A.
Uses and activities requiring site plan approval. All actions that
qualify as changes of use and minor and major site plans shall require
Board approval, except that:
(1)
Individual lot applications for detached one- or two-dwelling-unit
buildings; and
(2)
Construction work found by the Zoning Officer to constitute
ordinary repairs shall be exempt from site plan review. Any grading,
clearing or filling of a lot shall be performed in conjunction with
a development that received approval from the Board or the Zoning
Officer, as the case may be.
B.
Waiver of site plan approval.
(1)
By Board. The Board may waive the requirement for site plan
approval where the Board determines that the proposed development
is a permitted use in the zone and does not involve substantial site
development considerations.
(2)
By Zoning Officer. The Zoning Officer may waive the requirement
for site plan approval when a proposed development does not involve
a change in use and:
C.
Uses and activities requiring subdivision approval.
(1)
Subdivision approval shall be required prior to the recording
of any plat or deed affecting the subdivision of any land in the Township
of Edgewater Park except in the following cases, when no new streets
are created:
(2)
In all cases involving such exempted divisions, the Board Chairperson
and the Township Clerk shall certify the exemption on the plat or
deed or instrument to be filed with the County Register.
No subdivision or site plan involving any street(s) requiring
additional right-of-way width as specified in the Master Plan or Official
Map or the street requirements of this chapter shall be approved unless
such additional right-of-way, either along one or both sides of said
street(s), as applicable, shall be deeded to the Township or other
appropriate governmental agency.
A.
When required. The Board may require a traffic impact statement as
part of preliminary approval of a major subdivision or site plan if,
in the opinion of the Board, the development could have an adverse
impact on the road network, ingress/egress or on-site circulation.
C.
Submission format. All traffic impact statements shall provide a
description of the impact and effect of the proposed land development
upon all roads which are adjacent to or immediately affected by traffic
and shall specifically address the following items:
(1)
Existing conditions in the vicinity of the proposed project
including:
(3)
Traffic impacts caused by the proposed development as per change
in existing conditions.
(4)
Explanation of traffic reduction/traffic management plans necessary
pursuant to any current federal, state or county requirements, and,
where applicable, proposed interaction with appropriate County Transportation
Management Areas (TMA).
(5)
Recommendations for alleviating or diminishing any possible
congestion or disruption to the established traffic pattern.
(6)
Any other information requested by the appropriate Board reasonably
required to make an informed assessment of potential traffic impacts.
A.
When required. The Board may require an environmental impact assessment
as part of preliminary approval of a major subdivision or site plan
if, in the opinion of the Board, the development could have an adverse
effect on the environment. The Board may, at the request of an applicant,
waive portions of the environmental impact assessment requirements
upon a finding that a complete report need not be prepared in order
to evaluate adequately the environmental impact of a particular project.
The Board shall review the application with specific reference to
the following areas of concern:
(1)
A significant percentage (25% or more) of the property has a
grade of 15% or more;
(2)
A significant percentage (25% or more) of the property is within
or borders a floodplain;
(3)
The property is located in an area where potable water supplies
may be adversely affected;
(4)
Industrial activities involving the use, processing or manufacture
of hazardous, toxic or corrosive substances as defined and named in
regulations promulgated by the U.S. EPA;
(5)
The visual impact of the project would be significant.
B.
Submission format. All environmental impact assessments shall consist
of written and graphic materials which clearly present the following
information:
(1)
Project description. A description of the proposed project shall
be presented to indicate the extent to which the site must be altered,
the kinds of facilities to be constructed and the uses intended. The
resident population, working population and visitor population shall
be estimated.
(3)
Site description and inventory. The suitability of the site
for the intended use shall be discussed. This shall include a description
of environmental conditions on the site which shall include, but not
be limited to, the following items:
(a)
Topography. A description and map of the topographic conditions
of the site shall be provided.
(b)
(c)
Critical areas. A description and map of the wetland areas,
wetland buffers and floodplains on the site shall be provided.
(d)
Surface water. A description and map of existing watercourses
and water bodies that are partially or totally on the site shall be
identified and riparian issues which may be relevant to the development.
(e)
Unique scenic features. Describe and map those portions of the
site that can be considered to have unique scenic qualities and any
scenic view from the site.
(f)
Miscellaneous. When warranted, an analysis shall be conducted
of existing air quality and noise levels as prescribed by the New
Jersey Department of Environmental Protection. When warranted, the
Board may also request delineation of conditions on adjacent properties.
(4)
Impact. The negative and positive impacts of the project during
and after construction shall be discussed. The specific concerns that
shall be considered include the following:
(a)
Soil erosion and sedimentation resulting from surface runoff;
(b)
Flooding and floodplain disruption;
(c)
Degradation of surface water quality;
(d)
Sewage disposal;
(e)
Solid waste disposal;
(f)
Destruction or degradation of scenic features on- and off-site;
(g)
Air quality degradation;
(h)
Noise levels;
(i)
Lighting levels including trespass lighting;
(j)
Effect on the community, including projected population increase,
increase in municipal and school services, consequences to the municipal
tax structure.
(5)
Environmental performance controls. The applicant shall indicate
the measures which will be employed during the planning, construction
and operation phases of the project to minimize or eliminate negative
impacts on and off site. Of specific interest are:
(a)
Stormwater management plans and plans for soil erosion and sedimentation
controls;
(b)
Water supply and water conservation proposals;
(c)
Noise reduction techniques;
(d)
Screening and landscaping intended to enhance the compatibility
of the development with adjacent areas;
(e)
Miscellaneous on-site and off-site public improvements.
(6)
Alternatives. A discussion of site design and project location
alternatives that were considered shall be provided. The discussion
shall indicate why an alternative was rejected if it would have resulted
in less of a negative impact than the proposed development.
(7)
Licenses, permits and other approvals required by law. The applicant
shall list all known licenses, permits and other forms of approval
required by law for the construction and operation of the proposed
project. This list shall include, but is not be limited to, approvals
required by the Township and agencies of the county, state and federal
governments. Where approvals have been granted, copies of said approvals
shall be attached. Where approvals are pending, a note shall be made
to that effect.
(8)
Documentation. All publications, file reports, manuscripts or
other written sources of information which were consulted in preparation
of the environmental impact assessment shall be listed and footnoted.
A list of all agencies and individuals from whom pertinent information
was obtained orally or by letter shall be listed separately. Dates
and locations of all meetings shall be specified.
(9)
Review. Applicants shall be encouraged or required to provide
suitable mitigation for all adverse environmental impacts and other
conditions identified in the EIA and/or in the course of the public
hearings before the Board.
C.
Review of written comments of Environmental/Shade Tree Advisory Committee;
time. The Board, before taking any action hereunder, shall review
the written comments of the Environmental/Shade Tree Advisory Committee.
