[Ord. No. 96/4 § 13-80;
amended 6-1-2017 by Ord. No. 1973]
The responsibilities of the Planning Board are as follows:
[Ord. No. 96/4 § 13-81]
a.
Assignment. The applicant may seek the direction of the Administrative
Officer as to which approvals are required and the appropriate Board,
or of filing an application and proceeding before the Board which
the applicant believes to be appropriate. The following applications
may be filed:
1.
Concept plan/sketch plat.
2.
Conditional use.
3.
Minor subdivision.
4.
Major preliminary subdivision.
5.
Major final subdivision.
6.
Minor site plan.
7.
Major preliminary site plan.
8.
Major final site plan.
9.
General development plan.
(Note: Certain applications may involve a combination of actions.)
b.
Content. An application for development shall include a completed
checklist, the items specified in the checklist, and an application
form.
c.
Complete application.
1.
An application for development shall be complete when so certified
by the Township Planner and Township Engineer. In the event that the
application is not certified to be complete within forty-five (45)
days of the date of its submission, the application shall be certified
complete upon the expiration of the forty-five (45) day period unless
(1) the application lacks information indicated on the checklist of
items to be submitted and (2) the Board Secretary has notified the
applicant, in writing, of the deficiencies in the application within
forty-five (45) days of submission of the application.
2.
The applicant may request that one or more of the submission requirements
be waived, in which event the Administrative Officer shall grant or
deny the request within forty-five (45) days of the date of submission.
In the event that the Township Planner and Township Engineer deem
the application incomplete in accordance with the provisions of this
section, only resubmissions by the applicant shall be reviewed.
3.
Nothing herein shall be construed as reducing the applicant's obligation
to prove that the application is entitled to approval. The Board may
subsequently require correction of any information found to be in
error. The Board may also ask for such additional information not
specified in the ordinance or for revisions as are reasonably necessary.
The application shall not be deemed incomplete for lack of any such
additional information or any revisions in the accompanying documents
so required by the Board.
d.
Upon a certification of completeness, the Board Secretary shall notify
the applicant of the hearing date in order to comply with the notice
requirements. The Board may also designate other local, county, state
or governmental officials or agencies to receive copies of any application
for review and recommendation.
e.
Taxes due. All applicants shall furnish proof that tax payments for
the property in question are current and that there are no assessments
for local improvements due or delinquent. No approval can be granted
without such proof.
[Ord. No. 96/4 § 13-82]
a.
All applicants for use variances shall submit the required fee and
thirteen (13) copies of each application and any maps or related material
to the Secretary of the Zoning Board of Adjustment for review by the
Development Review Committee. The Board Secretary shall process the
application and assign an application number. Once an application
has been assigned a number, such number shall appear on all papers,
maps, plats or plans and other documents submitted for processing
in conjunction with the application.
b.
Upon determination that the application is complete, the Board Secretary
will place the item on the agenda.
c.
The Board shall act upon the application as set forth in this chapter.
[Ord. No. 96/4 § 13-83]
a.
Prior to the submittal of a formal plan, the applicant for subdivision
or site plan may request an informal review before the Board in order
to:
1.
Acquaint the applicant with the substantive and procedural requirements
of the subdivision and site plan ordinance;
2.
Provide for an exchange of information regarding the proposed development
plan and applicable elements of the master plan, zoning ordinance
and other development requirements;
3.
Advise the applicant of any public sources of information that may
aid the application;
4.
Identify policies and regulations that create opportunities or pose
significant constraints for the proposed development;
5.
Consider opportunities to increase development benefits and mitigate
undesirable project consequences;
6.
Permit input into the general design of the project.
b.
Applicants seeking review of a concept plan or sketch plat shall
provide thirteen (13) copies of the plan or plat and thirteen (13)
copies of the completed application and the required review fees to
the Board Secretary.
c.
Information for concept plan or sketch plat review.
1.
The concept plan or sketch plat is a general plan that is neither
fully engineered nor surveyed. The plan or plat should be sufficiently
detailed to allow the Planning Board to make suggestions on general
site design and layout for circulation, stormwater management, location
of open space and buffers, building arrangements and to determine
how the proposal meets the Township's development goals and objectives.
2.
Data furnished at this stage shall include those items in the submission
checklist.
d.
Effect of concept plan/informal review. Neither the applicant nor
the Board is bound by any concept plan or informal review. The suggestions
made at the concept plan stage may change with new information discovered
when a formal development application is prepared using current detailed
site-specific data and on-site test findings. The applicant may request
a review of an additional concept plan based upon new information
prior to submission of a formal application for development.
[Ord. No. 96/4 § 13-84.1]
All site plan and subdivision applications submitted under the
provisions of this chapter shall comply with all the applicable requirements
of the Municipal Land Use Law N.J.S.A. 40:55D-1 et seq.
[Ord. No. 96/4 § 13-84.2]
a.
All activities except the following shall require site plan approval:
1.
The construction, customary use and modification of single or two-family
dwellings, including any permitted accessory buildings and uses incidental
to the principal use of the property.
2.
Any structure or use for which site plan approval was granted prior
to the effective date of this ordinance and that was developed in
accordance with such approval.
3.
Buildings and customary accessory buildings including agricultural
stands associated with home agriculture and structures associated
with farming. Commercial agricultural farm stands shall require site
plan approval.
4.
Construction which is determined by the Construction Official to
constitute ordinary repairs, as defined by the State of New Jersey
Department of Community Affairs Uniform Construction Code.
5.
Soil disturbance of less than three hundred (300) cubic yards in
total, no matter how long it takes, except that nothing shall be construed
to prevent the otherwise lawful excavating or cutting, stripping or
other change in the existing configuration of the land for the following
purposes and no others:
(a)
Gardening for noncommercial purposes.
(b)
The construction or reconstruction of curbs, sidewalks, private
residential driveways drainage systems, sewage disposal systems and
other utility service connections provided that all other Township,
County, State and district approvals have been received.
b.
A change in use or occupancy of a building or land requires site
plan approval if one (1) or more of the following criteria is met,
as determined by the Zoning Officer when an applicant applies for
a building permit:
1.
The previous use never received site plan approval.
2.
The proposed use requires more off-street parking than the previous
use based upon the parking requirements of this chapter.
3.
The proposed use has significantly different hours of operation than
the previous use.
4.
The proposed use has different loading requirements which have an
effect on site circulation.
5.
The proposed use involves the storage or handling of chemicals or
hazard substances.
6.
The proposed use calls for a significant change in exterior lighting,
circulation and landscaping.
7.
The proposed use will generate a greater amount of solid waste requiring
additional refuse receptacles than previously required.
8.
The proposed use requires a change in drainage and stormwater management.
c.
Soil
or fill importation activity.
[Added 7-10-2019 by Ord. No. 2019-06]
1.
A soil or fill importation activity requiring a permit, as defined
in § 12.2 of the Municipal Code, additionally requires site
plan approval if one or more of the following criteria is met, as
determined by the Zoning Officer or the Township Engineer when an
applicant applies for a soil/fill importation permit:
2.
Additional items at the end of the Minor Site Plan Checklist apply
when site plan approval is required for soil/fill importation activities.
Inapplicable checklist items, e.g., lighting plan and details, may
be waived by the Township Engineer or by the Land Use Board at the
time of the hearing for completeness.
3.
In general terms, the applicant is required to demonstrate to the
satisfaction of the Land Use Board the following:
(a)
All requirements as defined in § 12.2 are met.
(b)
The proposed importation activity complies with all New Jersey
state and federal requirements for wetlands setbacks and floodplain
incursions.
(c)
The proposed importation activity and any subsequent grading
activities comply with Warren County, New Jersey Soil Conservation
requirements.
(d)
The proposed importation/grading activity does not materially
alter pre-existing stormwater surface runoff or groundwater recharge
characteristics of the property being developed or of adjoining properties.
NOTE The Board may, at its discretion or upon recommendation
by the Township Engineer, retain the services of a licensed hydrologist
in order to access necessary expertise to determine whether runoff
or recharge characteristics are likely to be altered as a consequence
of the proposed importation activity. Should such services be determined
necessary it is the sole responsibility of the applicant to pay the
resulting fees.
(e)
Adequate measures are taken, e.g., silt fences, erosion control
plantings, etc., both during the time work is undertaken and once
work is completed, to ensure that erosion does not occur as a consequence
of the importation or grading activity.
[Ord. No. 96/4 § 13-84.3]
a.
No subdivision or site plan involving any street(s) requiring additional
right-of-way width as specified in the master plan and the street
requirements of this chapter shall be approved unless such additional
right-of-way, either along one (1) or both sides of said street(s),
as applicable, shall be deeded to the municipality or other appropriate
governmental agency.
b.
The Board reserves the right to require additional information before
granting preliminary approval when unique circumstances affect the
tract and/or when the application for development poses special problems
for the tract and surrounding area. Such information may include,
but not be limited to, drainage calculations, traffic analysis and
detailed environmental information.
[Ord. No. 96/4 § 13-84.4]
b.
Exempt applications. The following applications are exempt from the
environmental impact statement requirements:
1.
All agricultural operations conducted in accordance with a plan approved
by the Soil Conservation District and all silviculture operations
conducted in accordance with a plan prepared by a professional forester.
2.
Any variance application to the Zoning Board of Adjustment not involving
a site plan or subdivision application, unless specifically required
by the Board.
3.
Applications for minor subdivision approval, unless specifically
required by the approving Board.
4.
Applications for minor site plan approval, unless specifically required
by the approving Board.
c.
Submission format. All environmental impact statements 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)
Types of soils. A description and list of each soil type on
the site shall be provided and identified on a map. If septic systems
are to be installed, percolation data shall be provided.
(b)
Topography. A description and map of the topographic conditions
of the site shall be provided. Areas where slopes are in excess of
fifteen (15) percent shall be identified on the map.
(c)
Geology. A description and map of the geologic formations and
features of the site shall be provided. Areas where bedrock is within
two (2) feet of the surface as well as major rock outcroppings shall
be shown on the map.
(d)
Vegetation. A description and map of existing vegetation on
the site showing the location of major vegetative groupings such as
woodlands, open fields and isolated trees greater than six (6) inches
caliper shall be provided. Where woodlands are delineated, the forest
type and its characteristics shall be identified.
