Applications for minor subdivision approval shall be in accordance with the provisions of Article III herein.
A. 
Legend information. The subdivision plat shall contain the following information in the legend:
(1) 
The words "minor subdivision."
(2) 
Title of development.
(3) 
Street address of property.
(4) 
Tax Map lot and block designation of property.
(5) 
Name and address of property owner (for corporations include secretary and president).
(6) 
Name, address and phone number of applicant (for corporations include secretary and president).
(7) 
Name, address, phone number, title and graphic seal of persons who prepared the plat.
(8) 
Date of preparation and blanks for revision dates.
(9) 
Graphic scale.
(10) 
North arrow.
(11) 
Acreage of property to the nearest 0.01 of an acre.
(12) 
Zoning district of property.
B. 
General information. In addition to the map requirements provided in Article III herein, the subdivision plat shall contain the following general information:
(1) 
A key map showing the location of the property in relation to surrounding streets, streams and water bodies within 1,000 feet of the property, at a scale of not less than one inch equals 500 feet.
(2) 
For the property and for areas within 200 feet of the property, existing and proposed contours, based on United States Coast and Geodetic Survey datum, with a contour interval of two feet for slopes less than 15%, and an interval of five feet for slopes of 15% or more. Existing contours are to be indicated by dashed lines and proposed contours are to be indicated by solid lines. Limits of top of slope and toe of slope for proposed grading shall be indicated by solid lines.
(3) 
Calculations for areas of slope less than 15%, 15% to 19.9%, 20% to 29.9% and 30% or greater shall be noted on the plat with appropriate area calculations to the nearest tenth of an acre for the entire property. Calculations shall also show the percentage of the total area of each lot covered by steep slopes and percentage of the total area of each lot with slopes in excess of 20%.
(4) 
Three copies of a slope map shall be provided with the application. Areas of steep slope, including grades of 15% to 19.9%, 20% to 29.9% and 30% or greater, shall be highlighted by shading or screening on the plat.
(5) 
For areas within 200 feet of the subject property, existing property lines, street lines, zoning district lines, easements and other right-of-way lines, buildings, wooded areas and the names of property owners with their respective Tax Map lot and block numbers.
(6) 
Existing and proposed lot lines, easements and the purpose thereof and other right-of-way lines with distances to the nearest hundredth of a foot, lot areas in square feet, all required yard setbacks for the subject property and the maximum amount of disturbed areas as permitted in the Zoning Ordinance.[1] The bearings of the exterior boundary lines of the subject property shall be shown to the nearest 10 seconds.
[1]
Editor's Note: See Ch. 168, Zoning.
(7) 
New Tax Map lot and block numbers as proposed by the Riverdale Borough Tax Assessor.
(8) 
Location and spot elevations of existing structures and roads on the subject property and the location of existing fences, walls, paved areas and other man-made improvements on the subject property. The distance from existing buildings, wells and septic systems to all proposed property lines shall also be indicated.
(9) 
Location of significant natural features such as rock outcroppings, depressions, ponds, wetlands, woods and flood-prone areas on the subject property.
(10) 
Location and description of all existing and proposed stormwater drainage facilities and watercourses, including pipe diameters, swale and detention areas, cross sections, limits of grading, direction of flow, location of inlets and manholes and invert and other pertinent elevations. Drainage calculations shall be included on the plat or submitted in quadruplicate separately.
(11) 
Location and description of all existing and proposed water supply facilities, fire hydrants and other fire safety devices and gas, electric, telephone and cable television services.
(12) 
Location and description of all existing and proposed sanitary sewerage facilities in sufficient detail to determine the adequacy thereof.
(13) 
The general area of all proposed septic systems and wells and the distance between same and all adjoining wells and septic systems shall be provided.
(14) 
Reference to any existing easements, waivers or variances and any existing or proposed covenants or deed restrictions affecting the property. If none exist, or are proposed, a statement to that effect shall be placed on the plat.
(15) 
Location and description of stream encroachment lines, floodway and flood hazard areas, wetland limits and areas proposed to be dedicated or reserved for public use.
(16) 
Location and description of proposed off-tract improvements, if any, in sufficient detail to determine the adequacy thereof.
(17) 
Limits of clearing of natural vegetation, description and location of areas to be stabilized by vegetation or structures and description and location of areas to be landscaped on the property and abutting street rights-of-way. Landscaping plans are to be prepared by a professional landscape designer. Existing trees in the area to be disturbed shall be noted on the plat.
(18) 
The proposed location, direction of illumination, power and time of proposed outdoor lighting including type and height of stanchions to be employed, radius of light and intensity in footcandles.
(19) 
Location and description of soils to be moved as provided in this chapter or requiring a soil mining permit. The plans shall indicate if a permit is or is not required from the Soil Conservation Service. If no soils are to be moved or if the soil moving is exempt from the above, a statement to that effect shall be placed on the plat. The location and description of soil erosion and sediment control facilities shall also be provided.
(20) 
If applicable, a statement that the property is subject to the Farmland Assessment Act of 1964[2] as to valuation and assessment for taxation in accordance with applicable state statutes.
