CHECKLIST L.D. 1
BERKELEY TOWNSHIP
PRELIMINARY PLAT MAJOR SUBDIVISION CHECKLIST
Yes
No
N/A
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1.
Scale: Not less than 1 inch equals 100 feet
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2.
Size: Maximum of 30 inches x 42 inches
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3.
Signature and Seal of New Jersey Licensed Land Surveyor.
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4.
Improvement Plans, at a scale of not less than 1 inch equals 50 feet, signed and sealed by New Jersey Licensed Engineer.
5.
Plat Design:
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Lots conform to zoning or variance(s) requested.
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b.
Side lot lines are at right angles or radial to street line.
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c.
Lots fronting on a paved public, existing or proposed street with a right-of-way of at least 50 feet.
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d.
No through lots except in compliance with allowed conditions.
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e.
Block length does not exceed 1,000 feet.
6.
Title Block:
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a.
Title of "Preliminary Plat."
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b.
Name of subdivision, is any.
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c.
Tax map sheet, block and lot number.
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d.
Date and revisions.
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e.
Name of engineer and/or land surveyor preparing the plat and license number(s).
7.
Project Notes include:
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Tract acreage.
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b.
Name(s) and address(es) of subdivider and owner.
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c.
Number of lots.
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d.
Zoning Schedule with required and provided items.
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8.
Certification of property owner(s) consenting to the proposed subdivision.
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9.
Key Map (Minimum Scale: 1 inch equals 1,000 feet), showing street names within 1,000 feet of the subdivision.
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Names of all owners and property lines of all parcels within 200 feet.
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Date of current, certified boundary survey. Name of person preparing same.
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Existing 1-foot contour intervals based on U.S.C. & G.S. datum on the property and extending a minimum 100 feet beyond property boundary. Note source of elevation datum base.
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All existing streets, watercourses, flood plains, floodways, and flood areas within the proposed subdivision and within 200 feet of the property boundary. Paving width and R.O.W. width of each street and any existing public easements.
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All existing structures and future status.
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15.
Delineation of important physical features (wetlands, ponds, etc.) on-site and within 200 feet of the proposed subdivision boundaries.
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Existing drainage system.
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North arrow and graphic scale.
18.
Plat Details:
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Proposed lot lines.
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b.
Areas of each lot.
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c.
Yard setbacks on each lot.
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Signature block for Board Chairman, Secretary and Engineer.
20.
Administrative Requirements:
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Proper application fee (submit calculations).
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b.
Proof of payment of property taxes for the current quarter.
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c.
Required number of prints submitted.
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d.
Application fees reflect any variance or design waiver requests.
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21.
Preliminary grading and drainage plan included.
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22.
Drainage area map(s) and drainage calculations.
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23.
Preliminary off-site drainage plan included.
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24.
Preliminary centerline profiles included.
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25.
Sectionalization plan, if applicable.
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26.
Soil boring logs and soil analysis for all subdivisions. Test results for hydraulic conductivity of soils, if septic systems or stormwater basins/trenches/wells are proposed.
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Submission of Environmental Impact Statement.
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28.
Submission of a Traffic Impact Statement.
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29.
Preliminary plat designed in compliance with Berkeley Township Code, Chapter 35, Article VIII and Article X.
CHECKLIST L.D. 2
BERKELEY TOWNSHIP
FINAL PLAT MAJOR SUBDIVISION CHECKLIST
Yes
No
N/A
I. PLAT DETAILS:
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1.
Scale: Not less than 1 inch equals 100 feet (includes graphic scale) and Key Map (1 inch equals 1,000 feet) provided.
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2.
Size: 30" x 42", 24" x 36", 15" x 21", 8 1/2" x 13"
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3.
Title Block conforming to N.J.A.C. 13:40-1.2.
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4.
Dimensions, bearings and curve data shown for all streets.
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5.
Tangents, chords, arc, radius and central angle of all street corners.
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6.
Metes and bounds, areas and grantee of all easements.
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7.
Reference meridian shown graphically.
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8.
Closure no greater than 1 in 10,000.
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9.
All lands reserved or dedicated to public use shall be so noted.
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10.
Block and lots numbers as recommended by Tax Assessor.
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11.
All municipal boundary lines shown, crossing or adjacent to the property.
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12.
Names of adjoining subdivisions, if any, and file numbers of the recorded plats or the name of owners of adjacent properties.
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13.