(e)
Wildlife. Habitats of any rare or endangered species defined
by the State of New Jersey shall be identified and described.
(f)
Critical areas. A description and map of the wetland areas,
wetland buffers and flood plains on the site shall be provided.
(g)
Surface water. A description and map of existing watercourses
and water bodies that are partially or totally on the site shall be
identified.
(h)
Subsurface water. Subsurface water conditions on the site shall
be described both in terms of depth to ground water and water supply
capabilities. Where existing conditions warrant, detailed information
of the depth, capacity and water quality of existing wells within
five hundred (500) feet of the site shall be provided. The water supply
capabilities of the adjacent areas and the recharge capabilities of
the site shall be described.
(i)
Unique, scenic and/or historic features. Describe and map those
portions of the site that can be considered to have unique, scenic
and/or historic qualities and any scenic view from the site.
(j)
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 and Energy.
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)
Groundwater pollution.
(e)
Reduction of groundwater capabilities.
(f)
Sewage disposal.
(g)
Solid waste disposal.
(h)
Vegetation destruction.
(i)
Disruption of wildlife habitats of endangered species.
(j)
Destruction or degradation of scenic and historic features on
and off site.
(k)
Air quality degradation.
(l)
Noise levels.
5.
Environmental performance controls. The applicant shall indicate
the measures which will be employed during the planning, construction
and operation phases which will minimize or eliminate negative impacts
on and off site. Of specific interest are:
(a)
Drainage plans which shall include but not be limited to soil
erosion and sedimentation controls.
(b)
Sewage disposal techniques.
(c)
Water supply and water conservation proposals.
(d)
Site design techniques sensitive to the natural environment
which should include innovative landscape, building and circulation
design.
(e)
Noise reduction techniques.
(f)
Screening and landscaping intended to enhance the compatibility
of the development with adjacent areas.
(g)
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 limited to, approvals
required by the municipality 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 statement 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.
Disposition. The Board shall review the environmental impact statement
to determine if the development will result in appreciable harmful
effects to the environment. In making its decision, the Board shall
give due consideration to any recommendations from the Environmental
Commission.
[Ord. No. 96/4 § 13-84.5]
a.
When required. All applications for preliminary major subdivision
or site plan approval for projects on sites of two hundred (200) acres
or more or involving not less than one hundred (100) dwelling units
shall be accompanied by a community impact assessment.
b.
General provisions. The community impact statement shall analyze
the proposed development and its expected impact upon existing facilities
and services. The information provided in the community impact assessment
shall be used to determine the increased demand for municipal facilities
created by the development, what facilities can be coordinated with
the construction of the proposed development, and to alert the appropriate
public agencies to anticipated needs that may have to be satisfied
in the near future.
c.
Submission format. All community impact statements shall contain
the following information:
1.
Population impact. An analysis of the number of people that can be
expected to be added to the municipal population as a result of the
proposed development. The impact analysis shall address the following
age cohorts: preschool-aged children, school-aged children, adults
of childbearing age, middle-aged adults and persons of retirement
age.
2.
School impact. An analysis of the anticipated number of pupils who
will be added to the student population in the municipality and anticipated
operating and capital improvement costs.
3.
Facilities impact. An evaluation of the adequacy of the existing
facilities to serve the proposed development shall be provided.
4.
Service impact. An evaluation as to the adequacy of the existing
public services to serve the proposed development shall be provided.
This shall address the impact of the development upon municipal services,
including police protection, fire protection, solid waste disposal
and street maintenance services.
5.
Utility impacts. Verification of who will design and construct the
public facilities necessary to service the development must be provided
in the form of letters directed to the Secretary of the Board and
signed by a responsible official of the utility company or governmental
authority or district having jurisdiction in the area.
6.
Financial impact. An analysis of the revenues expected to be generated
from the development compared to the anticipated costs. Revenues and
costs shall be shown for the municipality, the municipal school system
and the county.
[Ord. No. 96/4 § 13-84.6]
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:
[Ord. No. 2002/3]
a.
Purpose. The purpose of the investigation is to provide sufficient
data to define all existing geologic conditions for which appropriate
site design and/or engineering solutions may be necessary to minimize
any adverse public health, safety, general welfare or environmental
impacts caused by the project.
b.
Applicability. This subsection shall be applicable to all development
in the Carbonate Area District requiring major subdivision, conditional
use or site plan approval (except minor site plans) and wastewater
disposal systems requiring state permits or treatment works and approvals.
c.
Procedures and submission requirements for the Carbonate Area District.
1.
All applicants filing for preliminary major subdivision, conditional
use or preliminary site plan approval (except minor site plans) shall
complete and file with the approving authority and the Township Geological
Consultant (TGC) the Phase I, Geologic Investigation Checklist. In
the case of applications for site plans or subdivisions, the Phase
I Geologic Investigation Checklist may be completed and filed prior
to a formal application for preliminary approval.
2.
The geologic investigation checklist shall:
(a)
Be prepared and conducted by the applicant's geological consultant
(AGC) who shall be a geologist or professional engineer with experience
in karst terrains.
(b)
Identify the geologic nature of the materials underlying the
site.
(c)
Be based on an on site/area field investigation and document
review and shall include a description of the site geology; groundwater
conditions such as depth to/direction of flow and evaluation of the
potential impact of the project on groundwater quality; and identification
of any karst/solution features observed and the structural control
of the same.
(d)
Note karst/solution features which shall be flagged in the field.
3.
Both the TGC and the AGC will review the applicant's findings in
the field.
4.
The Phase I Geologic Investigation Checklist information shall be
reviewed by the TGC, and a review report shall be submitted by the
TGC to the approving authority within thirty (30) days of the submission
by the applicant of the Phase I Investigation Checklist. The TGC's
report shall review the completeness of the Phase I Investigation
Checklist and shall recommend either that a Phase II Investigation
Plan be prepared and submitted or that portions or all of the requirements
of the Phase II investigation be waived. The recommendation shall
be based on the data submitted, the review of the data and other pertinent
information by the TGC, the field visit and the purposes of this chapter.
5.
The approving authority shall rule on the completeness of the checklist
within thirty-five (35) days of the receipt of the TGC's review report.
6.
The approving authority shall determine whether a Phase II Investigation Plan to further investigate karst/solution features and address groundwater protection shall be required, based on the data submitted, the recommendation of the TGC and the purposes of this chapter. The purpose of the Phase II Investigation Plan is to delineate and define karst features noted or suspected in the Phase I Geological Investigation Checklist, to evaluate the effects of the same on the proposed development and to propose methods of remediation if needed. The approving authority may grant a waiver from part or all of the geotechnical evaluation and report requirements under Subsection 13-84.7c upon recommendation of the TGC.
7.
If a Phase II Investigation Plan is required, the same shall be prepared
by the AGC and filed with the approving authority and the TGC.
8.
The Phase II Investigation Plan shall include a narrative describing
the types of features to be investigated, their locations, the types
of direct/indirect methods to be used and the reasons of their use.
Direct methods shall include site reconnaissance, test pits, test
probes, test borings or other appropriate methods. Indirect methods
shall include aerial photography and geophysical procedures. A site
plan indicating the areas of investigation, proposed locations of
testing and types of testing shall accompany the Phase II Investigation
Plan.
9.
The Phase II Investigation Plan shall be reviewed by the TGC, and
a review report shall be submitted by the TGC to the approving authority
within thirty (30) days of the submission by the applicant of the
Phase II Investigation Plan. The TGCs report shall also indicate whether
any proposed testing methodology is appropriate and reasonable or
is prohibited because of the potential danger the methodology may
pose to the integrity of the site or the health, safety and welfare
of the community. If the TGC recommends the disapproval of the testing
program, the recommendation shall include suggestions on alternate
methodology which would provide the requisite data. The recommendation
shall be based on the data submitted, the review of the data and other
pertinent information by the TGC, the purposes of this chapter.
10.
The approving authority shall approve or disapprove the Phase II
Investigation Plan within thirty-five (35) days of the receipt of
the TGC's report. Approval of the plan shall include a specification
of the nature and extent of the Phase II Investigation, the results
of which shall be in the Geotechnical Evaluation Report.
11.
After the Phase II Investigation Plan has been approved by the approving
authority, a permit shall be issued to the applicant by the Township
Engineer authorizing the commencement of the testing procedure.
12.
The following protocol and procedures shall be utilized in conducting
the approved Phase II Investigation and geotechnical evaluation by
the applicant, with observation by the TGC.
(a)
Any on-site evaluations and tests undertaken pursuant to this
chapter shall not begin until the applicant has received a permit
pursuant to Subsection c11 of this subsection.
(b)
The applicant shall provide written notice to the Township Clerk,
the Township Engineer and the TGC, by certified mail, return receipt
requested, at least fifteen (15) days prior to the commencement of
any testing procedures.
(c)
The proposed development site shall be subject to inspection
by the TGC, the Township Engineer or designated municipal officials
at any time.
(d)
All testing data and results shall be made available to municipal
officials and inspectors on demand.
(e)
All site investigations shall be properly closed in accordance
with N.J.A.C. 7:9-9.1 et seq.
13.
At the completion of the Phase II Investigation a formal Geotechnical
Evaluation Report shall be submitted which shall include the following
information gathered during the testing protocol:
(a)
Logs of all borings, test pits and probes, including evidence
of cavities, loss of drilling fluid circulation during drilling, voids
encountered and similar cavities.
(b)
The type of drilling or excavation technique employed.
(c)
Drawings of monitoring or observation wells as installed.
(d)
The time and dates of exploration tests.
(e)
Reports of chemical analyses of on-site surface and ground water
in cases of potential impact as determined by the TGC.
(f)
The names and qualifications of individuals conducting the tests.
(g)
The analytical methods used on soils, water samples and rock
samples.
(h)
A one inch equals one hundred feet scale, topographic map of
the site (at a contour interval of two feet) locating all test pits,
boring, wells, seismic or electromagnetic conductivity or other geophysical
surveys and analysis of the groundwater, including any potentiometric
maps constructed from site data or aquifer tests with rate and direction
of flow, if required by the approved Phase II Investigation Plan.
