[Ord. No. 18-2016]
A sketch plat is required of all owners, as herein defined,
seeking a subdivision for the purpose of classification and preliminary
discussion so that they may obtain the advice of the Planning Board
and other City Officials in the formative stages of the design, and
for the purpose of assuring coordination with the Master Plan.
[Ord. 4/16/73; Ord. 2/17/76; Ord. No.
18-2016]
A.
Submit to the Administrative Officer of the Planning Board at least
35 days prior to the regular meeting of the Board, two copies of the
sketch plat application and 11 copies of the sketch plat of the proposed
subdivision for the purposes of classification, preliminary discussion
and appropriate action.
B.
Immediately upon receipt of the copies of the sketch plat, the Secretary
of the Planning Board shall forward one copy each to the County Planning
Board, the City Engineer, the City Planning Consultant, and Zoning
Officer for their review and comments, with the remaining copies retained
by the Planning Board. If within 30 days after receiving said sketch
plats, the County Planning Board, the City Engineer, the City Planning
Consultant, and the Zoning Officer do not return their copies and
any comments to the Secretary of the Planning Board, said sketch plats
shall be deemed to have been approved by them.
C.
Whenever a sketch plat of a minor subdivision is submitted for review
which fronts on an existing street, three copies of deeds of dedication
shall be included in the application to provide sufficient right-of-way
where the existing street right-of-way is less than the minimum requirements
of this ordinance or the adopted Master Plan. Whenever such land is
dedicated in accordance with this section, the minimum required lot
depth and lot area as required by this ordinance, or the Zoning Ordinance
of the City shall be reduced by the same dimension and area as dedicated
to the City if the developer has no other adjacent lands to provide
the minimum requirements.
D.
If the sketch plat is classified as a Major Subdivision, a notation
to that effect shall be made on the plat together with any recommendations
and comments from the Planning Board and returned to the subdivider
for compliance with §§ 502 and 503 of this Ordinance.
E.
If classified and approved as a minor subdivision by unanimous action
of the Planning Board, a notation to that effect will be made on the
sketch plat.
F.
(Reserved)
G.
Seven copies of the approved sketch plat of a Minor Subdivision shall
be prepared and distributed by the City Clerk as follows:
H.
The approved sketch plat of a minor subdivision shall be signed by
the Chairman and Secretary of the Planning Board and be returned to
the subdivider within one week following the next regular meeting
of the Planning Board.
I.
The approval of a sketch plat of a minor subdivision shall expire
190 days from the date of approval unless within such period either
a deed or plat map drawn in compliance with N.J.S.A. 46:23-9.9 et
seq., as amended, is filed by the subdivider with the County Recording
Officer and a copy of such deed or plat map together with the date
and index reference of the filing with the County Recording Officer
is filed with the Municipal Engineer and the Municipal Tax Assessor
and Administrative Officer of the Planning Board and the City Clerk.
J.
At the time of submission of a sketch plat to the Administrative
Officer of the Planning Board a filing fee shall be paid to the Administrative
Officer of the Planning Board as stated in Zoning § 800
to cover the cost of review.
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The sketch plat shall be based on tax map information or some
other similarly accurate base at a scale preferably not smaller than
100 feet to the inch to enable the entire tract to be shown on one
sheet and shall show or include the following information:
A.
A Key Map showing the location and approximate area of the subdivision
in relation to the City.
B.
A map of the entire tract(s) of land being subdivided showing all
existing and proposed property lines, tax map sheet number, block
number and lot numbers, easements, rights-of-way, street names, power
lines, structures, streams, drainage facilities, and wooded areas
within the area of the entire tract, and within 500 feet thereof.
C.
A title block giving the name of the subdivision, the present owner
of the land present owner of all adjacent properties, name and license
number of the person who prepared the map, scale of the map, north
arrow, proposed number of dwelling units and type, if any, and space
for the signatures of the Chairman and Administrative Officer of the
Planning Board.
D.
All plats shall conform to the requirements of the City Zoning Ordinance.
The preliminary plat and the supporting documents for a proposed
subdivision constitute the material to be officially submitted to
the Planning Board. They show the general design of the subdivision
and its public improvements so that the Planning Board can indicate
its approval or disapproval of the subdivision prior to the time that
the final plat, including the design and detailing of the public improvements
and utilities, is completed.
[Ord. No. 18-2016]
A.
