No development application shall be accepted unless submitted in plat form, and no plat shall be accepted for consideration unless it conforms to the following requirements as to form, content and accompanying information and complies with the provisions of N.J.S.A. 46:23-1 et seq., the Map Filing Law, as amended. All plats shall be drawn by a New Jersey licensed surveyor, civil engineer, architect, landscape architect or municipal planner. Surveys shall only be done by a New Jersey licensed land surveyor, and improvements to or adjacent to the site shall only be done by a New Jersey licensed engineer. Each profession shall sign and seal the site plan. Landscape architects shall be exempt from the licensing and sealing until licensing is required by state statute.
[Added 9-20-2000 by Ord. No. 00-35]
A. 
Purpose. A plot plans is required to achieve the following:
(1) 
Minimize any adverse effects of water and soil runoff onto surrounding properties.
(2) 
Protect structures from improper water discharge.
(3) 
Record all essential dimensions and bearing as deemed necessary by the Board Engineer.
[Added 4-21-2005 by Ord. No. 05-22]
B. 
Scope. The following regulations shall apply to all one- and two-family dwellings for which no relief is required from the Board of Adjustment or the Planning Board:
[Added 4-21-2005 by Ord. No. 05-22]
(1) 
Applicant shall submit to the Construction Code Official at the time of application two detailed drawings, signed and sealed by an engineer licensed in the State of New Jersey, containing the following information:
(a) 
Plot plan.
(b) 
Elevations shown for first floor and garage floor, if applicable.
(c) 
Basement elevation with minimum elevation one foot above the delineated one-hundred-year flood plain elevation.
(d) 
Spot elevations shown at the corners of all structures.
(e) 
Proposed contours shown.
(f) 
Minimum 2% slope away from all structures.
(g) 
Location of water and sanitary sewer services shown.
(h) 
Street trees shown.
(i) 
Driveway, driveway apron, sidewalks and all other proposed improvements and their details shown.
(j) 
Copy of Borough Engineer's sanitary sewer connection approval shown.
(2) 
Applicant shall submit a current boundary and topographic survey signed and sealed by a licensed New Jersey surveyor.
(3) 
Applicant shall submit a professional engineering escrow fee of $450 for the review and inspection by the Board of Adjustment/Planning Board Engineer.
(4) 
The Board of Adjustment/Planning Board Engineer shall review and comment in writing on each plot plan submitted within 10 business days of receipt to the Borough of Carteret Construction Code Official.
(5) 
Applicant must submit as-built plans to the Construction Code Official for review by the Board of Adjustment/Planning Board Engineer. The approval of as-built plans by the Board of Adjustment/Planning Board Engineer shall be a requirement for the issuance of a certificate of occupancy.
All graphic submissions for subdivision sketch plat classification shall provide the following information and data as a minimum:
A. 
A scale of not less than one inch equals 100 feet and a North arrow.
B. 
The name and address of the applicant.
C. 
The date of the original drawing.
D. 
The date of all revisions.
E. 
The municipality, county and state.
F. 
The area and dimension of the entire tract and the distance to the nearest street intersection.
G. 
The area and dimension of the portion of the tract being subdivided or the area and dimension of each lot to be created.
H. 
The location and dimension of all existing and proposed lot lines.
I. 
The location of all existing structures within the subdivision.
J. 
Building offsets to all property lines at the closest points.
K. 
All structures on adjoining lots, with offsets to all property lines common to the subdivision.
L. 
The name and address of the owner and consent to subdivide.
M. 
Setback lines.
N. 
The name of all adjoining property owners and those directly across the street, with block and lot numbers from the most recent tax records.
O. 
All existing and proposed streets, roads and streams within 500 feet (a key map).
P. 
The Tax Map sheet, block and lot numbers of subdivision lands.
Q. 
The street numbers of existing structures within the subdivision.
R. 
The zoning district(s) and a listing of the zone bulk requirements.