(i)
A geologic interpretation of the observed subsurface conditions,
including soil and rock type, geologic unit, jointing (size and spacing),
faulting, voids, fracturing, grain size and sinkhole formation.
(j)
An evaluation of the geotechnical findings at the site gathered
during the Phase II Investigation, in relation to the proposed development,
and recommendations for the planning, engineering design and construction
techniques to be utilized in accomplishing the project, All design
recommendations shall minimize, to the greatest extent practical,
impacts upon water quality and structural hazards associated with
limestone formations. The engineering solutions proposed to minimize
environmental and structural impacts for the useful life of the project,
as well as during construction, must be clearly detailed.
(k)
Any other information required by the approved Phase II Investigation
Plan.
14.
Review report.
(a)
The Geotechnical Evaluation Report shall be reviewed by the
TGC, and a review report shall be submitted by the TGC to the approving
authority within thirty (30) days of the submission by the applicant
of the Geotechnical Evaluation Report. The TGC's report shall review
the completeness of the Geotechnical Evaluation Report and shall advise
the approving authority whether or not the applicant has provided
the municipality with:
(1)
Site specific design and construction details and specifications
to ensure that the proposed development of the tract will be properly
implemented and will not adversely impact on the health, safety and
welfare of the community.
(2)
Verification that the proposed method of development of the
tract will minimize any adverse effects on the quality of surface
or subsurface water and will not alter the character of surface and/or
subsurface water flow in a manner detrimental to known on-site or
off-site conditions.
(3)
Testing and design performance standards which comply with the
standards set forth in this chapter and good engineering practices.
(4)
Specific details on inspection procedures to be followed during
the construction and after project completion.
(b)
The recommendation shall be based on the data submitted, the
review of the data and other pertinent information by the TGC and
the purposes of this chapter.
15.
The approving authority shall, within forty-five (45) days of the
receipt of the report from the TGC, approve or disapprove the proposed
geotechnical aspects of the development plan and associated construction
techniques. In the event that the approving authority denies the proposed
development plan and associated construction procedures, the approving
authority shall state in the resolution its reasons for disapproval.
d.
Geologic hazards discovered during construction in the CAS. A specific
geologic hazard may not be identified and remediated while the geologic
investigation program is underway and may be discovered during or
after construction. In such cases the developer and/or owner shall:
1.
Report the occurrence of the hazard to the Township Clerk and Engineer
within twenty-four (24) hours of discovery.
2.
Halt construction activities which would impact the geologic hazard.
3.
Prepare a report on the geologic hazard which analyzes the impact
of the hazard and details a remediation plan for review and approval
by the TGC.
4.
After obtaining approval from the municipality, perform necessary
remediation of the hazard to prevent or minimize damage to buildings,
structures, utilities, driveways, parking areas, roadways and other
site improvements and to minimize pollution of the groundwater.
5.
Repair any damage to improvements and restore ground cover and landscaping.
6.
Reimburse the Township for the cost of inspection or other costs
incurred in connection with the geologic hazard.
e.
Compliance and Enforcement.
1.
Compliance with this chapter in the CAD is required prior to the
granting of preliminary major subdivision, conditional use or preliminary
site plan approval (except minor site plans). The completion of geotechnical
improvements is required before the commencement of construction where
appropriate, or concurrently with construction when necessary, but
in any event prior to the issuance of any certificate of occupancy
for the project. The enforcement officials for any application requiring
the approval of the Planning Board or Board of Adjustment subject
to this chapter shall be the Township Engineer and the TGC. The Township
Engineer shall serve as the enforcement official for waste-water systems
requiring New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection permits
or treatment works approvals.
2.
Failure to comply with any of the conditions in this chapter may
result in the issuance of a stop-work order, revocation of building
permits or denial of certificates of occupancy. Remedial and corrective
measures may be mandated if the appropriate construction and site
planning techniques, as outlined in the applicant's approved Geotechnical
Evaluation Report, are not followed and result in actions which adversely
impact karst features.
f.
Carbonate Area District Data Distribution. On-site geologic information
collected through the provisions of this chapter represents important
resource data. Copies of the final Geotechnical Evaluation Report
and all maps and accompanying data shall be filed with the Township
Board of Health, the Township Clerk, and the Planning Board Secretary.
The municipality shall develop a catalog system of all available municipally-generated
geologic reports. This file shall be accessible to the public during
normal working hours.
g.
In limestone areas the alteration and development of land may be
hazardous with respect to the foundation safety of structures, the
creation of unstable land as a result of changes in drainage and grading
and the contamination of ground and surface waters. The exact kinds
of sinkholes and/or subsidence is not always predictable; therefore,
the administration of these regulations shall create no liability
on behalf of the municipality, the Township Engineer, the Township
Geotechnical Consultant, municipal employees or municipal agencies
as to damages which may be associated with the formation of sinkholes
or subsidence. Compliance with these regulations represents no warranty,
finding, guarantee or assurance that a sinkhole and/or subsidence
will not occur on an approved property. The municipality, its agents,
consultants and employees assume no liability for any financial or
other damages which may result from sinkhole activity. It is also
noted that sinkholes and ground subsidence may occur in areas outside
the CAD and/or in areas of carbonate geology presently not identified
as such. The applicant and/or property owner should always make independent
investigations of these matters prior to using the land for construction
of a building or structure or any activity which alters the soil and
bedrock materials.
[Ord. No. 96/4 § 13-85.1]
a.
Upon determination that the application is complete, the applicant
shall submit twenty (20) copies of all plans and the Board Secretary
will place the item on the agenda.
[Ord. No. 96/4 § 13-85.2]
a.
Submission requirements for minor subdivision approval are provided
in the Minor Subdivision Checklist. Submission requirements for site
plan approval are provided in the Minor Site Plan Checklist.
b.
The Secretary of the Board shall forward copies of the plat or minor
site plan to the following for review and comment, where appropriate:
c.
The Board shall also have the authority to refer any plat or minor
site plan to other agencies or individuals for comment or recommendations.
[Ord. No. 96/4 § 13-85.3]
The officials and agencies shall forward their comments and
recommendations in writing to the Board within thirty (30) days from
the receipt of minor subdivision plat or site plan.
[Ord. No. 96/4 § 13-85.4; Ord. No. 2015-10 § 8]
At the time when the application is certified complete, the
Board shall set a date for the public hearing and notify the applicant
of said date. After such notification the applicant shall follow the
procedures established with respect to the hearing.
[Ord. No. 96/4 § 13-85.5]
The Board may require the filing of an amended application which
shall proceed as in the case of the original application. No additional
application fee shall be required. The time within which the Board
shall review the amended application and make its determination shall
commence as of the date of the filing of the amended plat. If the
applicant fails to submit an amended application within the original
time for review authorized by this chapter, the Board shall be obligated
to act on the original application. If, at the discretion of the Board,
the change or changes are considered minor in nature, the applicant
may be given approval subject to the submission of an amended plan
indicating the changes.
[Ord. No. 96/4 § 13-85.6]
Whenever review or approval of the application by the County
Planning Board is required by N.J.S.A. 40:27-6.3, the Board shall
condition any approval that it grants upon timely receipt of a favorable
report on the application by the County Planning Board.
[Ord. No. 96/4 § 13-85.7]
a.
The Board shall approve, conditionally approve, or deny a minor subdivision within forty-five (45) days of the certification that the application is complete, unless the applicant shall extend the period of time within which the Board may act. Where a variance is requested pursuant to Subsection b of N.J.S.A. 40:55D-60 or N.J.S.A. 40:55D-70, the Board shall take action within one hundred twenty (120) days from which the application is certified complete.
b.
Failure of the Board to act within the period prescribed shall constitute
minor subdivision or site plan approval and a certificate of the Administrative
Officer 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 minor subdivision, shall be so accepted by the
County Recording Officer for purposes of filing subdivision plats
or deeds.
c.
Where the remaining portion of the original tract is sufficient to
be subdivided or further developed, the applicant may be required
to submit a sketch of the entire remaining portion of the tract to
indicate that the proposed subdivision or development, together with
such subsequent subdivision(s) or development(s) as may be submitted
in the future, is feasible. Any requirements under this subsection
shall be limited to those that will prevent the proposed development
from causing any reasonably avoidable damage to any adjacent property
or any environmental resource.
[Ord. No. 96/4 § 13-85.8]
Approval of a minor site plan or subdivision shall be deemed
final approval and shall be prepared in accordance with final site
plan or subdivision requirements, provided that the Board may condition
such approval on the provision of improvements as may be required
pursuant to the N.J.S.A. 40:55D-53. 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 (2) years after the date on which the
resolution of approval is adopted provided that the approved minor
subdivision or site plan shall have been duly recorded.
[Ord. No. 96/4 § 13-85.9]
Approval of a minor subdivision or site plan shall expire one
hundred ninety (190) days from the date on which the resolution of
the approval is adopted unless within such period a plat in conformity
with such approval and N.J.S.A. 46:23-9.9 et seq., or a deed clearly
describing the approved minor subdivision is filed by the developer
with the County Recording Officer, the Township Engineer and the Township
Tax Assessor. Any such plat or deed accepted for such filing shall
have been signed by the Chairperson and Secretary of the Board. 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. 46:23-9.9
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.
Prior to filing the plat, all legal requirements for dedication
of public facilities shall be completed.
[Ord. No. 96/4 § 13-85.10]
a.
The Board may extend the one hundred ninety (190) 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:
1.
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
2.
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.
b.
The Board shall grant an extension of minor subdivision or site plan
approval for a period determined by the Board, but not exceeding one
(1) 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 of 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 or site plan
approval; or (b) the ninety-first (91st) day after the developer receives
the first legally required approval from other governmental entities,
whichever occurs later.
[Ord. No. 96/4 § 13-85.11]
A copy of the recorded plat or a copy of the recorded deed,
or in the case of site plan approval, a copy of the approved site
plan and eight (8) paper copies, shall be filed with the Administrative
Officer of the appropriate Board. The Administrative Officer shall
distribute copies of the plat, deed or plan to the following:
[Ord. No. 96/4 § 13-85.12]
No subdivider or owner shall be entitled to approval of a minor
subdivision for any land which has been subdivided as a mi-nor subdivision
within forty-eight (48) months immediately preceding the subdivision
application.
[Ord. No. 96/4 § 13-86.1]
a.
