All plats shall be based on Tax Map information or some other similarly accurate base at a scale of not less than 50 feet to the inch and shall show or include the following information. When the sketch plat differs from the Tax Map, the Planning Board may require substantiating evidence in the form of deeds, etc., to verify any changes.
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Location. The location of that portion which is to be subdivided in relation to the entire tract.
B. 
Structures; wooded areas. All existing structures and wooded areas within the portion to be subdivided and within 200 feet thereof.
C. 
Owners. The name of the owner, all adjoining property owners and those across existing or proposed streets as disclosed by the most recent records of the Bergen County Tax Office or the Rutherford Board of Assessors.
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Identity. The Tax Map sheet, date of revision, block and lot numbers.
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Streets, etc. All existing or proposed streets, roads, easements, public rights-of-way, streams, drainage ditches and natural watercourses in and within 500 feet of the subdivision, or, in the case of a minor subdivision, 200 feet.
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Lots. The original and proposed lot layout, lot dimensions and total area of each lot.
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Utility and drainage information. In cases where there is a question on the adequacy of drainage, sewage and utility facilities, the Board may require maps showing utility connections and topography as well as percolation tests conducted at the expense of the applicant.
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Minor subdivision requiring county approval. Three maps showing topography, existing bridges and culverts within 500 feet of the subject property, and storm and sanitary sewer profiles shall also be submitted.
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Other information. Name and address of prospective purchaser and person preparing maps as well as old name if submitted previously under different title.
The preliminary plat shall be clearly and legibly drawn or reproduced at a scale of not less than one inch equals 50 feet. Preliminary plats shall be drawn by a licensed New Jersey land surveyor. The plat shall be designed in compliance with the provisions of § 50-8 and shall show or be accompanied by the following information. Separate maps shall be submitted for site plans and topography, a utility map and profile of roads and utilities.
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Key map. An adequate key map showing the entire subdivision and its relation to existing areas.
B. 
Lots. Lot layout, lot dimensions and lot areas in square feet.
C. 
Other contents. The tract name, Tax Map sheet and date of revision, block and lot number, date, reference, meridian, graphic scale and the following names and addresses.
(1) 
Each record owner or owners of property to be subdivided.
(2) 
The subdivider.
(3) 
The person who prepared the map.
(4) 
The holders of encumbrances or liens.
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Acreage. Acreage of tract to be subdivided to the nearest tenth of an acre.
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Elevation; contours. Sufficient elevations and contours at five-foot vertical intervals for slopes averaging 10% or greater and at two-foot vertical intervals for land of lesser slope to determine the general slope and natural drainage of the land and the high and low points. Data of all elevations shall be that of the Geodetic Control Survey of the State of New Jersey.
F. 
Existing and proposed locations. The location of existing and proposed property lines, streets, buildings, watercourses, railroads, bridges, culverts, drainpipes and any natural features, such as wooded areas, large trees and rock formations.
G. 
Streets. Plans and profiles of all proposed streets within the subdivision and profiles of existing or future continuing streets, a minimum distance of 200 feet beyond the subdivision boundaries. The central angles of all arcs and curves along all street lines shall be shown.
H. 
Utilities. Plans for proposed utility layouts, water, gas, storm and sanitary sewers and electricity, showing connections to existing or proposed utility systems.
I. 
Sewers, drains, ditches, etc. Plans and profiles of all proposed and existing sanitary sewers, storm drains, drainage ditches and streams within the subdivision, together with the locations, sizes, elevations, grades and capacities of any existing sanitary sewer, storm drain, drainage ditch or stream to which the proposed facility shall be connected. When storm drains, drainage ditches or brook-channel improvements are proposed or required, the plans for such improvement shall be approved by the State Department of Environmental Protection, if so required by the Planning Board.
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Further information. When the development of the subdivision or improvements within the subdivision are contingent upon information outside the boundaries of the subdivision, such information shall be supplied by the subdivider prior to Board consideration for subdivision approval.
K. 
Setback line. Minimum building setback line on all lots and other sites.
L. 
Deed restrictions. A copy, in triplicate, of any protective covenants or deed restrictions applying to the land being subdivided shall be submitted with the preliminary plat.
M. 
Stormwaters. Topographical information and storm drainage studies on any storm- or surface water disposal problems in accordance with rules and regulations of the Board. If, in the opinion of the Board, the subdivision may create or contribute to a drainage problem, the Board may require additional guaranties from the applicant in addition to those normally required.
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Open spaces. Open spaces to be dedicated for public parks or playgrounds or other public use and the locations and use of all property reserved by covenant in the deed for the common use of all property owners.
The final plat and all plans and profiles of improvements shall be filed with the Secretary at least two weeks prior to the meeting of the Board when the plat is to be considered. The plat shall be drawn by a licensed New Jersey land surveyor on tracing cloth 24 inches by 36 inches at a scale of not less than one inch equals 50 feet in compliance with all the provisions in N.J.S.A. 46:23-9.9 et seq., as the same may be amended. An additional copy of linen tracing cloth shall be filed with the Engineer after all signatures have been affixed for Tax Map purposes. The final plat shall show or be accompanied by the following:
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Identity. Date, name and location of the subdivision, name of owner, graphic scale and reference meridian.
B. 
Other contents. 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 lot lines and other site lines, with accurate dimensions, bearings or deflection angles and radii, arcs and central angles of all curves; and the square foot area of all lots within subdivision.
C. 
Public use. The purpose of any easement or land reserved or dedicated to public use shall be designated, and the proposed use of site other than residential shall be noted.
D. 
Block and lots. All block and lot numbers shall be approved by the Engineer and shall be related to existing block and lot numbers as shown on the Official Tax Map of the borough.
E. 
Setback lines. Minimum building setback lines on all lots and other sites.
F. 
Monuments. Location and description of all monuments.
G. 
Owners. Names of owners of adjoining properties and those across any existing or proposed street.
H. 
Accuracy. Certification by the surveyor or Engineer as to accuracy of details of plat.
I. 
Consent of owner. Certification that the applicant is agent or owner of the land or that the owner has given consent under an option agreement.
J. 
Approval. When approval of a plat is required by any officer or body, whether municipal, county or state, approval shall be certified on the plat.
K. 
Profiles. Cross sections and profiles of streets, curbs or gutters, catch basins and storm sewers, showing grades and approved by the Engineer.
L. 
Contours. Contours at five-foot intervals for slopes averaging 10% or greater, and at two-foot intervals for land of lesser slope.
M. 
Sewers; mains. Plans and profiles of storm and sanitary sewers and water mains approved by the Engineer.
N. 
Streams. Plans, profiles and cross sections of all streams, ditches and watercourses.
O. 
Taxes. Certificate from Borough Tax Collector that all taxes to date and assessments are paid in full.