S. 
The proposed block and lot design if new streets are proposed.
T. 
The name, right-of-way width and pavement width of all existing or proposed streets within or adjacent to the subdivision.
U. 
The location of the nearest sanitary and storm sewers and waterlines.
V. 
The location and dimensions of all existing and proposed easements, rights-of-way and land reservations within the subdivision and the owner thereof.
W. 
The name and address of the persons preparing the sketch and their signatures.
X. 
Such other details as may be required by the Planning Board.
Y. 
A letter from the Tax Collector stating that all taxes and assessments for local improvements on the property are paid to date.
[Added 2-19-1998 by Ord. No. 98-4]
All graphic submissions for preliminary subdivision approval shall provide the following information and data, as a minimum:
A. 
A scale not less than one inch equals 100 feet and a North arrow.
B. 
The date of the original drawing.
C. 
The date of all revisions.
D. 
The municipality, county and state.
E. 
A key map, showing the entire subdivision in relation to the surrounding one-fourth-mile radius, at a scale of not less than one inch equals 1,000 feet.
F. 
The dimensions of the entire tract to be subdivided, with portions labeled.
G. 
Tax Map block numbers(s), lot number, sheet number(s), tract name and street numbers.
H. 
The name and address of the owner.
I. 
The name and address of the applicant.
J. 
A statement of the owner's consent to file for subdivision.
K. 
The acreage, to the nearest tenth, of the entire subdivision tract.
L. 
The dimensions and area, in square footage, of each lot to be created.
M. 
Existing topographic contours shown in dashed lines at two-foot intervals over the entire subdivision tract.
N. 
The proposed topographic contours shown in solid lines at two-foot intervals over the entire subdivision tract.
O. 
The drainage runoff direction on each proposed lot, indicated by arrows; a preliminary grading plan showing final contours superimposed over existing conditions.
[Amended 2-19-1998 by Ord. No. 98-4]
P. 
The proposed elevations shown at each lot corner and at the building corners and the finished first floor.
Q. 
The location and dimensions of all existing and proposed property lines, streets, sidewalks, buildings, watercourses, railroads, bridges, curbs, culverts, wooded areas and rock formations located within the entire subdivision.
R. 
Plans and profiles of proposed utility layouts (sanitary sewers, storm drains, water, gas, and electricity) showing connection to existing or any proposed utility systems, including sizes and types of materials.
[Amended 2-19-1998 by Ord. No. 98-4]
S. 
A typical construction detail sheet showing cross-sectional details of manholes, inlets, pavements, curbs, sidewalks, headwalls, etc.
T. 
A center-line profile of the full extent of all proposed streets.
U. 
A cross-section of all streets from the property line to the center line, indicating the location and detailing of sidewalks, curbs and paving.
V. 
The dimensions and identification of all existing and proposed easements, rights-of-way and reservations within the entire tract, indicating the owner and use, and their purpose.
W. 
The name, address and license number of the professional engineer and licensed land surveyor designing and drawing the map, signed and sealed.
X. 
The zone district(s), with a listing of minimum bulk requirements, and required building setback lines.
[Amended 2-19-1998 by Ord. No. 98-4]
Y. 
All block and lot numbers, with names and addresses, of all lots at or within 200 feet of the subdivision as disclosed by the most recent tax records.
Z. 
Such other details as may be required by the Planning Board.
AA. 
Environmental impact statement. The preliminary plat shall be accompanied by an environmental impact statement in accordance with Article XVIII and shall include the following:
[Added 2-19-1998 by Ord. No. 98-4]
(1) 
Topography.
(a) 
A topographic map showing two foot contours and reflecting the following ranges of slope: 0% to 8%; 8% to 15%; 15% to 25%; 25% and over.
(b) 
Said topographic information shall be based on actual field survey or other equally reliable source.
(2) 
All flood hazard areas, lakes, ponds, marshes, swamps and streams.