The applicant shall submit the required fee, eighteen (18) copies
each of the application and the preliminary major subdivision plat
or preliminary major site plan and eighteen (18) copies of any protective
covenants or deed restrictions applying to the land being subdivided
or developed to the Secretary of the Board for review by the Development
Review Committee. The Board Secretary shall process the application
and assign an application number. Once an application has been assigned
a number, such number shall appear on all papers, maps, plats or plans
and other documents submitted for processing in conjunction with the
application.
b.
Upon determination that the application is complete, the Board Secretary
shall place the item on the agenda.
[Ord. No. 96/4 § 13-86.2]
a.
Submission requirements for preliminary major subdivision approval
are provided in the Preliminary Major Subdivision Checklist. Submission
requirements for preliminary major site plans are provided in the
Preliminary Major Site Plan Checklist in Subsection 150-89.6.
c.
The Board shall also have the authority to refer any plat to other
agencies or individuals for comment or recommendations.
[Ord. No. 96/4 § 13-86.3]
A written statement from the applicant indicating:
[Ord. No. 96/4 § 13-86.4]
The officials and agencies cited above shall forward their comments
and recommendations in writing to the Board within thirty (30) days
from the receipt of the plat.
[Ord. No. 96/4 § 13-86.5]
At the time when the Board considers the application and determines
that the application is complete and ready for public hearing, the
Board shall set a date for the public hearing and notify the applicant
of said date. After such notification by the Board, the applicant
shall follow the procedures established in this chapter with respect
to the notice of hearing.
[Ord. No. 96/4 § 13-86.6]
The Board may require the filing of an amended application which
shall proceed as in the case of the original application for development.
No additional application fee shall be required. The time within which
the Board shall review the amended application and make its determination
shall commence as of the date filing of the amended plat. If the applicant
fails to submit an amended application within the original time for
review authorized by this chapter, the Board shall be obligated to
act on the original application. If, at the discretion of the Board,
the change or changes are considered minor in nature, the applicant
may be given approval subject to the submission of an amended plan
indicating the changes.
[Ord. No. 96/4 § 13-86.7]
a.
If a Board disapproves a subdivision plat, the reasons for disapproval
shall be returned with the plat.
b.
Before preliminary approval is granted for any plat involving a proposed
extension of any sanitary sewer system, the Township Committee shall
first authorize the sewer extension by resolution.
c.
If the Board approves a plat conditioned upon County Planning Board
approval, or that of any other governmental agency, officer or public
body, and in meeting any conditions of County Planning Board or other
governmental agency approval there is a substantial change in the
design, access, circulation, drainage or improvement, the revised
plat shall be resubmitted to the Township.
[Ord. No. 96/4 § 13-86.8]
a.
Subdivisions.
1.
The Board shall approve, conditionally approve or deny a preliminary
major subdivision application of ten (10) lots or less within forty-five
(45) days after the application is certified complete unless the applicant
shall extend the period of time within which the Board may act.
2.
The Board shall approve, conditionally approve or deny the preliminary
major subdivision application of more than ten (10) lots within ninety-five
(95) days after the application is certified complete unless the applicant
shall extend the period of time within which the Board may act.
3.
If a preliminary subdivision application is being considered by the
Zoning Board of Adjustment simultaneously with an application for
a use variance, the Zoning Board of Adjustment shall act on the application
within one hundred twenty (120) days after the application is certified
complete unless the applicant shall extend the period of time within
which the Board may act.
4.
Failure of the Board to act within the time prescribed shall constitute
preliminary major approval and a certificate of the Administrative
Officer 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 Recording Officer for purposes
of filing subdivision plats. The Board shall include findings of fact
and conclusions based on the testimony and documentary evidence submitted
and shall reduce their determination to writing in accordance with
law.
b.
Site plans.
1.
The Board shall approve, conditionally approve or deny the preliminary
major site plan which involves ten (10) acres of land or less, or
ten (10) dwelling units or less within forty-five (45) days after
the application is certified complete unless the applicant shall extend
the period of time within which the Board may act.
2.
The Board shall approve, conditionally approve or deny the preliminary
major site plan of more than ten (10) acres or more than ten (10)
dwelling units within ninety-five (95) days after the application
is certified complete unless the applicant shall extend the period
of time within which the Board may act.
3.
If a preliminary site plan application is being considered by the
Zoning Board of Adjustment simultaneously with an application for
a use variance, the Zoning Board of Adjustment shall act on all aspects
of the application within one hundred twenty (120) days after the
application has been certified complete unless the applicant shall
extend the period of time within which the Board may act.
4.
Failure of the Board to act within the time prescribed shall constitute
preliminary major site plan approval and a certificate of the Administrative
Officer 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.
c.
Where the remaining portion of the original tract is sufficient to
be subdivided or further developed, the applicant may be required
to submit a sketch of the entire remaining portion of the tract to
indicate that the proposed subdivision or development, together with
such subsequent subdivision(s) or development(s) as may be submitted
in the future, is feasible. Any requirements under this subsection
shall be limited to those that will prevent the proposed development
from causing any reasonably avoidable damage to any adjacent property
or any environmental resource.
d.
If the Board acts favorably on the preliminary plat or plan, the
Chairman and Secretary of the Board (or, where either or both may
be absent, the Acting Chairman or Secretary) shall affix their signatures
to at least ten (10) copies of the plat or plan with the notification
that it has been approved.
e.
Should minor revisions or additions to the plan be deemed necessary,
the Board may grant preliminary approval subject to specified conditions
and receipt of revised plans within thirty (30) days from the date
of said approval. Should major revisions be deemed necessary, the
Board shall require that an amended plan be submitted and acted upon
as in the case of the original application for preliminary approval.
f.
If the Board, after consideration and discussion of the preliminary
plat or plan, denies the application, a notation shall be made by
the Chairman of the Board to that effect on the plat or plan and a
resolution adopted setting forth the reasons for such rejection. One
(1) copy of the plat or plan and said resolution shall be returned
to the applicant within ten (10) days of such determination.
[Ord. No. 96/4 § 13-86.9]
a.
If the Planning Board or Board of Adjustment approves the preliminary
plat, it shall make a notation to that effect, and a resolution shall
be adopted setting forth the approval and any conditions of approval.
b.
Extensions. Preliminary approval of a major subdivision and site
plan, except as provided in Subsection b4 of this subsection, shall
confer upon the applicant the following rights for a three (3) year
period from the date of the preliminary approval as specified by N.J.S.A.
40:55D-1 et seq.:
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 related 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
(1) year but not to exceed a total extension of two (2) years, provided
that if the design and improvement standards have been revised by
ordinance, such revised standards may govern.
4.
In the case of a subdivision of or a site plan for an area of fifty
(50) acres or more, the appropriate Board may grant the rights referred
to in paragraphs b1, 2 and 3 above for such period of time, longer
than three (3) 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) the potential number of dwelling units and nonresidential
floor area of the section or sections awaiting final approval, (c)
economic conditions, and (d) the comprehensiveness of the development:
provided that if the design standards have been revised, such revised
standards may govern.
5.
Whenever the Board grants an extension of preliminary approval pursuant
to paragraphs b3 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 (1) 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 ninety-first (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 b3 or 4 above.
c.
Where the developer seeks to commence construction of the project
prior to final approval, the developer shall submit the engineering
plans and specifications for the improvements to the Township Engineer
who shall approve or deny them within thirty-five (35) days. In the
event of a denial, the specific reasons shall be forwarded to the
applicant by the Township Engineer. If revised plans are submitted
in response to a denial letter, they shall be approved or denied within
twenty (20) days with the same requirements as previously imposed
for the denial. After the plans have been approved by the Board, the
developer shall comply with the requirements of the performance guaranties
of this ordinance. All of the above shall be verified by the Township
Engineer at a pre-construction meeting. Thereafter, the developer
may commence construction of the project prior to final approval.
[Ord. No. 96/4 § 13-86.10]
a.
All proposed improvements or development indicated on the approved
site plan map shall meet the requirements of all applicable codes,
ordinances and specifications of the Township, County, State or Federal
governments and other agencies with jurisdiction over matters pertaining
to site development.
b.
The Construction Official and/or the Township Engineer may authorize
minor variations in the site plan caused by field conditions and shall
notify the Board of such variations.
[Ord. No. 96/4 § 13-86.11]
In the event of a failure to comply with any condition of the
preliminary site plan approval, the Construction Official or Township
Engineer, on his or her own initiative, may revoke the construction
permit and seek to enjoin the violation, or take such other steps
as permitted by law.
[Ord. No. 96/4 § 13-86.12]
If the Board favorably acts on a preliminary plat or plan, the
Chairperson and the Secretary of the Board shall affix their signatures
to the plat or plan with a notation that it has received preliminary
approval and shall return same to the applicant for compliance with
final approval requirements. Where conditional approval is granted,
the Chairperson and the Secretary of the Board shall not affix their
signatures to the plat until all conditions required for approval
have been complied with.
[Ord. No. 96/4 § 13-86.13]
The applicant shall provide the Administrative Officer of the
Board with eight (8) copies of the approved preliminary plat, which
shall be distributed as follows and where appropriate:
[Ord. No. 96/4 § 13-87.1]
a.
Eighteen (18) copies of a final plat or final plan shall be submitted
to the Secretary of the Board within three (3) years after the date
of the preliminary approval or any authorized extension thereof. The
applicant shall submit to the Secretary the required fee, a copy of
the application and the final major subdivision plat or final major
site plan for a determination by the Planner and Engineer that said
application is complete.
b.
Upon certifying that the application is complete, the Board Secretary
shall process the application and place the item on the agenda.
[Ord. No. 96/4 § 13-87.2]
a.
Submission requirements for final major subdivision approval are
provided in the Final Major Subdivision Checklist. Submission requirements
for final major site plan approval are provided in the Final Major
Site Plan Checklist.
c.
The Board shall also have the authority to refer any plan or plat
to other agencies or individuals for comment or recommendations.
[Ord. No. 96/4 § 13-87.3]
a.
Unless the preliminary subdivision plat or site plan was approved
without changes, the final plat or plan shall have incorporated all
changes, modifications and conditions required by the Planning Board
as part of preliminary approval.
b.
