The sketch plat shall be based upon Tax Map information, at
a scale of not less than 200 feet to the inch, shall show the entire
tract on one sheet and shall include the following information:
A.
Existing structures in the tract being subdivided.
B.
Existing structures within 200 feet of the tract.
C.
Existing wooded area in the subdivided portion.
D.
The name and address of all adjoining owners within 200 feet of the
tract.
E.
The name of the owner.
F.
The portion of the tract to be subdivided.
G.
Streets and roads within 500 feet of the tract.
H.
Streams (and direction of flow) within 500 feet of the tract.
I.
The location of property and all property lines existing and proposed.
J.
The number of lots to be subdivided.
K.
Existing utility easements.
L.
Conservation easements.
M.
Right-of-way dedications.
N.
Proposed use of property.
O.
The North arrow and scale.
P.
Acreage of lots being subdivided.
The minor plat shall be based on tax information or some other
similarly accurate base, at a scale of not less than 50 feet to the
inch to enable the entire tract to be shown on one sheet, and shall
show or include the following information, except that additional
information may be required at the discretion of the Planning Board.
A.
A key map showing the entire subdivision and its relation to surrounding
areas.
B.
The location and clear indication of that portion which is to be
subdivided in relation to the entire tract.
C.
All existing structures and wooded areas within the portion to be
subdivided and within 200 feet thereof.
D.
The name of the owner and all adjoining property owners as disclosed
by the most recent municipal tax records.
E.
The Tax Map sheet, block and lot numbers.
F.
All existing and proposed streets, roads and easements within or
adjoining the proposed subdivision, with the right-of-way widths clearly
indicated.
G.
All proposed lot lines and lot lines to be eliminated by the proposed
subdivision shall be clearly indicated.
H.
The location, size and direction of flow of all streams, brooks,
lakes and watercourses, drainage structures and drainage ditches in
the area to be subdivided or within 200 feet of the subdivision.
I.
The location and width of all existing and proposed utility easements
in the area to be subdivided.
J.
The North arrow.
K.
The scale of the plat.
L.
Acreage of the entire tract and the area being subdivided.
M.
The number of new lots created.
N.
The name and address of the owner, subdivider and person preparing
the plat.
O.
A grading plan, if deemed necessary by the Planning Board Engineer.
A.
General requirements. The inches by preliminary plat shall be clearly
and legibly drawn or reproduced at an appropriate scale to enable
the entire tract to be shown on one sheet of 24 inches by 30 inches.
Plats shall be designed and drawn by a professional engineer and shall
comply with New Jersey law.
B.
Existing conditions. The preliminary plat shall clearly and accurately
show:
(1)
A key map, clearly showing the location of the proposed subdivision
within the Borough and in relation to major streets, water bodies
and political boundaries within the area.
(2)
The tract name, Tax Map sheet and block and lot numbers, North arrow
and graphic scale, reference meridian, United States Geological Survey
datum and the following names and addresses:
(3)
Acreage of tract-to be subdivided to the nearest 10th of an acre.
(4)
An outband survey by a licensed New Jersey land surveyor.
(5)
Contours at a two-foot interval maximum. Contours should be referenced
to United States Geological Survey datum and extended 200 feet beyond
the lot lines where possible and necessary.
(6)
The location of existing property lines; streets and rights-of-way
within 200 feet of the tract; buildings; watercourses and their extent,
surface elevation, depth and their floodplains; railroads and their
rights-of-way; bridges and culverts; drainpipes; easements; utility
lines, both underground and overhead; rock formations; wooded areas;
isolated trees over five inches in diameter; and other natural features.
(7)
Profiles and typical cross sections of existing streets abutting
the subdivision, indicating type and width of surface pavement, curb
location and sidewalk and planting strip location.
(8)
All existing elements, including but not limited to sidewalks, streets,
paved areas, buildings, utilities, plant materials and drainage lines
that are to be removed and/or demolished shall be shown as part of
the preliminary submission.
(9)
Soil Conservation Service soil classification.
(10)
Soil borings where required by the Planning Board Engineer.
C.
Proposals. The preliminary plat shall clearly and accurately show
the following, which shall conform to the standards of this chapter
and of the county:
(1)
Plans of proposed utility layouts (sewers, storm drains, water, gas
and electricity), showing feasible connections to existing or any
proposed utility system. When an individual water supply and/or sewage
disposal system is proposed, the plan for such system must be approved
by the appropriate local, county or state health agency. When a public
sewage disposal system is not available, the developer shall have
percolation tests made and submit the results with the preliminary
plat. All percolation tests shall be supervised by the appropriate
approving agency, at the applicant's expense. The applicant shall
arrange for payment of the costs for said percolation test directly
with the approving agency. The proof of payment and the amount thereof
shall be filed with the Board at the time of preliminary plat review.
Any subdivision or part thereof which does not meet with the established
requirements of this chapter or other applicable regulations shall
not be approved. Any remedy proposed to overcome such a situation
shall first be approved by the appropriate local county or state health
agency.
(2)
The location of all proposed property and building setback lines.
