The plat shall be prepared to scale, based on
Tax Map information or some other similarly accurate base, at a scale
of not less than one inch equals 100 feet, to enable the entire tract
to be shown on one sheet. The plat shall be signed and sealed by a
licensed New Jersey professional engineer or land surveyor and shall
show or include the following information:
A. A key map showing the location of that portion which
is to be subdivided in relation to the entire tract and the surrounding
area.
B. All existing structures, wooded areas and topographical
features, such as cliffs and swamps, within the portion to be subdivided
and within 200 feet thereof.
C. The name of the owner and all adjoining property owners
and owners of property directly across the street as disclosed by
the most recent municipal tax record. If there is no positive evidence
of ownership of any parcel of adjoining property within 200 feet,
a certificate will be presented from the custodian of tax records
to that effect.
D. The Tax Map sheet, block and lot numbers.
E. All streets or roads and streams within 200 feet of
the subdivision.
F. The location of existing streets, property lines,
lot sizes and areas.
G. Existence and location of any utility or other easement
which affects the title of the land being subdivided.
H. The setback, side line and rear yard distances of
existing structures.
I. The name and address of the person preparing the plat,
the scale, date of preparation and reference meridian.
J. Certification from the Tax Collector that all taxes
and assessments for local improvements on the property have been paid
up to date.
K. The Board reserves the right to require a feasible
sketch plan layout of remaining land not being subdivided if it is
deemed necessary.
L. Zone district boundary lines, if any, on or adjoining
the property to be subdivided and a schedule indicating the required
minimum lot area, lot width, lot depth and front, rear and side yards
of each zone district located on the property.
The preliminary plat shall be designed in accordance with the provisions of §
415-89, by a licensed New Jersey land surveyor and a professional engineer, at a scale of not less than one inch equals 100 feet, for consideration by the Board prior to the granting of preliminary approval. The plat shall show or be accompanied by sufficient information to establish the design, arrangement and dimensions of streets, lots and other planned features as to form, size and location. This information shall form the basis for the general terms and conditions upon which preliminary approval may be granted and shall include:
A. A key map showing the entire subdivision and its relation
to the surrounding areas.
B. The tract name, date, reference meridian and graphic
scale.
C. The name and address of the subdivider and applicant.
D. Certification that the applicant is the owner of the
land or his authorized agent or that the owner has given consent under
an option agreement.
E. The name and address, seal, signature and license
number of the person who prepared the map.
F. Certificate from the Tax Collector that all taxes
and assessments for local improvements are paid to date.
G. The Tax Map sheet, block and lot numbers.
H. Acreage of tract to be subdivided, to the nearest
hundredth of an acre.
I. Sufficient elevations or contours to determine the
general slope and natural drainage of the land and the high and low
points of the profiles of all proposed new streets, contours at five-foot
intervals for slopes averaging 10% or greater and at two-foot intervals
for land of lesser slope.
J. The location of existing and proposed property lines,
streets, existing buildings, watercourses, railroads, bridges, culverts,
drain pipes and any natural features such as wooded areas and rock
formations, on-tract and within 200 feet of the property.
K. The area, in square feet, of each lot.
L. The minimum street setback line and side and rear
yard setback lines of each lot.
M. A copy of any proposed protective covenants or deed
restrictions applying to the land being subdivided.
N. A grading plan showing existing and final contours
of each lot.
O. A soil erosion and sediment control plan, if required.
Said plan shall be submitted to the Soil Conservation District, and
approval of the application shall be conditioned upon certification
of the soil erosion and sediment control plan by the District.
P. Plans, profiles and cross sections of all proposed
streets.
Q. Plans and profiles of proposed utility layouts, such
as but not limited to sewers, storm drains, water, gas and electricity,
showing feasible connections to existing or any proposed utility system.
When an individual water supply or sewage disposal system, or both,
is or are proposed, the plan for each such system must be approved
by the appropriate local, county or state health agency. When a public
sewer system is not available, the subdivider shall comply with the
requirements of N.J.A.C. 7:9A for the installation of an on-site disposal
system. The subdivider shall submit with the preliminary plat the
results of all tests which are conducted, whether passing or failing
the statutory requirements. The Borough reserves the right to supervise
or witness all or any tests which are conducted, and the subdivider
shall notify the Board of Health at least 48 hours prior to the conducting
of any tests. Any subdivision or part thereof which does not meet
the requirements of this section or other applicable regulations shall
not be approved.
The final plat shall be drawn in ink on tracing
cloth or equal, at a scale of not less than one inch equals 100 feet,
and in compliance with all provisions. The final plat shall show or
be accompanied by the following:
A. The date, the name and location of the subdivision,
name of the owner and subdivider, graphic scale, reference meridian
and the name of the person who prepared the map.
B. Tract boundary lines, right-of-way lines of streets,
street names, easements and other rights-of-way, park areas or land
to be reserved or dedicated for public use, all lot lines and other
site lines, watercourses, with accurate dimensions, including bearings
and distances and curve information consisting of the following minimum
data:
(3) Arc and accurate dimensions to the actual street intersections
as projected.
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.
D. Each block shall be numbered, and the lots within
each block shall be numbered in conformity with the Municipal Tax
Map, as determined by the Borough Tax Assessor.
E. The minimum building setback lines on all lots and
other sites.
F. The location and description of all monuments whether
found, set or to be set.
G. The names of owners of adjoining lands and of the
land directly across the street or streets from any property involved.
H. Certification by an engineer and/or surveyor as the
accuracy of details or plat.
I. Certification that the applicant is the agent or owner
of the land or that the owner has given consent under an option agreement.