In the event the Environmental/Shade Tree Advisory Committee fails
to provide its written comments to the Board within 10 days of its
being provided with a copy of the land development application, the
Board shall be free to take action pursuant hereto without reviewing
the Environmental/Shade Tree Advisory Committee's comments.
[Amended at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 1, General
Provisions, Art. III)]
D.
Decision.
(1)
The described areas of concern are by way of direction for the
reviewing Board and not by way of limitation.
(2)
After review of the development application by the appropriate
Board, that Board shall make a decision as to whether an Environmental
Impact Assessment should be required of the applicant or whether the
same should be waived in its entirety as a result of the proposed
development having only a slight or negligible environmental impact.
In addition to the above two courses of action by the reviewing Board,
the Board shall have a third course, which would be to require that
only a specified portion of the report be completed and that the remainder
of the report be waived if the Board finds that the complete report
need not be prepared in order to adequately evaluate the environmental
impact of the proposed development.
E.
Public projects. Public projects shall be submitted and reviewed
as private development projects unless specifically exempt by state
or federal law.
Whenever an applicant intends to construct a development in
phases, phasing information shall be included in the plans for preliminary
approval, and all phases shall be:
A.
Functionally self-contained and self-sustaining with regard to access,
circulation, parking, utilities, open spaces and all other site improvements
and physical features and shall be capable of perpetual independent
use, occupancy, operation and maintenance upon completion of construction
and development of the section or stage;
B.
Properly related to other services of the community as a whole and
to those facilities and services yet to be provided in the full execution
and implementation of the plan;
C.
Provided with such temporary or permanent transitional features,
buffers or protective areas as are necessary to prevent damage or
detriment to adjoining properties or to any completed section or stage.
In addition, such temporary or permanent transitional features, buffers
or protective areas shall not impede development of future sections
or stages in the planned development. Plans, estimated dates of completion
for each section or stage and specifications of such sections or stages
are to be filed with the Board, which must be of sufficient detail
and of such scale as to fully demonstrate the arrangement and site
locations of all structures, primary and accessory land uses, parking,
landscaping, public and private utilities and services facilities
and land ownership conditions.
A.
A grading plan, prepared and sealed by a licensed professional engineer,
shall be submitted for all proposed development requiring site plan
and/or major subdivision review; further providing said plan shall
also be required in conjunction with applications for development
of lots resulting from minor subdivision approval, or residential
in-fill construction on established lots, and for the installation
of pools, accessory structures, or other improvements thereon resulting
in a disturbance of greater than 750 square feet.
B.
Prior to the issuance of a building permit for the type of development
as set forth above, a grading plan is first to be approved by the
Board engineer or the Township Engineer as the case may be.
C.
Prior to the issuance of a certificate of occupancy, a record final
grading plan demonstrating conformance with the originally approved
grading plan, is first to be approved by the Board engineer or Township
Engineer, as the case may be.
D.
Absent unusual conditions, site plans resulting in no increase in
impervious surface coverage or change to existing drainage patterns
shall be exempt from submission of grading plans as required by this
section.
E.
The grading plan shall be of sufficient detail to demonstrate positive
stormwater runoff without adverse impact to surrounding property.
The plan shall provide, at a minimum, the following details:
(1)
Existing and proposed grades. For major subdivision and major
site plans, grades shall be based on the 1929 N.G.V.D. Datum.
(2)
Contours should extend a sufficient distance beyond property
lines or, the site of the work to demonstrate runoff patterns and
the relation to adjacent topographical features.
(3)
Contours are to be clearly shown and labeled and shall be at
one- or two-foot intervals, as appropriate. The scale of the drawing
shall not be less than one inch to 50 feet.
(4)
Property lines and dimensions.
(5)
Location, dimensions setbacks, and first floor elevations of
principal and accessory structures on-site and adjacent to the site.
(6)
Existing and proposed drainage facilities.
(7)
Existing and proposed spot elevations at all property comers,
building comers, adjoining roadways, and intermediate elevations and/or
off-site spot elevations as may be necessary to determine the proposed
drainage pattern.
(8)
Adequate provisions to minimize erosion during construction.
A.
Submission requirements.
(1)
Submission requirements for minor subdivision and site plan approval are provided in the Minor Subdivision and Site Plan Checklist in § 310-11-18A.
(2)
The Secretary of the Board shall forward copies of the application
to the following for review and comment, where appropriate:
(3)
The Board shall also have the authority to refer any application
to other agencies or individuals for comments or recommendations.
B.
Review by other Township agencies and officials. The officials and agencies cited in Subsection A above shall forward their comments and recommendations in writing to the Board within 14 days after receipt of the application.
C.
Board action.
(1)
Except for applications governed by the time limits in § 310-6-2 or other applicable sections, the Board shall approve, conditionally approve, or deny a minor subdivision or site plan within 45 days of the submission of a complete application, unless the applicant shall extend the period of time within which the Board may act.
(2)
Failure of the Board to act within the period prescribed shall
constitute minor subdivision or site plan approval and a certificate
of the Board Secretary as to the failure of the Board to act shall
be issued on request of the applicant. The certificate shall be sufficient
in lieu of the written endorsement or other evidence of approval,
herein required, and shall be so accepted by the County Register for
purposes of filing subdivision plats or deeds.
D.
Effect of approval. Approval of a minor subdivision or site plan shall be deemed final approval, provided that the Board may condition such approval on the provision of improvements as may be required. The zoning requirements and general terms and conditions, whether conditional or otherwise, upon which minor subdivision or site plan approval was granted, shall not be changed for a period of two years after the date on which the resolution of approval is adopted, provided that the approved minor subdivision shall have been duly recorded in accordance with Subsection E below.
E.
Expiration of minor subdivision. Approval of a minor subdivision
shall expire 190 days from the date on which the resolution of approval
is adopted unless within such period a plat in conformity with such
approval and the Map Filing Law, N.J.S.A. 46:26B-1 et seq., or a deed
clearly describing the approved minor subdivision is filed by the
developer with the County Register, the Township Engineer and the
Township Tax Assessor. Any such plat or deed accepted for such filing
shall have been signed by the Board Chairperson and Secretary. In
reviewing the application for development for a proposed minor subdivision,
the Board may accept a plat not in conformity with N.J.S.A. 46:26B-1
et seq.; provided that if the developer chooses to file the minor
subdivision as provided herein by plat rather than deed, such plat
shall conform with the provisions of the said act.
F.
Extensions of minor subdivision or site plan approval.