Watercourses, streams, shorelines, water boundaries, wetlands and encroachment lines shown with appropriate easements/conservation areas delineated including calculated areas.
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14.
All monumentation shown.
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15.
Affidavit of consent of property owners.
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Schedule of zone requirements and plan provisions.
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Setback lines on each lot.
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18.
Date of final survey.
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19.
Subdivision and street names not similar to any existing subdivision and street names.
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20.
Sectionalization of final plat conforms to preliminary sectionalization plan.
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21.
Signature block for Planning Board Chairman, Secretary and Engineer.
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22.
Signature block for Municipal Clerk.
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Signature and Seal of New Jersey Licensed Land Surveyor.
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Signature and Seal of New Jersey Licensed Engineer.
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25.
Required certifications pursuant to the "Map Filing Law" P.L. 1960 c. 141.
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26.
General requirements, details and supporting data as specified in Article VIII and Article X of the Berkeley Township Code.
II. IMPROVEMENT PLANS CONTAINING THE FOLLOWING:
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A.
Scale: 1 inch equals 50 feet horizontal
Scale: 1 inch equals 5 feet vertical
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B.
Grading Plans
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C.
Drainage Plans (and Supplemental Calculations)
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Utility Plans
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E.
Soil Erosion Control Plan
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Construction Details
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Profiles
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H.
Final Lot Grading and Street Centerline Elevations
Improvement Plans shall show the location of and provide construction details and specifications for the following:
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1.
Streets
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2.
Curbs
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3.
Sidewalks
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Stormwater Facilities
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Sanitary Sewerage and Water Facilities.
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Shade Trees
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Street Lighting
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Traffic Control Signage
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Street Name Signs and Traffic Signalization
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Bulkheading, if applicable
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Soil Erosion and Sediment Control Measures
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Monuments
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Electric and Telephone Utilities
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Fire Hydrant and Suction Lines
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15.
Seeding
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16.
Topsoil
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17.
Debris Control Methods
III. REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION:
A.
Regulatory Agencies:
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1. Berkeley Township Sewerage Authority approvals.
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2. Ocean County and Berkeley Board of Health approvals.
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3. Ocean County Planning Board approval.
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4. NJDEP Wetlands approval, if applicable.
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5. NJDEP CAFRA approval, if applicable.
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6. Ocean County Soil Conservation District approval.
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7. NJDEP Flood Plain approval and/or Stream Encroachment Permit, if applicable.
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8. N.J. Department of Transportation access, drainage, utility and/or occupancy permits.
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9. Berkeley Township Water Utility (MUA) approvals.
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10. Any other required permits/approvals.
B.
Administrative:
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1. Proof of payment of property taxes for the current quarter.
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2. Evidence of a Comprehensive General Liability Insurance Policy.
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3. Certificate of Title.
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4. Evidence that the Township Tax Assessor has reviewed the proposed block and lot numbering system.
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5. Evidence that the Township Police Chief has reviewed the proposed street name(s).
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6. Proper application fee (submit calculations).
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7. Required number of prints submitted.
CHECKLIST L.D. 3
BERKELEY TOWNSHIP
PRELIMINARY PLAT MAJOR SITE PLAN APPLICATION CHECKLIST
The following information must be submitted for the application to be deemed complete:
Yes
No
N/A
I. Site Plan showing the following:
A.
Title Block:
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1.
Name of the project, if any.
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2.
Title of "Site Plan."
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3.
Tax map sheet, lot and block designation.
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4.
Date of original and all revisions.
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5.
Name(s), signature(s), address(es) and license number(s) of engineer and land surveyor who prepared the site plan.
B.
General:
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1.
Standard Size Drawing (24" x 36" or 30" x 42").
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2.
Scale: Not less than 1 inch equals 50 feet.
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3.
Bearings, distances of each property line.
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4.
Zone(s), Zone Requirements (Required and Provided) and area map showing zoning boundaries within 1,000 feet of tract.
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5.
Area of Tract.
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6.
Building area(s).
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7.
Name and address of owner and applicant.
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8.
Required parking and parking provided.
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9.
Owner's name, block and lot designation, and present use of all property within 200 feet.
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10.
Existing topography at 1-foot contour intervals (min. 2-foot contour intervals, where slopes exceed 5%) extending a minimum of 100 feet beyond tract boundary.
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11.
Proposed site grading with 1-foot contours and sufficient spot grades in paved areas to determine and define flow direction.
12.
