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.