(1)
The Board may extend the one-hundred-ninety-day period for filing
a minor subdivision plat or deed pursuant to this chapter if the developer
proves to the reasonable satisfaction of the Board:
(a)
That the developer was barred or prevented, directly or indirectly,
from filing because of delays in obtaining legally required approvals
from other governmental or quasi-governmental entities; and
(b)
That the developer applied promptly for and diligently pursued
the required approvals. The length of the extension shall be equal
to the period of delay caused by the wait for the required approvals,
as determined by the Board. The developer may apply for the extension
either before or after what would otherwise be the expiration date.
(2)
The Board shall grant an extension of minor subdivision or site
plan approval for a period determined by the Board, but not exceeding
one year from what would otherwise be the expiration date, if the
developer proves to the reasonable satisfaction of the Board that
the developer was barred or prevented, directly or indirectly, from
proceeding with the development because of delays in obtaining legally
required approvals from other governmental agencies and that the developer
applied promptly for and diligently pursued the required approvals.
The developer shall apply for the extension before: (a) what would
otherwise be the expiration date of minor subdivision approval; or
(b) the 91st day after the developer receives the first legally required
approval from other governmental entities, whichever occurs later.
A.
Submission requirements.
(1)
Submission requirements for preliminary major subdivision and preliminary site plan approval are provided in the Preliminary Major Subdivision and Site Plan Checklist in § 310-11-18B.
(2)
The Secretary of the Board shall forward copies of the application
to the following for review and comment, where appropriate:
(3)
The Board shall also have the authority to refer any application
to other agencies or individuals for comments or recommendations.
B.
Review by other Township agencies and officials. The officials and agencies cited in Subsection A above shall forward their comments and recommendations in writing to the Board within 14 days after the receipt of the application.
C.
Board action.
(1)
Subdivisions.
(a)
Except for applications governed by the time limits in § 310-6-2 or other applicable sections, the Board shall approve, conditionally approve or deny a preliminary major subdivision application of 10 or fewer lots within 45 days after the submission of a complete application, unless the applicant shall extend the period of time within which the Board may act.
(b)
The Board shall approve, conditionally approve or deny a preliminary
major subdivision application of more than 10 lots within 95 days
after the submission of a complete application, unless the applicant
shall extend the period of time within which the Board may act.
(c)
Failure of the Board to act within the time prescribed shall
constitute preliminary major subdivision approval and a certificate
of the Board Secretary as to the failure of the Board to act shall
be issued on request of the applicant. Said certificate shall be sufficient
in lieu of the written endorsement or other evidence of approval herein
required, and shall be accepted by the County Register for purposes
of filing subdivision plats.
(2)
Site plans.
(a)
Except for applications governed by the time limits in § 310-6-2 or other applicable sections, the Board shall approve, conditionally approve or deny a preliminary major site plan which involves 10 acres of land or less, and 10 dwelling units or less, within 45 days after the submission of a complete application unless the applicant shall extend the period of time within which the Board may act.
(b)
The Board shall approve, conditionally approve or deny the preliminary
major site plan of more than 10 acres or more than 10 dwelling units
within 95 days after the application is certified complete unless
the applicant shall extend the period of time within which the Board
may act.
(c)
Failure of the Board to act within the time prescribed shall
constitute preliminary major site plan approval and a certificate
of the Board Secretary as to the failure of the Board to act shall
be issued on request of the applicant. Said certificate shall be sufficient
in lieu of a written endorsement or other evidence of approval herein
required.
D.
Effect of preliminary approval. Preliminary approval of a major subdivision or site plan, except as provided in Subsection D(4) of this section, shall confer upon the applicant the following rights for a three-year period from the date on which the resolution granting preliminary approval is adopted.
(1)
That the general terms and conditions on which preliminary approval
was granted shall not be changed, including, but not limited to, use
requirements; layout and design standards for streets, curbs and sidewalks;
lot sizes; yard dimensions and off-tract improvements; and in the
case of a site plan, any requirements peculiar to site plan approval
pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40:55D-41, except that nothing herein shall be
construed to prevent the Township from modifying by ordinance such
general terms and conditions of preliminary approval as relate to
public health and safety.
(2)
That the applicant may submit for final approval on or before
the expiration date of preliminary approval the whole or a section
or sections of the preliminary subdivision plat or site plan, as the
case may be.
(3)
That the applicant may apply for and the Board may grant extension
on such preliminary approval for additional periods of at least one
year but not to exceed a total extension of two years, provided that
if the design standards have been revised by ordinance, such revised
standards may govern.
(4)
In the case of a subdivision of or a site plan for a planned development of 50 acres or more, conventional subdivision or site plan for 150 acres or more, or site plan for development of a nonresidential floor area of 200,000 square feet or more, the appropriate Board may grant the rights referred to in Subsection D(1), (2) and (3), above for such period of time, longer than three years, as shall be determined by the appropriate Board to be reasonable, taking into consideration: (a) the number of dwelling units and nonresidential floor area permissible under preliminary approval; (b) economic conditions; and (c) the comprehensiveness of the development. The developer may apply for thereafter, and the Board may thereafter grant, an extension of preliminary approval for such additional period of time as shall be determined by the Board to be reasonable, taking into consideration: (a) the number of dwelling units and nonresidential floor area permissible under preliminary approval; (b) the number of dwelling units and nonresidential floor area remaining to be developed; (c) economic conditions; and (d) the comprehensiveness of the development.
[Amended at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 1, General
Provisions, Art. III)]
(5)
Whenever the Board grants an extension of preliminary approval pursuant to Subsection D(3) or (4) above and preliminary approval has expired before the date on which the extension was granted, the extension shall begin on what would otherwise be the expiration date. The developer may apply for an extension either before or after what would otherwise be the expiration date.
(6)
The Board shall grant an extension of preliminary approval for a period determined by the Board but not exceeding one year from what would otherwise be the expiration date, if the developer proves to the reasonable satisfaction of the Board that the developer was barred or prevented, directly or indirectly, from proceeding with the development because of delays in obtaining legally required approvals from other governmental entities and that the developer applied promptly for and diligently pursued the required approvals. The developer shall apply for the extension before: (a) what would otherwise be the expiration date of the preliminary approval; or (b) the 91st day after the developer received the last legally required approval from other governmental entities, whichever is later. An extension granted pursuant to this section shall not preclude the Board from granting an extension pursuant to Subsection D(3) or (4) above.
E.
Simultaneous preliminary and final site plan approval. Combined preliminary
and final site plan approval may be granted provided all submission
requirements for both applications are met. The time limit within
which the Board shall act shall be the longest time permitted for
either of the two approvals.
A.
Submission requirements. No application for final major subdivision and no application for final site plan approval will be accepted unless it is submitted within three years (plus any applicable extension as may have been granted pursuant to § 310-11-8D) of the grant of preliminary approval of such major subdivision or site plan.
