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Chairman clarifies subdivision thresholds as council weighs planning fee increases
Summary
Pitman’s Planning & Zoning Board chairman defined a minor subdivision as up to three lots and supported raising planning fees to better cover professional costs; council members and the administrator discussed adjusting fees to reflect actual expenditures.
Planning & Zoning Board Chairman Aspras attended the work session to clarify subdivision definitions and weigh in on proposed planning fee adjustments. He told the council that "a minor subdivision would be up to 3 lots subdivided, and anything beyond 3 lots would be considered a major subdivision," and agreed with Administrator McCafferty that current fees are insufficient to cover professional review costs.
Council discussion focused on ensuring fee increases would reflect the Borough’s actual costs for planning and professional services; the Administrator noted that escrow funds are returned to applicants if unused. No formal fee change occurred at the work session; council members asked staff to prepare fee proposals that tie charges to documented professional costs.