A Preliminary Plat shall be submitted to the Secretary of the Planning
Board at least 10 days prior to the Planning Board meeting at which
consideration is desired. It shall be submitted in at least 11 blue
or black on white prints and shall be accompanied by three completed
copies of the application for preliminary approval as well as three
copies of any protective covenants or deed restrictions applying to
the land being subdivided. In addition, the subdivider shall make
applications to the County Planning Board for approval of the plat
in accordance with the procedures established by the County.
B.
At the time of submission, a fee as established in Zoning § 800
for each lot proposed in the subdivision shall be paid to the City
to cover costs. If upon tentative approval the number of lots is less
than originally proposed, a refund of $35 for each lot eliminated
will be made to the subdivider.
C.
The Subdivider shall mail a notice at least 10 days prior to the
public hearing to all property owners within 200 feet of the extreme
limits of the subdivision as their names appear on the City tax record
and shall furnish the Planning Board with proof of such service. The
subdivider shall cause notice of the hearing to be published in the
official newspaper or a newspaper of general circulation in the city
at least 10 days prior to the hearing. Such notice shall state the
time and place of the hearing, a brief description of the property
involved, a statement as to its location, a list of the maps and other
documents to be considered, a summary statement of the matters to
be heard and that a copy of said subdivision has been filed with the
City Clerk for public inspection. (N.J.S.A. 40:55D-12). The subdivider
shall furnish the Planning Board with proof of publication.
D.
Submission of the preliminary plat shall include a letter directed
to the Chairman of the Planning Board signed by a responsible official
of: (1) the State Commissioner of Transportation and/or County Highway
Department, approving proposed construction on State and/or County
rights-of-way and (2) the State and local agency approving of the
method of waste disposal and water distribution.
E.
If the preliminary plat lies within 200 feet of another municipal
boundary, a copy of the plat shall be sent by the Administrative Officer
of the Planning Board to the Clerk of the adjoining municipality.
A written statement shall be requested from the adjoining municipality
indicating whether the proposed subdivision is in reasonable harmony
with its plans for development. The Secretary of the Planning Board
of the adjoining community shall be informed of the date of the public
hearing and any communications received prior to this date will be
considered in relation to the approval or disapproval of the plat.
F.
A letter directed to the Chairman of the Planning Board signed by
the Secretary or a responsible official as designated by the Board
of Education shall be requested by the Planning Board acknowledging
the number of residential units and indicating the availability of
school sites and facilities which relate to the subdivision area.
G.
The Administrative Officer shall retain one complete set of maps
and application forms of the preliminary submission for the Planning
Board and one complete set of plans shall be forwarded by the Secretary
immediately upon receipt of the plans to the following:
H.
The Planning Board shall take formal action either approving or disapproving
the preliminary plat within 45 days after its submission to the Administrative
Officer of the Planning Board, but in no case before a public hearing
is held or before the expiration of the thirty-day period within which
the County Planning Board may submit a report on said subdivision.
The recommendations of the County Planning Board shall be given due
consideration in the final decision on the plat.
I.
If the plat is disapproved, by either the City or the County, the
reasons for disapproval shall be given in writing to the subdivider
within the ninety-day period, and, in appropriate cases, shall be
remedied by the subdivider prior to further consideration of the plan.
J.
If the Planning Board acts favorable on a preliminary plat, the Chairman
and Administrative Officer shall affix their signature to the plat
with the notation that it has received tentative approval and the
plat shall be returned to the subdivider for compliance with final
approval requirements.
K.
Tentative approval shall confer upon the applicant the following
rights for a three-year period from the date of tentative approval:
A.
The preliminary plat shall be clearly and legibly drawn or reproduced
at a scale of not smaller than one inch equals 100 feet and shall
be designed by a licensed N.J. land surveyor, or a licensed N.J. professional
engineer. The plat shall be designed in compliance with the provisions
of § 600 of this Ordinance and shall show or be accompanied
by the information required in § 502.3B.
B.
The preliminary plat shall include the following information and
shall show the location of the proposed site and approximate area
of the subdivision in relation to the City.
1.
Title Block.
a.
Name of subdivision.
b.
Name of address of subdivider.
c.
Name and address of the owner of record.
d.
Name and address of all property owners within 200 feet of the
extreme limits of the subdivision.
e.
Name, address and profession of the person who prepared the
drawing together with his license number and seal.
f.
Acreage of tract to be subdivided to nearest tenth of an acre.
g.
Proposed number of dwelling units and type.
h.
Scale.
i.
Date of submission of each plat and of each subsequent revised
subdivision.
2.