(1)
Submission requirements for final major subdivision and site plan approval are provided in the Final Major Subdivision and Final Site Plan Checklist in § 310-11-18C.
(2)
The Secretary of the Board shall forward copies of the application
to the following officials for review and comment where appropriate:
(3)
The Board shall also have the authority to refer any application
to other agencies or individuals for comments or recommendations.
B.
Review by other Township agencies and officials. The officials and agencies cited in § 310-11-9A above shall forward their comments and recommendations in writing to the Board within 14 days after the receipt of the final application.
C.
Board action.
(1)
The Board shall grant final approval if the detailed drawings,
specifications and estimates of the application for final approval
conform to the standards established by ordinance for final approval,
the conditions for preliminary approval, and, in the case of a major
subdivision, the standards prescribed in the Map Filing Law, N.J.S.A.
46:26B-1 et seq. In the case of a planned unit development, planned
unit residential development or residential cluster, the Board may
permit minimal deviations from the conditions of preliminary approval
necessitated by change of conditions beyond the control of the developer
since the date of preliminary approval without the developer being
required to submit another application for development for preliminary
approval.
(2)
Final approval shall be granted or denied within 45 days after
submission of a complete application or within such further time as
may be consented to by the applicant. Failure of the Board to act
within the period prescribed shall constitute final approval and a
certificate of the Board Secretary as to the failure of the Board
to act shall be issued on request of the applicant. The certificate
shall be sufficient in lieu of the written endorsement or other evidence
of approval, herein required, and, in the case of subdivision plans,
shall be so accepted by the County Register for purposes of filing.
(3)
Whenever review or approval of the application by the County
Planning Board is required by N.J.S.A. 40:27-6.1 or 40:27-6.6, the
Board shall condition its approval upon timely receipt of a favorable
report on the application by the County Planning Board or approval
by the County Planning Board by its failure to report thereon within
the required time period.
D.
Effect of final approval.
(1)
The zoning requirements applicable to the preliminary approval first granted and all other rights conferred upon the developer, pursuant to Subsection C above, whether conditionally or otherwise, shall not be changed for a period of two years after the date on which the resolution of final approval is adopted; provided that in the case of major subdivision the rights conferred by this section shall expire if the plat has not been duly recorded within the time period provided in Subsection F(1) below. If the developer has followed the standards prescribed for final approval and, in the case of subdivision, has duly recorded the plat with the County Register in accordance with Subsection F(1) below, the Board may extend such period of protection for extensions of one year but not to exceed three extensions. Notwithstanding any other provisions of this chapter, the granting of final approval terminates the time period of preliminary approval pursuant to Subsection C above, for any section of the development which is granted final approval.
(2)
In the case of a subdivision or site plan for a planned development of 50 acres or more, conventional subdivision or site plan for 150 acres or more, or site plan for the development of nonresidential floor area of 200,000 square feet or more, the Board may grant the rights referred to in Subsection D(1) of this section for such period of time, longer than two years, as shall be determined by the Board to be reasonable, taking into consideration:
(a)
The number of dwelling units and nonresidential floor area permissible
under final approval;
(b)
Economic conditions;
(c)
The comprehensiveness of the development. The developer may
apply for thereafter, and the Board may thereafter grant, an extension
of final approval for such additional period of time as shall be determined
by the Board to be reasonable taking into consideration the following:
(3)
Whenever the Board grants any extension of final approval pursuant to Subsection D(1) or (2) above, and final approval has expired before the date on which the extension is granted, the extension shall begin on what would otherwise be the expiration date. The developer may apply for the extension either before or after what would otherwise be the expiration date.
(4)
The Board shall grant an extension of final approval for a period determined by the Board but not exceeding one year from what would otherwise be the expiration date, if the developer proves to the reasonable satisfaction of the Board that the developer was barred or prevented, directly or indirectly, from proceeding with the development because of delays in obtaining legally required approvals from other governmental entities and that the developer applied promptly for and diligently pursued these approvals. A developer shall apply for an extension before: (a) what would otherwise be the expiration date of final approval; or (b) the 91st day after the developer receives the last legally required approval from other governmental entities, whichever occurs later. An extension granted pursuant to this section shall not preclude the Board from granting an extension pursuant to Subsection D(1) or (2) above.
E.
Conditions of approval.
(1)
Conditions binding. All conditions of preliminary and final
approval shall be binding upon the applicant, all present and future
owners, tenants, users and occupants of the property and their respective
successors and assigns.
(2)
Failure to maintain. The applicant and any successor in interest
shall be responsible for installing and maintaining in good order
and condition all required improvements and landscaping, unless such
improvements in landscaping are to be installed by, and/or dedicated
to and maintained by the Township, County or another party, under
the terms of approval granted by the Board. Such required improvements
shall include, but not be limited to, parking improvements, buffer
zones, drainage facilities, exterior lighting and landscaping. Failure
of any responsible party to install and/or maintain required improvements
or landscaping, shall constitute a violation of this chapter and shall
be subject to the enforcement procedures set forth herein.
F.
Expiration of final major subdivision approval.
(1)
Final approval of a major subdivision shall expire 95 days from
the date of signing of the plat unless within such period the plat
shall have been duly filed by the applicant with the County Register.
The Board may for good cause shown extend the period for recording
for an additional period not to exceed 190 days from the date of signing
of the plat. The Board may extend the ninety-five-day or one-hundred-ninety-day
period if the applicant proves to the reasonable satisfaction of the
Board: (a) that the applicant was barred or prevented, directly or
indirectly, from filing because of delays in obtaining legally required
approvals from other governmental or quasi-governmental entities;
and (b) that the applicant applied promptly for and diligently pursued
required approvals. The length of the extension shall be equal to
the period of delay caused by the wait for the required approvals,
as determined by the Board. The developer may apply for an extension
either before or after the original expiration date.
(2)
No subdivision plat shall be accepted for filing by the County
Register until it has been approved by the Board as indicated on the
instrument by the signature of the Chairperson, Secretary of the Board.
The signatures of the Board Chairperson and Secretary shall not be
affixed until the developer has posted the performance guarantees
required by this chapter and has satisfied all other applicable conditions
of final approval. If the County records any plat without such approval,
such recording shall be deemed null and void, and upon request of
the municipality, the plat shall be expunged from the official records.
Applications for amended site plan or subdivision review shall
be governed by the same requirements as all other applications for
subdivision or site plan approval.
The submission requirements and review process for conditional
use applications shall be the same as for a major site plan, except
as set forth below.
A.
The Board shall grant or deny an application for conditional use
approval within 95 days of submission of a complete application or
within such further time as may be consented to by the applicant.
B.
