The purpose of this Part 5 is to provide rules, regulations and standards to guide land subdivision and the development of land in the Borough in order to promote its public health, safety, convenience and general welfare. It shall be administered to ensure orderly growth and development, conservation, protection and proper use of land and adequate provision for circulation, utilities and services.
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No. 97-8]
As authorized by N.J.S.A. 40:55D-37, the provisions of this
article shall be administered by the Planning Board.
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No. 97-8]
The rules, regulations and standards contained in this article
shall be considered the minimum requirements for the protection of
the public health, safety and welfare of the citizens of the Borough.
Any action taken by the Planning Board under the terms of this article
shall give primary consideration to the above-mentioned matters and
to the welfare of the entire community. However, if the applicant
for subdivision or site plan approval can clearly demonstrate that,
because of peculiar conditions pertaining to his or her land, the
literal enforcement of one or more of these regulations is impracticable
or will exact undue hardship, the Planning Board may permit such variance
as may be reasonable and within the general purpose and intent of
the rules, regulations and standards established by this article.
No person shall subdivide or sell or agree (other than conditionally
as required by N.J.S.A. 40:55D-55) to sell any land which forms part
of a subdivision as defined in this chapter until final approval of
such subdivision has been granted pursuant to this chapter.
Except as to detached one- and two-dwelling unit buildings:
A.
No zoning permit shall be issued for a new building unless a site
plan shall have first been approved by the Planning Board in accordance
with the terms of this chapter.
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No. 97-8]
B.
No zoning permit shall be issued for an addition to an existing building
unless a site plan shall have first been approved by the Planning
Board in accordance with the terms of this chapter.
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No. 97-8]
C.
No certificate of occupancy shall be issued for any new building, for any addition to an existing building or for any change in use, ownership or occupancy of a building if, under Part 4 of this chapter, a greater number of parking spaces would be required for such new use or occupancy, unless the building and its appurtenances conform in all respects to an approved site plan or an approved amendment to an approved site plan.
[Amended 7-10-1990 by Ord. 90-10]
A.
Before a construction permit is issued for any proposed dwelling,
the Construction Code Official shall forward to the Borough Engineer
for approval a plot plan provided by the applicant drawn to a scale
of not less than one inch equals 20 feet, prepared by a licensed professional
engineer or land surveyor, showing the following:
(1)
Actual location of the proposed dwelling, with ground floor and garage
floor elevations and building heights.
(2)
Proposed front, rear and side yard setbacks.
(3)
Means of foundation drainage and any subsurface drainage structures,
drainage inlets or seepage fields.
(4)
All existing trees over six inches in diameter and trees to be removed.
(5)
All existing and proposed utility and sanitary sewer connections.
(6)
All easements, with purpose and/or owner.
(7)
Dimensions and locations of proposed curb opening for driveways.
(8)
All existing and proposed contours for the subject lot and existing
contours for adjacent lots, to adequately demonstrate proposed surface
water flows.
(9)
All existing and/or proposed on- and off-site improvements in close
proximity to the subject lot.
(10)
Percolation test locations and rates. Percolation test must
be witnessed by Borough Engineer.
(11)
New Jersey flood hazard areas, floodway and freshwater wetlands
limits.
B.
Within 45 days of receipt of the plot plan, the Borough Engineer
shall issue a report to the Construction Code Official, with recommendations.
The Borough Engineer shall consider the following factors in evaluating
plot plans:
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No. 97-8]
(1)
Surface and subsurface drainage.
(2)
Preservation of trees and landscaping.
(3)
Suitability of proposed utility connections.
(4)
Soil erosion control.
(5)
Any other factor relating to the health, safety and welfare of the
public.
(6)
Suitability of existing streets, storm drainage and emergency access
to the subject or surrounding sites affected by proposed construction.
C.
Upon completion of the construction of a building or structure foundation,
an as-built foundation location plan prepared by a licensed land surveyor
shall be submitted to the Construction Code Official and Borough Engineer
for review and approval. The location plan shall indicate foundation
setbacks from property and building lines and indicate finished floor
elevations.
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No. 97-8]
D.
Upon completion of construction approved on the plot plan, prior
to the issuance of a certificate of occupancy, an as-built plan of
the site shall be submitted to the Borough Engineer which provides
the following information and details (except for the provision of
an as-built foundation location survey):
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No. 97-8]
(1)
All topographic information provided on the approved plot plan.
(2)
Final utility connections with reference ties to building corners.
(3)
Final surface contours at two-foot intervals.
(4)
Location of all underground structures with reference ties to building
corners.
(5)
Finished floor elevations.
(6)
Spot elevations at all building corners, drainage structures, sewers,
driveways, property limits, walls and/or other structures.
(7)
Topographical information within the public right-of-way surrounding
the site.
(8)
Property survey boundary data.
(9)
All other information deemed necessary by the Borough Engineer or
Construction Code Official to determine consistency with the approved
development application or building permit.
E.
The initial deposit for engineering review and inspection costs in connection with plot plan approval shall be as provided in Chapter 138, Fees, as required by the Chief Financial Officer as necessary.
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No. 97-8]
F.
The ordinance governing plot plan approval shall not apply to additions
or alterations to existing structures.