Sufficient elevation or contours to determine the general slope
and natural drainage of the land to points extending 200 feet beyond
the subdivision boundary.
3.
North Arrow.
4.
Subdivision boundary line (heavy solid line).
5.
The location of existing watercourses and any natural features
such as wooded area and rock formations to the proper scales both
within the proposed site and within 200 feet of its boundary.
6.
d.
Other utility structures such as water, sewer and gas mains
and power lines on the subdivision and within 200 feet of its boundaries.
(1)
Location and size or capacity.
e.
Marshes, ponds, streams and land subject to periodic flooding
on the subdivision and within 200 feet of its boundaries showing the
location and area covered and indicating apparent high water level.
f.
Lot Layout.
(1)
Lot lines and dimensions of each lot to the nearest
foot.
(2)
Building setback lines (dashed) and its dimensions
from the street line.
(3)
Existing zoning and the boundaries thereof.
(4)
Identification of lots or parcels for land use
and land to be reserved or dedicated to public use, if any.
(5)
Easements and restricted areas with notation as
to purpose of restrictions.
g.
Building and other structures located on the subdivision and
within 200 feet of its boundaries.
h.
All plats shall conform to the requirements of the City Zoning
Ordinance.
Before consideration of a final subdivision plat, the subdivider
shall have installed or shall have posted adequate performance guarantees
to assure the installation of the required improvements in accordance
with § 700.
A final plat and supporting drawings and documents for a proposed
subdivision constitute the complete development of the subdivision
proposal and include the recommendations resulting from the Planning
Board review of the preliminary plat as well as the detailed layout
drawings for the public improvements and utilities. After public hearing
and approval by the Planning Board, this complete submission accompanied
by the performance guarantee according to § 700 and the
provision of the liability insurance policy as approved by the governing
body according to § 800 of this Ordinance, becomes the basis
for the construction of the subdivision and inspection service by
the City and Planning Board. The plat itself must be recorded at the
County Recorder's Office to have legal status. An unrecorded
plat is not a valid basis for site improvements or other commitments
which depend on its design characteristics.
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A.
A final plat shall be submitted by the subdivider or his agent to
the Secretary of the Planning Board within three years from the date
of approval of the preliminary plat. The final plat and all supporting
drawings and documents shall be submitted to the Administrative Officer
of the Planning Board at least 10 days prior to a meeting date in
order to be heard at that particular meeting. The Planning Board shall
act upon the final plat within 45 days after the regular meeting at
which it is presented for final approval or within such further time
as the applying party may agree to.
B.
Before making application to the Planning Board for final approval,
the subdivider shall carry out the following steps:
1.
Make all required corrections requested subject to preliminary
plat approval.
2.
Complete three copies of an application for final approval.
3.
Pay the required application and inspection fee at the City
Clerk's Office. (See § 503.2L).
4.
Obtain a general liability insurance policy and submit a copy
to the City Clerk for submission to the City Attorney for approval
as to form. (See § 800)
C.
The final plat shall be accompanied by a statement by the City Engineer
certifying the accuracy of the details of the plat, and that he is
in receipt of a map or maps showing in exact location and elevation,
the water, sanitary and storm sewer mains and streets identifying
those portions already installed and those to be installed and that
the subdivider has posted the performance guarantee required in accordance
with § 700 of this Ordinance.
D.
The final plat shall be accompanied by letters directed to the Chairman
of the Planning Board and signed by a responsible official of the
water company, government authority or district which provides water,
sanitary or storm sewer service that has jurisdiction in the area
approving each proposed utility installation design and stating who
will construct the facility so that service will be available when
required in conformity with the provisions of the filed rate schedule.
E.
Submission of the final plat shall include of three copies each Deeds
of Dedication for all properties including any streets rights-of-way
to be offered to the City for dedication.
F.
If the Planning Board approves a final plat a notation to that effect
shall be made on three copies of the plat and shall be signed by the
Chairman and Administrative Officer of the Planning Board.
G.
Failure of the Planning Board to act within 45 days or a mutually
agreed upon extension shall be deemed to be favorable approval and
the Secretary of the Planning Board shall issue a certificate to that
effect.
H.
The final plat, after final approval shall be filed by the Subdivider
with the County Recording Officer within 95 days from the date of
such approval. No plat shall be accepted for filing by the County
Recording Officer unless it has been duly approved by the Planning
Board and signed by the Chairman and Administrative Officer. If any
final plat is not filed within this period, the approval shall expire.
I.
