The Planning Board shall act on any site plan submitted to it
for review in accordance with the Municipal Land Use Law, N.J.S.A.
40:55D-1 et seq.
[Added 2-12-1997 by Ord. No. 97:01; 7-9-1998 by Ord. No.
98:08]
A minor site plan application may be submitted where the applicant proposes a site plan that meets the definition of a minor site plan (see § 162-40). The applicant may request from the Board a waiver from meeting the requirements of Subsections A through C in the definition of a minor site plan if the applicant can adequately demonstrate that the intent of the minor site plan category is not impaired.
A.
Submissions requirements. The following items shall be submitted
to the Board Secretary for a minor site plan application:
(1)
The proposed minor site plan, in the same number of copies as
required for a preliminary site plan submission.
(2)
One copy of the development review application, signed by the
owner of record and notarized.
(4)
One copy of any covenants or deed restrictions applying to or
to be applied to the subject property.
(5)
Certification from the Tax Collector that all taxes or assessment
for improvements have been paid to date for the subject property.
(6)
Certification from the Borough Clerk that all engineering review
escrow fees for plan review have been paid to date by the applicant.
(7)
Certification of disclosure for corporate or partnership interest
with the subject property, if applicable.
(8)
One copy of the variance application form, signed, if applicable.
(9)
Any additional documents as may reasonably be necessary to make
an informed decision as to whether the requirements for a minor site
plan approval have been met.
B.
Minor site plan components. Plats submitted for minor site plan approval
shall conform to the following requirements:
(1)
Certifications. All minor site plans shall be certified by a
licensed engineer or architect; or, in the case of lot boundaries,
direction and dimensions, a land surveyor shall provide the information
on the plan.
(2)
Standards sheet date. All minor site plans shall contain the information required under § 162-57.
(3)
Minor site plan approval shall be deemed final upon approval
by the Board. Approval may be conditioned on terms ensuring the provision
of improvements and performance in accordance with N.J.S.A. 40:55D-38,
40:55D-39, 40:55D-41, and 40:55D-53.
(4)
Waiver of minor site plan detail requirements. An applicant
may request waiver from any of the required details based upon unique
or particular conditions pertaining to the subject property or proposed
use. Such evidence shall be presented which shall indicate to the
Board the requested waivers(s) will not affect the Board's ability
to make an informed decision concerning the impact of the proposed
use upon adjacent property owners, the surrounding neighborhood, utility
systems, traffic and other elements of the minor site plan.
A.
The Planning Board shall notify the Construction Code Official of
its action on the site plan. A copy of such action shall be forwarded
to the applicant.
B.
In the event that the Planning Board disapproves a site plan application,
the reasons for disapproval shall be stated in writing. Copies of
the report disapproving said plan shall be forwarded to the applicant
and the Construction Code Official by certified mail.
In acting upon any site plan submitted to it, the Planning Board
shall ascertain that all of the terms, conditions and requirements
of this Part 2 are met.
When approval is granted, no changes or alterations shall be
made in any portion of the site plan over which the Planning Board
has approval power without approval of said change by the Planning
Board. No change in engineering design shall be made without the approval
of the Borough Engineer.
The Planning Board may, by the adoption of appropriate bylaws,
vest all or a portion of its power to review and approve site plans
in a designated committee of said Board.
[Amended 7-8-1998 by Ord. No. 98:08]
Five copies of the Applications, together with 12 copies of
the site plan and all supporting documents and data, shall be filed
with the Planning Board Secretary or the designated representative
of the Planning Board.
Fees shall be paid in accordance with the current Fee Ordinance.