(3) 
Soil data from the Soil Survey of Middlesex County, as follows: a map showing each soil type and soil symbol; maps, charts or tables reflecting interpretations of each soil type as contained in the Soil Survey of Middlesex County for depth to bedrock, depth to seasonal high water table, limitations for foundations for dwellings with basements and/or without basements, septic tank absorption field limitations, and limitations for local roads, streets and parking lots.
BB. 
A letter from the Tax Collector stating that all taxes and assessments for local improvements on the property are paid to date.
[Added 2-19-1998 by Ord. No. 98-4]
CC. 
Stormwater documentation: All stormwater documentation as outlined in Article XIVA for all applicable developments.
[Added 9-21-2006 by Ord. No. 06-49]
All graphic submissions for final subdivision approval shall provide the following information and data as a minimum:
A. 
An indicated scale not less than one inch equals 50 inches; a North arrow; and the plat shall be done in ink.
B. 
Compliance with provisions of Chapter 141 of the Laws of 1960.[1]
[1]
Editor's Note: See N.J.S.A. 46:23-9.9 et seq.
C. 
The date of the original drawing and date of all revisions.
[Amended 2-19-1998 by Ord. No. 98-4]
D. 
A key map showing the entire subdivision in relation to the surrounding one-fourth mile radius, at a scale of not less than one inch equals 1,000 feet.
[Amended 2-19-1998 by Ord. No. 98-4]
E. 
The names of subdivisions.
F. 
The municipality, county and state.
G. 
Tract boundary lines, all lot lines and other site lines.
H. 
Right-of-way lines of streets, street names and right-of-way widths.
I. 
Easements and other rights-of-way, dimensions and purpose.
J. 
Lands reserved or dedicated to public use and their purpose.
K. 
Accurate dimensions, bearings or deflection angles, radii, arcs, tangents, central angles of all curves and distances to street intersections of all tract lines.
L. 
Consecutive numbering from the Tax Assessor of each block and each lot as directed.
M. 
The minimum building setback line on all other sites.
N. 
The location and description of all monuments existing or to be set in place.
O. 
The name of the owner of any adjoining, unsubdivided land.
P. 
A certification of the accuracy of plat details by a professional engineer and a licensed land surveyor.
Q. 
Certification that the applicant is the owner or agent of the land or that the owner has given consent to subdivide.
R. 
Certification of approval by the Municipal Engineer.
S. 
Certification of approval by the Middlesex County Planning Board.
T. 
Certification of the approval of any officer or body of the municipality, county or state, as required.
U. 
A statement of all covenants, easements, rights-of-way and deed restrictions traversing the land to be subdivided.
V. 
Plans, profiles and cross sections of all grading, paving, curbs, sidewalk, storm and sanitary sewers and appurtenances, waterlines, fire hydrants, gas lines, culverts, bridges, ditches and railroad, as built and as approved by the Municipal Engineer.
W. 
Finished contour at five-foot intervals for slopes averaging 10% or greater, or at two-foot intervals for lands of lesser slope.
X. 
Certification from the Tax Collector that all taxes are paid to date.
Y. 
Such other details as may be required by state, county or municipal laws or as may be required by the Planning Board.
A. 
An informal sketch of either a minor or major sketch plat may be submitted to the reviewing agency. This informal submission is optional. The purpose of such a submission is for informal discussion to review overall development concepts in order to assist in the preparation of subsequent formal submissions. No decisions will be made and no formal action shall be taken on an informal discussion of a sketch of a site plan.
B. 
A sketch of a site plan shall show, to scale, the lot lines, proposed building(s), parking, loading, on-site circulation, driveways, wooded areas, available datum, approximate on-site or on-tract stormwater detention facilities and water and sewer service. The scale shall be one inch equals 100 feet.
