[Ord. No. O-07-06 § 11]
A. 
Minor Subdivision Plat. The plat shall be prepared to scale, based on a current survey or some other similarly accurate base, at a scale of not less than one (1) inch equals one hundred (100) feet, to enable the entire tract to be shown on one (1) sheet. The plat shall be signed and sealed by a licensed New Jersey Land Surveyor and shall show or include the following information:
1. 
A key map at a scale of not less than 1" = 400' showing the location of that portion which is to be subdivided in relation to the entire tract and the surrounding area.
2. 
All existing structures, wooded areas and topographical features, such as slump blocks, within the portion to be subdivided and within seventy-five (75) feet thereof.
3. 
The name of the owner and all adjoining property owners and owners of property directly across the street as disclosed by the most recent municipal tax record. If there is no positive evidence of ownership of any parcel of adjoining property within two hundred (200) feet, a certificate will be presented from the custodian of tax records to that effect.
4. 
The Tax Map sheet, block and lot numbers.
5. 
All streets or roads and streams within seventy-five (75) feet of the subdivision.
6. 
Location of existing streets, and existing and proposed property lines, lot sizes, and areas.
7. 
Metes and bounds descriptions of all new lot and property lines.
8. 
Existence and location of any utility or other easement.
9. 
Setback, side line and rear yard distances of existing structures.
10. 
The name and address of the person preparing the plat, the graphic scale, date of preparation and reference meridian.
11. 
Certification from the Tax Collector that all taxes and assessments for local improvements on the property have been paid up to date.
12. 
Certification statement for the required municipal signatures, stating:
Application No.______ approved/disapproved by the Highlands Borough Planning Board/Board of Adjustment as a Minor Subdivision on (date).
Chairman
Secretary
13. 
Certification statement for the County Planning Board approval/disapproval, if required.
14. 
Zone district boundary lines, if any, on or adjoining the property to be subdivided and a schedule indicating the required minimum lot area, lot width, lot depth and front, rear and side yards of each zone district located on the property.
15. 
A wetlands statement provided by a qualified expert.
16. 
The Board reserves the right to require a feasible sketch plan layout of remaining land not being subdivided if it is deemed necessary.
17. 
A lot grading plan, to be reviewed by the Borough Engineer, if required.
B. 
Preliminary Subdivision Plat. The preliminary plat shall be designed in accordance with the provisions of this chapter, by a licensed New Jersey Land Surveyor and Professional Engineer, at a scale of not less than one (1) inch equals one hundred (100) feet, for consideration by the Board prior to the granting of preliminary approval. The plat shall show or be accompanied by sufficient information to establish the design, arrangement and dimensions of streets, lots and other planned features as to form, size and location. This information shall form the basis for the general terms and conditions upon which preliminary approval may be granted and shall include:
1. 
A key map at a scale not less than 1" = 400' showing the entire subdivision and its relation to the surrounding areas.
2. 
All existing structures, wooded areas and topographical features, such as slump blocks, within the tract to be subdivided and within seventy-five (75) feet thereof.
3. 
The name and address of all adjoining property owners, within two hundred (200) feet, as disclosed by the most recent municipal tax record. If there is no positive evidence of ownership, a certificate will be presented from the custodian of tax recorders to that effect.
4. 
The tract name, date, reference meridian and graphic scale.
5. 
Name and address of the owner and applicant.
6. 
Certification that the applicant is the owner of the land or his authorized agent or that the owner has given consent under an option agreement.
7. 
Name and address, seal, signature and license number of the person who prepared the map.
8. 
Certificate from Tax Collector that all taxes and assessments for local improvements are paid to date.
9. 
Certification statement for the required municipal signatures, stating:
Application No. ____ approved/disapproved by the Highlands Borough Planning Board/Board of Adjustment as a Minor Subdivision on (date).
Chairman
Secretary
10. 
Certification statement for the County Planning Board approval/disapproval, if required.
11. 
The Tax Map sheet, block and lot numbers.
12. 
Acreage of tract to be subdivided, to the nearest hundredth of an acre.
13. 
Sufficient elevations or contours to determine the general slope and natural drainage of the land and the high and low points of the profiles of all proposed new streets, contours at five (5) foot intervals for slopes averaging ten (10%) percent or greater and at one (1) foot intervals for land of lesser slope. All land in the flood hazard area shall be referenced to NGVD (1929).
14. 
The location of existing and proposed property lines, streets, existing buildings, watercourses, bridges, culverts, drain pipes and any natural features such as wooded areas and rock formations, on-tract and within seventy-five (75) feet of the property.
15. 
The area, in square feet, of each lot.
16. 
Minimum street setback line and side and rear yard setback lines of each lot.
17. 
A copy of any proposed protective covenants or deed restrictions applying to the land being subdivided.
18. 
A grading plan showing existing and final contours (using no less than one (1) foot contours) of each lot. Spot elevations shall be provided in the flood hazard zone.
19. 
A soil erosion and sediment control plan, if required. Said plan shall be submitted to the Soil Conservation District and approval of the application shall be conditioned upon certification of the soil erosion and sediment control plan by the District.
20. 