[2]
Editor's Note: See N.J.S.A. 54:4-23.1 et seq.
(21) 
The location and description of all existing and proposed survey points.
(22) 
Where applicable, in accordance with § 149-8G herein, a lot development plan may be incorporated or provided separately.
(23) 
Such other information as may be required by the approving authority, the Morris County Planning Board or other governmental agencies for determination that the subdivision is in compliance with this chapter, the Zoning Ordinance[3] and all other applicable laws, ordinances and resolutions.
[3]
Editor's Note: See Ch. 168, Zoning.
The following shall accompany each application:
A. 
All applicable documents, as provided in § 149-8 herein.
B. 
Soil mining permit application for review of the Planning Board in accordance with the Soil Mining Ordinance of the Borough of Riverdale,[1] where applicable.
[1]
Editor's Note: See Ch. 140, Soil Removal.
A. 
Minor subdivision review.
(1) 
Subsequent to the administrative officer determining that an application is complete, as outlined in Article III herein, the administrative officer shall retain a copy of the application and all its documents in the office of the administrative officer and forward all other copies to the secretary of the approving authority.
(2) 
The secretary of the approving authority shall retain two copies of all documents and submit copies of the plat to the following:
(a) 
Borough Clerk.
(b) 
Approving authority's attorney.
(c) 
Approving authority's planning consultant.
(d) 
Approving authority's engineering consultant.
(e) 
Health Officer.
(f) 
Morris County Planning Board, two copies.
(g) 
Police Department.
(h) 
Borough Engineer.
(i) 
Borough Water Engineer.
(j) 
Fire Prevention Bureau.
(k) 
Other municipal, county and state officials.
(3) 
Additional application documents shall be routed as directed by the approving authority where necessary.
(4) 
Said persons and boards shall make recommendations to the approving authority in writing within 35 days of the application submission. The approving authority shall take said recommendation into account, but shall have the authority to proceed in the absence of such recommendations if the approving authority finds such recommendations not to be essential to its determination. Alternatively, the approving authority may condition any approval upon the favorable report of said persons and boards.
B. 
Time period in which to act.
(1) 
The approving authority shall grant or deny approval within 45 days of submission of a complete application or within such further time as may be consented to in writing by the applicant, or as otherwise provided by law.
(2) 
Failure of the approving authority to act within the prescribed time period or to obtain an extension from the applicant, in writing, shall constitute minor subdivision approval.
(3) 
A certificate by the administrative officer as to the failure of the approving authority to act shall be issued upon the request of the applicant. The administrative officer's signature shall be sufficient in lieu of the chairman and secretary of the approving authority and shall be so accepted by the county recording officer for the purpose of filing subdivision plats.
C. 
Public hearing. Upon submission of a complete application, the approving authority shall schedule a public hearing for the applicant. Notice of public hearing shall be in conformance with the provisions outlined in Article III herein.
D. 
Conditions of approval. Minor subdivision approval shall be deemed to be final approval of the subdivision, subject to the applicant complying with all of the terms and conditions of the resolution of approval as well as the applicable conditions of approval as provided in § 149-12 herein.
E. 
Minor subdivision approval plats.
(1) 
If the approving authority grants approval, the applicant shall provide 20 copies of the correct plat to the secretary of the approving authority. The accuracy of the plat shall be certified by the approving authority's engineering consultant. The chairman and secretary shall affix their signatures to the plats.
(2) 
The approving authority's secretary shall retain two copies of all executed documents and submit copies of the executed plat to the following:
(a) 
Administrative officer.
(b) 
Borough Clerk.
(c) 
Approving authority's attorney.
(d) 
Approving authority's planning consultant.
(e) 
Approving authority's engineering consultant.
(f) 
Health Officer.
(g) 
Morris County Planning Board, two copies.
(h) 
Police Department.
(i) 
Borough Engineer.
(j) 
Borough Water Engineer.
(k) 
Fire Prevention Bureau.
(l) 
Tax Assessor.
(m) 
Construction Official.
(n) 
Applicant.
(o) 
Other municipal, county and state officials and agencies as directed by the approving authority.
(3) 
Additional documents shall be routed as directed by the approving authority where necessary.
A. 
Approval of a minor subdivision shall expire 190 days from the date of approval by the approving authority unless, within such a period, a plat in conformity with the Map Filing Law, P.L. 1960, c. 141 (N.J.S.A. 46:23-9.9 et seq.), or a deed clearly describing the approved minor subdivision is filed by the developer with the county recording officer, the Borough Engineer and the Borough Tax Assessor.
B. 
Any such plat or deed accepted for such filing shall have been signed by the chairman and secretary of the approving authority except as provided herein.
C. 
If the applicant files a plat for recording, the procedures provided in § 149-27F herein shall be conformed to.
D. 
The zoning requirements and general terms and conditions, whether conditional or otherwise, shall not be changed for a period of two years after the date of minor subdivision approval, provided that the approved minor subdivision shall have been duly recorded as provided herein.