[Amended 1-7-1977 by Ord. No. 853]
[Amended 3-27-2023 by Ord. No. 8-2023]
Plats submitted for public hearing and approval
shall conform to the following:
A.
Plats submitted for public hearing approval. The applicant
shall submit the required number of plans and supporting information
as indicated on the application form. The submission shall include
the following:
(1)
The subdivision plat, at a scale of 100 feet or less
to the inch, indicating the following:
(a)
The limits and dimensions of the tract to be
subdivided and its identifying numbers on the Township Tax Map.
(b)
Existing and proposed streets, including the
widths of the right-of-way and cartway.
(c)
The proposed lot layout, with dimensions and
area of each lot.
(d)
The location and dimensions, where applicable,
of existing buildings, easements, rights-of-way, public lands, tree
masses, streams and other such features and monuments.
(e)
The location and dimensions of proposed easements
and their purpose or purposes, rights-of-way and land reserved for
public purposes.
(f)
The method of drainage of the tract and adjacent
territory.
(g)
Existing topographic contours at not more than
two-foot intervals or at such intervals that the contours shall have
a maximum spacing of 100 feet. Elevation of high and low points and
drainage areas shall be shown. All elevations shall be referred to
the nearest bench mark on United States Geological Survey datum. The
topographic contours shall also indicate the surface drainage on the
immediately adjacent properties, where accessible, for a minimum distance
of 25 feet and show all physical features that may affect the proposed
subdivision. The plans shall also show final contours or spot elevations
in sufficient detail to enable the Township Engineer to determine
proposed drainage flow.
(h)
The name and address of the subdivider and his
agent, if any, and the name, seal and signature of the professional
engineer or surveyor licensed to practice in New Jersey who prepared
the plan.
(i)
The designation of the number of acres in the
tract, the number of lots, acres of public space, lots per acre and
the acres used in streets.
(j)
Profiles and typical cross sections of streets,
sanitary sewers, storm sewers, and underdrains.
(k)
The sufficient number of borings to indicate
soil types and depths and elevation of the water table in the entire
tract with reference to proposed finish grades.
(l)
A complete outbound survey of the entire tract,
including all exceptions and easements.
(m)
Grading on lots. The minimum slope approved
shall be 2% on grass areas and 1/2 of 1% on sidewalk and paved areas.
Flatter grades may be approved where other drainage methods are used,
but in no event shall a grade of less than 2% be approved on a grass
area within 25 feet of any below-grade basement.
(2)
A sketch or map, at a smaller approximate scale, showing
clearly the location of the proposed subdivision in relation to adjacent
properties, the names and addresses of the owners of adjacent and
facing properties within 200 feet of the tract boundary and streets,
lots and streams within 500 feet.
(3)
Plans of proposed utilities, including sanitary sewers,
storm sewers, water, gas, telephone and electricity, indicating location,
course and connections to existing systems, in sufficient detail to
enable the Township Engineer to determine feasibility. A written report
on surface drainage, including area drained and calculations, shall
be submitted.
(4)
Plans or a statement of other proposed improvements,
including curbs, paving, gutters, sidewalks, street signs, fire hydrants
and shade trees.
(5)
Sketches of typical lot layouts, indicating front,
side and rear yards, and a summary table of the number of dwelling
units proposed.
(6)
A statement of the proposed order of development of
parts of the subdivision or the developer's intent to commit himself
to full development at one time.
(7)
All existing and proposed protective covenants and
deed restrictions.
(8)
Such other information as the approving board may
require to determine compliance with the intent and specific provisions
of this chapter.
B.
Plats submitted for final approval. Plats submitted
for final approval shall be drawn in ink on tracing cloth at a scale
of approximately one inch equals 100 feet and in compliance with all
the provisions of Chapter 358 of the Laws of 1953 of the State of
New Jersey.[1]
(1)
The plat shall show or be accompanied by the following:
(a)
The date, name and location of the subdivision,
name of the owner, graphic scale and reference meridian.
(b)
The tract boundary lines, rights-of-way, land
to be reserved or dedicated to public use, all lot lines and other
site lines, with accurate dimensions, bearings or deflection angles
and radii, arcs and central angles of all curves.
(c)
The purpose of any easement or land reserved
or dedicated to public use shall be designated, and the proposed use
of sites other than residential shall be noted. All easements granted
for municipal utility purposes shall either be designated as "general
municipal easements" or for specific municipal purposes where utilities
authorized by the Planning Board have been installed.