Soil borings, where required by the Board Engineer.
21. 
A wetlands statement provided by a qualified expert.
22. 
Plans, profiles and cross sections of all proposed streets.
23. 
Stormwater management and sanitary sewer reports, including proposed storm drainage and sanitary disposal facilities; specifically, the location, type and size of all existing and proposed catch basins, storm drainage facilities, utilities, plus all required design data supporting the adequacy of the existing or proposed facilities to handle future storm flows.
24. 
Plans and profiles of proposed utility layouts, such as but not limited to sewers, storm drains, water, gas and electricity, showing feasible connections to existing or any proposed utility system. When an individual water supply or sewage disposal system, or both, is or are proposed, the plan for each such system must be approved by the appropriate local, County or State health agency. When a public sewer system is not available, the subdivider shall comply with the requirements of N.J.A.C. 7:9A for the installation of an on-site disposal system. The subdivider shall submit with the preliminary plat the results of all tests which are conducted, whether passing or failing the statutory requirements. The Borough reserves the right to supervise or witness all or any tests which are conducted, and the subdivider shall notify the Board of Health at least forty-eight (48) hours prior to the conducting of any tests. Any subdivision or part thereof which does not meet the requirements of this subsection or other applicable regulations shall not be approved.
25. 
Where public water is available, a certification from the municipal, private or regional water supply agency that sufficient water is available for each proposed lot for the foreseeable needs of the subdivision.
26. 
Where public sewers are available, a certification from the municipal or regional sewage authority that treatment capacity is available for each proposed lot for the foreseeable needs of the subdivision.
C. 
Final Subdivision Plat. The final plat shall be drawn in ink on tracing cloth or equal, at a scale of not less than one (1) inch equals one hundred (100) feet, and in compliance with all provisions of N.J.S.A. 46:23-9.9 et seq. The final plat shall show or be accompanied by the following:
1. 
Date, name and location of the subdivision, name of the owner and subdivider, graphic scale, reference meridian and name of the person who prepared the map.
2. 
Tract boundary lines, right-of-way lines of streets, street names, easements and other rights-of-way, park areas or land to be reserved or dedicated for public use, all lot lines and other site lines, watercourses, with accurate dimensions, including bearings and distances and curve information consisting of the following minimum data:
a. 
Central angle.
b. 
Radii.
c. 
Arc and accurate dimensions to the actual street intersections as projected.
3. 
The purpose of any easement or land reserved or dedicated to public use shall be designated, and the proposed use of sites other than residential shall be noted.
4. 
Each block shall be numbered, and the lots within each block shall be numbered in conformity with the Municipal Tax Map, as determined by the Borough Tax Assessor.
5. 
Minimum building setback lines on all lots and other sites.
6. 
Location and description of all monuments whether found, set or to be set.
7. 
Names of owners of adjoining lands and of the land directly across the street or streets from any property involved.
8. 
Certifications. The following certifications shall appear on the final plat:
a. 
I hereby certify that this map and survey have been made under my supervision and comply with the provisions of the Map Filing Law. (Include the following if applicable.) Certify that all monuments as designated and shown herein have been set.
Licensed Land Surveyor and No.
b. 
If monuments are to be set at a later date, the following endorsements shall be shown on the plan:
I certify that a bond has been given to the Borough guaranteeing the future setting of all monuments shown on this map and so designated.
Licensed Land Surveyor and No.
I hereby certify that monuments will be set under my supervision.
Licensed Land Surveyor and No.
c. 
I have carefully examined this map and I find it conforms with the provisions of the Map Filing Law and the municipal ordinances and requirements applicable thereto.
Borough Clerk
d. 
Certification statement for the required municipal signatures, stating:
Application No._____ approved/disapproved by the Highlands Borough Planning Board/Board of Adjustment as a Minor Subdivision on (date).
Chairman
Secretary
e. 
Certification statement for the County Planning Board approval, disapproval, if required.
f. 
This approval shall expire if this map is not filed on or before _________ with the County Clerk.
9. 
Certification that the applicant is the agent or owner of the land or that the owner has given consent under an option agreement.
10. 
Certification from the Tax Collector that all taxes and assessments for local improvement on the property have been paid to date.
11. 
As-Built Plans and Profiles for all Roads and Utilities. Duplicate tracings and three (3) black- or blue-on-white prints shall be filed. One (1) tracing and one (1) print shall be forwarded to the Borough Engineer and one (1) print shall be retained by the Planning Board.
12. 
Lot Grading Plans. Following final approval, but prior to the issuance of a building permit, the applicant shall, when required by the Planning Board as a condition of final approval, submit to the Borough Engineer for his approval a separate detailed grading plan of any lot, in duplicate, prepared by a licensed professional engineer, showing the existing contour lines and spot elevations of the plot upon which the dwelling structure is to be constructed; final elevations proposed for the corners of the plot; corners and floor level of the structure to be erected thereon. All swales, proposed terraces, sidewalks, steps and driveways, including the slopes thereof and provisions for the proper drainage thereof shall be shown on said site plan. Upon receipt of said plan, the Borough Engineer shall review the plan and determine whether or not it meets the standards set forth in this chapter. Upon making such a determination, the Engineer shall retain one (1) copy and forward one (l) copy of the grading plan to the Construction Code Official.
