Executive summary to the 2015 master plan reexamination report and master plan amendments

The purpose of the reexamination report is to review and evaluate the master plan and municipal development regulations on a regular basis in order to determine the need for updates and revisions. The reexamination report also reviews the progress of the Township in achieving its planning objectives, and considers the need for changes in order to ensure that the municipal master plan is current and meets the needs of the Township. The 2015 Master Plan Reexamination Report is the Township’s response to Hurricane Sandy’s impacts. It therefore places special emphasis on facilitating recovery from Hurricane Sandy, as well as promoting resiliency to future storm impacts and other potential natural hazards. To achieve this, the 2015 Master Plan Reexamination Report recommends a number of updates and revisions to the municipal master plan. These changes have been compiled into a master plan amendment. Additionally, the master plan amendment updates and adds to the master plan goals and objective