The Board shall approve or deny a conditional use application simultaneously
with any accompanying subdivision and/or site plan application. The
longest time period for action by the Board, whether it be for subdivision,
conditional use or site plan approval, shall apply. Whenever approval
of a conditional use is requested by the applicant, notice of the
hearing on the application shall include reference to the request
for conditional use approval.
A.
Whenever review or approval of a development application by the County
Planning Board is required by N.J.S.A. 40:27-6.3 or 40:27-6.6, the
Board shall condition any approval that it grants upon timely receipt
of a favorable report on the application by the County Planning Board.
The County Planning Board's failure to report thereon within the required
time period provided by law shall be considered a favorable response.
B.
Whenever County Planning Board review or approval is required, the
applicant shall be responsible for filing all necessary applications,
plans, reports and other documents directly with the County Planning
Board.
A.
When all conditions of any minor, preliminary or final approval have
been met, the applicant shall submit to the Board Secretary eight
copies of the approved plan(s) with all revisions required by the
conditions of approval. The approved plan(s) shall then be signed
by the Board Chairperson, Secretary and Engineer. Two signed copies
shall be returned to the applicant and the remaining copies shall
be distributed by the Board Secretary.
B.
In addition to the foregoing, whenever any subdivision is to be perfected
by the filing of the approval plat with the County Register in conformance
with the Map Filing Law,[1] the applicant shall submit to the Board Secretary, simultaneously with the plans described in Subsection A above, two Mylars and at least eight paper prints of the plat intended for recording. Provided that it conforms to the Map Filing Law, the plat intended for recording shall be signed by the Board Chairperson, Secretary and Engineer simultaneously with the signing of the approved plans submitted pursuant to Subsection A above. After signing, one Mylar and all paper prints of the plat so signed shall be returned to the applicant for recording with the County Register.
[1]
Editor's Note: See N.J.S.A. 46:26B-1 et seq.
C.
Following the filing of any approved subdivision plat or minor subdivision
deed with the County Register, the applicant shall promptly deliver
to the Board Secretary at least six copies of the filed plat or recorded
deed, as the case may be. The Board Secretary shall then distribute
copies of the same.
D.
Whenever any subdivision is to be perfected by the filing of the
approved plat with the County Register, and when the engineering review
of such subdivision has been performed by the Board Engineer, the
plat intended for recording shall be signed by the Board Engineer.
For purposes of such signatures as the municipal engineer, the Board
Engineer shall be deemed to act as an Assistant Township Engineer
or the Township Engineer's designee.
E.
The Board Secretary shall return in the Board's files at least one
true copy of all signed and approved site plans and subdivision deeds
and all signed, approved and filed subdivision plats.
A.
If after all preliminary approvals are obtained, the subdivider wishes
to construct the improvements prior to final approval, the following
must be complied with:
(1)
Engineering drawings. All improvements shall be constructed
in accordance with final engineering drawings prepared by a licensed
New Jersey Professional Engineer and approved by the Township Engineer.
The drawings shall include final plans and profiles of all streets;
tentative final lot grading plans which will show sufficient elevations
to establish the lot area surface flow throughout the subdivision
and finalized versions of all other supporting drawings deemed necessary
by the Township Engineer. Upon notification of approval of the engineering
drawings, the applicant shall furnish the Township Engineer with the
original and duplicate original of all drawings. The Township Engineer
shall affix his or her signature to both sets and return the original
to the applicant, retain the duplicate original for filing and forward
copies to the Board, Township Clerk and Building Subcode Official.
The drawings shall become the approved plans governing the construction
of all improvements.
(2)
Construction of improvements. Upon receipt of the approved plans,
the subdivider may proceed to construct the required improvements;
provided, however, that the subdivider shall notify the Township Clerk,
Township Committee, Township Engineer and Building Subcode Official
at least seven days in advance of the date of beginning construction
and shall have obtained all permits required. No on-site or off-site
improvements shall be constructed except in strict accordance with
approved plans. If it is found by the subdivider that minor modifications
or additions are needed during the course of installing such improvements
due to unforeseen circumstances, the subdivider shall not make such
improvement change until approval has been granted by the Township
Engineer after the submittal of plans incorporating such changes.
(3)
Inspection of improvements. The subdivider shall install no
improvements without 48 hours notification to the Township Engineer.
The Township Engineer shall determine if an inspector is to be on
the job during construction. If the subdivider fails to so notify
the Township Engineer, the engineer shall determine if the construction
performed shall be replaced, acceptable as constructed, or a maintenance
bond of longer than normal duration shall be posted at time of final
acceptance. Neither the Township Committee, the Township Engineer,
the Board, nor any of their agents, employees or representatives shall
make any inspection reports or declarations to the subdivider or his
subcontractors except as may be required for Township purposes.
(4)
Inspection fees as determined by the Township Engineer must
be posted with the Chief Financial Officer of Edgewater Park prior
to the commencement of any construction. Township may utilize escrow
funds for all costs associated with bond release and bond reduction
expenses.
(5)
Required information on final lot grading plan.
(a)
All streets and lots within the proposed subdivision including
lot and block numbers. Lot dimensions shall also be shown when they
do not obscure the legibility of the other information.
(b)
Existing ground contours at the same interval required for the
preliminary plan.
(c)
All surface improvements properly delineating between constructed
and to be constructed.
(d)
All storm drainage.
(e)
Center line and top of curb elevations every 50 feet along all
streets.
(f)
Graphic location of all proposed buildings showing type, finished
floor elevation, garage elevation and type of foundation (basement,
crawl space, slab).
(g)
Proposed elevations at all lot corners, house corners, swales
and other locations sufficient to clearly establish the direction
of surface runoff from all lot areas.
(h)
Except when permitted or directed otherwise by the Township
Engineer, proposed contours at the same interval as existing contours.
(i)
All grading plans must be developed at 50 scale or greater.
B.
Prerequisites of final approval. Prior approval by the Board, the
applicant shall submit the following:
(1)
Off-site drainage fee (when required).
(2)
Performance bond in cash, or other surety satisfactory to the
Township Committee, a surety will be evaluated in part based upon
its AM BEST rating. Performance bonds must be posted in the amount
of 120% in accordance with the bond estimate. Bonds must be enforceable
for a minimum of 24 months. Where a developer elects to post a surety
in lieu of cash, at least 10% of the guarantee amount must be posted
in cash. A letter of credit shall be an acceptable form of a performance
guarantee if approved by the Township Committee or Township Attorney,
if so designated, and only under the following conditions:
(a)
The letter of credit is irrevocable for an initial period of
at least one year with an automatic renewal period of one year.
(b)
The issuing bank must notify the Township in writing by certified
mail at least 90 days prior to the expiration date should the bank
exercise its option not to renew the existing letter of credit.