13. 
A letter containing a list of all items to be covered by a performance guaranty (cash or certified check), the quantities of each item, the cost of each item, utilizing unit prices determined by the Borough Engineer, and the total amount of all items.
14. 
A letter from the Borough Engineer stating that the required improvements have been installed to his satisfaction and in accordance with applicable Borough specifications and that the performance guaranty is adequate to cover the cost of remaining improvements.
15. 
A certification letter from the applicant's engineer stating that the final plat conforms to the preliminary plat, as submitted and approved.
D. 
Minor Site Plan. A minor site plan application shall include sufficient information, as required in paragraph E below, to allow the Board to make an informed decision on the application along with such other information as is required by the submission checklist.
E. 
Preliminary Site Plan. The preliminary site plan shall be drawn at a scale of not more than one hundred (100) feet to the inch and shall include such details as may be necessary to properly evaluate the application and determine compliance with this chapter. The site plan shall be drawn by a licensed New Jersey professional engineer and land surveyor and, where applicable to the proposed use or construction, the following information shall be clearly shown:
1. 
Date, name, location of site, name of owner, scale and reference meridian.
2. 
Area of the lot and all lot line dimensions and bearings.
3. 
The location of all existing watercourses, wooded areas, easements, rights-of-way, streets, roads, highways, rivers, buildings, structures and any other feature on the property and within seventy-five (75) feet of the property line.
4. 
Location, use and ground floor area of all existing and proposed buildings, with the building setback, side line and rear yard distance.
5. 
Elevations at the corners of all proposed buildings and paved areas and at property corners if new buildings or paved areas are proposed.
6. 
The location and widths of existing and proposed streets servicing the site plan.
7. 
Specifications for and location of proposed surface paving and curbing.
8. 
Location of all structures within seventy-five (75) feet of the property.
9. 
Location of off-street parking areas, with dimensions, showing proposed parking and loading spaces, with dimensions, width of proposed access drives and aisles and traffic circulation.
10. 
Stormwater management and sanitary sewer reports, including proposed storm drainage and sanitary disposal facilities; specifically, the location, type and size of all existing and proposed catch basins, storm drainage facilities, utilities, plus all required design data supporting the adequacy of the existing or proposed facilities to handle future storm flows.
11. 
Existing and proposed contours of the property and for seventy-five (75) feet outside the property at one (1) foot intervals when new buildings or parking areas are proposed. Spot elevations for any development in a flood hazard area.
12. 
The location and treatment of proposed entrances and exits to public rights-of-way, including the possible utilization of traffic signals, channelization, acceleration and deceleration lanes, additional widths and any other devices necessary to traffic safety and/or convenience.
13. 
The location and identification of proposed open space, parks or other recreation areas.
14. 
The location and design of landscaping, buffer areas and screening areas showing size, species and spacing of trees and plants and treatment of unpaved areas.
15. 
The location of sidewalks, walkways, traffic islands and all other areas proposed to be devoted to pedestrian use.
16. 
The nature and location of public and private utilities, including maintenance and solid waste disposal, recycling and/or storage facilities.
17. 
Specific location and design of traffic control devices, signs and lighting fixtures. The Board may require of the applicant expert testimony concerning the adequacy of proposed traffic control devices, signs and lighting fixtures.
18. 
Preliminary architectural plans for the proposed buildings or structures, indicating typical floor plans, elevations, heights and general design or architectural styling.
19. 
The present and past status and use and contemplated use of the property and all existing buildings on the property. A cleanup plan where such is necessary because of the past or present use of the site.
20. 
A soil erosion and sediment control plan is required. Said plan shall be submitted to the Soil Conservation District and approval of the application shall be conditioned upon certification of the soil erosion and sediment control plan by the District.
21. 
Soil borings, when required by the Board Engineer.
22. 
Certification statement for the required municipal signatures, stating:
Application No.______ approved/disapproved by the Highlands Borough Planning Board/ Board of Adjustment as a Minor Subdivision on (date).
Chairman
Secretary
23. 
Certification statement for the County Planning Board approval/disapproval, if required.
24. 
The Board may require any additional information which is reasonably necessary to ascertain compliance with the provisions of this chapter.
F. 
Final Site Plan.
1. 
The site plan and related drawings and information submitted for preliminary approval shall satisfy the requirements for final approval of a site plan when final approval of the entire plan is being sought, unless modifications approved by the Board Engineer were made subsequent to preliminary approval. In such instances, revised drawings shall be submitted. Such plans shall contain the same certifications and signatures as required for final subdivision approval.
2. 
When final approval of only a section of a site plan granted preliminary approval is being sought, a final site plan of the section showing all applicable details prescribed in paragraph E shall be submitted.
3. 
The Borough Engineer may authorize minor variation between the final and preliminary site plans caused by field conditions and shall notify the Board of any change. All changes shall be shown on a final as-built site plan to be submitted to the Board before the issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy.
4. 
The foregoing provisions shall in no way be construed as exempting the applicant from filing the required fees or the required application forms as provided in this chapter.