A minor site plan, i.e., a development or building alteration requiring fewer than 10 parking spaces, containing less than 2,500 new or additional square feet of floor area or less than 5,000 square feet or 15,000 square feet for storage tanks in an industrial zone, and not having more lot coverage than as permitted in the Zone Bulk Schedule,[1] shall provide the following minimum plat details in order to be considered for classification and approval:
A. 
A scale of not less than 20 feet to the inch. All distances shall be in feet and decimals of a foot, and all bearings shall be given to the nearest 10 seconds. The error of closure shall not exceed one to 10,000.
B. 
The names of all owners of record of all adjacent properties within a distance of 200 feet and the blocks and parcel numbers of such properties.
C. 
The zone wherein the tract is located and boundaries of such zone. Such features shall be shown on a separate map or as a key map. This key map should encompass a five-hundred-foot radius.
D. 
Existing and proposed boundaries of the property, building or setback lines and the lines of existing streets, lots, reservations, easements and areas dedicated to public use.
E. 
A copy of any existing or proposed covenants or deed restrictions that are intended to cover all or any part of the tract and their location, size and nature.
F. 
The location and dimension of existing and proposed buildings which shall remain and all other structures such as walls, fences, culverts, bridges, roadways, etc., with spot elevations of such structures. The outline of structures that are to be removed shall be indicated by a dashed line, and those that shall remain shall be shaded.
G. 
The location of all existing and proposed storm drainage facilities, including all inlets and utility lines, whether publicly or privately owned, with pipe sizes, type, grades and direction of flow, in conformance with the standard specifications of the municipality, including Article XIVA for all applicable developments.
[Amended 9-21-2006 by Ord. No. 06-49]
H. 
Existing contours with maximum intervals of two feet where slopes are less than 5% and five feet when 5% or more, referred to a datum as provided by NJGCS datum or by the Municipal Engineer, to be indicated by a dashed line. Where any changes in contours are proposed, finished grades should be shown as solid lines.
I. 
The location of existing rock outcrops, high points, watercourses, depressions, ponds, marshes, wooded areas, single trees not in a wooded area with a diameter of six inches or more as measured three feet above the base of the trunk and other significant existing features, including previous flood elevations of watercourses, ponds and marsh areas as determined by survey.
J. 
The title of the development, North point, scale, name and address of the record owner and the professional engineer, architect, land planner or surveyor preparing the site development plan, his license number, the date of preparation and all revisions. If the application is a corporation, the names and addresses of all corporate officers must be identified.
K. 
A survey prepared by a licensed surveyor of the State of New Jersey showing the boundaries of the parcel and the limits of all proposed streets, recreation areas and other property to be dedicated to public use. The applicant shall submit such other exhibits of an architectural or planning nature as may be reasonably required by the Planning Board or as required by any ordinance now in existence or any ordinance hereinafter enacted.
L. 
All proposed streets, with profiles indicating grading and cross sections showing width of roadways and location and width of sidewalks and curbs, according to the standards and specifications of the municipality.
M. 
The proposed use or uses of land and buildings and proposed location and dimensions of buildings, including proposed grades at all corners of the building(s).
N. 
The location, type and size of all means of vehicular ingress and egress, both existing and proposed, to public streets, showing the size and location of driveways, curb cuts and sidewalks, and the location and width of all driveways on adjacent property within 50 feet of the proposed site.
O. 
The location and design of any off-street parking areas or loading areas, showing the size and location of bays and spaces, aisles and barriers and the total number of parking spaces and loading bays to be provided.
P. 
The location and size, grade and type of all proposed waterlines, valves and hydrants and for all sewer lines or alternative means of water supply or sewage disposal and treatment in conformance with the applicable standards of the State of New Jersey.
Q. 
The proposed location, direction or illumination, power and time of proposed outdoor lighting in conformance with the applicable standards as may be applied by the Planning Board in conjunction with the supplying utility companies.
R. 
The proposed screening and landscaping, including a planting plan.
S. 