The final plat shall be accompanied by a statement from the Township
Engineer that the municipality is in receipt of the following:
1.
A map showing all utilities in exact location and elevation, identifying
those portions already installed and those to be installed.
2.
That the applicant has either completed the installation of all improvements
in accordance with the requirements of this chapter or posted with
the Township Clerk a performance guarantee in an amount sufficient
to cover the cost of all improvements as required by this chapter,
or uncompleted portions thereof, as estimated by the Township Engineer,
and assuring the installation of such improvements on or before an
agreed date.
3.
That all times and amounts required for the maintenance guarantee
have been provided.
4.
That the final plat conforms to the preliminary plat as submitted
and approved with changes as noted in an affidavit from applicant.
5.
That all items required by the checklist for final approval have
been provided.
[Ord. No. 96/4 § 13-87.4]
The officials and agencies shall forward their comments and
recommendations in writing to the Board within thirty (30) days from
the receipt of the final plat or site plan.
[Ord. No. 96/4 § 13-87.5]
The Board may require the filing of an amended application which
shall proceed as in the case of the original application for development.
No additional application fee shall be required. The time within which
the Board shall review the amended application and make its determination
shall commence as of the date of the filing of the amended plat. If
the applicant fails to submit an amended application within the original
time for review authorized by this chapter, the Board shall be obligated
to act on the original application. If, at the discretion of the Board,
the change or changes are considered minor in nature, the applicant
may be given approval subject to the submission of an amended plan
indicating the changes.
[Ord. No. 96/4 § 13-87.6]
a.
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" P.L. 1960, c. 141.
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.
b.
Final approval shall be granted or denied within forty-five (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 Administrative Officer 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, in the case of
subdivision plans, shall be so accepted by the County Recording Officer
for purposes of filing.
c.
Whenever review or approval of the application by the County Planning
Board is required, 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.
[Ord. No. 96/4 § 13-87.7]
a.
The zoning requirements applicable to the preliminary approval first
granted and all other rights conferred upon the developer, whether
conditionally or otherwise, shall not be changed for a period of two
(2) years after the date on which the resolution of final approval
was 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 required time period. If the developer has followed
the standards prescribed for final approval and has duly recorded
the plat with the County Recording Officer, the Board may extend such
period of protection for extensions of one (1) year but not to exceed
three (3) extensions. Notwithstanding any other provisions of this
chapter, the granting of final approval terminates the time period
of preliminary approval pursuant to this article.
b.
1.
In the case of a subdivision or site plan for a planned development of fifty (50) acres or more, conventional subdivision for one hundred fifty (150) acres or more, or site plan for the development of a nonresidential floor area of two hundred thousand (200,000) square feet or more, the Board may grant the rights referred to in Subsection a of this subsection for such period of time, longer than two (2) years, as shall be determined by the Board to be reasonable, taking into consideration:
2.
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:
c.
Whenever Board grants any extension of final approval 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 extension date.
d.
The Board shall grant an extension of final approval for a period
determined by the Board but not exceeding one (1) 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 (2) the ninety-first (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 paragraphs
a or b above.
[Ord. No. 96/4 § 13-87.8]
Before recording final subdivision plats or as a condition of final site plan approval, the Board shall require and shall accept, for the purpose of assuring the installation and maintenance of on-tract public improvements and landscaping, performance maintenance and other guarantees in accordance with N.J.S.A. 40:55D-53 of the Municipal Land Use Law and Article VIII of this chapter.
[Ord. No. 96/4 § 13-87.9]
a.
Final approval of a major subdivision shall expire ninety-five (95)
days from the date of signing of the plat unless within such period
the plat shall have been duly filed by the developer with the County
Recording Officer. The Board may for good cause shown extend the period
for recording for an additional period not to exceed one hundred ninety
(190) days from the date of signing of the plat. The Board may extend
the ninety-five (95) day or one hundred ninety (190) day period if
the developer proves to the reasonable satisfaction of the Board (1)
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 (2) that
the developer 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.
b.
No subdivision plat shall be accepted for filing by the County Recording
Officer until it has been approved by the Board as indicated on the
instrument by the signature of the Chairperson and Secretary of the
Board. The signatures of the Chairperson and Secretary of the Board
shall not be affixed until the developer has posted the guarantees
required by this chapter. 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.
c.
It shall be the duty of the County Recording Officer to notify the
Board in writing within seven (7) days of the filing of any plat,
identifying such instrument by its title, date of filing, and official
number.
[Ord. No. 96/4 § 13-87.10]
a.
All proposed improvements or development indicated on the approved
site plan map shall meet the requirements of all applicable codes,
ordinances and specifications of the Township, County, State or Federal
governments and other agencies with jurisdiction over matters pertaining
to site development.
b.
The Construction Official and/or the Township Engineer may authorize
through the Township Planner minor variations in the final site plan
caused by field conditions and shall notify the Board of such variations.
[Ord. No. 96/4 § 13-87.11]
At such times as all utilities and public improvements have
been installed and constructed, reproducible as-built plans for such
utilities and public improvements shall be filed with the Township
Engineer. Public improvements shall not be accepted by the Township
until such plans are presented and approved by the Township Engineer.
[Ord. No. 96/4 § 13-87.12]
Upon the filing of a plat showing the subdivision or resubdivision
of land, the County Recording Officer shall send a copy of such notification
to the Township Tax Assessor at the same time that notification is
given to the Township Board pursuant to 42 (C. 40:55D-54).
[Ord. No. 96/4 § 13-87.13]
If the Board favorably acts on a final plat or plan, the Chairperson
and the Secretary of the Board shall affix their signatures to the
plat or plan with a notation that it has received final approval and
shall return same to the applicant for compliance with final approval
requirements.
[Ord. No. 96/4 § 13-87.14]
After the approval or denial of a final major subdivision or
site plan, six (6) copies of the signed plat and/or resolution of
memorialization shall be distributed as follows, where appropriate:
[Ord. No. 96/4 § 13-87.15]
The issuance of a certificate of occupancy for any residence
within a major subdivision shall be accompanied by a statement from
the Township Engineer that all public improvements affecting the residence
in question have been installed and a statement from the Township
Attorney that all required deeds of dedication have been reviewed
and approved.
[Ord. No. 96/4 § 13-88]
No application for development shall be deemed complete unless
the following items, information and documentation are submitted to
the approving Board.
[Ord. No. 96/4 § 13-88.1]
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Concept Plan/Sketch Plat Checklist
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|---|---|
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#
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Checklist
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1
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Name, address and telephone number of owner and applicant.
|
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2
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Name, signature, license number, address and telephone number
of engineer, land surveyor, architect, professional planner and/or
landscape architect, as applicable, responsible for preparation of
plat.
|
|
3
|
Title block denoting name of project, type of application, tax
map sheet, county, name of municipality, block and lot, and street
location.
|
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4
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A key map at not more than 1" = 1000' showing location of tract
with reference to surrounding properties, streets, zone lines and
municipal boundaries within 500 feet.
|
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5
|
A schedule of required and provided zone district(s) requirements
including lot area, width, depth, yard setbacks, building coverage,
floor area ratio, open space, and parking.
|
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6
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North arrow and scale of:
|
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1" = 50' for tracts up to 40 acres.
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1" = 100' for tracts greater than 40 acres.
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7
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Authorized affidavit of ownership.
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8
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Acreage of tract to the nearest tenth of an acre.
|
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9
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Size and general location of any existing or proposed structures.
|
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10
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General location and dimension of any existing or proposed streets.
|
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11
|
Approximate location of all proposed lot lines and area of lots
in square feet.
|
|
12
|
Location and acreage of any existing or proposed easement or
land reserved for or dedicated to public or utility use.
|
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13
|
List of variances required or requested.
|
|
14
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Payment of application fees.
|
|
15
|
All existing watercourses, floodplains, floodway and flood fringe
areas, wetlands, marshes, pounds and land subject to flooding on the
site and off the site wherever any part of the parcel falls within
buffer areas for such features as defined by applicable New Jersey
or federal wetlands or floodplain regulations.
[Amended 7-10-2019 by Ord. No. 2019-06] |
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16
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Existing streets, rights-of-way and/or easements on and within
200 feet of tract.
|
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17
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Architectural or historic significance of any existing buildings
to remain or to be removed.
|
|
18
|
Compliance with all Master Plan proposals affecting the development.
|
|
19
|
Additional road right-of-way as specified in Township Master
Plan.
|
|
20
|
Topographical features of subject property from best available
public source.
|
|
21
|
Boundary, limits, nature and general extent of wooded areas,
specimen trees and other significant physical features.
|
|
22
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General soil types.
|
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23
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Parking plan showing spaces, size and type, aisle width, curb
cuts, drives, driveways, and all ingress and egress areas and dimensions.
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[Ord. No. 96/4 § 13-88.2]
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Minor Subdivision Checklist
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|---|---|
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#
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Checklist
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1
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Name, address and telephone number of owner and applicant.