Existing Features:
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Existing on-site buildings and structures (with future disposition).
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b.
Watercourses.
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c.
Limits of wooded areas.
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Easements.
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Drainage system.
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f.
Location of all driveways within 100 feet.
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Location of nearest fire hydrant.
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h.
Location and use of existing structures within 100 feet of the site.
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Delineation of important physical features including swamps, bogs, ponds and wetlands areas on-site and within 200 feet of the tract boundary.
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j.
Existing streets, watercourses, flood plains, floodways and flood areas on-site and within 200 feet of the boundaries thereof, both the width of the paving and the width of the right-of-way of each street, existing public easements and Township borders within 150 feet of the site.
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North arrow and graphic scale.
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14.
Copy of any covenants or deed restrictions.
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15.
All proposed uses and structures with setbacks from property lines.
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16.
Location of existing and proposed signs, outdoor lighting, fencing and buffer areas.
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17.
Typical construction details and/or cross-sections for curb, sidewalk, pavement, manholes, inlets, headwalls, etc.
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Detailed utility layouts showing methods of connection and sources of service.
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19.
Design details and dimensions of fences, walls, signs, lighting and other similar facilities.
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20.
Existing and proposed storm drainage facilities including plans and profiles, invert elevations, and drainage area map and calculations to substantiate adequacy of proposed storm drainage. Drainage area to each inlet shall be shown. The plan shall be accompanied by an off-site drainage plan.
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Specifics of site ingress and egress (i.e. curb radii, curb opening, lane widths, existing driveways within 100 feet of site, etc.).
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22.
Key Map naming streets within 500 feet of the site.
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23.
Entire parcel shall be shown.
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24.
Space for signature of Chairman, Secretary and Board Engineer.
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25.
Written description of proposed operations.
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26.
Fire zones and signage.
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27.
Date of outbound survey and name of Land Surveyor.
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28.
Signed and sealed by New Jersey Licensed Engineer and Land Surveyor (if applicable).
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29.
Sectionalization Plan, if applicable.
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30.
Proposed sight triangles.
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31.
Proposed traffic control signage and pavement markings.
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32.
Soil borings (to a minimum depth of 10 feet) and hydraulic conductivity tests for all stormwater basins/trenches wells.
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33.
Compliance with Berkeley Township Code Chapter 35, Articles VII through X.
C.
Commercial and Industrial Site Plans:
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Off-street parking layout (dimensions of aisles, parking spaces, loading areas, fire lanes, traffic lanes, etc.) and in compliance with the requirements of the Zoning Ordinance.
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Direction of internal traffic flow.
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3.
Lighting and Landscaping Plan.
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4.
Storage areas (refuse, equipment, materials).
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5.
Soil borings-soil logs to a minimum depth of 20 feet (depth to ground water, ground elevation).
D.
Multi-Family Housing:
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1.
Off-street parking layout (dimensions of aisles parking spaces, loading areas, fire lanes, traffic lanes, etc.).
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2.
Lighting and Landscaping Plan.
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3.
Recreation areas - other public areas.
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4.
Refuse storage and pick-up, recycling areas.
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5.
Soil borings-soil logs to a minimum depth of 20 feet (depth to ground water, ground elevation).
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6.
Compliance with applicable detail requirements of Zoning Ordinance pertaining to multi-family housing.
E.
Building Alterations:
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1.
Off-street parking layout.
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2.
New setback dimensions.
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3.
Proposed landscaping.
II. Administrative Requirements
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1.
Proper Application Fee (submit calculations).
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2.
Proof of payment of property taxes for the current quarter.
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3.
Required number of prints submitted.
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4.
Application fees reflect any variance or design waiver requests.
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5.
Preliminary architectural elevations and floor plans.
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6.
Written description of proposed activities.
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7.
Submission of an Environmental Impact Statement.
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8.
Submission of a Traffic Impact Statement.
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9.
For application for preliminary approval, the plans shall be accompanied by proof of submission in proper form to the following regulatory agencies, as applicable:
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a.
Ocean County Planning Board.
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b.
Ocean County Soil Conservation District.
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c.
Ocean County and Berkeley Boards of Health.
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d.
Berkeley Sewerage Authority, proof of approval.
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e.
N.J. Department of Environmental Protection for CAFRA Permit, Wetlands Permit, Stream Encroachment Permit, Sewer Extension Permit, Flood Plain Approval and/or Water-front Development Permit.
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f.