Proposed signs, fences and buffer areas which shall be provided for the purpose of isolating the activities conducted on the tract, if any.
T. 
A written description of all proposed operations or activities in sufficient detail to indicate their effects in producing traffic, noise, glare, air or water pollution or fire or safety hazards.
U. 
Such other information or data as may be required by the Planning Board in order to determine that the details of the site plan are in accord with the standards of this chapter and all other ordinances of the municipality and, further that the building or use will not offend the public interest.
V. 
The Tax Map block and lot number and sheet number of the lot or lots involved.
W. 
The location, size, nature and acreage, to the nearest tenth, of the entire lot or lots in question and any contiguous lots owned by the applicant or in which the applicant has a direct or indirect interest.
X. 
The location and elevation of the high-water mark of any water body located on or abutting the site in question and the direction of flow of any stream on or abutting the site and a cross section of the stream as built.
Y. 
An appropriate place for the approving signature of the Chairman or Acting Chairman and the Secretary of the Municipal Planning Board and the date of signature of approval and, when required for county site plan review, an appropriate place for the approving signatures of the County Planning Board Secretary and Planning Director.
Z. 
The location, method of storage and method of disposal of solid waste materials and provision for screening of the same.
[1]
Editor's Note: The Bulk Schedule is included at the end of this chapter.
Each major site plan for preliminary site plan approval shall provide, as a minimum, the following information, designed in compliance with Articles XIV, XV and XVI of this chapter:
A. 
Plat. Every preliminary site plan shall be at a minimum graphic scale of one inch equals 10, 20, 30, 40 or 50 feet, certified by a New Jersey licensed architect or engineer, including accurate lot lines certified by a New Jersey licensed land surveyor, submitted on one of the four following standard sheet sizes: 8 1/2 inches by 13 inches; 15 inches by 21 inches; 24 inches by 36 inches; or 30 inches by 42 inches. The following data shall be shown on the site plan or shall accompany it. (If one sheet is not sufficient to contain the entire territory, a separate composite map at a reduced size shall be drawn on one sheet showing the entire development and the sheets on which the various sections are shown.)
(1) 
All lot lines and the exterior boundaries of the tract.
(2) 
North arrow.
(3) 
The zone district(s) in which the lot(s) is (are) located.
(4) 
The date of the original drawing and each subsequent amendment.
(5) 
Existing and proposed street(s) and street name(s).
(6) 
Existing and proposed contours at two-foot intervals throughout the tract and within 100 feet of any building or paved area under review.
(7) 
The title of the plan.
(8) 
Streams.
(9) 
The total area to one square foot.
(10) 
The total number of parking spaces.
(11) 
All dimensions, areas and distances needed to confirm conformity with this chapter, such as but not limited to building lengths, building coverage, lot lines, parking spaces, loading spaces, setbacks and yards.
(12) 
A small key map giving the general location of the parcel within the municipality.
(13) 
A separate map showing the site in relation to all remaining lands in the present owner's ownership.
(14) 
Block and lot numbers of site.
[Added 2-19-1998 by Ord. No. 98-4]
(15) 
Name and address of owner and applicant.
[Added 2-19-1998 by Ord. No. 98-4]
(16) 
Zone district(s) and applicable area and bulk requirements and submittal's level of compliance, and zone districts of surrounding area.
[Added 2-19-1998 by Ord. No. 98-4]
(17) 
A letter from the Tax Collector stating that all taxes and assessments for local improvements on the property are paid to date.
[Added 2-19-1998 by Ord. No. 98-4]
(18) 
Elevations at comers of all buildings.
[Added 2-19-1998 by Ord. No. 98-4]
B. 