(3)
The location and proposed cross sections and center-line profiles
of all new streets and pedestrianways, including sidewalks, cartways,
curbs and planting strips.
(4)
The proposed elevations of all property corners and the finished
first floor elevations.
(5)
The proposed location of all proposed buildings and the number of
dwelling units in the proposed subdivision.
(6)
The location of the placement of the houses, driveway locations and
garages.
(7)
The location and extent of the intended development; all easements,
open space, historic sites and floodplain and recreation areas.
(8)
The location of all proposed drainage structures and all other information
as required by the county relating to watercourses and drainage ditches.
(9)
Plans for the preservation of all existing natural features.
(10)
Plans for modification, addition or any other alteration to
existing man-made features.
(11)
Legend indicating type of buildings.
(12)
All other information required by the county.
(13)
Location of all easements and sizing of water mains, sanitary
sewers, storm drains and groundwater underdrains. Complete design
criteria and calculations shall be included. Off-site conditions shall
be covered.
(14)
A traffic control design plan which includes all proposed stop
signs, load limit signs, traffic signals, etc.
(15)
Acres and percentage of open space and coverage.
D.
Documentation to accompany preliminary plat. The following documentation
shall accompany the submission of the preliminary plat:
(1)
An application for preliminary approval on such form as shall be
provided by the Planning Board Secretary.
(2)
A copy of any protective covenant or deed restrictions applying to
the land being subdivided shall be submitted with the preliminary
plat.
(3)
Written approval of local, county, state or federal organizations,
as required, or evidence that such agency reviews are being processed.
(4)
Soil borings as required.
A.
General requirements. The final plat shall be drawn to meet the requirements
for preliminary plats, except that the final plat shall be drawn in
ink on tracing cloth or Mylar at an appropriate scale and in compliance
with all the provisions of Chapter 141 of the Laws of 1960,[1] which requires a land surveyor's certification.
[1]
Editor's Note: See N.J.S.A. 46:23-9.9 et seq.
B.
Final plat details. The final plat shall be a refinement of the preliminary
plat and shall meet all of the requirements thereof. These refinements
shall include, but not be limited to:
(1)
The total area being developed under final approval.
(2)
The date, name and location of the subdivision, name of the owner,
graphic scale and reference meridian.
(3)
The area of each lot and total number of lots on the plat.
(4)
Tract boundary lines, right-of-way lines of streets, street names,
easements and other rights-of-way, land to be reserved or dedicated
to public use, all property lines with accurate dimensions, bearings
or deflection angles and radii, arcs and central angles of all curves.
(5)
The location and description of all monuments found, monuments set
and monuments to be set. An indication shall be made where found monuments
have been reset.
(6)
Any revision to the preliminary utility system shall be accompanied
by calculations and proposed easements.
(7)
Certification that the applicant is the agent or owner of the land
or that the owner has given consent under an option agreement.
(8)
Plans and profiles of storm sewers, sanitary sewers, water mains
and detailed street grades showing curb and gutter elevations at all
street intersections shall be provided at the time of the submission
of the final plat. Provisions for adequate subsurface drainage shall
be required and indicated upon the plans. Construction details of
inlets, catchbasins, manholes and culverts shall conform to those
specified by the New Jersey Department of Transportation. Materials
and methods of construction shall also conform to the New Jersey Department
of Transportation specifications.
(9)
Street names. Continuation of existing streets shall be known by
the same name. Names of new streets shall not duplicate or closely
resemble names of existing streets within the Borough. Prior to the
issuance of any certificate of occupancy on a new street, appropriate
permanent street signs shall be installed, clearly designating the
name of the street.
(10)
A copy of any protective covenants or deed restrictions or easements
applying to the land being subdivided.
C.
Documentation to accompany final plat. The following documentation
shall accompany the final plat:
(1)
A certificate from the Tax Collector that all taxes are paid to date
and that any local improvement assessments against the tract being
subdivided have been paid in full.
(2)
A statement from the Planning Board Secretary that escrows are paid
up to date.
(3)
A written report from the Planning Board Engineer stating:
(a)
That all improvements, as indicated on the final plat, are in
conformance with the proposals of the approved preliminary plat.
(b)
That he is in receipt of a plan of improvements showing all
utilities in exact location and elevation, identifying those portions
already installed and those to be installed and that the subdivider
has complied with one or both of the following:
(c)
In those instances where improvements have been installed, the
Engineer has received proper as-built drawings.
(4)
A letter from the traffic safety officer or other appropriate authority
of the area where the subdivision is located, stating that proposed
street names in the subdivision do not duplicate names in use and
are acceptable.
(5)
Certification by the Burlington County Soil Conservation District
of compliance with sediment and erosion control methods.
(6)
Where the proposals for any required improvements differ from the
proposals shown on the preliminary plat, complete plans and profiles
with drawing revisions listed shall be submitted in sufficient detail
to meet the requirements of the Planning Board Engineer.
(7)
Additional information as may be required by the Planning Board Engineer.
(8)
Copies of all supplemental agreements between the developer and any
agencies or bodies of the Borough and agencies serving the Borough
shall be presented.
(9)
A maintenance guaranty has been posted when required by the Borough.