(c)
If the letter of credit is not renewed or replaced with a comparable
letter of credit, the Township shall have the right to immediately
draw a draft on sight if the developer's performance is not satisfactory
as of that date, or to draw a draft 30 days after receipt of said
notice if, after notification by the municipality that the letter
of credit will not be renewed, the developer fails to submit a satisfactory
replacement guarantee within 10 days prior to its expiration.
(d)
The developer agrees to cease and desist all such work upon
receipt of notification from the municipality that the letter of credit
will not be renewed until such time as a satisfactory replacement
guarantee is submitted.
(e)
The developer shall execute any agreement(s) required by the
Township Attorney confirming the conditions set forth herein prior
to the Township's acceptance of said letter of credit. All agreements
between developers and Edgewater Park shall be binding upon the parties
for the life of development project.
(f)
Prior to the signing of the final plat, the developer shall
execute an agreement prepared by the Board attorney confirming the
conditions of approval for all major subdivisions, minor subdivision,
and site plans.
(3)
The cost of inspection shall be the responsibility of the developer
who shall reimburse the Township for all reasonable inspection fees
by submitting a check to the Township Clerk. The deposit for inspection
fee costs shall be 5% of the cost of required improvements as determined
by the Township Engineer. This fee shall be an addition to the amount
of the performance guarantee and all application fees. Upon completion
of the development and all inspections and at the request of the developer,
the developer shall receive an accounting of the expended funds and
any unspent funds shall be returned to the developer. Should the initial
deposit be insufficient to cover inspection costs, the developer shall
deposit additional sums upon notice from the Township Clerk. Each
additional deposit being an amount not to exceed 50% of the initial
deposit. The Secretary shall obtain the signature of the Chairperson
and shall endorse all remaining certifications shown on the final
plat and return the original tracing together with a copy of the approving
resolution to the applicant. The applicant shall then obtain the signature
of the Township Engineer and file the final plat with the county recording
office and afterwards submit a duplicate original tracing to the Township
Engineer and seven prints of the approved plat together with a statement
from the applicant's engineer that these are true copies of the plat
approved by the Board, on which is shown the filing information, to
the secretary of the Board who will retain one copy in the Board files
and distribute approved plats to the following:
C.
Building permits. Upon filing of the final map, the developer may
obtain building permits for all lots shown on the final plat. Adequate
accessibility of all roads within a subdivision must be provided by
the developer. A minimum gravel base course as set forth in the design
standards must be installed by the developer prior to the issuance
of any building permits for dwellings to the be constructed with access
via the same.
D.
Occupancy permits. No certificates of occupancy shall be issued until
all underground services serving the premises for which the certificate
is sought are installed and operating and the road in front of and
leading to the premises has at least one layer of bituminous concrete.
E.
Street name signs must be posted as approved on the plat. Street
name signs must be located at the designated location and the dimensions
of the sign must be as shown or as designated within the design standards
approved by Edgewater Park. All street signs must be erected prior
to the issuance of any building permits for dwellings to be located
with access along the same. All other traffic control signs must be
in place prior to the issuance of the first certificate of occupancy.
F.
Building permits may not be issued unless and until house numbers
identify the location of each dwelling and are clearly visible from
the street.
A.
Request for acceptance of improvements and release of performance
guarantees shall be made in writing to the governing body.
B.
Upon notice of request for acceptance, the Township Engineer shall
make or cause to be made a final inspection of the improvements. Those
improvements not in acceptable condition shall be reported to the
developer in writing for correction, repair or replacement. Upon receipt
from the developer's engineer a report that the necessary correction,
repair or replacements have been accomplished, the Township Engineer
shall reinspect the improvements.
C.
Prior to the Township Engineer making a final report and recommendations
to the Township Committee, the developer will supply as-built plans,
signed and sealed by a licensed New Jersey professional engineer showing
surface grading including major lot gradings, building finished floor
grades and curb and gutter grades, together with horizontal and vertical
location of underground facilities. Manholes, inlets and other such
appurtenances together with sidewalks and curbs shall be shown in
true location and grade. The as-built plans shall be submitted on
reproducible media.
D.
The developer shall furnish a maintenance bond in a form acceptable
to the Township in the amount of 15% of the total improvement cost
estimate for a period of two years.
[Amended 2-7-2012 by Ord.
No. 2012-1]
All properties subject to site plan and subdivision review and
approval shall be maintained in accordance with the approved site
plan, specifically including all landscaping, paving, pavement markings,
signage, lighting, etc. The property owner shall, within the next
planting season, replace any shrubbery or trees that die with shrubs
or trees of a size comparable to the shrub or tree that is being replaced.
Whenever the property owner is given notice by the Township to maintain
the property in accordance with the site plan, the property owner
shall make the necessary repairs within 60 days. The Township may,
for good cause, such as weather, provide a reasonable extension of
the time within which the maintenance repairs are to be made.
[Amended at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 1, General
Provisions, Art. III)]
No application for development shall be deemed complete unless
the items, information and documentation listed in the applicable
checklist are submitted to the Board. If any required item is not
submitted, the applicant must request in writing a waiver and state
the reasons supporting each such request.
A.
Minor Subdivision and Minor Site Plan Checklist.
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Application for Approval of Minor Subdivisions and Minor Site
Plans
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Submitted
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Not Applicable
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Waiver Requested
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(Note: For details of all submissions, see Chapter 310. Applicant should check off all items as submitted, not applicable, or waiver requested. If waiver is requested, reasons shall be indicated in separate submission.)
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1.
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Plat or plan drawn and sealed by a PE, LS, PP or RA, as permitted
by law and based on a current survey.
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2.
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Scale: 1" = 30' or as approved by Board Engineer.
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3.
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Current survey upon which plat or plan is based.
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4.
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Map size:
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8 1/2" x 13"
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15" x 21"
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24" x 36"
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30" x 42"
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5.
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Key map: 1,000 foot radius, street names, zoning districts.
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6.
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Title block and basic information:
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a.
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Title
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b.
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Date of original preparation and date(s) of revision
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c.
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North arrow and reference meridian
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d.
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Ratio scale and graphic scale
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e.
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Tax Map block, lot numbers and zone
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f.
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Name, address and license number of person preparing plat or
plan, signed and sealed
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g.
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Name and address of owner of record and applicant, if different
from the owner
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7.
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Signature of the applicant, and, if the applicant is not the
owner, the signed consent of the owner.
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8.
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A map of the entire tract or property showing the location of
that portion to be divided therefrom, giving all distances and showing
all roads abutting or traversing the property. Development boundaries
shall be clearly delineated.
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9.
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The name of all adjoining property owners as disclosed by the
most recent Township tax records.
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10.
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Names of adjoining municipalities within 200 feet.
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11.
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The location of existing and proposed, including details:
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a.
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Property lines
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b.
