Whenever a term is used in this chapter which is defined in
Chapter 291 of the Laws of 1975,[1] such term is intended to have the meaning set forth in
the statutory definitions found in said statute unless a contrary
intention is clearly expressed in the context of this chapter.
An area bounded by streets.
The portion of a street or alley intended for vehicular use.
A line of unobstructed vision from a point 4 1/2 feet
above the center line of a street or alley to the nearest point on
the top of an object four inches high on the same center line.
A triangular area at a street intersection where vision is
unobstructed, which area is formed by the intersecting street lines
and a line drawn between points on the center lines located 75 feet
from the intersection of the center line.
A right-of-way for pedestrian travel across a block.
A residential street with access closed at one end and with
a vehicular turnaround at the closed end.
The lands required for installation of stormwater sewers or drainage ditches or required along a natural stream or watercourse for preserving the channel and providing for the flow of water therein to safeguard the public against flood damage in accordance with Chapter 1 of Title 58 of the Revised Statutes.
A right granted for the use of private land for certain public
or quasi-public purposes, also the land to which such a right pertains.
The final map of all or a portion of the subdivision which
is presented to the Planning Board for final approval in accordance
with these regulations and which, if approved, shall be filed with
the proper county recording officer.
A designated parcel, tract or area of land established by
a plan or otherwise as permitted by law and to be used, developed
or built upon as a unit.
All subdivisions not classified as minor subdivisions.
A composite of one or more written or graphic proposals for
the development of the municipality as set forth in and adopted pursuant
to N.J.S.A. 40:55D-28.[2]
Any subdivision, including resubdivision, containing or resulting in not more than three lots all fronting on an existing public street or public road, not involving any new street or road or the extension of the municipal facilities nor any extension of any off-tract improvement and not adversely affecting the development of the remainder of the parcel or adjoining property and not in conflict with any provision or portion of the Master Plan, Official Map or Chapter 340, Zoning, of the Code of the Borough of Swedesboro. In counting lots to determine whether or not a proposed subdivision is a minor subdivision, the following lots shall be counted: all lots to be created by the proposed subdivision, all lot(s) in excess of one that are to be retained by the subdivider and all lots created by prior subdivision subsequent to March 16, 1970, (date of final adoption of first Land Subdivision Ordinance of the Borough of Swedesboro) out of the original parcel of contiguous land under common ownership as it existed on March 16, 1970. No lot shall be counted twice.
A map adopted by ordinance pursuant to Section 23 of Chapter
291 of the Laws of 1975. The Official Map shall be deemed conclusive
with respect to the location and width of streets and public drainageways
and the location and extent of flood control basins and public areas,
whether or not such streets, ways, basins or areas are improved or
unimproved or are in actual physical existence, all in accordance
with Section 23 of Chapter 291 of the Laws of 1975.[3]
Any individual, firm, association, syndicate, copartnership
or corporation having sufficient proprietary interest in the land
sought to be subdivided to commence and maintain proceedings to subdivide
the same under this chapter.
Any security which may be accepted to ensure requirements
that certain improvements be made before the Planning Board or other
approving body approves a plan, including but not limited to performance
bonds, escrow agreements and other similar collateral.
A map or maps of a subdivision.
The preliminary map indicating the proposed layout of the subdivision which is submitted to the Secretary of the Planning Board for Planning Board consideration and tentative approval and meeting the requirements of Article VI of this chapter.
The sketch map of a subdivision of sufficient accuracy to be used for the purpose of discussion and classification and meeting the requirements of Article VI of this chapter.
Any street, avenue, boulevard, road, lane, parkway, viaduct,
alley or other way which is an existing state, county or municipal
roadway, or a street or way shown upon a plan heretofore approved
pursuant to law or approved by official action, or a street or way
on a plan duly filed and recorded in the office of the county recording
officer prior to the appointment of a Planning Board and the grant
to such a Board of the power to review plans. The word "street" includes
the land between the street lines, whether improved or unimproved,
and may comprise pavement, shoulders, gutters, curbs, sidewalks, parking
areas and other areas within the street lines. For the purpose of
this chapter, streets shall be classified as follows:
RESIDENTIAL SERVICE STREETSStreets providing direct access to residential structures and intended primarily to serve only the properties along them.
NEIGHBORHOOD FEEDER STREETSStreets connecting residential service streets, providing access to community facilities and intercommunity streets and intended primarily for the use of neighborhood traffic. Standards assume medium flow and street parking on both sides.
INTERCOMMUNITY STREETSStreets connecting places of relatively dense settlement with each other and with major traffic streets and intended primarily for interneighborhood and commuter traffic. Standards assume relatively heavy traffic flow at high speeds. Street parking may or may not be assumed.
INDUSTRIAL OR COMMERCIAL COLLECTORSStreets located in areas of industrial or commercial developments which, by their location, will carry traffic of a generally heavy nature. Collector streets will generally carry vehicles loaded with industrial and commercial products or vehicles designed for industrial and commercial services. Standards for these streets assume high density heavy traffic at low speeds over comparatively short distances.
MAJOR TRAFFIC STREETSStreets serving large volumes of comparatively long distance, high speed traffic and intended primarily for intercity and commuter traffic.
Any individual, firm, association, syndicate, copartnership,
corporation, trust or any other legal entity commencing proceedings
under this chapter to effect a subdivision of land hereunder for himself
or for another.
The division of a lot, tract or parcel of land into two or
more lots, tracts, parcels or other divisions of land for sale or
development. The following shall not be considered subdivisions within
the meaning of this chapter if no new streets are created: divisions
of land found by the Planning Board or Subdivision Committee thereof
appointed by the Chairman to be for agricultural purposes where all
resulting parcels are five acres or larger in size; divisions of property
by testamentary or intestate provisions; divisions of property upon
court order; and conveyances so as to combine existing lots by deed
or other instrument. The term "subdivision" shall also include the
term "resubdivision."
A committee of at least three Planning Board members appointed
by the Chairman of the Board for the purpose of classifying subdivisions
in accordance with the provisions of this chapter and such other duties
relating to land subdivision which may be conferred on this Committee
by the Board.