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2
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Name, signature, license number, seal, address and telephone
number of engineer, land surveyor, architect, professional planner
and/or landscape architect as applicable, responsible for preparation
of plat.
|
|
3
|
Title block denoting name of project, type of application, tax
map sheet, county, name of municipality, block and lot, and street
location.
|
|
4
|
A key map at tax map scale showing location of tract with reference
to surrounding properties, streets, zone lines and municipal boundaries
within 500 feet and showing proposed lots.
|
|
5
|
A schedule of required and provided zone district(s) requirements
including lot area, width, depth, yard setbacks, building coverage,
floor area ratio, open space, and parking.
|
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6
|
North arrow and scale of:
|
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1" = 50' for tracts up to 40 acres.
| |
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1" = 100' for tracts greater than 40 acres.
| |
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7
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Proof that taxes are current.
|
|
8
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Signature blocks for Chairman, Secretary and Municipal Engineer.
|
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9
|
Appropriate certification blocks as required by the Map Filing
Law.
|
|
10
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Monumentation - At least one corner of the subdivision shall
be tied horizontally to the New Jersey State Grid Coordinate System
and vertically to the U.S. Geodetic Survey System, with the data on
the plat as to how the bearings will be determined.
|
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11
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Source and date of current property survey.
|
|
12
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One (1) of four (4) standardized sheets:
|
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30" x 42"
| |
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24"x 36"
| |
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15" x 21"
| |
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8.5" x 13"
| |
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13
|
Metes and bounds description showing dimensions, bearings, curve
data, length of tangents, radii, arcs, chords and central angles for
all center lines and rights-of-way, and center line curves on streets.
|
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14
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Authorized affidavit of ownership.
|
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15
|
Acreage of tract to the nearest tenth of an acre (for GDP, to
the nearest acre).
|
|
16
|
Revision box showing date of original and all revisions.
|
|
17
|
Size and location of any existing or proposed structures with
all setbacks dimensioned.
|
|
18
|
Location and dimension of any existing or proposed streets.
|
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19
|
All proposed lot lines and area of lots in square feet.
|
|
20
|
Building envelopes with front/rear, side yard setback lines
dimensioned for newly proposed and existing lots.
|
|
21
|
Copy and/or delineation of any existing or proposed deed restrictions
or covenants.
|
|
22
|
Location and acreage of any existing or proposed easement or
land reserved for or dedicated to public or utility use.
|
|
23
|
List of required regulatory approvals or permits.
|
|
24
|
List of variances required or requested.
|
|
25
|
Requested or obtained design waivers or exceptions.
|
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26
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Payment of application fees.
|
|
27
|
Names, block and lot numbers and addresses of property owners
and lot lines of all parcels within 200 feet identified on most recent
tax map sheet.
|
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28
|
All existing watercourses, floodplains, floodway and flood fringe
areas, wetlands, marshes, pounds and land subject to flooding on the
site and off the site wherever any part of the parcel falls within
buffer areas for such features as defined by applicable New Jersey
or federal wetlands or floodplain regulations.
[Amended 7-10-2019 by Ord. No. 2019-06] |
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29
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Existing streets, rights-of-way and/or easements on and within
200 feet of tract.
|
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30
|
Architectural or historic significance of any existing buildings
to remain or to be removed.
|
|
31
|
Compliance with all Master Plan proposals affecting the development.
|
|
32
|
Additional road right-of-way as specified in Township Master
Plan.
|
|
33
|
Topographical features of subject property from best available
public source.
|
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34
|
Boundary, limits, nature and general extent of wooded areas,
specimen trees and other significant physical features.
|
|
35
|
Drainage calculations.
|
|
36
|
General soil types.
|
|
37
|
Permeability tests and soil log results in compliance with Individual
Subsurface Sewage Disposal Systems Code of New Jersey.
|
|
38
|
New block and lot numbers confirmed with local assessor.
|
|
39
|
Sight triangles.
|
[Ord. No. 96/4 § 13-88.3]
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Minor Site Plan Checklist
| |
|---|---|
|
#
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Checklist
|
|
1
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Name, address and telephone number of owner and applicant.
|
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2
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Name, signature, license number, seal, address and telephone
number of engineer, land surveyor, architect, professional planner
and/or landscape architect, as applicable, responsible for preparation
of plat.
|
|
3
|
Title block denoting name of project, type of application, tax
map sheet, county, name of municipality, block and lot, and street
location.
|
|
4
|
A key map at tax map scale showing location of tract with reference
to surrounding properties, streets, zone lines and municipal boundaries
within 500 feet.
|
|
5
|
A schedule of required and provided zone district(s) requirements
including lot area, width, depth, yard setbacks, building coverage,
floor area ratio, open space, and parking.
|
|
6
|
North arrow and scale of:
|
|
1" = 50' for tracts up to 40 acres.
| |
|
1" = 100' for tracts greater than 40 acres.
| |
|
7
|
Proof that taxes are current.
|
|
8
|
Signature blocks for Chairman, Secretary and Municipal Engineer.
|
|
9
|
Source and date of current property survey.
|
|
10
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Authorized affidavit of ownership.
|
|
11
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Acreage of tract to the nearest tenth of an acre (for GDP, to
the nearest acre).
|
|
12
|
Revision box showing date of original and all revisions.
|
|
13
|
Size and location of any existing or proposed structures with
all setbacks dimensioned.
|
|
14
|
Location and dimension of any existing or proposed streets.
|
|
15
|
All proposed lot lines and area of lots in square feet.
|
|
16
|
Building envelopes with front/rear, side yard setback lines
dimensioned for newly proposed and existing lots.
|
|
17
|
Copy and/or delineation of any existing or proposed deed restrictions
or covenants.
|
|
18
|
Location and acreage of any existing or proposed easement or
land reserved for or dedicated to public or utility use.
|
|
19
|
List of required regulatory approvals or permits.
|
|
20
|
List of variances required or requested.
|
|
21
|
Requested or obtained design waivers or exceptions.
|
|
22
|
Payment of application fees.
|
|
23
|
Names, block and lot numbers and addresses of property owners
and lot lines of all parcels within 200 feet identified on most recent
tax map sheet.
|
|
24
|
All existing watercourses, floodplains, floodway and flood fringe
areas, wetlands, marshes, pounds and land subject to flooding on the
site and off the site wherever any part of the parcel falls within
buffer areas for such features as defined by applicable New Jersey
or federal wetlands or floodplain regulations.
[Amended 7-10-2019 by Ord. No. 2019-06] |
|
25
|
Existing streets, rights-of-way and/or easements on and within
200 feet of tract.
|
|
26
|
Architectural or historic significance of any existing buildings
to remain or to be removed.
|
|
27
|
Compliance with all Master Plan proposals affecting the development.
|
|
28
|
Additional road right-of-way as specified in Township Master
Plan.
|
|
29
|
Topographical features of subject property from best available
public source.
|
|
30
|
Boundary, limits, nature and general extent of wooded areas,
specimen trees and other significant physical features.
|
|
31
|
Drainage calculations.
|
|
32
|
General soil types.
|
|
33
|
Permeability tests and soil log results in compliance with Individual
Subsurface Sewage Disposal Systems Code of New Jersey.
|
|
34
|
Proposed utility infrastructure plans, including disposal of
sanitary sewerage, water and storm water management. Telephone, electric
and cable TV may be shown by footnote.
|
|
35
|
Soil Erosion and Sediment Control Plan, if soil disturbance
exceeds 5,000 square feet.
|
|
36
|
Spot and finished elevations at all property corners.
|
|
37
|
Lighting plan and details.
|
|
38
|
Landscape plan and details.
|
|
39
|
Solid waste management plan.
|
|
40
|
Site identification signs, traffic control signs and directional
signs.
|
|
41
|
Sight triangles.
|
|
42
|
Parking plan showing spaces, size and type, aisle width, curb
cuts, drives, driveways, and all ingress and egress areas and dimensions.
|
|
43
|
Preliminary architectural plan and elevations.
|
|
44
|
Contour maps with two-foot contour intervals showing the parcel
contours both before and after the proposed importation and grading
activity. These details may be added to the plat otherwise required
for minor site plan approval. If separate sheets, sufficient title
block details shall be provided to properly identify the maps as part
of the minor site plan application.
[Added 7-10-2019 by Ord. No. 2019-06] |
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45
|
Documentation from the Zoning Officer certifying that the requirements
of § 12.2, Importation of Soil and Fill Materials, of the
Municipal Code have been met.
[Added 7-10-2019 by Ord. No. 2019-06] |
|
46
|
Documentation certifying compliance with Warren County Soil
Conservation requirements.
[Added 7-10-2019 by Ord. No. 2019-06] |
|
47
|
Grading plan.
[Added 7-10-2019 by Ord. No. 2019-06] |
|
48
|
Erosion control plan.
[Added 7-10-2019 by Ord. No. 2019-06] |
|
49
|
Documentation certifying compliance with the requirement that
the proposed importation activity shall not materially alter existing
stormwater surface runoff or groundwater recharge characteristics.
Required if the services of a licensed hydrologist are retained.
[Added 7-10-2019 by Ord. No. 2019-06] |
[Ord. No. 96/4 § 13-88.4]
|
Preliminary Major Subdivision Checklist
| |
|---|---|
|
#
|
Checklist
|
|
1
|
Name, address and telephone number of owner and applicant.
|
|
2
|
Name, signature, license number, seal, address and telephone
number of engineer, land surveyor, architect, professional planner
and/or landscape architect, as applicable, responsible for preparation
or plat.
|
|
3
|
Title block denoting name of project, type of application, tax
map sheet, county, name of municipality, block and lot, and street
location.
|
|
4
|
A key map at tax map scale showing location of tract with reference
to surrounding properties, streets, zone lines and municipal boundaries
within 500 feet.
|
|
5
|
A schedule of required and provided zone district(s) requirements
including lot area, width, depth, yard setbacks, building coverage,
floor area ratio, open space, and parking.
|
|
6
|
North arrow and scale of:
|
|
1" = 50' for tracts up to 40 acres.
| |
|
1" = 100' for tracts greater than 40 acres.
| |
|
7
|
Proof that taxes are current.
|
|
8
|
Signature blocks for Chairman, Secretary and Municipal Engineer.
|
|
9
|
Appropriate certification blocks as required by the Map Filing
Law.
|
|
10
|
Source and date of current property survey.
|
|
11
|
One (1) of four (4) standardized sheets:
|
|
30" x 42"
| |
|
24" x 36"
| |
|
15" x 21"
| |
|
8.5" x 13"
| |
|
12
|
Authorized affidavit of ownership.
|
|
13
|
Acreage of tract to the nearest tenth of an acre (for GDP, to
the nearest acre).
|
|
14
|
Revision box showing date of original and all revisions.
|
|
15
|
Size and location of any existing or proposed structures with
all setbacks dimensioned.
|
|
16
|
Location and dimension of any existing or proposed streets.
|
|
17
|
All proposed lot lines and area of lots in square feet.
|
|
18
|
Building envelopes with front/rear, side yard setback lines
dimensioned for newly proposed and existing lots.
|
|
19
|
Copy and/or delineation of any existing or proposed deed restrictions
or covenants.
|
|
20
|
Location and acreage of any existing or proposed easement or
land reserved for or dedicated to public or utility use.
|
|
21
|
Development stages or staging plans.
|
|
22
|
List of variances required or requested.
|
|
23
|
Requested or obtained design waivers or exceptions.
|
|
24
|
Payment of application fees.
|
|
25
|
Names, block and lot numbers and addresses of property owners
and lot lines of all parcels within 200 feet identified on most recent
tax map sheet.
|
|
26
|
All existing watercourses, floodplains, floodway and flood fringe
areas, wetlands, marshes, pounds and land subject to flooding on the
site and off the site wherever any part of the parcel falls within
buffer areas for such features as defined by applicable New Jersey
or federal wetlands or floodplain regulations.
