All preliminary and final site plans shall be
prepared, signed and sealed by a professional engineer or architect.
They shall bear the signature and seal of a licensed land surveyor
as to boundary survey information.
All preliminary and final site plans shall comply
with the requirements hereinafter set forth and shall contain the
following information and data, where applicable:
A. Title block. A title block shall be indicated in the
lower right-hand corner of the plan and shall include the name and
address of the record owner, including the block and lot number of
the site; the title of the development; and the name, address, license
number and seal of the person preparing the plan. If the owner is
a corporation, the name and address of the President and Secretary
shall be submitted with the application.
B. Date block. A date block of the site plan adjacent
to the title block containing the date of preparation. All subsequent
revisions shall be noted and dated.
C. Key map. A key map showing the location of the tract
with reference to surrounding areas and existing streets within 1,000
feet of the boundaries of the subject premises.
D. Scale. A scale of not less than 50 feet to the inch
shall be used. In the case of a site of one acre or less, a scale
of one inch equals 20 feet shall be utilized. A graphic representation
of the scale, and a North arrow, shall be displayed. All distances
and dimensions shall be in feet and decimals of a foot, and all bearings
shall be given to the nearest 10 seconds.
E. Identification of adjoining owners. The names of all
owners of adjacent property within 200 feet of the subject premises,
together with the block and lot numbers of such property, as shown
on the current Township tax records.
F. Zone boundaries. Zone boundaries shall be shown on
the site plan as they affect the parcel. Adjacent zone districts within
200 feet shall also be indicated. Such features may be shown on a
separate map or as a key on the detail map itself.
G. Survey data. Survey data showing boundaries of the
property, required building or setback lines and lines of existing
and proposed streets, lots, reservations, easements and areas dedicated
to public use, including grants, restrictions and rights-of-way.
H. Easements and restrictions. Reference to any existing
covenants, deed restrictions, easements or exceptions that are in
effect or are intended to cover all or any of the tract. A copy of
such covenant, deed restriction, easement or exception shall be submitted
with the application. If there are no known covenants, deed restrictions,
easements or exceptions affecting the site, a notation to that effect
shall be indicated on the site plan map.
I. Location and elevation of structures. Location of
existing buildings on the site which shall remain and all other structures,
such as walls, fences, culverts, bridges, roadways, etc. with spot
elevations of such structures. Structures to be removed shall be indicated
by dashed lines. Structures to remain shall be indicated by solid
lines.
J. Proposed structures; setbacks; lot coverage. Location
plans of all proposed buildings and other structures, including required
yard and setback areas, building height in feet and stories, lot coverage
and improved lot coverage calculations. Elevation plans for at least
two sides of all proposed buildings shall be indicated.
K. Signs. Location, height, dimensions and details of
all signs, either freestanding or affixed to a building. Where signs
are not to be provided, a notation to that effect shall be indicated
on the site plan. Any proposed sign shall be in accordance with Part
5, Zoning.
L. Drainage; soil erosion; utilities. Location of all
storm drainage structures, soil erosion and sediment control devices
and utility lines, whether publicly or privately owned, with pipe
sizes, grades and direction of flow and, if any existing utility lines
are underground, the estimated location of such already underground
utility lines shall be shown.
M. Proposed drainage. The proposed stormwater drainage
system showing all pipes, drainage inlets and other appurtenances.
Profiles shall be drawn for all storm sewers showing the existing
and proposed ground line, pipe, pipe length and percent grade of pipe.
N. Proposed water detention system. The proposed stormwater
detention system showing all detention basins, dry wells or other
means to control the peak rate of runoff from the developed site.
Plans, profiles and details shall be drawn showing all structures,
pipes, trash racks and other facilities.
[Amended 9-3-2013 by Ord. No. 2013-6]
O. Contours. Existing and proposed contours, referred
to United States Coast and Geodetic data, with a contour interval
of one foot for slopes of 3% or less; an interval of two feet for
slopes of more than 3% but less than 10%; and an interval of five
feet for slopes of 10% or more. Existing contours are to be indicated
by dashed lines, and proposed contours are to be indicated by solid
lines.
P. Significant natural features. Location of existing
rock outcrops, high points, watercourses, depressions, ponds, marshes,
wooded areas and other significant existing features, including previous
flood elevations of watercourses, where available, ponds and marsh
areas, as may be determined by survey.
Q. Streets and utility lines. All proposed streets, with
profiles indicating grading and cross sections showing width of roadway,
and location and size of utility lines, according to community standards
and specifications.
R. Proposed use. The proposed use or uses of land and
buildings and proposed location of buildings, including proposed grades.
