The procedure for municipal review and action on applications for residential subdivisions and/or site plans shall not be affected by anything contained in these rules, and shall continue to be as set forth in the Municipal Land Use Law (MLUL), 40:55D-1 et seq. and in municipal ordinances adopted pursuant to the MLUL. This review shall include a review for compliance with these rules.
N.J. Admin. Code § 5:21-2.1