The sketch map shall be based on Tax Map information if a Tax
Map shall then exist or some other similarly accurate base at a scale
of not less than 200 feet to the inch to enable the entire tract to
be shown on one sheet and shall show or include the following information:
A. The location of that portion which is to be subdivided in relation
to the entire tract.
B. All existing structures and wooded areas within the portion to be
subdivided and within 200 feet thereof.
C. The name of the owner and of all adjoining property owners as disclosed
by the most recent Borough tax records.
D. The Tax Map sheet, block and lot numbers if a Tax Map shall then
exist.
E. All streets or roads and streams within 500 feet of the subdivision.
The preliminary plan submitted for major subdivision approval
shall be clearly and legibly drawn or reproduced at a scale of not
less than one inch equals 50 feet. Preliminary plans shall be designed
and drawn by a professional engineer and/or land surveyor licensed
by the State of New Jersey and must bear the signature of the owner
and the applicant's engineer and/or land surveyor with appropriate
seals. On his application for preliminary approval of his subdivision,
the applicant shall submit the following material for review and approval:
A. Three copies of the completed application signed by the applicant.
B. Six copies of the subdivision plan in the form of a map or series
of maps drawn to a scale not smaller than 50 feet to the inch and
showing the following:
(1) The limits, dimensions and area of the tract to be subdivided and
its identifying numbers on the Municipal Tax Map.
(2) The existing and proposed streets, including the widths of the rights-of-way
and cartway, and proposed paving and concrete materials with dimensions.
(3) The proposed lot layout with dimensions and building setback lines.
(4) The location and dimensions, where applicable, of existing buildings,
utilities, easements, rights-of-way, public lands, tree masses, survey
monuments, streams and other such features.
(5) The location and dimensions of proposed easements, rights-of-way
and land reserved for public purposes.
(6) Existing topographic contours at two-foot intervals shall be based
on United States Geological Survey datum. The Planning Board may also
require that the plans show proposed final contours and the method
of drainage of the tract and adjacent territory.
(7) The name and address of the subdivider and his agent, if any, and
the name, seal and signature of the professional engineer or surveyor
licensed to practice in New Jersey who prepared the plan.
(8) The location, size and material of proposed sanitary sewers, storm
drainage and water facilities, including supporting engineering documentation
such as hydraulic calculations and drainage shed areas.
(9) The profiles of all existing and proposed road center lines and proposed
sanitary and storm sewers.
(10)
The results of soil borings taken on the site, indicating soil
types and groundwater levels, along with a statement regarding future
groundwater fluctuation levels.
(11)
A tentative plan to control soil erosion.
C. Six copies of a sketch or map at a smaller scale, showing clearly
the location of the proposed subdivision in relation to adjacent properties,
the names and addresses of the owners of adjacent and facing properties
within 200 feet of the tract boundary, existing streets and any proposed
connections with existing sewer and water facilities.
D. Six copies of a statement of the type or types of structures to be
erected, if any, together with sketches of typical lot layouts indicating
front, side and rear yards, and a summary table of the number of structures
and dwelling units proposed.
E. Six copies of a statement of proposed improvements, including streets,
curbs, gutters, sidewalks, street signs, fire hydrants, utilities
and streetlights.
F. Six copies of a statement showing the proposed order of development
of parts of the subdivision or the developer's intent to commit
himself to the full development at one time. The approval of an order
of development shall be a condition of the approval of all preliminary
plans. If a developer decides after his preliminary plans have been
approved to proceed by submitting his final plans a section at a time
or to alter a previously approved order of development, he shall submit
his proposed order of development to the Planning Board for approval
before proceeding with the submittal of final plans.
G. A statement from the engineer indicating that the plans are or are
not in conformity with engineering, zoning, building, sanitation and
other applicable municipal ordinances and regulations, and, if they
are not so conforming, the subdivider shall furnish a statement giving
the reasons for requesting exceptions.
H. A certification indicating compliance with county and state permit
requirements with respect to county and state roads, where applicable.
I. If required by the Planning Board, a traffic study shall be prepared
indicating the impact the proposed development will have on existing
conditions.