Floor space of all buildings and estimated number of employees, housing
units or other capacity measurements, where required, shall be indicated.
If the precise use of the building is unknown at the time of application,
an amended plan showing the proposed use shall be required prior to
a certificate of occupancy.
S. Access. All means of vehicular ingress and egress
to and from the site onto public or private streets showing the size
and location of driveways and curb cuts, including the possible organization
of traffic channels, acceleration and deceleration lanes, additional
width and other traffic controls which may be required. Improvements,
such as roads, curbs, sidewalks and other design detail, shall be
indicated, including dimensions of parking stalls, access aisles,
curb radii, direction of traffic flow and other conditions as may
be required by ordinance.
T. Parking and loading. The location and design of any
off-street parking areas or loading areas, showing size and location
of bays, aisles and barriers.
U. Water and sewer.
(1) The location of and plans for all existing and proposed
water lines, valves and hydrants and all sewer lines, or alternative
means of water supply or sewage disposal and treatment in conformance
with the applicable Township standards and appropriate utility companies,
where applicable.
(2) Water supply and sewage disposal.
[Added 6-5-1989 by Ord. No. 2:19A-89]
(a)
Additionally, the following shall be supplied:
[1]
Preliminary plans for potable water supply,
storage and distribution facilities.
[2]
Hydrogeologic design report for water supply,
storage and distribution facilities.
[3]
Preliminary plans for sanitary sewers, wastewater
treatment and wastewater discharge facilities.
[4]
Design report for sanitary sewers, wastewater
treatment and wastewater discharge facilities.
[5]
Hydrogeologic design report for groundwater
discharge facilities.
[6]
A hydrogeologic report shall be prepared that
evaluates groundwater recharge and nitrate dilution for the proposed
development. The report shall demonstrate that the discharge from
the proposed individual subsurface wastewater disposal systems will
not adversely affect groundwater quality as measured at the tract
boundaries.
[Added 12-17-2002]
(b)
All preliminary plans and reports required herein,
as a minimum, shall comply with all New Jersey Department of Environmental
Protection requirements.
V. Lighting. The proposed location, direction of illumination,
power and time of proposed outdoor lighting, in conformance with applicable
standards of the community, including type of stanchions to be employed,
radius of light and intensity in footcandles.
W. Landscaping. The proposed screening and landscaping
and a planting plan indicating natural vegetation to remain, areas
to be planted, type of vegetation to be utilized and the size of tree
or shrub so described.
X. Wetlands. For all subdivision and site plan applications
which contain wetlands or are located within 150 feet of wetlands,
a letter of interpretation issued by the New Jersey Department of
Environmental Protection with respect to the location and classification
of the wetlands in question. Any transition areas shown as less than
150 feet shall be either in accordance with the letter of interpretation
or the application shall be accompanied by a transition area waiver
approving such lesser transition area.
[Added 12-19-1989 by Ord. No. 2:19G-89]
Y. Additional information. Such other information or
data as may be required by the Planning Board in order to determine
that the details on the site plan are in accordance with the standards
of Part 5, Zoning, or standards contained herein and other Township,
county or state ordinances and regulations. Renderings may be required
in the discretion of the Planning Board.
A table shall be provided on the site plan indicating
in the left-hand column the Part 5, Zoning, and Part 2, Site Plan
Review, requirements, as provided herein, and in the right-hand column
the corresponding dimensions and areas for the proposed plan as follows:
D. Building or structure height, in feet and stories.
H. Side yard; combined side yards.
J. Lot coverage by buildings by area and percent.
K. Lot coverage by impervious materials.
M. Number of parking spaces.
N. Distance to the nearest residential zone district
line.
O. Number of persons projected to be on the site.
P. Listing of variances and exceptions being requested,
if any.
The following legends shall be indicated on
the site plan:
A. To be signed before submission:
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I CONSENT TO THE FILING OF THIS SITE PLAN WITH
THE _______________ OF THE TOWNSHIP OF CHESTER.
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Applicant
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B. To be completed before submission:
C. To be signed before submission:
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I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT I HAVE PREPARED THIS SITE
PLAN AND THAT ALL DIMENSIONS AND INFORMATION ARE CORRECT.
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Name
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Title and License Number
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D. To be signed before issuance of a building permit:
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OF THE TOWNSHIP OF CHESTER.
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Chairperson
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E. To be signed before approval is given:
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I HAVE REVIEWED THIS SITE PLAN AND CERTIFY THAT
IT MEETS ALL CODES AND ORDINANCES UNDER MY JURISDICTION:
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