A. 46:23-9.4, and to be placed in accordance with the Statute. i. Water mains, culverts, storm sewers and sanitary sewers shall be properly connected with an approved system and shall be adequate to handle all present and probable future

tatute. i. Water mains, culverts, storm sewers and sanitary sewers shall be properly connected with an approved system and shall be adequate to handle all present and probable future development. j. Any provision to the contrary notwithstanding, sidewalks, rough road and curbing shall be installed and laid in accordance with the standards and specifications of the Township Engineer prior to the issuance of any certificate of occupancy. In the event that the developer is unable in the opinion of the Township Engineer, to install sidewalks, rough road or curbing by reason of prevailing weather conditions or for good cause shown, the Construction Official 224