Subdivisions can range from a lot line adjustment between neighbors to a major development. More specifically, subdivisions (and the fees and escrow deposits for same) are broken down into the following : concept plan, lot line adjustment (minor subdivision for), minor subdivision or re-subdivision with no variance, minor subdivision or re-subdivision with variance(s), preliminary major subdivision and final major subdivision. Click on "Forms" in the menu on the left for the link to the Application For Subdivisions & Re-Subdivisions form (which includes the fees and escrows). Most subdivisions proceed before the Planning Board. The Planning Board maintains jurisdiction of subdivisions regardless of size and including those which involve "bulk" variances (ie: setbacks, lot area, steep slopes, impervious area, etc.). However, if a subdivision contains any "use" variance (ie: non-permitted use, floor area ratio, certain height variances) it would then be within the jurisdiction of the Board of Adjustment.

Site Plans most often involve non-residential uses. Typical applications involve additions to a non-residential building, change of use which requires additional parking on a lot with insufficient parking, parking lot expansion, etc.. More specifically, site plans (and the fees and escrow deposits for same) are broken down into the following: concept plan, minor residential site plan (professional use, accessory apartments), non-residential site plan review/waiver (facade changes without site work, building expansion nor variances), minor non-residential site plan, preliminary major non-residential site plan, final major non-residential site plan, preliminary major residential site plan and final major residential site plan. Click on "Forms" in the menu on the left for the link to the Application For Site Plan form (which includes the fees and escrows). Like subdivisions, most site plans, including those involving "bulk" variances are within the jurisdiction of the Planning Board. However, any "use" variance puts a site plan within the jurisdiction of the Board of Adjustment.