N.J. Department of Transportation for access driveways, utility openings, occupancy and/or drainage permits.
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g.
Berkeley Township Water Utility (MUA).
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h.
Any other required permits/approvals.
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i.
Application for tree removal permit, where required.
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10.
Evidence of a Comprehensive General Liability Insurance Plan.
CHECKLIST L.D.4
BERKELEY TOWNSHIP
MINOR SITE PLAN APPLICATION CHECKLIST
The following information must be submitted for the application to be deemed complete:
Yes
No
N/A
I. Minor Site Plan showing the following
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1.
Conforming Title Block.
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2.
Date of plan with all revisions.
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3.
Scale and North Arrow.
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4.
Layout of the proposed or existing building or structure.
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5.
Key Map showing the location of the tract and street names.
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6.
Name(s) and address(es) of property owner(s) and applicant(s).
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7.
Signature and seal of preparer of the minor site plan.
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8.
Location of all signs.
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9.
Plan Size: 11" x 17", 24" x 36", or 30" x 42".
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10.
Scale 1 inch equals 10, 20, 30, 40 or 50 feet.
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11.
Metes and bounds of all property lines.
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12.
Error of closure no greater than 1:10,000.
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13.
Names of all owners of record of all properties within 200 feet.
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14.
Block and lot numbers of all lots within 200 feet.
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15.
Rights-of-way, streets, easements, boundaries are indicated and dimensioned.
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16.
Zoning schedule (required/provided).
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17.
Zoning setback lines.
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18.
Copy of deed restrictions, covenants or exceptions applicable to the property.
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19.
Minor site plan based on current boundary prepared by a New Jersey licensed land surveyor; date of survey indicated.
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20.
Dimensions of existing and proposed parking area(s); size of proposed spaces.
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21.
Proposed and existing lighting, screening and landscaping are shown.
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22.
Existing and proposed spot grades to insure adequate surface drainage.
II. Administrative Requirements:
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1.
Proper application fee.
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2.
Fees for any variance or design waiver requests.
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3.
Required number of plans and completed application forms.
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4.
Required number of prints of preliminary architectural floor plans and elevations.
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5.
Proof of payment of property taxes for the current quarter.
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6.
Evidence of a Comprehensive General Liability Insurance Policy.
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7.
Proof of submission of applications to all required regulatory agencies.
CHECKLIST L.D.5
BERKELEY TOWNSHIP
MINOR SUBDIVISION CHECKLIST
Yes
No
N/A
I. PLAT DETAILS:
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1.
Title of "Minor Subdivision".
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2.
Acreage of tract to be subdivided.
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3.
Tax map sheet, block and lot number(s) of tract to be subdivided as shown on the latest Township Tax Map.
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4.
Scale: Not less than 1 inch equals 200 feet and Key Map (1 inch equals 2,000 feet) showing and naming streets and any Township boundary within 500 feet of the subdivision.
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5.
Title Block conforming to N.J.A.C. 13:40-1.2
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6.
Names of all owners of and property lines of parcels within 200 feet.
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7.
All existing streets, watercourses, flood plains, floodway and flood hazard areas within the proposed subdivision and within 200 feet.
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8.
All existing structures and uses with an indication of structures to be removed. Distance between an existing building and existing or proposed lot line. Show all setback lines.
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9.
Location of significant physical features (wooded areas, water areas, wetlands, etc.)
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10.
Existing and proposed rights-of-way and easements with dimensions, driveways, street names, sight triangles
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11.
Reference meridian shown graphically
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12.
Existing 5 foot (or less) interval contours based on U.S.C. and G.S. datum extending 100 feet beyond property boundary
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13.
Size: 30" x 42", 24" x 36", 15" x 21", 8 1/2" x 13"
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14.
Dimensions, bearings and curve data shown for all streets
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15.
Tangents, chords, arc, radius and central angle of all street corners
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16.
Dimensions (linear and angular) of all exterior boundaries of the subdivision and all lots and all lands dedicated for public use. Wetlands areas and their buffers delineated by area and metes and bounds on each lot
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17.
Closure no greater than 1 in 10,000
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18.
Block and lot numbers as recommended by Tax Assessor
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19.
All municipal boundary lines shown, crossing or adjacent to the property
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20.
Names of adjoining subdivisions, if any, and file numbers of the recorded plats, or the name of owners of adjacent properties
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21.
All monumentation shown
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22.
Affidavit of consent of property owners
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23.
