Applications shall be submitted to the approving authority's administrative officer, in writing, in duplicate, on forms supplied by the authority. An application for preliminary major subdivision approval shall be filed no less than 21 days prior to the regular meeting date of the approving authority. Required fees and deposits as provided in Article
III shall be submitted with the application form.
[Amended 3-10-2020 by Ord. No. 2020-1478]
An applicant for preliminary major subdivision approval shall
submit the following along with the application:
A. The preliminary
major subdivision application shall be accompanied by five large copies
(at least 24 inches by 36 inches but no more than 30 inches by 42
inches), 17 half-size copies, and one digital PDF copy (via email,
CD, or thumb drive) of the proposed subdivision, and all the documentation
listed below. The proposed subdivision shall be accurately drawn to
a scale of not less than one inch equals 50 feet and certified by
a licensed professional engineer and land surveyor as to the existing
features and boundaries. The subdivision plat shall be in conformance
with the Map Filing Law, N.J.S.A. 46:26B-1 et seq. All design features
shall be prepared by a licensed professional engineer.
[Amended at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 1, General
Provisions, Art. II)]
B. Preliminary plat
details. The preliminary major subdivision plan shall contain the
following:
(3) Graphic scale
and reference meridian.
(4) Lot and block
number(s), which shall appear on each sheet in the title block as
well as on the plans.
(6) Name and
address of record owner.
(7) Name and
address of applicant, if other than the record property owner.
(8) Name, address,
license number, and seal of the person preparing the subdivision.
(9) If the owner
of the premises is other than an individual, the name and address
of the partners or officers of the entity making the submission.
(10) Certification
of owner, if other than the applicant, authorizing submission.
(11) Date prepared
with all subsequent revisions noted on the plat.
(12) A key map
showing the location of the tract with reference to the surrounding
area showing the lot and block number(s) of the tract, lot and block
numbers of adjacent properties, rights-of-way, zoning districts, and
municipal boundaries. The map shall be drawn at a scale of no less
than one inch equals 1,000 feet.
(13) An aerial
photograph with the tract boundaries to evaluate effects upon existing
vegetation and surrounding land uses.
(14) All distances
shall be in feet and decimals of a foot, and all bearings shall be
given to the nearest 10 seconds.
(15) The names,
as shown on current tax records, of all owners within 200 feet of
the subdivision, together with the lot and block numbers of the said
property.
(16) The boundaries
of the tract shall be clearly identified by a heavy solid line. Any
subdivision line(s) shall be clearly identified and labeled.
(17) The existing
lot area of the existing lot(s) of the entire tract calculated in
acres and the lot area of the proposed lots calculated in square feet
and acres. This shall include the total number of lots proposed.
(18) The existing
zoning of the property and on all adjacent lands.
(19) Tabulation
of all applicable zone district bulk requirements, with a comparison
to the existing and proposed conditions. All calculations to determine
bulk regulations shall be provided (i.e., lot coverage, building height,
floor area ratio, etc.).
(20) Location
of the required building envelopes with front, rear, and side yard
setback dimensions on each proposed lot.
(21) List of
all variances and waivers/exceptions being sought by the applicant.
(22) The location and the lot and block numbers of all proposed lots verified
by the Borough Tax Assessor.
(23) Survey data showing boundaries of the property, building, or setback
lines and lines of existing and proposed streets, lots, reservations,
easements, and areas dedicated to the public use, including grants,
restrictions, and rights-of-way. The area of all proposed easements
shall be provided in square feet.
(24) Reference to any existing or proposed covenants, deed restrictions,
or exceptions covering all or part of any parcel. A copy of such covenants,
deed restrictions, or exceptions shall be submitted with the application.
(25) The distances, measured along the right- of-way lines of existing
streets abutting the property, to the nearest intersections with other
public streets.
(26) Location of all existing and proposed buildings and all other structures,
including walls, fences, culverts, bridges, underground storage tanks,
fences, and driveways, with spot elevations at the corners of such
buildings and structures. Structures to be removed shall be indicated
by dashed lines; structures to remain shall be indicated by solid
lines.
(27) Location of existing wells and septic systems on site and within
100 feet of the tract.
(28) Location of all existing and proposed storm drainage structures and
utility lines, whether publicly or privately owned, with pipe sizes,
grades and directions of flow, locations of inlets, manholes or other
appurtenances and appropriate invert and other elevations. If any
existing utility lines are underground, the estimated location of
said utility lines shall be shown. Included shall be plans and profiles
of storm drains, sanitary sewers, water mains and other structures.