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Streets
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c.
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Buildings (with an indication as to whether existing buildings
will be retained or removed)
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d.
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Buildings within 200 feet of the site
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e.
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Parking spaces and loading areas
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f.
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Roadways, driveways and curbs
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g.
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Watercourses
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h.
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Railroads
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i.
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Bridges
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j.
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Drainage pipes and other improvements
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k.
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Natural features and treed areas, both on the tract and within
50 feet of its boundary
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l.
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Sewer, water and other utilities
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m.
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Lighting including photometrics and landscaping
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n.
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Signage including details
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o.
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Refuse areas
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p.
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Soil Erosion and Sediment Control Plan
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q.
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Subsurface structures demolition
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r.
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Tree save plan
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12.
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Area in square feet of all existing and proposed lots.
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13.
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Bearings and distances of all existing and proposed property
lines.
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14.
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Sufficient elevations or contours at two-foot intervals, including
finished grades and finished floor elevations.
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15.
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The location and width of all existing and proposed utility,
drainage and other easements, including but not limited to, sight
triangle easements.
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16.
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Front, side, and rear setback lines.
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17.
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Chart of the zoning requirements for the zone, what is proposed,
and variances indicated.
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18.
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Delineation of floodplain and wetlands areas.
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19.
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A copy of any protective covenants or deed restrictions applying
to the lands being subdivided or developed.
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20.
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Tax payment certification.
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21.
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15 sets of folded plans.
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22.
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For subdivisions, if the applicant intends to file the approved
subdivision with the County Register, the plat shall be prepared in
compliance with the Map Filing Law (N.J.S.A. 46:26B-1 et seq.) and
bear the signature block noted in item 23 below.
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23.
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For subdivisions, if the applicant intends to file by deed(s)
record of the approved subdivision with the County Register, the following
signature block shall be provided on the deed(s):
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Checklist prepared by
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Date:
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Checklist revised by Board:
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Date:
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Application found complete on:
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Application found incomplete on:
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24.
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If a property is located within a redevelopment area, a copy
of the fully executed redevelopment agreement shall be submitted.
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B.
Preliminary Major Subdivision and Site Plan Checklist.
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Application for Preliminary Approval of Major Subdivisions and
Site Plans
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Submitted
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Not Applicable
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Waiver Requested
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(Note: For details of all submissions, see Chapter 310. Applicant should check off all items as submitted, not applicable, or waiver requested. If waiver is requested, reasons shall be indicated in separate submission.)
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1.
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Plat or plan drawn and sealed by a PE, LS, PP or RA as permitted
by law and based on a current survey.
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2.
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Scale: 1" = 30' or as approved by Board Engineer.
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3.
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Current survey upon which plat or plan is based, signed and
sealed.
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4.
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Map size:
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8 1/2" x 13"
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15" x 21"
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24" x 36"
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5.
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Title block and basic information:
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a.
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Title
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b.
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Date of original preparation and date(s) of revision
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c.
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North arrow and reference meridian
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d.
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Ratio scale and graphic scale
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e.
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Tax Map block, lot numbers and zone
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f.
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Name, address and license number of person preparing plat or
plan
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g.
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Name and address of owner of record and applicant, if different
from the owner
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(Where more than one sheet is required, the above information
shall appear on each sheet and all sheets shall be appropriately labeled,
numbered and bound.)
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6.
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The first sheet of a series of plats or plans submitted for
preliminary approval shall contain, in addition to the above, the
following:
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a.
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A key map at a scale of 1" = 500' or less showing zone boundaries
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b.
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The names and addresses, lot and block numbers of all property
owners within 200 feet of the tract boundary line including adjoining
municipalities
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c.
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Signature blocks for the Board Chairperson, Board Secretary
and Board Engineer
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d.
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Chart of the zoning requirements for the zone, what is proposed,
and variances indicated
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7.
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For subdivisions, contour lines at vertical intervals not greater
than 5 feet for land with natural slopes of 10% or greater and at
vertical intervals of not greater than 2 feet for land with natural
slopes of less than 10%.
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8.
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For site plans, a grading plan showing, at two-foot contour
intervals, existing and proposed contours and elevations.
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9.
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The location of existing watercourses and any natural features,
including floodplains, wetlands and soil types on the site and within
50 feet.
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10.
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The area of the tract to be subdivided or developed in square
footage and the location, lot area, width and depth of any existing
lot or lots proposed to be subdivided.
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11.
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Location of all existing and proposed buildings and subsurface
structures, with building setbacks, front, side and rear yard distances.
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12.
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Location of all structures within 200 feet of the property.
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13.
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A stormwater management plan showing the location, type and
size of any existing and proposed bridges, culverts, drain pipes,
catch basins and other storm drainage facilities, including Stormwater
Analysis Report and documentation required by NJDEP.
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14.
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A soil erosion and sediment control plan.
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15.
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Tree save plan.
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16.
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A circulation plan showing proposed vehicle, bicycle and pedestrian
circulation systems. The plan shall include the locations, typical
cross-sections, center-line profiles and type of paving for all proposed
new streets and paths.
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17.
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Plans of proposed potable water and sanitary sewer utility systems
showing feasible connections to existing or any proposed system. If
a public water supply or sanitary sewer system is available, the owner
shall show appropriate connections thereto on the plat or plan.
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18.
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Location of any proposed off-street parking areas with dimensions
showing parking spaces, loading docks and access drives and a traffic
circulation pattern showing all ingress and egress to the site.
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19.
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Location and description of all proposed signs and exterior
lighting, including details.
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20.
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Provision for storage and disposal of solid wastes.
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21.
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For site plans, the preliminary floor plans and preliminary
building elevation drawings showing all sides of any proposed building
or buildings. The final floor plans and building elevations drawings
submitted to the Construction Code Official for issuance of a building
permit shall conform with the preliminary plans and drawings approved
by the Board. No change, deletion or addition shall be made to said
final plans and drawings without resubmission and reapproval by the
Board.
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22.
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A staging plan for projects greater than 10 acres in area.
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23.
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All proposed buffers, landscaping, fences, walls, hedges or
similar facilities. The landscaping plan shall show in detail the
location, size and type of all plant material, including ground cover,
to be used on the site. Common names of all landscaping material shall
be indicated.
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24.
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A copy of any protective covenants or deed restrictions applying
to the land and being subdivided or developed and a notation on the
plat or plan of any easements required by the Board, such as, but
not limited to, sight triangle easements. Said easements may also
include utility lines, public improvements and ingress and egress
for emergency vehicles.
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25.
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A copy of such guarantees, covenants, master deed or other document
which shall satisfy the requirements of the Board for the construction
and maintenance of any proposed common areas, landscaping, recreational
areas, public improvements and buildings.