Name(s) and address(es) of owner and subdivider
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24.
Schedule of zone requirements and plan provisions
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25.
Signature block for Planning Board Chairman, Secretary and Engineer
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26.
Signature block for Municipal Clerk
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27.
Signature and Seal of New Jersey Licensed Land Surveyor
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28.
Required certifications pursuant to the "Map Filing Law" P.L. 1960, c. 141
II. REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION:
A.
Regulatory Agencies (Proof of Submission):
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1.
Ocean County Planning Board approval
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2.
Ocean County Soil Conservation District approval
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3.
Any other required permits/approvals
B.
Administrative:
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1.
Proof of payment of property taxes for the current quarter
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2.
Certificate of Title
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3.
Evidence that the Township Tax Assessor has reviewed the proposed block and lot numbering system
CHECKLIST L.D.6
BERKELEY TOWNSHIP
FINAL PLAT MAJOR SITE PLAN CHECKLIST
Yes
No
N/A
I. PLAT DETAILS:
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1.
Scale: Not less than 1 inch equals 50 feet (includes graphic scale) and Key Map (1 inch equals 1,000 feet) provided
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2.
Size: 30" x 42", 24" x 36", 15" x 21", 8 1/2 x 13"
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3.
Title Block conforming to N.J.A.C. 13:40-1.2
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4.
Dimensions, bearings and curve data shown for all streets
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5.
Tangents, chords, arc, radius and central angle of all street corners
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6.
Metes and bounds, areas and grantee of all easements
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7.
Reference meridian shown graphically
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8.
Closure no greater than 1 in 10,000
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9.
All lands reserved or dedicated to public use shall be so noted
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10.
Block and lot numbers as recommended by Tax Assessor
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11.
All municipal boundary lines shown, crossing or adjacent to the property
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12.
Names of adjoining subdivisions, if any, and file numbers of the recorded plats, or the name of owners of adjacent properties
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13.
Watercourses, streams, shorelines, water boundaries, wetlands and encroachment lines shown with appropriate easements/conservation areas delineated including calculated areas
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14.
All monumentation shown
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15.
Affidavit of consent of property owners
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16.
Schedule of zone requirements and plan provisions
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17.
Setback lines
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18.
Date of final survey
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19.
New street names not similar to any existing street names, if applicable
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20.
Sectionalization of final plat conforms to preliminary sectionalization plan
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21.
Signature block for Board Chairman, Secretary and Engineer
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22.
Signature block for Municipal Clerk
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23.
Signature and Seal of New Jersey Licensed Land Surveyor
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24.
Signature and Seal of New Jersey Licensed Engineer
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25.
Preliminary architectural plans and elevations
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26.
General requirements, details and supporting data as specified in Article VIII and Article X of Chapter 35
II. IMPROVEMENT PLANS CONTAINING THE FOLLOWING:
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A.
Scale: 1 inch equals 50 feet horizontal, Scale: 1 inch equals 5 feet vertical
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B.
Grading Plans
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C.
Drainage Plans (and Supplemental Calculations)
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D.
Utility Plans
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E.
Soil Erosion Control Plan
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F.
Construction Details
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G.
Profiles
Improvement Plans shall show the location of and provide construction details and specifications for the following:
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1.
Streets
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2.
Curbs
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3.
Sidewalks
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4.
Stormwater Facilities
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5.
Sanitary Sewerage and Water Facilities
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6.
Site Identifications Signs
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7.
Lighting
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8.
Traffic Control Signage
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9.
Landscaping and Screening
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10.
Bulkheading, if applicable
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11.
Soil Erosion and Sediment Control Measures
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12.
Monuments
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13.
Electric and Telephone Utilities
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14.
Fire Hydrant and Suction Lines
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15.
Seeding
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16.
Topsoil
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17.
Debris Control Methods
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18.
Solid Waste Management
III. REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION:
A.
Regulatory Agencies:
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1.
Berkeley Township Sewerage Authority approvals
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2.
Ocean County and Berkeley Board of Health approvals
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3.
Ocean County Planning Board approval
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4.
New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection and Energy (NJDEPE) wetlands approval, if applicable
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5.
NJDEPE Coastal Area Facilities Review Act (CAFRA) approval, if applicable
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6.
Ocean County Soil Conservation District approval
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7.
NJDEPE Flood Plain approval and/or Stream Encroachment Permit, if applicable
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8.