(d)
Each block shall be numbered, and the lots within
each block shall be numbered according to the pattern established
by the Township Engineer.
(e)
Minimum building setback line on all lots and
other sites.
(f)
The location and description of all monuments.
(g)
The names of owners of adjoining unsubdivided
land.
(h)
Certification by an engineer or surveyor as
to the accuracy of details of the plat.
(i)
Certification that the applicant is the owner
of the land.
(j)
When approval of a plat is required by an officer
or body of such municipality, county or state, such approval shall
be certified on the plat.
(k)
Cross sections and profiles of streets, contours
at five-foot intervals for slopes averaging 10% or greater and at
two-foot intervals for land of lesser slope and plans and profiles
of storm and sanitary sewers and water mains, approved by the Township
Engineer.
(l)
Copies of all existing and proposed protective
covenants and deed restrictions.
(2)
Before consideration of a final subdivision plan, the subdivider shall have installed the improvements required by Article IV or by the Planning Board, or shall have posted a surety bond or other acceptable performance guaranty to assure the installation of required improvements, in accordance with § 158-9B.
[1]
Editor's Note: The provision of Chapter 358
of the Law of 1953 was repealed by L. 1960, c. 141. See now N.J.S.A.
46:23-9.9.
The subdivider shall observe the following requirements
and principles in the design of the subdivision.
A.
General. The subdivision plat shall conform to design
standards that will encourage good development patterns within the
municipality. Where either or both an official map or master plan
has or have been adopted, the subdivision shall conform to the proposals
and conditions shown thereon. The streets, drainage rights-of-way,
school sites, public parks and playgrounds shown on an officially
adopted Master Plan or Official Map shall be considered in approval
of subdivision plats. Where no Master Plan or Official Map exists,
streets and drainage rights-of-way shall be shown on the plats in
accordance with Section 20 of Chapter 433 of the Laws of 1953[1] and shall be such as to lend themselves to the harmonious
development of the municipality and enhance the public welfare in
accordance with the following design standards.
[1]
Editor's Note: N.J.S.A. 40:55-1.20 (Section
20 of Chapter 433 of the Laws of 1953) was repealed by L. 1975, c.
291. See now N.J.S.A. 40:55D-38 to 40:55D-41.
B.
Streets.
(1)
The arrangement of streets not shown on the Master
Plan or Official Map shall be such as to provide for the appropriate
extension of existing streets.
(2)
Minor streets shall be so designed as to discourage
through traffic.
(3)
No privately owned structure such as a private irrigation
system, invisible fence, etc. shall be permitted in the public right-of-way.
[Amended 7-8-1981 by Ord. No. 1086; 11-14-2005 by Ord. No.
32-2005]
(4)
Certification of streets.
(a)
Classification of streets shall be determined
by the Planning Board. Right-of-way widths, measured from lot line
to lot line, and cartway widths, measured from curb face to curb face,
shall be in accordance with the Residential Site Improvement Standards,
N.J.A.C. 5:21.
[Amended3-27-2023 by Ord. No. 8-2023]
(b)
All such rights-of-way and other rights-of-way
required under this chapter shall be dedicated to the public, but,
in the case of widening of existing streets in lieu of dedication,
the Planning Board may accept an easement or easements for any or
all municipal and governmental purposes. However, in every such case
the area within the easement shall be excluded from all calculations
for purposes of satisfying lot area, area of occupancy and yard area
requirements under the Moorestown Township Zoning Ordinance.[2]
(5)
No reserve strips shall be approved.
(6)
Subdivisions that adjoin or include existing streets
that do not conform to widths as shown on the Master Plan or Official
Map or the street width requirements of this chapter shall dedicate
additional width along either or both sides of said road. If the subdivision
is along one side only, 1/2 of the required extra width shall be dedicated.
(7)
All street shall be designed in accordance with the
Residential Site Improvement Standards, N.J.A.C. 5:21
[Amended 3-27-2023 by Ord. No. 8-2023]
(8)
No street shall have a name which will duplicate or
so nearly duplicate another as to be confused with the names of existing
streets. The continuation of an existing street shall have the same
name.
[Amended 3-27-2023 by Ord. No. 8-2023[3]]
[3]
Editor's Note: This ordinance also repealed former Subsection
B(9) through (14) inclusive.
C.
Blocks.
(1)
Block length and width or acreage within bounding
roads shall be such as to accommodate the size of the lot required
in the area by the Zoning Ordinance and to provide for convenient
access circulation control and safety of street traffic.