The subdivider shall submit final subdivision plans and supporting
materials to the Secretary of the Board with applications for approval
of his final plans. Final plans shall conform in all important details
with preliminary plans as approved by the Planning Board and must
be submitted within three years of the date of approval of the preliminary
plans. Any conditions specified in the approval of preliminary plans
shall be incorporated in the final plans. The following materials
shall be submitted by the subdivider:
A. Three copies of the completed application signed by the applicant.
B. Six copies of the subdivision plan in the form of a map or series
of maps drawn to a scale not smaller than 50 feet to the inch. One
copy shall be made upon translucent tracing cloth with black, waterproof
India ink, and one copy shall be a cloth print duplicate thereof,
and both of these copies shall be suitable for recordation according
to law. The remaining four copies shall be black and white prints.
The final subdivision plans shall show or be accompanied by the following:
(1) The items required to be shown in preliminary subdivision plans as
in this article provided.
(2) Date, name and location of the subdivision; name of the owner; graphic
scale; and reference meridian.
(3) 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,
bearing or deflection angles and radii, arcs and central angles of
all curves. The engineer or surveyor shall certify to the accuracy
of the details of the plan.
(4) The purpose of any easement or land reserved or dedicated to public
use shall be designated, and the proposed use of sites other than
residential shall be noted.
(5) Each block shall be numbered, and the lots within each block shall
be numbered consecutively in accordance with the approval of the Tax
Assessor.
(6) Minimum building setback line on all lots and other sites.
(7) Location and description of all existing and proposed monuments.
(8) Final block and lot grading plan showing spot elevations or finished
contours to indicate all surface drainage flows.
C. Certification from the Tax Collector that all taxes are paid to date.
Approval of the final plan shall be withheld until submission of such
evidence that no taxes or assessments for local improvements are due
or delinquent with respect to the land to be subdivided.
D. Before any action may be taken on the final plans for a major subdivision,
the applicant shall pay the fees in accordance with the fee schedule.
E. A certificate of title showing ownership of the subdivision and one
copy of any deed restrictions affecting the subdivision of the property
or a written statement by the subdivider that there are no such restrictions.
F. A statement of the type or types of structures to be erected, if
any, together with sketches of typical lot layouts indicating front,
side and rear yards, and a summary table of the number of structures
and dwelling units proposed.
G. Certification by the Municipal Engineer that the developer has adequately
installed all streets and street improvements, including sanitary
and/or storm drainage, water, curbs, sidewalks, street signs, hydrants
and shade trees, or evidence that the subdivider has furnished the
municipality the following guaranties:
(1) A performance bond acceptable to the Municipal Solicitor in a surety
company authorized to do business in the State of New Jersey for the
satisfactory construction and installation of all required public
improvements and for the restoration of all existing streets affected
by the proposed construction in accordance with requirements of law.
The amount of the bond shall be determined on the basis of the Municipal
Engineer's estimate of the cost of such construction and installation.
The bond shall call for completion of the improvements within one
year from the date of final approval. This time may be extended by
resolution of the governing body, provided that the bond amount is
revised to the Municipal Engineer's estimate of current costs
of the construction and installation. Plans for large developments
may be approved in sections where the requirement for a bond covering
the entire subdivision would impose an undue hardship on the subdivider,
provided that the plan submitted is according to the order of development
previously approved as part of the preliminary plan or to a previously
approved amendment thereof. Approval of final plans for part of a
property shall not be construed as approval of final plans for all
or a greater part of the property.
(2) Upon completion and acceptance of all required improvements, a maintenance
bond acceptable to the Municipal Solicitor in a surety company authorized
to do business in the State of New Jersey for the maintenance of all
required public improvements for a period of two years after the date
of acceptance by the municipality of those improvements. The amount
of the bond shall be 15% of the Municipal Engineer's estimate
of the cost of the original construction.
H. Evidence that the subdivision plan has been approved by appropriate
county and state offices with respect to sanitation facilities, surface
drainage and any other matters falling within their respective jurisdictions.