New Jersey Department of Transportation access, drainage, utility and/or occupancy permits
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9.
Berkeley Township Water Utility (MUA) approvals
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10.
Bureau of Fire Prevention approval, if not previously granted
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11.
Any other required permits/approvals
B.
Administrative:
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1.
Proof of payment of property taxes for the current quarter
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2.
Evidence of a Comprehensive General Liability Insurance Policy
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3.
Certificate of Title
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4.
Evidence that the Township Tax Assessor has reviewed the proposed block and lot numbering system
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5.
Evidence that the Township Police Chief has reviewed the proposed street name(s)
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6.
Proper application fee (submit calculations)
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7.
Required number of prints submitted
CHECKLIST L.D. 7
BERKELEY TOWNSHIP
APPLICATION FOR A ZONING/BUILDING PERMIT FOR CONSTRUCTION ON A LOT THAT ABUTS A ROAD NOT CONSTRUCTED TO THE SPECIFICATIONS OF CHAPTER 35, LAND DEVELOPMENT CHECKLIST
Yes
No
N/A*
I. Building Plans and Grading Plans
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A.
Building plans prior to issuance of a building permit:
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1.
Plans and specifications for the structure to be erected. Such plans and specifications shall be under the seal of a professional engineer or an architect licensed by the State of New Jersey or, if not prepared by such engineer or architect, accompanied by the appropriate affidavit of the owner in those cases which such practice is permitted
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B.
Grading plan prepared signed and sealed by licensed professional engineer accompanied by, containing or showing the following prior to issuance of a zoning/building permit:
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1.
Certification by the engineer that the plan has been prepared by him and includes all the hereinafter listed items. The certification shall further set forth that the proposed grading and floor elevation that are proposed will not impact detrimentally upon any adjoining owner; if applicable, that the plan conforms to an approved site grading plan or, if not, that the changes are not significant to that approval and will in no way further impact adjoiners; and, further, that the plan provides for the proper on-site runoff that is adequate to prevent ponding, severe erosion and positive drainage away from the proposed building construction
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2.
Drawn to a scale of not more than 1 inch equals 10 feet or less than 1 inch equals 50 feet
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3.
The location of all new construction and all existing structures on the site and within 50 feet of the property.
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4.
Distances from lot lines to existing structures and proposed improvements
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5.
Zoning setback lines to establish buildable area available for development
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6.
Property lines and dimensions based upon a current (within last 2 years) outbound survey prepared by a licensed professional land surveyor. A signed and sealed copy of the survey plan shall be submitted
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7.
Building dimensions of existing and proposed buildings or additions
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8.
Existing and proposed contour lines at 1 foot intervals, with reference datum to the National Geodetic Vertical Datum (NGVD), for the tract upon which the dwelling or other structure is to be constructed. At the discretion of the Township Engineer, an assumed datum may be used. Contour lines shall be at 1 foot intervals with spot elevations at each lot corner, at 50 foot intervals along each street center line, edge of pavement or stormwater gutter, at the top of curbline, and extend for 50 feet in all directions from the property in question
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9.
Surveys and existing topographical information must be referenced to a final major subdivision/site plan or certified by a licensed professional land surveyor and shall bear his signature and seal
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10.
Proposed spot elevations shall be provided at the corners of proposed structures or structural appurtenances, finished floor elevations for dwellings and garages, driveways, sidewalks, curbing, swales and graded areas
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11.
The total area of the tract and the total area upland or buildable area
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12.
The gross floor area of the proposed structures
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13.
The floor area of various uses on the premises
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14.
The percentage of lot coverage by structures
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15.
The existing/proposed sidewalk/curb and fence locations, including the type of materials to be used for construction
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16.
The existing/proposed driveway locations including the type of material to be used
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17.
The location and identification of flood zones, conservation easements and wetland areas.
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18.
The location of all existing utilities, including street lighting, and proposed connections thereto, and any required utility relocations
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19.
The proposed method of providing water and sewer services shall be clearly indicated
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20.
Stormwater flow direction arrows must be provided for both on-site and off-site conditions
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21.
Location of all existing sewer and water utilities and proposed connections thereto, and any required utility relocations
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22.
The width of street rights-of-way, the width of street pavements and the material composition of the street surface
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23.
A graphic scale and a North arrow shall be shown with datum referenced
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24.
Provide a description of the house style (e.g., ranch, bi-level, 2 story) and type of construction
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25.
Describe the building to be constructed: basement, crawl space or slab construction
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26.
