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DRAFT PROPOSED REVISIONS – OCTOBER 2011 CHAPTER XXXII LAND SUBDIVISION* 32-1 SHORT TITLE. This chapter shall be known and may be cited as "The Land Subdivision Ordinance of the Township of West Orange." (1972 Code § 24-1) 32-2 PURPOSE. The purpose of this chapter is to provide rules, regulations and standards to guide land subdivision in the Township in order to promote its public health, safety, convenience and general welfare. It shall be administered to insure orderly growth and development, conservation, protection and proper use of land and adequate provision for circulation, utilities and services. (1972 Code § 24-2) 32-3 APPROVING AGENCY; ADMINISTRATION. The approval provisions of this chapter shall be administered by the Township Council after favorable referral by the Planning Board or Zoning Board of Adjustment in accordance with N.J.S.A. Comment [PG104]: many subdivision 40:55-1.14 Sections 25-46.7b and 25-47.8d of Chapter XXV, Land Use Regulations. procedures outdated and not consistent with current state law In the case of a minor subdivision as herein defined and classified, the Planning Board is empowered and authorized to waive full notice and hearing and favorable referral by a majority of the Board, provided that the Technical Advisory Subdivision Committee of the Planning Board unanimously finds no cause for review by the entire Board or for unfavorable action upon the subdivision. Such finding shall be deemed to be favorable approval by the Planning Board. (1972 Code § 24-3) 32-4 CONSTRUCTION OF CHAPTER. This chapter shall not be construed to repeal the Zoning Ordinance or any part thereof. (1972 Code § 24-4) 32-5 DEFINITIONS. The following words, terms or phrases when used in this chapter shall have the meanings ascribed in this section: Approving agency shall mean the Planning Board or Zoning Board of Adjustment in accordance with Sections 25-46.7b and 25-47.8d of Chapter XXV, Land Use Regulations. Drainage right-of-way shall mean the lands required for the installation of storm water sewers or drainage ditches, or required along a natural stream or watercourse for preserving the channel and providing for the flow of water therein to

ired for the installation of storm water sewers or drainage ditches, or required along a natural stream or watercourse for preserving the channel and providing for the flow of water therein to safeguard the public against flood damage, in accordance with N.J.S.A. 58:1-1 to 58:1-34. Final plat shall mean the final map of all or a portion of the subdivision which is presented to the Planning Board for final approval in accordance with these regulations, and meeting the requirements of subsection 32-8.3, and which, if approved, shall be filed with the proper County Recording Officer. * Editor's Note: The power to regulate land subdivision is set forth in N.J.S.A. 40:55-30 et seq. 248