[Amended 7-10-2019 by Ord. No. 2019-06] |
|
27
|
Existing streets, rights-of-way and/or easements on and within
200 feet of tract.
|
|
28
|
Architectural or historic significance of any existing buildings
to remain or to be removed.
|
|
29
|
Compliance with all Master Plan proposals affecting the development.
|
|
30
|
Additional road right-of-way as specified in Township Master
Plan.
|
|
31
|
Existing and proposed contour intervals based on U.S.C. and
G.S. datum. Contours to extend at least 200 feet beyond subject property
as follows:
|
|
up to 3% grade = 1 foot
| |
|
3% + grade = 2 feet
| |
|
32
|
Boundary, limits, nature and general extent of wooded areas,
specimen trees and other significant physical features.
|
|
33
|
Existing system of drainage of subject site.
|
|
34
|
Drainage Area Map.
|
|
35
|
Drainage calculations.
|
|
36
|
General soil types.
|
|
37
|
Permeability tests and soil log results in compliance with Individual
Subsurface Sewage Disposal Systems Code of New Jersey.
|
|
38
|
Proposed utility infrastructure plans, including disposal of
sanitary sewerage, water and storm water management. Telephone, electric
and cable TV may be shown by footnote.
|
|
39
|
Soil Erosion and Sediment Control Plan, if soil disturbance
exceeds 5,000 square feet.
|
|
40
|
Spot and finished elevations at all property corners.
|
|
41
|
Construction details, as required by ordinance.
|
|
42
|
Road and paving cross-sections and profiles.
|
|
43
|
Lighting plan and details.
|
|
44
|
Landscape plan and details.
|
|
45
|
Site identification signs, traffic control signs and directional
signs.
|
|
46
|
Sight triangles.
|
|
47
|
Parking plan showing spaces, size and type, aisle width, curb
cuts, drives, driveways, and all ingress and egress areas and dimensions.
|
|
48
|
Environmental Impact Statement
|
|
49
|
Traffic Impact Statement
|
[Ord. No. 96/4 § 13-88.5]
|
Final Major Subdivision Checklist
| |
|---|---|
|
#
|
Checklist
|
|
1
|
Name, address and telephone number of owner and applicant.
|
|
2
|
Name, signature, license number, seal, address and telephone
number of engineer, land surveyor, architect, professional planner
and/or landscape architect, as applicable, responsible for preparation
of plat.
|
|
3
|
Title block denoting name of project, type of application, tax
map sheet, county, name of municipality, block and lot, and street
location.
|
|
4
|
A key map at tax map scale showing location of tract with reference
to surrounding properties, streets, zone lines and municipal boundaries
within 500 feet and showing proposed lots.
|
|
5
|
A schedule of required and provided zone district(s) requirements
including lot area, width, depth, yard setbacks, building coverage,
floor area ratio, open space, and parking.
|
|
6
|
North arrow and scale of:
|
|
1" = 50' for tracts up to 40 acres.
| |
|
1" = 100' for tracts greater than 40 acres.
| |
|
7
|
Proof that taxes are current.
|
|
8
|
Signature blocks for Chairman, Secretary and Municipal Engineer.
|
|
9
|
Appropriate certification blocks as required by the Map Filing
Law.
|
|
10
|
Monumentation - At least one corner of the subdivision shall
be tied horizontally to the New Jersey State Grid Coordinate System
and vertically to the U.S. Geodetic Survey System, with the data on
the plat as to how the bearings will be determined.
|
|
11
|
Source and date of current property survey.
|
|
12
|
One (1) of four (4) standardized sheets:
|
|
30" x 42"
| |
|
24"x 36"
| |
|
15" x 21"
| |
|
8.5" x 13"
| |
|
13
|
Metes and bounds description showing dimensions, bearings, curve
data, length of tangents, radii, arcs, chords and central angles for
all centerlines and rights-of-way, and center line curves on streets.
|
|
14
|
Authorized affidavit of ownership.
|
|
15
|
Acreage of tract to the nearest tenth of an acre (for GDP, to
the nearest acre).
|
|
16
|
Revision box showing date of original and all revisions.
|
|
17
|
Size and location of any existing or proposed structures with
all setbacks dimensioned.
|
|
18
|
Location and dimension of any existing or proposed streets.
|
|
19
|
All proposed lot lines and area of lots in square feet.
|
|
20
|
Building envelopes with front/rear, side yard setback lines
dimensioned for newly proposed and existing lots.
|
|
21
|
Copy and/or delineation of any existing or proposed deed restrictions
or covenants.
|
|
22
|
Location and acreage of any existing or proposed easement or
land reserved for or dedicated to public or utility use.
|
|
23
|
Development stages or staging plans.
|
|
24
|
List of required regulatory approvals or permits.
|
|
25
|
List of variances required or requested.
|
|
26
|
Requested or obtained design waivers or exceptions.
|
|
27
|
Payment of application fees.
|
|
28
|
Names, block and lot numbers and addresses of property owners
and lot lines of all parcels within 200 feet identified on most recent
tax map sheet.
|
|
29
|
All existing watercourses, floodplains, floodway and flood fringe
areas, wetlands, marshes, pounds and land subject to flooding on the
site and off the site wherever any part of the parcel falls within
buffer areas for such features as defined by applicable New Jersey
or federal wetlands or floodplain regulations.
[Amended 7-10-2019 by Ord. No. 2019-06] |
|
30
|
Existing streets, rights-of-way and/or easements on and within
200 feet of tract.
|
|
31
|
Architectural or historic significance of any existing buildings
to remain or to be removed.
|
|
32
|
Compliance with all Master Plan proposals affecting the development.
|
|
33
|
Additional road right-of-way as specified in Township Master
Plan.
|
|
34
|
Existing and proposed contour intervals based on U.S.C. and
G.S. datum. Contours to extend at least 200 feet beyond subject property
as follows:
|
|
up to 3% grade = 1 foot
| |
|
3% + grade = 2 feet
| |
|
35
|
Boundary, limits, nature and general extent of wooded areas,
specimen trees and other significant physical features.
|
|
36
|
Existing system of drainage of subject site.
|
|
37
|
Drainage Area Map.
|
|
38
|
Drainage calculations.
|
|
39
|
General soil types.
|
|
40
|
Permeability tests and soil log results in compliance with Individual
Subsurface Sewage Disposal Systems Code of New Jersey.
|
|
41
|
Proposed utility infrastructure plans, including disposal of
sanitary sewerage, water and storm water management. Telephone, electric
and cable TV may be shown by footnote.
|
|
42
|
Soil Erosion and Sediment Control Plan, if soil disturbance
exceeds 5,000 square feet.
|
|
43
|
Spot and finished elevations at all property corners.
|
|
44
|
Construction details, as required by ordinance.
|
|
45
|
Proposed street names.
|
|
46
|
New block and lot numbers confirmed with local assessor.
|
|
47
|
Lighting plan and details.
|
|
48
|
Landscape plan and details.
|
|
49
|
Parking plan showing spaces, size and type, aisle width, curb
cuts, drives, driveways, and all ingress and egress areas and dimensions.
|
[Ord. No. 96/4 § 13-88.6]
|
Preliminary Major Site Plan Checklist
| |
|---|---|
|
#
|
Checklist
|
|
1
|
Name, address and telephone number of owner and applicant.
|
|
2
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Name, signature, license number, seal, address and telephone
number of engineer, land surveyor, architect, professional planner
and/or landscape architect, as applicable, responsible for preparation
of plat.
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3
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Title block denoting name of project, type of application, tax
map sheet, county, name of municipality, block and lot, and street
location.
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4
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A key map at tax map scale showing location of tract with reference
to surrounding properties, streets, zone lines and municipal boundaries
within 500 feet.
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5
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A schedule of required and provided zone district(s) requirements
including lot area, width, depth, yard setbacks, building coverage,
floor area ratio, open space, and parking.
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6
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North arrow and scale of:
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1" = 50' for tracts up to 40 acres.
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1" = 100' for tracts greater than 40 acres.
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7
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Proof that taxes are current.
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8
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Signature blocks for Chairman, Secretary and Municipal Engineer.
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9
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Source and date of current property survey.
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10
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Authorized affidavit of ownership.
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11
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Revision box showing date of original and all revisions.
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12
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Size and location of any existing or proposed structures with
all setbacks dimensioned.
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13
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Location and dimension of any existing or proposed streets.
|
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14
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All proposed lot lines and area of lots in square feet.
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15
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Copy and/or delineation of any existing or proposed deed restrictions
or covenants.
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16
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Location and acreage of any existing or proposed easement or
land reserved for or dedicated to public or utility use.
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17
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Development stages or staging plans.
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18
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List of variances required or requested.
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19
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Requested or obtained design waivers or exceptions.
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20
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Payment of application fees.
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21
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Names, block and lot numbers and addresses of property owners
and lot lines of all parcels within 200 feet identified on most recent
tax map sheet.
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22
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All existing watercourses, floodplains, floodway and flood fringe
areas, wetlands, marshes, pounds and land subject to flooding on the
site and off the site wherever any part of the parcel falls within
buffer areas for such features as defined by applicable New Jersey
or federal wetlands or floodplain regulations.
[Amended 7-10-2019 by Ord. No. 2019-06] |
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23
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Existing streets, rights-of-way and/or easements on and within
200 feet of tract.
|
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24
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Architectural or historic significance of any existing buildings
to remain or to be removed.
|
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25
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Compliance with all Master Plan proposals affecting the development.
|
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26
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Additional road right-of-way as specified in Township Master
Plan.
|
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27
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Existing and proposed contour intervals based on U.S.C. and
G.S. datum. Contours to extend at least 200 feet beyond subject property
as follows:
|
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up to 3% grade = 1 foot
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3% + grade = 2 feet
| |
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28
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Boundary, limits, nature and general extent of wooded areas,
specimen trees and other significant physical features.
|
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29
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Existing system of drainage of subject site.