Delineate the limits of lot clearing and identify any trees to be saved in accordance with the tree removal permit
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27.
A road opening permit from the Township Department of Public Works, if required
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28.
When required by the Township Code or at the discretion of the Township Engineer or the Building Subcode Official, the results of test borings taken to a depth of 20 feet, reflecting the nature of the subsoil conditions, the height of the surface water table on a basis of seasonal average and the height of the surface water table at the maximum wet season
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29.
Utility connection permits from the appropriate utility companies, if required
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30.
Septic system approval from the Ocean and Berkeley Township Health Departments, if applicable
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31.
United States Army Corps of Engineers or NJDEPE approved wetlands and wetlands buffer delineations by metes and bounds, if applicable, calculated wetland and wetland buffer areas shall be noted
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32.
The land shall be graded so that the stormwater from each lot shall drain directly to the street. If not possible to drain directly to the street, it shall be drained to a system of interior yard drainage designed in accordance with § 35-71
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33.
The minimum slope of the yard surface shall be 1/4 inch per foot or 2% away from the proposed building toward the lot's property lines
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34.
The maximum grade for lawns and disturbed areas within 5 feet of a building shall be 10% and, for lawns more than 5% feet from a building, 25%, except for the driveway; the maximum grade shall be 10%
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35.
The minimum slope for drainage swales shall be 1 1/2%
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36.
Schedule showing zoning of property, zoning requirements and plan provisions in relation to each zoning requirement
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37.
Submission of a development permit application in accordance with Chapter 29 for any development within special floor hazard areas of the Township
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38.
Proposed contours shall, in the case of an approved subdivision, be consistent with an overall grading and drainage plan. In the case of an individual lot, the proposed contours shall meet existing contours at or within the property lines of the lot in question. In any event, the proposed grading of the lot shall not disturb or change the existing drainage pattern of adjacent lots. Drainage flow arrows shall be provided to clearly depict the directions of stormwater runoff. No sump conditions shall be created, and no grading on adjacent lots shall be permitted unless said adjacent lots are being concurrently developed as part of a subdivision by the same developer/builder or unless permission has been granted by the owner of the adjoining lot
II. Road Improvement Plans
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1.
An as-built plan, profile and typical full width cross section of the road for the block upon which the lot abuts to the nearest improved or semi-improved road or documentation from the Township Engineer that the road has been constructed in accordance with the standards set forth in Chapter 35, Land Development or for which adequate guarantees of construction have been given to the Township, or a certification, in writing, from the Township Engineer that the existing street is a semi-improved street meeting all the requirements of Subsection 17-5.6
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2.
Street improvement plans in accordance with Subsection 17-5.4b1 if the lot fronts on a paper street
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3.
Street improvement plans in accordance with Subsection 17-5.4b2 or deposit with the Township of a cash deposit or a performance guarantee for said improvements, if the lot fronts on a gravel road
III. Administrative Requirements
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1.
Proper Application Fee (submit calculations)
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2.
Proof of payment of property taxes for the current quarter
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3.
Required number of prints submitted
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4.
Application fees reflect any variance or design waiver requests
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5.
Required applications on forms provided by the Zoning Officer and Building Subcode Official
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6.
Executed copy of Zoning/Building permit checklist
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7.
Photographs of existing conditions
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8.
Site inspection permission form
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9.
The plans shall be accompanied by proof of submission, in proper form to the following regulatory agencies, as applicable;
a.
Ocean County Planning Board
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b.
Ocean County Soil Conservation District
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c.
Ocean County and Berkeley Boards of Health
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d.
Berkeley Sewerage Authority
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e.
NJ Department of Environmental Protection for CAFRA Permit, Wetlands Permit, Stream Encroachment Permit, Sewer Extension Permit, Flood Plain Approval and/or Waterfront Development Permit
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f.
NJ Department of Transportation for access driveways, utility openings, occupancy and/or drainage permits
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g.
Berkeley Township Water Utility (MUA)
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h.
Any other required permits/approvals
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i.
Application for tree removal permit, where required
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j.
Evidence of a Comprehensive General Liability Insurance Plan
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10.
Letters from the following agencies indicating they can provide service to the location:
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a.
US Postal Office
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b.
Police Traffic Safety
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c.
Berkeley Public Works Dept.
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d.
Bureau of Fire Prevention Provision of these letters does not relieve applicant of proving the elements of N.J.S.A. 40:55D-36 with testimony before the Board
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N/A - Indicates the item is not applicable to the application.
