Application Process

The Planning Board is responsible to approve applications for subdivisions and site plans. When reviewing subdivision and site plan applications, the Board can decide on variances (other than certain types referred to as subsection «« d » variances), which are exceptions to the applicable law, ordinances, or Master Plan. It also establishes procedures for the review of such development applications.

Board decisions are based on the materials presented to it by applicants, including developers, and their professionals (engineers and planners) through sworn testimony and any objectors and their professionals. Members of the public are also invited to question witnesses and give their own sworn testimony. The public can also be represented by counsel and professionals.

The Board may also ask a developer to host a site visit to which the public is also invited.

Minutes of Board meetings are drafted, maintained, and are available for public review. All decisions of the Planning Board are reduced to writing in the form of a Resolution.