(2)
In blocks over 1,000 feet long, pedestrian crosswalks
may be required in locations deemed necessary by the Planning Board.
Such walkway shall be at least 10 feet wide and be straight from street
to street and contain a four-foot-wide sidewalk, but no planting of
shrubs or trees or building of fences or other obstructions shall
be permitted on such ten-foot walkway.
(3)
For commercial, group housing or industrial use, the
block size shall be sufficient to meet all area and yard requirements
for such use.
D.
Lots.
(1)
Lot dimensions and area shall not be less than the
requirements of the Zoning Ordinance. Lot depth shall not exceed lot
width by more than 2 1/2 times, except that in unusual circumstances,
the Planning Board may approve lots of a greater depth where such
lots will not interfere with the logical development of adjoining
areas.
(2)
Insofar as is practical, side lot lines shall be at
right angles to straight streets, and radial to curved streets.
(3)
In all residential subdivisions, each lot must front
upon an approved street of at least 50 feet in width, except lots
fronting on internal roads and alleys in multifamily, commercial and
industrial developments.
(4)
Where extra width has been dedicated for widening
of existing streets, lots shall begin at such extra width line, and
all setbacks shall be measured from such line.
(5)
Where there is a question as to the suitability of a lot or lots for their intended use due to factors such as rock formation, flood conditions or similar circumstances, the Planning Board may, after adequate investigation, withhold approval of such lots. Land subject to flooding and land deemed by the Planning Board to be uninhabitable shall not be platted for residential occupancy nor for such other uses as may increase danger to health, life or property or aggravate the flood hazard. Such land within the plan may be set aside for such uses as will not be endangered by periodic or occasional inundation and will not produce unsatisfactory living conditions. All subdivisions shall be subject to Chapter 83, Flood Damage Prevention, ordinance of the Township of Moorestown in the County of Burlington.
[Amended 3-27-2023 by Ord. No. 8-2023]
(6)
The following shall be provided for reverse frontage
lots:
[Added 11-14-2005 by Ord. No. 32-2005]
(a)
A landscape buffer with a four-foot high berm shall be provided at the rear of the lot, in accordance with the design standards in § 158-26.
(b)
In addition to sidewalk along the street on
which the lot gains access, a sidewalk or bikeway shall be installed
along all abutting streets where required by the municipal agency
for safety purposes or to meet the goals and objectives of the circulation
element of the Master Plan.
(c)
The rear of a reverse frontage lot shall be
that portion of the lot which abuts the street not providing access
to the lot.
E.
Public use and service areas.
(1)
In large-scale development, easements along rear property
lines or elsewhere for utility installation may be required. Such
easements shall be at least 20 feet wide and located in consultation
with the companies or municipal departments concerned, but no planting
of shrubs or trees or building of fences or other obstructions shall
be permitted on such twenty-foot easement. Where the depth of a subsurface
utility is in excess of 10 feet, the width of the easement shall be
20 feet, plus one foot for each 1/2 foot by which the depth of the
utility exceeds 10 feet. The depth shall be measured to the inside
bottom of the utility.
(2)
Where a subdivision is traversed by a watercourse
or drainageway channel, there shall be provided a stormwater easement
or drainage right-of-way conforming substantially with the lines of
such watercourse and of such further width or construction, or both,
as will be adequate for the purpose.
(3)
Natural features such as trees, brooks, hilltops and
views shall be preserved whenever possible in designing any subdivision
containing such features. Due consideration shall be given to the
preservation of such natural features which enhance the beauty of
the terrain, as well as to the laying out of adequate parks and playgrounds
in residential areas for dedication to the Township or reservation
for common use of the public by deed, covenants or agreement which
subject such areas to the control of the Township under conditions
approved by the Planning Board. Areas for parks and playgrounds shall
be of reasonable size for neighborhood recreational use and shall
be conveniently located.[4][5]
[4]
Editor's Note: Former Subsection E(4), concerning
dedication of space for playgrounds, which immediately followed this
subsection, was repealed 7-11-1994 by Ord. No. 1711-94.
[5]
Former Subsection F, Recreation facilities, added 7-11-1994 by Ord. No.
1711-94, as amended; and Subsections G, Resource
conservation and conservation area delineation standards; H, Other
design considerations; and I, Ownership and maintenance, added 9-22-2008 by Ord. No.
22-2008, were repealed 3-27-2023 by Ord. No. 8-2023]
