In the event that during the period of effectiveness provided for the approval of any application for development, the developer is barred or prevented, directly or indirectly, from proceeding with the development otherwise permitted under such approval by a legal action instituted by any state agency, political subdivision or any party to protect the public health and welfare or by a directive or order issued by any state agency, political subdivision or court of competent jurisdiction to protect the public health and welfare, and the developer is otherwise ready, willing and able to proceed with such development, the running of the period of effectiveness of approval under this chapter shall be suspended for the period of time such legal action is pending or such directive or order is in effect.

A. Prior to issuance of a construction permit, all applicants for such permits must attend a preconstruction conference with a representative of the Township Engineer, a representative of the Township Planner, and a representative of the Township Construction Official.

B. At the preconstruction conference the parties shall:

(1) Review all conditions of final approval, to determine whether the applicant has satisfied those conditions required by the resolution of the approving board to be satisfied prior to the issuance of a construction permit;

(2) Discuss the staging of development construction; and

(3) Determine whether the applicant has obtained all of the necessary permits.

C. The Construction Official shall utilize the recommendations of the representative of the Township Engineer and the representative of the Township Planner, based upon the above-mentioned criteria, in making a determination as to whether a construction permit shall be issued to the applicant.