A. 
When required. Site plan approval by the approving authority shall be required for approval of a conditional use and prior to the commencement of any of the following acts:
(1) 
The construction, reconstruction, conversion, structural alteration, relocation or enlargement of any building or any other structure.
(2) 
The use or any change in the use or expansion of use of a building or other structure, or facility or land.
(3) 
The construction, reconstruction, conversion, alteration, relocation, enlargement or expansion of any nonconforming building or any other structure, facility or use, or the change of use on or in a nonconforming structure, use or lot.
(4) 
The construction, reconstruction, conversion, alteration, relocation, enlargement or expansion of any building or any other structure, facility or use for which site plan approval has not been previously granted, or the change of use on or in a structure, facility or use for which site plan approval has not been previously granted.
B. 
Exceptions. Site plan approval shall not be required within the provisions of this chapter as follows:
(1) 
For single-family and two-family detached dwellings used exclusively for residential purposes or for such accessory uses as a private garage, toolhouse, garden and private greenhouses, swimming pools and other similar uses incidental to a single- or two-family detached dwelling.
(2) 
Where minor repairs to the interior of a building do not involve structural change or enlargement of the building, as determined by the Construction Official, or where renovations or alterations to the exterior design of a building or structure do not involve any enlargement to the building or any structural change, as determined by the Construction Official. The Construction Official shall, upon said determination, advise the applicant in writing of said determination, providing a copy of same to the administrative officer.
C. 
Applicability of minor site plans.
(1) 
When a site plan is required as provided by this chapter, a minor site plan, as defined in Article II herein, is applicable to the following:
(a) 
Additions to the existing uses, structures, facilities or buildings, provided that the total addition shall not exceed 15% of the gross floor area of the existing use or 1,000 square feet, whichever is less.
(b) 
Any change of use in an existing approved site involving no plan amendment, except as provided in Subsection C(1)(a) herein.
(2) 
The approving authority may still classify a site plan as a major site plan if, in its opinion, the construction, reconstruction, conversion, alteration, relocation, enlargement, expansion or change of use will affect parking, circulation, drainage, lighting or other design standards as provided in this chapter or will affect compliance with performance standards as provided in this chapter or will, by its very nature, have an adverse effect on the property or adjoining neighborhood.
Applications for minor site plan approval shall be in accordance with the provisions of Article III herein.
A. 
If a change of use in an existing approved site involving no plan amendment is proposed, the applicant may submit a request for minor site plan approval from the Board, by letter, in duplicate, to the administrative officer, who shall submit a copy to the Board.
B. 
Said request shall be signed by the applicant and shall state:
(1) 
The street address and tax lot and block number of the property.
(2) 
The zoning district of the property.
(3) 
The existing use of the property.
(4) 
The proposed use of the property.
(5) 
The relationship which the applicant bears to the owner of the property.
C. 
Accompanying said request shall be a written statement from the Borough Tax Collector that all taxes and assessments on the property are paid to date.
D. 
No notice of public hearing shall be required for change of use minor site plan approval.
E. 
If the approval is granted, the Board secretary shall submit copies of the resolution granting approval to the following:
(1) 
Administrative officer.
(2) 
Borough Clerk.
(3) 
Health Officer.
(4) 
Borough Engineer.
(5) 
Fire Prevention Bureau.
(6) 
Construction Official.
(7) 
Applicant.
A. 
Legend information. The minor site plan shall contain the following information in the legend:
(1) 
The words "minor site plan."
(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 plan.
(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. A minor site plan shall be based upon a survey no more than 10 years old and/or an approved site plan of record. In addition to the map requirements identified in Article III herein, the minor site plan shall contain the following general information:
(1) 
Topographic information.
(a) 
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 proposes 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.
(b) 
Three copies of a slope map shall be provided with the application. Areas of steep slopes, including grades of 15% to 19.9% and 20% or greater, shall be highlighted by shading or screening on the plan.
(c) 
Except where topographic data is required for zoning purposes, this topographic data need only be provided within 20 feet of all man-made improvements or changes in grade.
(2) 
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.
(3) 
Location of existing and proposed structures and streets 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 property lines shall also be indicated.
(4) 
Location of all significant natural features.
(5) 
Location and description of all existing and proposed stormwater drainage facilities and watercourses.
(6) 
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.
(7) 
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 plan.
(8) 
Location and description of stream encroachment lines, floodway and flood hazard areas and wetland limits.
(9) 
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 plan.
(10) 
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.
(11) 
Location and description of soils to be moved as provided in this chapter. If no soils are to be moved, a statement to that effect shall be placed on the plan.
(12) 
Such other information as may be required by the approving authority, the Morris County Planning Board or other governmental agencies for determination that the site plan is in compliance with this chapter, the Zoning Ordinance[2] and all other applicable laws, ordinances and resolutions.
[2]
Editor's Note: See Ch. 168, Zoning.
A. 
Minor site plan 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. The secretary of the approving authority shall retain two copies of all documents and submit copies of the plan 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.
(k) 
Construction Code Official.
(l) 
Other municipal, county and state officials and agencies as directed by the approving authority.
(2) 
Additional application documents shall be routed as directed by the approving authority where necessary.
(3) 
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 site plan 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.
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 site plan approval shall be deemed to be final approval of the site plan, 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. 
Approved minor site plans.
(1) 
If the approving authority grants approval, the applicant shall provide 20 copies of the correct plan to the secretary of the approving authority. The accuracy of the plan shall be certified by the approving authority's engineering consultant. The chairman and secretary shall affix their signatures to the plans.
(2) 
The secretary of the approving authority shall retain two copies of all executed documents and submit copies of the executed plan 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.
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 site plan approval.