J. When approval of a plat is required by any officer
or body of such a municipality, county or state, approval shall be
certified on the plat.
K. Certification from the Tax Collector that all taxes
and assessments for local improvement on the property have been paid
to date.
L. As-built plans and profiles for all roads and utilities.
Duplicate tracings and three black- or blue-on-white prints shall
be filed. One tracing and one print shall be forwarded to the Borough
Engineer, and one print shall be retained by the Planning Board.
M. Lot grading plans. Following final approval, but prior
to the issuance of a building permit, the applicant shall, when required
by the Planning Board as a condition of final approval, submit to
the Borough Engineer for his approval a separate detailed grading
plan of any lot, in duplicate, prepared by a licensed professional
engineer, showing the existing contour lines of the plot upon which
the dwelling structure is to be constructed; final elevations proposed
for the corners of the plot; and corners and floor level of the structure
to be erected thereon. All swales, proposed terraces, sidewalks, steps
and driveways, including the slopes thereof, and provisions for the
proper drainage thereof shall be shown on said site plan. Upon receipt
of said plan, the Borough Engineer shall review the plan and determine
whether or not it meets the standards set forth in this chapter. Upon
making such a determination, the Engineer shall retain one copy and
forward one copy of the grading plan to the Construction Code Officer.
N. A letter containing a list of all items to be covered
by a performance guaranty (cash or certified check), the quantities
of each item, the cost of each item, utilizing prevailing unit prices
common to the area, and the total amount of all items.
O. A letter from the Borough Engineer stating that the
required improvements have been installed to his satisfaction and
in accordance with applicable Borough specifications and that the
performance guaranty is adequate to cover the cost of remaining improvements.
P. A letter from the applicant's engineer stating that
the final plat conforms to the preliminary plat, as submitted and
approved.
The minor site plan shall include:
A. Plot plan, sketch or other description of existing
facility including square footage of building, parking, lighting and
signage.
B. Description of proposed use and changes to building,
lighting, signage or other changes needed for proposed use, including
a sketch of the portion of the building to be occupied showing entrances,
exits, internal partitions, perimeter security protection and fire
exits.
C. Whatever the applicable standard, the applicant shall
prove to the Board that his development will not adversely impact
or impair the use and enjoyment of adjacent properties.
The preliminary site plan shall be drawn at
a scale of not more than 100 feet to the inch and shall include such
details as may be necessary to properly evaluate the application and
determine compliance with this chapter. The site plan shall be drawn
by a licensed New Jersey professional engineer and land surveyor and,
where applicable to the proposed use or construction, the following
information shall be clearly shown:
A. The date, name, location of the site, name of the
owner, scale and reference meridian.
B. The area of the lot and all lot line dimensions.
C. The location of all existing watercourses, wooded
areas, easements, rights-of-way, streets, roads, highways, freeways,
railroads, canals, rivers, buildings, structures and any other feature
directly on the property or beyond the property, if such feature has
an effect upon the use of said property.
D. The location, use and ground floor area of all existing
and proposed buildings, with the building setback, side line and rear
yard distance.
E. Elevations at the corners of all proposed buildings
and paved areas and at property corners if new buildings or paved
areas are proposed.
F. The location and widths of existing and proposed streets
servicing the site plan.
G. Specifications for and location of proposed surface
paving and curbing.
H. The location of all structures within 200 feet of
the property.
I. The location of off-street parking areas, with dimensions,
showing proposed parking and loading spaces, with dimensions, width
of proposed access drives and aisles and traffic circulation.
J. Proposed storm drainage and sanitary disposal facilities;
specifically, the location, type and size of all existing and proposed
catch basins, storm drainage facilities, utilities, plus all required
design data supporting the adequacy of the existing or proposed facilities
to handle future storm flows.
K. Existing and proposed contours of the property and
for 200 feet outside the property at two-foot intervals when new buildings
or parking areas are proposed.
L. The location and treatment of proposed entrances and
exits to public rights-of-way, including the possible utilization
of traffic signals, channelization, acceleration and deceleration
lanes, additional widths and any other devices necessary to traffic
safety and/or convenience.
M. The location and identification of proposed open space,
parks or other recreation areas.
N. The location and design of landscaping, buffer areas
and screening areas showing size, species and spacing of trees and
plants and treatment of unpaved areas.
O. The location and design of the exterior lighting,
including direction of illumination, amount of illumination expressed
in horizontal footcandles, wattage and drawn details of all outdoor
lighting standards and fixtures.
P. The location of sidewalks, walkways, traffic islands
and all other areas proposed to be devoted to pedestrian use.
Q. The nature and location of public and private utilities,
including maintenance and solid waste disposal and/or storage facilities.
R. Specific location and design of traffic control devices
and signs. The Board may require of the applicant expert testimony
concerning the adequacy of proposed traffic control devices and signs.
S. Preliminary architectural plans for the proposed buildings
or structures, indicating typical floor plans, elevations, heights
and general design of architectural styling.
T. The present status and contemplated use of all existing
buildings on the property.
U. A soil erosion and sediment control plan is required.
Said plan shall be submitted to the Soil Conservation District, and
approval of the application shall be conditioned upon certification
of the soil erosion and sediment control plan by the District.
V. The Board may require any additional information which
is reasonably necessary to ascertain compliance with the provisions
of this chapter.
[Added 8-9-2005 by Ord. No. 20-2005]
The submission of as-built drawings is required
for all developments where water, sanitary sewer and storm drainage
improvements are proposed. The as-built plans are to be included as
a line item in the performance bond estimate, and the performance
guarantee shall not be released until the as-built drawings have been
reviewed and approved.