Whenever a term is used in this Chapter which is defined in c. 291, P.L. 1975, such term is intended to have the meaning set forth in the definition of such term found in the statute, unless a contrary intention is clearly expressed from the context of this Chapter. (Ord. #587; Ord. #643; 1976 Code § 37-38)

All sections of the Land Subdivision Ordinance, Site Plan Review Ordinance or any other ordinance of the Township which contain provisions contrary to the provisions of this Chapter shall be and are hereby repealed to the extent of such inconsistency. Ordinance Nos. 125,162,175, 316 and 416 and Chapter 46 of the 1976 Code of the Township of Mahwah are specifically repealed. (Ord. #587; Ord. #643; 1976 Code § 37-39)

Pursuant to the provisions of N.J.S.A. 40:55D-91, the substantive provisions of the existing Land Subdivision Ordinance, Zoning Ordinance and Site Plan Review Ordinance of the Township and the development regulations set forth therein shall continue in full force and effect for a period of six (6) months from the effective date of act or until the Township exercises the authority delegated by the statute to regulate development, whichever occurs first. (Ord. #587; Ord. #643; 1976 Code § 37-40)

All applications for development filed prior to the effective date of this Chapter may be continued, but any appeals arising out of decisions made on any such application shall be governed by the provisions of Section 21-4. (Ord. #587; Ord. #643; 1976 Code § 3741)

This Chapter shall be known and may be cited as the "Land Use Procedures Ordinance of the Township of Mahwah." (Ord. #587; Ord. #643; 1976 Code § 37-42)

Immediately upon adoption of this Chapter, the Township Clerk shall file a copy of this Chapter with the County Planning Board as required by law. The Clerk shall also file with the County Planning Board copies of all other ordinances of the Municipality relating to land use, such as the Subdivision, Zoning and Site Plan Review Ordinances. (Ord. #587; Ord. #643; 1976 Code § 37-43)

The following fees shall be paid to the Township Council, Planning Board or Board of Adjustment, as applicable, for the services described herein:

a. Reproduction of Minutes of Meetings: Twenty-five ($0.25) cents per page or the reproduction costs to the Municipality, plus ten (10%) percent for electronic minutes.

b. Cost of Transcripts to Interested Parties: At cost to Municipality plus ten (10%) percent.

c. Copy of Decisions: Twenty-five ($0.25) cents per page.

d. Certified List of Persons Requiring Notices: Ten ($10.00) dollars. (Ord. #587; Ord. #643; Ord. #601; 1976 Code §37-44)