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30
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Drainage Area Map.
|
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31
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Drainage calculations.
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32
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General soil types.
|
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33
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Permeability tests and soil log results in compliance with Individual
Subsurface Sewage Disposal Systems Code of New Jersey.
|
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34
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Proposed utility infrastructure plans, including disposal of
sanitary sewerage, water and storm water management. Telephone, electric
and cable TV may be shown by footnote.
|
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35
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Soil Erosion and Sediment Control Plan, if soil disturbance
exceeds 5,000 square feet.
|
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36
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Spot and finished elevations at all property corners.
|
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37
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Construction details, as required by ordinance.
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38
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Road and paving cross-sections and profiles.
|
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39
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Proposed street names.
|
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40
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Lighting plan and details.
|
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41
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Landscape plan and details.
|
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42
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Solid waste management plan.
|
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43
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Site identification signs, traffic control signs and directional
signs.
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44
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Sight triangles.
|
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45
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Parking plan showing spaces, size and type, aisle width, curb
cuts, drives, driveways, and all ingress and egress areas and dimensions.
|
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46
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Preliminary architectural plan and elevations.
|
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47
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Environmental Impact Statement.
|
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48
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Traffic Impact Statement.
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[Ord. No. 96/4 § 13-88.7]
|
Final Major Site Plan Checklist
| |
|---|---|
|
#
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Checklist
|
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1
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Name, address and telephone number of owner and applicant.
|
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2
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Name, signature, license number, seal, address and telephone
number of engineer, land surveyor, architect, professional planner
and/or landscape architect, as applicable, responsible for preparation
of plat.
|
|
3
|
Title block denoting name of project, type of application, tax
map sheet, county, name of municipality, block and lot, and street
location.
|
|
4
|
A key map at tax map scale showing location of tract with reference
to surrounding properties, streets, zone lines and municipal boundaries
within 500 feet.
|
|
5
|
A schedule of required and provided zone district(s) requirements
including lot area, width, depth, yard setbacks, building coverage,
floor area ratio, open space, and parking.
|
|
6
|
North arrow and scale of:
|
|
1" = 50' for tracts up to 40 acres.
| |
|
1" = 100' for tracts greater than 40 acres.
| |
|
7
|
Proof that taxes are current.
|
|
8
|
Signature blocks for Chairman, Secretary and Municipal Engineer.
|
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9
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Source and date of current property survey.
|
|
10
|
Metes and bounds description showing dimensions, bearings, curve
data, length of tangents, radii, arcs, chords and central angles for
all centerlines and rights-of-way, and center line curves on streets.
|
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11
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Authorized affidavit of ownership.
|
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12
|
Acreage of tract to the nearest tenth of an acre (for GDP, to
the nearest acre).
|
|
13
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Revision box showing date of original and all revisions.
|
|
14
|
Size and location of any existing or proposed structures with
all setbacks dimensioned.
|
|
15
|
Location and dimension of any existing or proposed streets.
|
|
16
|
All proposed lot lines and area of lots in square feet.
|
|
17
|
Copy and/or delineation of any existing or proposed deed restrictions
or covenants.
|
|
18
|
Location and acreage of any existing or proposed easement or
land reserved for or dedicated to public or utility use.
|
|
19
|
Development stages or staging plans.
|
|
20
|
List of required regulatory approvals or permits.
|
|
21
|
List of variances required or requested.
|
|
22
|
Requested or obtained design waivers or exceptions.
|
|
23
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Payment of application fees.
|
|
24
|
Names, block and lot numbers and addresses of property owners
and lot lines of all parcels within 200 feet identified on most recent
tax map sheet.
|
|
25
|
All existing watercourses, floodplains, floodway and flood fringe
areas, wetlands, marshes, pounds and land subject to flooding on the
site and off the site wherever any part of the parcel falls within
buffer areas for such features as defined by applicable New Jersey
or federal wetlands or floodplain regulations.
[Amended 7-10-2019 by Ord. No. 2019-06] |
|
26
|
Existing streets, rights-of-way and/or easements on and within
200 feet of tract.
|
|
27
|
Architectural or historic significance of any existing buildings
to remain or to be removed.
|
|
28
|
Compliance with all Master Plan proposals affecting the development.
|
|
29
|
Additional road right-of-way as specified in Township Master
Plan.
|
|
30
|
Existing and proposed contour intervals based on U.S.C. and
G.S. datum. Contours to extend at least 200 feet beyond subject property
as follows:
|
|
up to 3% grade = 1 foot
| |
|
3% + grade = 2 feet
| |
|
31
|
Boundary, limits, nature and general extent of wooded areas,
specimen trees and other significant physical features.
|
|
32
|
Existing system of drainage of subject site.
|
|
33
|
Drainage Area Map.
|
|
34
|
Drainage calculations.
|
|
35
|
General soil types.
|
|
36
|
Permeability tests and soil log results in compliance with Individual
Subsurface Sewage Disposal Systems Code of New Jersey.
|
|
37
|
Proposed utility infrastructure plans, including disposal of
sanitary sewerage, water and storm water management. Telephone, electric
and cable TV may be shown by footnote.
|
|
38
|
Soil Erosion and Sediment Control Plan, if soil disturbance
exceeds 5,000 square feet.
|
|
39
|
Spot and finished elevations at all property corners.
|
|
40
|
Construction details, as required by ordinance.
|
|
41
|
Road and paving cross-sections and profiles.
|
|
42
|
Proposed street names.
|
|
43
|
Lighting plan and details.
|
|
44
|
Landscape plan and details.
|
|
45
|
Solid waste management plan.
|
|
46
|
Site identification signs, traffic control signs and directional
signs.
|
|
47
|
Sight triangles.
|
|
48
|
Parking plan showing spaces, size and type, aisle width, curb
cuts, drives, driveways, and all ingress and egress areas and dimensions.
|
|
49
|
Preliminary architectural plan and elevations.
|
[Ord. No. 98-15]
|
Variance Application Checklist
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Checklist
|
Submitted
|
Not Applicable
|
Waiver Requested
| ||
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1.
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Name, address and telephone number of applicant(s) and owner(s).
| ||||
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2.
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Address of the subject property.
| ||||
|
3.
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Lot and block number of the premises in question.
| ||||
|
4.
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Zone in which the property is located.
| ||||
|
5.
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Description of what the applicant seeks to do.
| ||||
|
6.
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Specific enumeration of the variances requested or action sought.
| ||||
|
7.
|
Specification of the section(s) of the Zoning Ordinance from
which relief is sought.
| ||||
|
8.
|
Specification of each particular zone requirement that the proposal
would violate.
| ||||
|
9
|
If the application is an appeal from a decision or order of
the Zoning Officer, the date of the decision or order of the Zoning
Officer.
| ||||
|
10.
|
The applicants' reasons for the Board to grant relief.
| ||||
|
11.
|
Summary of specific facts which demonstrate that the relief
sought can be granted without substantial detriment to the public
good and substantial impairment of the intent and purpose of the Zone
Plan and Zoning Ordinance.
| ||||
|
12.
|
If there has been a previous application to the Zoning Board
of Adjustment or to the Planning Board involving the premises in question,
the date of filing, the nature of the application and the disposition
made.
| ||||
|
13.
|
Description of the proposed structure, use of changes.
| ||||
|
14.
|
Size of the lot (in square feet).
| ||||
|
15.
|
Dimensions of the lot.
| ||||
|
16.
|
Percentage of the lot occupied by buildings and impervious coverage.
| ||||
|
17.
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(a)
|
Height of building, stories and feet.
| |||
|
(b)
|
Front yard depth.
| ||||
|
(c)
|
Rear yard depth.
| ||||
|
(d)
|
Side yards, width (both).
| ||||
|
18.
|
Prevailing front yard setbacks of adjoining lots.
| ||||
|
19.
|
Where applicable, rear yard setbacks of adjoining lots.
| ||||
|
20.
|
Date of acquisition of property, and from whom.
| ||||
|
21.
|
State of the number of dwelling units in existing building(s).
| ||||
|
22.
|
State whether the applicant or owners own or have under contract
to purchase any adjoining lands. Set forth lot(s) and block number(s).
| ||||
|
23.
|
State whether the application is or is not to be accompanied
by a separate application for subdivision, site plan or conditional
use approval. If it is, see Planning Board checklist.
| ||||
|
24.
|
Submit the following documents with the application:
| ||||
|
(a)
|
Copy of an area map showing all lots within two hundred (200)
feet of the property.
| ||||
|
(b)
|
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 two hundred (200) feet of the property affected by the application
and upon whom the notice must be served in the manner provided by
law.
| ||||
|
(c)
|
Copy of survey clearly indicating the buildings and improvements
thereon with all front, side and rear yard dimensions and setbacks
from the property lines.
| ||||
|
(d)
|
Copies of subdivision, site plan or conditional use applications
when applicable.
| ||||
|
(e)
|
Certification that taxes are paid.
| ||||
|
25.
|
If the survey is more than one (1) 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.
| ||||
|
26.
|
At least ten (10) days prior to the hearing, the applicant shall
serve prescribed notice on all owners of property within two hundred
(200) feet.
| ||||
|
27.
|
The applicant must submit the original and twenty (20) copies
of the application, properly completed, and twenty (20) folded copies
of a plot plan, map or survey, drawn to scale, an 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).
| ||||
|
28.
|
All applications for consideration of the Board of Adjustment
must be filed fourteen (14) days prior to the date of hearing. Proper
notice given to those requiring service upon them, and publication
made, at least ten (10) days prior to the date of hearing before the
Board of Adjustment.
| ||||
|
29.
|
Written consent of the owner, if the owner is different from
the applicant.
| ||||
|
30.
|
The name, address and phone number of the attorney, if any,
representing the applicant.
| ||||
|
Checklist prepared by:
| |||||
|
_________________________ Date:
_________________________
| |||||
|
Checklist reviewed by Township:
| |||||
|
_________________________ Date:
_________________________
| |||||
|
Application found complete on:
_________________________
| |||||
|
Application found incomplete on:
_________________________
| |||||
|
Applicant notified on:
_________________________
| |||||
|
The following variances/ waivers were granted:
_________________________
| |||||
|
The following variances/ waivers were denied:
_________________________
| |||||
