All revisions, amendments and changes to the Zoning Ordinance are reviewed by this board, and recommendations are passed on to the Township Council. The Planning Board classifies and approves new subdivisions and gives final approval on all site plans. A public hearing is required by law before either a minor or major subdivision is approved. A performance bond is required of builders to guarantee satisfactory completion of improvements set forth by the Township Engineer. The fee is refunded after a successful hearing before the Council and the property owners.
All members serve without compensation.
The Town Planner, the Township Engineer and the Planning Board attorney attend all regular meetings. Zoning Board of Adjustment Zoning is the most important legal means for making the Master Plan a reality. It establishes controls for land uses and building. The Zoning Board of Adjustment is a Board which has the power to modify the law but not change it. To hear and decide appeals where it is alleged that there is an error in any order or decision of an administrative official based on enforcement of the zoning ordinance.