(29) Grading plan illustrating existing and proposed contours with a contour
interval of no less than two feet. Existing contours are to be indicated
by dash lines; and proposed contours are to be indicated by solid
bold lines. All contour elevations shall be referenced to the United
States Coast and Geodetic Survey level bench marks, and such elevations
shall be shown in feet and hundredths of a foot. Additionally, any
lands with a topographic slope of 10% to 15%, 15% to 20%, or 20% or
greater in its natural state shall be separately designated on the
topographic map of the tract and a breakdown of steep-slope square
footage and percentages provided for existing and proposed grading.
(30) Location of existing rock outcrops, high points, watercourses, depressions,
lakes and ponds, marshes, wooded areas, and other significant existing
environmentally sensitive or natural features within the entire tract
and within 100 feet thereof.
(31) Location of any flood hazard areas with delineation and elevation
of the 100-year flood boundary, as determined by survey.
(32) Location of all trees exhibiting a diameter of four or more inches,
measured 12 inches above the ground, including a table listing all
trees by size (dbh) and species.
(33) A delineation of all trees having a diameter of four or more inches
proposed to be removed from the new lot being created, measured 12
inches above the ground, including a table listing all trees by size
(dbh) and species.
(34) Location of any wetland areas and associated wetland transition areas
as determined by a letter of interpretation from the NJDEP or a qualified
wetlands expert and a metes-and-bounds survey of said wetlands. Said
areas shall be appropriately flagged in the field.
(35) All proposed streets and street names, with profiles, indicating
the grading; and cross sections showing width of roadway, location
and width of sidewalks and location and size of utility lines conforming
to the Borough standards and specifications. Proposed final grades
of all streets shall be shown to a scale of one inch equals five feet
vertical and one inch equals 50 feet horizontal on sheets 22 inches
by 36 inches, and drawings shall include both plans and profiles and
shall show elevations of all monuments referred to United States Coast
and Geodetic Survey level bench marks, and such elevations shall be
shown in feet and hundredths of a foot.
(36) The location of all existing and proposed water lines, valves and
hydrants, and all sewer lines. The location of all existing and proposed
inverts for the sewer lines.
(37) Existing and proposed stormwater drainage systems. All plans shall
be accompanied by a plan sketch showing all existing drainage within
500 feet of any boundary and all areas, such as paved areas, grassed
areas, wooded areas and any other surface area contributing to the
calculations, and showing methods used in the drainage calculations.
(38) Any lands subject to the Farmlands Assessment Act of 1964 shall be duly noted as to the valuation, assessment, and
taxation.
(39) A chart showing the designation of all lines, symbols, and characters
as demonstrated on the plan.
(40) Appropriate signature blocks for the required approving authority'
s signature.
(41) Landscape plan illustrating the location of all proposed plantings,
including street trees, mulched areas, and lawn areas, along with
a table detailing the proposed planting botanical name, common name,
size, quantity, and planting details.
(42) Appropriate details to Borough, county, and state standards, including,
but not limited to, sidewalks, curbs, paving, street signs, drainage,
etc.
(43) Locations, size, and details of all existing and proposed signs.
(44) Lighting plans, including location, type, wattage, height, and isolux
lines.
(45) Details of traffic control devices with direction of traffic flow.
(46) Location of fire lanes and other parking restrictions.
(47) Location of solid waste storage and screening means.
(48) Location of any area(s) proposed to be used for snow removal equipment
staging and/or the temporary storage of snow.
(49) Such other information or data as may be required by the approving authority or the County Planning Board for determination that the details of the subdivision are in accordance with the standards of this chapter, Chapter
400, Zoning, and all other applicable laws, ordinances or resolutions.
C. Name, phone number, email address,
license number of the architect, landscape architect, planner, and
traffic engineer, if applicable.
D. Soil erosion and sediment control plan. If more than 500 cubic yards of soil is proposed to be moved (cut plus fill), an application for a major soil movement permit and information in accordance with §
329-4 shall be submitted.
E. A statement
accompanying the preliminary major subdivision plan detailing the
type of structures to be constructed, approximate start and completion
date of construction, and if the development is proposed in phases,
a phasing plan shall be submitted.
F. Environmental impact statement in accordance with Article
X of Chapter
350.
Upon submission of a perfected application, the administrative officer shall schedule a public hearing for the applicant. The applicant shall meet all of the requirements established in Chapter
65, Land Use Procedures, as same may be amended and supplemented, for public hearings.