Note: The applicant is advised that the other sections of the Berkeley Township Ordinance may apply to applications for a zoning permit or building permit, including the following:
1.
Construction of Streets (17-5)
2.
Dedication of Right-of-Way (17-5.7)
3.
Clearing and Grading (35-51)
4.
Driveways (35-54) (35-89.12)
5.
Sight Triangle Easements (35-55.3)
6.
Street Widths, Paving Widths (35-65c.)
7.
Septic Systems (35-66e.)
8.
Storm Drainage Facilities (35-71.)
9.
Street Design (35-73) (35-103.12)
10.
Dead End Culs-de-Sac (35-73.3b.)
11.
Street Lighting (35-76)
CHECKLIST L.D. 8
BERKELEY TOWNSHIP
APPLICATION FOR "C" VARIANCE CHECKLIST
The following information must be submitted for the application to be deemed complete:
Yes
No
N/A*
I. Plat Specifications
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1.
Plat clearly and legibly drawn or reproduced at a scale not smaller than 1 inch equals 100 feet
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2.
Sheet size either 15 x 21, 24 x 36, or 30 x 42
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3.
Plans shall be prepared by an architect, planner, engineer, land surveyor, or the Applicant, where appropriate
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4.
Plat prepared to scale based on deed description, tax map or similarly reasonably accurate data for the purpose of review and discussion by the Municipal Agency
II. General Information
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5.
Metes and bounds description of parcel in question based upon current land survey information
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6.
Property line shown in degree, minutes and seconds
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7.
Key map showing location of tract to be considered in relation to surrounding area
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8.
Title block containing name of applicant, preparer, lot and block numbers, date prepared, date of last amendment and zoning district
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9.
Each block and lot numbered in conformity with the municipal tax map as determined by the municipal tax assessor
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10.
Scale of map, both written and graphic
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11.
North arrow giving referenced meridian
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12.
Names of all property owners within 200 feet of subject property
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13.
Location of existing and proposed property lines with dimensions in feet for the nearest 2 decimal places
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14.
Zoning district in which parcel is located, including all setbacks, lot coverage, height, floor area ratio, and density, both as to required and proposed. Indicate the above both written and graphically
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15.
Zone requirements per Ordinance and per application
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16.
Acreage of affected parcel to the nearest hundredth of an acre
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17.
Provide a Polaroid or other similar photograph of the premises in question taken from the opposite side of the street
III. Man-made Features Within 200 Feet Of Site
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18.
Location of existing structures and their setbacks from existing and proposed property lines
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19.
Location and type of existing easements or rights-of-way including power lines
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20.
Location of existing railroads, bridges, culverts, drain-pipes, water and sewer mains and other man-made installations affecting the tract
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21.
Location of existing wells and septic systems
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22.
When Applicant intends to use a conventional septic disposal system location of test holes, test results and approximate location of the intended disposal field
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23.
Plans and profiles of proposed utility layouts, such as sewers, storm drains, water, gas and electric, showing feasible connections to existing or proposed utility systems
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24.
Location and description of monuments whether set or to be set
IV. Streets
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25.
Location, names and widths of all existing and proposed streets on the property and within 200 feet of the tract
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26.
Required road dedication
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27.
Plans, profiles and cross-sections of all proposed new streets and/or access to proposed streets
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28.
Natural resource inventory information including
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a.
Flood plain soil (status)
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b.
Limitation for foundation
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c.
Limitation for septic tank absorption field (only where septic tank is proposed to be used)
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d.
Limitation for local road and streets
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e.
Agricultural capacity classifications
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f.
Erosion hazard
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29.
The purpose of any proposed easement of land reserved or dedicated to public or common use shall be designated and the proposed use of sites other than residential shall be noted
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30.
Any sections for which a waiver is specifically being requested and a narrative paragraph explaining why the Applicant is entitled to such waiver
IV. Administration Requirements
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1.
Proper Application Fee (submit calculations)
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2.
Proof of payment of property taxes for the current quarter
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3.
Required number of prints submitted
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4.
Application fees reflect any variance or design waiver requests
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5.
Required applications on forms provided by the Zoning Officer and Building Subcode Official
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6.
Executed copy of Zoning/Building permit checklist
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7.
Photographs of existing conditions
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8.
Site inspection permission form
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N/A — Indicates the item is not applicable to the application.