Building and use plan. The size, height, location, arrangement and use of all proposed buildings, structures and signs, including an architect's scaled elevations of the front, side and rear of any structure and sign to be erected or modified, to the extent necessary to apprise the approving authority of the scope of the proposed work shall be shown. Any existing structures shall be identified either to remain or to be removed. A written description of the proposed use(s) and operation(s) of nonresidential building(s), including the number of employees or members; the proposed number of shifts to be worked and the maximum number of employees on each shift; expected truck and tractor-trailer; emission of noise, glare, vibration, heat, odor, air and water pollution; safety hazards; and anticipated expansion plans shall be incorporated in the building design. Floor plans shall be submitted. In apartment and townhouse projects, the number of dwelling units, by type, shall be shown.
C. 
Facilities plan. This plan shall show the existing and proposed locations of all drainage and stormwater runoff; open space; common property; fire, gas, electric, telephone, sewerage and waterline locations; and solid waste collection and disposal methods, including proposed grades, sizes, capacities and materials to be used for facilities installed by the developer. Installations by utility companies need only show their locations on the plat. All easements acquired or required on the tract and across adjacent properties shall be shown, and copies of legal documentation that support the granting of an easement by an adjoining property owner shall be included. All proposed lighting shall be shown, including the direction, angle, height and reflection of each source of light. All utilities shall be installed underground. All required state and federal approvals for environmental considerations shall be submitted prior to preliminary approval or be a condition of approval. Drainage facilities shall include facilities to comply with the stormwater runoff provisions in Articles XIV, XIVA and XV. The method of sewage treatment and solid waste disposal shall be shown. Such plans shall be reviewed by the Board of Health or Municipal Engineer, as applicable, with recommendations to the approving authority. All public services shall be connected to an approved public utilities system.
[Amended 9-21-2006 by Ord. No. 06-49]
D. 
Circulation plan. This plan shall show access streets and street names, acceleration/deceleration lanes, curbs, aisles and lanes, access points to public streets, sight triangles, traffic channelization, easements, fire lanes, driveways, number and location of parking and loading spaces/loading berths and/or docks, pedestrian walks, bikeways and all related facilities for the movement and storage of goods, vehicles and persons on the site and including lights, lighting standards, signs and driveways within the tract and within 100 feet of the tract. Sidewalks shall be shown from each entrance/exit along expected paths of pedestrian travel, such as but not limited to access to parking lots, driveways and other buildings. Plans shall be accompanied by cross sections of new streets, aisles, lanes, driveways, sidewalks and bikeways. Any expansion plans for the proposed use shall show feasible parking and loading expansion plans to accompany building expansion.
E. 
Natural resources plan. This plan shall show existing and proposed wooded areas, buffer areas, including the intended screening devices and buffers, grading at two-foot contour intervals inside the tract and within 50 feet of its boundaries, seeded and/or sodded areas, ground cover, retaining walls, fencing, signs, recreation areas, shrubbery, trees and other landscaping features. These plans shall show the location and type of man-made improvements and the location, species and caliper of plant material and trees to be located on the tract. All portions of the property not utilized by buildings or paved surfaces shall be landscaped utilizing combinations such as landscaped fencing, shrubbery, lawn area, ground cover, rock formations, contours, existing foliage and the planting of coniferous and/or deciduous trees native to the area in order to maintain or reestablish the tone of the vegetation in the area and lessen the visual impact of the structures and paved areas. The established grades and landscaping on any site shall be planned for aesthetic, drainage and erosion control purposes. The grading plan, drainage facilities and landscaping shall be designed to prevent erosion and siltation as well assuring that the capacity of any natural or man-made drainage system is sufficient to handle the water from the site and contributing upstream areas.
F. 
Environmental impact statement. The preliminary site plan shall be accompanied by an environmental impact statement in accordance with Article XVIII and shall include all of the information as set forth therein and in § 160-69AA.
[Added 2-19-1998 by Ord. No. 98-4]
The final site plan shall include all data required on the preliminary site plan drawn to incorporate all changes required as a condition of preliminary approval and drawn by persons and to specifications as required for a preliminary site plan.