Expiration of approval shall mean the previous approval by the Planning
Board is null and void and, in order to obtain a reapproval a new
filing fee as well as a review of all previous findings must be conducted.
J.
Upon application by the subdivider showing good cause, the Planning
Board may make a reasonable extension of the time within which the
subdivider must file with the County Recording Officer provided, however,
that the plat be revised according to any change in regulations or
ordinances applicable to the plat subsequent to the original time
period of 95 days or the extended period of time granted by the Board.
K.
If any person shall be aggrieved by the action of the Planning Board,
appeal in writing to the Governing Body may be taken within 10 days
after the date of the action of the Planning Board. A hearing thereon
shall be had on notice to all parties in interest who shall be afforded
an opportunity to be heard. After such hearing the Governing Body
may affirm or reverse the action of the Planning Board by a recorded
vote of a majority of the total members thereof. The findings and
reasons for the disposition of the appeal shall be stated on the records
of the Governing Body, and the applying party shall be given a copy.
L.
Each application submitted for final approval of final plat shall
be accompanied by a fee payable to the City of Lambertville as stated
in Zoning § 800 for each lot or dwelling unit shown on the
final plat to cover costs. An additional fee of the amount of the
performance guarantee estimate shall be paid to the City upon approval
of plans for improvements and cost estimates by the City Engineer
to cover the cost of engineering inspections of construction work.
If the inspection costs exceed such fund, the subdivider shall deposit
with the City additional sums upon notice from the City Engineer.
The Chief Financial Officer shall return any balance of the inspection
deposit to the subdivider upon expiration of the maintenance bond.
A.
The final plat for all, part, or parts of the subdivision shall be
drawn in ink on tracing cloth with 12 copies at a scale of not less
than one inch equals 100 feet and in compliance with all the requirements
for filing a map with the County Recording Officer and shall be designed
in compliance with the provisions of § 600 of this Ordinance.
The final plat shall show or be accompanied by the same information
required for preliminary approval in addition to the following:
1.
Each block and lot shall be numbered in conformity to existing
tax map procedures.
2.
Bearing or deflection angles and radii, arcs and center angles
of all curves.
3.
Contours at two foot intervals extending 200 feet beyond the
boundary of the subdivision.
4.
Certification that the applicant is agent or owner of the land,
or that the owner has given consent under an option agreement for
the dedication of streets, alleys, easements and other rights-of-way
and any lands for public uses.
5.
Certification from the tax collector that all taxes are paid
to date.
6.
At least one corner of the subdivision shall be tied to a U.S.G.S.
benchmark or benchmarks with date on the plat as to how the bearings
were determined. Monuments, lots, corners and other survey points
shall be located and described. (See § 607)
7.
When approval of the plat is required by any officer or body
of the City, County, or State, approval shall be certified on that
plat.
8.
Public Improvement and Utility plans and profiles are declared
an integral part of the final plat submission and compliance therewith
and with the final plat itself, this subdivision ordinance and the
City's specifications for public improvements and utilities as
mentioned in § 600 shall be secured by the performance guarantee.
The plans of the basic improvements and utilities shall include:
B.
All plats shall conform to the requirements of the city Zoning Ordinance.
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A.
The Administrative Officer of the Planning Board shall file copies
of the final approved plat with:
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The prospective purchaser, prospective mortgagee, or any other
person interested in any land which forms part of a subdivision, or
which, since the 13th day of June, 1951, formed part of such a subdivision,
may apply in writing to the Administrative Officer of the Planning
Board, for the issuance of a certificate certifying whether or not
such subdivision has been approved by the Planning Board. Such application
shall contain a diagram showing the location and dimension of the
land to be covered by the certificate, and the name of the owner thereof.
The Administrative Officer of the Planning Board shall issue
such certificate within 15 days after the receipt of such written
application and the fees therefor and shall keep a duplicate copy
of each certificate, consecutively numbered in a binder as a permanent
record of his office.
Each such certificate shall be designated a "Certificate as
to Approval of Subdivision of Land", and shall certify:
A.
That there exists in said municipality a duly established Planning
Board which meets regularly on a monthly or more frequent basis and
that there is an ordinance controlling subdivisions of land, adopted
under the authority of state law.
B.
Whether the subdivision or resubdivision, as it relates to the land
shown in said application, has been approved by the Planning Board,
and, if so, the date of such approval.
C.
Whether such subdivision or resubdivision, if the same has not been
approved, is exempt from the requirement of approval as provided in
the Subdivision Ordinance.