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26.
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A list of all licenses, permits or other approvals required
by law, including proof of service.
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27.
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For any subdivision of 6 or more lots, or for a variance to
construct a multiple dwelling of 25 or more dwelling units, or for
site plan approval of any nonresidential use, a corporation or partnership
shall list the names and addresses of all stockholders or individual
partners owning at least 10% of its stock of any class or at least
10% of the interest in the partnership, as the case may be. If a corporation
or partnership owns 10% or more of the stock of a corporation, or
10% or greater interest in a partnership, subject to disclosure pursuant
to the previous paragraph, that corporation or partnership shall list
the names and addresses of its stockholders holding 10% or more of
its stock or of 10% or greater interest in the partnership, as the
case may be, and this requirement shall be followed by every corporate
stockholder or partner in a partnership, until the names and addresses
of the non-corporate stockholders and individual partners, exceeding
the 10% ownership criterion have been listed.
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28.
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The Board may require the applicant to submit an environmental
impact assessment as part of preliminary approval if, in the opinion
of the Board, the development could have an adverse effect on the
environment.
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29.
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The Board may require the applicant to submit a traffic impact
statement as part of preliminary approval if, in the opinion of the
Board, the development could have an adverse effect on off-site traffic
and circulation.
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30.
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Applicant shall submit 15 sets of folded plans.
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31.
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If a property is located within a redevelopment area, a copy
of the fully executed redeveloper's agreement shall be submitted.
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Checklist prepared by:
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Date:
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Checklist reviewed by Board:
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Date:
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Application found complete on:
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Application found incomplete on:
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Applicant notified on:
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C.
Final Major Subdivision and Site Plan Checklist.
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Application for Final Approval of Major Subdivisions and Site
Plans
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Submitted
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Not Applicable
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Waiver Requested
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(Note: For details of all submissions, see Chapter 310. Applicant should check off all items as submitted, not applicable, or waiver requested. If waiver is requested, reasons shall be indicated in separate submission.)
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1.
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Plat or plan drawn and sealed by a PE, LS, PP or RA as permitted
by law and based on a current survey.
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2.
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Scale: 1" = 30' or as approved by Board Engineer.
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3.
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Current survey upon which plat or plan is based, signed and
sealed.
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4.
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Map size:
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8 1/2" x 13"
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15" x 21"
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24" x 36"
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5.
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Title block and basic information:
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a.
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Title
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b.
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Date of original preparation and date(s) of revision
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c.
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North arrow and reference meridian
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d.
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Ratio scale and graphic scale
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e.
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Tax Map block, lot numbers and zone
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f.
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Name, address and license number of person preparing plat or
plan
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g.
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Name and address of owner of record and applicant, if different
from the owner
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(Where more than one sheet is required, the above information
shall appear on each sheet and all sheets shall be appropriately labeled,
numbered and bound.)
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6.
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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 lots lines and other site lines, with accurate
dimensions, bearings or deflection angles, radii arcs and central
angles of all curves, or as required by the Map Filing Act.[1]
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7.
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The purpose of any easement or land reserved or dedicated to
public use such as, but not limited to, sight triangle easements,
and the proposed use of sites other than residential.
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8.
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The front, side and rear building setback lines.
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9.
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Improvement plans in accordance with the Township standards
for roads and utilities.
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10.
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Statement that final plan is consistent with preliminary plan,
and if not, how and why they differ.
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11.
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All additional information, changes or modifications required
by the Board at the time of preliminary approval.
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12.
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A statement from the Township Engineer that all improvements
required by the Board for preliminary approval have been installed
in compliance with all applicable laws.
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13.
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If improvements have not been installed, then a statement from
the Township Clerk shall accompany the application for final approval
stating that:
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a.
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A recordable developer's agreement with the Township has been
executed
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b.
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A satisfactory performance guarantee has been posted
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c.
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The Township has received all escrow and inspection fees
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14.
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Proof that all taxes and assessments for local improvements
on the property have been paid.
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15.
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If the requirement improvements have been installed, the application
for final approval shall be accompanied by a statement from the Township
Clerk that a satisfactory maintenance bond has been posted.
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16.
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Applicant shall submit 15 sets of folded plans.
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17.
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If a property is located within a redevelopment area, a copy
of the fully executed redeveloper's agreement shall be submitted.
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Checklist prepared by:
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Date:
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Checklist reviewed by Board:
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Date:
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Application found complete on:
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Application found incomplete on:
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[1]
Editor's Note: See N.J.S.A. 46:26B-1 et seq.
D.
Variance Application Checklist.
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Variance Sketch Checklist
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Submitted
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Not Applicable
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Waiver Requested
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1.
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Submit the following documents with the Standard Development
Application:
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a.
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Copy of an area map showing all lots within 200 feet of the
property
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b.
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List of names, addresses, lot and block numbers, as they appear
on the official tax records of the Township, of all owners of property
within 200 feet of the property affected by the application and upon
whom the notice must be served in the manner provided by law.
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c.
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Copy of professional survey at a scale not smaller than 1" =
100' nor larger than 1/8" = 1'; clearly indicating the buildings and
improvements thereon with all front, side and rear yard dimensions
and setbacks from the property lines.
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d.
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Copies of subdivision, site plan or conditional use applications
when applicable
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e.
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Certification that taxes are paid
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2.
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If the survey is more than one year old, attach certification
of the applicant or owner that the survey accurately represents the
status of the premises and all improvements at the time of filing
for the variance.
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3.
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A statement containing the following information:
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a.
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Date of acquisition of property, and from whom
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b.
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The number of dwelling units in existing building(s)
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c.
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State whether the applicant or owners own or are under contract
to purchase any adjoining lands. Set forth lot and block number(s).
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d.
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State whether the application is or is not to be accompanied
by a separate application for subdivision, site plan or conditional
use approval
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4.
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At least 10 days prior to the hearing, the applicant shall serve
prescribed notice on all owners of property within 200 feet. Note:
This may require the inclusion of an adjoining municipality; the County
Planning Board when county roads or lands are involved; and the Commissioner
of Transportation of the State of New Jersey when a state or interstate
highway is involved.
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5.
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The applicant must submit the original and 15 copies of the
application, properly completed, and 15 folded copies of a plot plan,
map or survey, drawn to scale, and affidavit of proof of service,
with a copy of the notice and the list furnished by the Administrative
Officer of the municipality of all those persons or entities served
(service shall be made by certified mail or personal service).
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6.
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All applications for consideration of the Planning Board must
be filed 14 days prior to the date of hearing. Proper notice given
to those requiring service upon them, and publication made, at least
10 days prior to the date of hearing before the Planning Board.
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Checklist reviewed by Township:
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Date:
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Application found complete on:
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Application found incomplete on:
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