A. 
The developer shall file with the administrative officer at least 21 days prior to the meeting of the approving authority 14 paper prints of the plat; one original and 13 completed copies of the application form for final approval; one original and 13 copies of the area map and property owners list; one original and one copy of a proposed notice to owners within 200 feet of the subject property; one original and one copy of a proposed public notice (advertisement); one original and one completed copy of the final plat checklist; two completed copies of the County Planning Board application form; the performance guarantee approved by the Borough Engineer including off-tract improvements, if any; the applicable fee and escrow; certification by the Tax Collector that all taxes are paid to date; and certification by the Soil Conservation District pursuant to the Soil Erosion and Sediment Control Act, Chapter 251 of the Laws of 1975.[1]
[1]
Editor's Note: See N.J.S.A. 4:24-39 et seq.
B. 
Where utility services are to be extended to a property or into the tract, the final plat shall be accompanied by letters directed to the Chairman of the approving authority and signed by a responsible officer of the water company, sewer authority, and utility which provides gas, telephone and electricity that has jurisdiction in the area. Such letters shall approve each proposed utility installation design and state who will construct the facility.
C. 
The final plat shall be accompanied by a statement by the Borough Engineer acknowledging receipt of a map showing all utilities and other improvements (both in the development and off-tract improvements) in exact location and elevation; that the Engineer has examined the drainage, erosion, stormwater control, and excavation plans and found that the interests of the Borough and all nearby properties are fully protected; identifying those portions of any improvements already installed; and that the developer has either:
(1) 
Installed all improvements in accordance with the requirements of this chapter and the preliminary plat approval with a maintenance guarantee accompanying the final plat; or
(2) 
Posted a performance guarantee that has been approved by the Borough Engineer.
A. 
The approving authority shall grant final approval if the detailed drawings, specifications and estimates conform to the standards established by this chapter, the conditions of preliminary approval, and the standards prescribed by the Map Filing Law, N.J.S.A. 46:23-9.9 et seq.[1] Deviations from preliminary approval that are determined to be minimal by the administrative officer shall not require the developer to submit another application for preliminary approval.
[1]
Editor's Note: See now N.J.S.A. 46:26B-1 et seq.
B. 
Final approval shall be granted or denied within 45 days after submission of a complete application to the administrative officer, or within such further time as may be consented to by the applicant. An approved final plat shall be signed by the Chairman and Secretary of the approving authority (or the Vice Chairman or Assistant Secretary in their absence, respectively). Failure of the approving authority to act within the period prescribed shall constitute final approval and a certificate of the administrative officer as to the failure of the approving authority to act shall be issued on request of the applicant. Such certificate shall be sufficient in lieu of the written endorsement or other evidence of approval herein required and shall be so accepted by the County Recording Officer for purposes of filing subdivision plats.
C. 
Whenever review or approval of the application by the County Planning Board is required by N.J.S.A. 40:27-6.3 or 40:27-6.6, the approving authority shall condition any approval that it grants upon timely receipt of a favorable report from the County Planning Board or upon their failure to submit a report within the required time period.
D. 
Final approval of a minor subdivision shall expire 190 days from the date of municipal approval unless within such period a plat in conformity with such approval, including any conditions imposed by the approving authority, and in conformity with the provisions of the Map Filing Law (N.J.S.A. 46:23-9.9 et. seq.),[2] or a deed clearly describing the approved minor subdivision is filed by the developer with the County Recording Officer, the Borough Engineer and the Borough Tax Assessor. Such plat or deed accepted for such filing shall have been signed by the Chairman and Secretary of the approving authority (or the Vice Chairman or Assistant Secretary in their absence, respectively). In reviewing the application for development for a proposed minor subdivision, the approving authority may accept a plat not in conformity with the Map Filing Law, provided that if the developer chooses to file the minor subdivision by plat rather than deed, such plat shall conform with the provisions of said law.
[2]
Editor's Note: See now N.J.S.A. 46:26B-1 et seq.
E. 
Final approval of a major subdivision shall expire 95 days from the date of signing of the plat unless within such period the plat shall have been duly filed by the developer with the County Recording Officer. The approving authority may for good cause shown extend the period for recording for an additional period not to exceed 190 days from the date of signing of the plat. No subdivision plat shall be accepted for filing by the County Recording Officer until it has been approved by the approving authority as indicated on the instrument by the signature of the Chairman and Secretary of the approving authority (or the Vice Chairman or Assistant Secretary in their absence, respectively) or a certificate has been issued as to the failure of the approving authority to act within the required time. The signatures of the Chairman and Secretary shall not be affixed until the developer has posted the required guarantees. If the County Recording Officer records any plat without such approval, such recording shall be deemed null and void, and upon request of the municipality, the plat shall be expunged from the official records. It shall be the duty of the County Recording Officer to notify the Planning Board, in writing, within seven days of the filing of any plat, identifying such instrument by its title, date of filing, and official number.
F. 
Provided the approved final subdivision plat has been filed with the County Recording Officer, the zoning requirements applicable to the preliminary approval first granted to a site plan or a major subdivision and all other rights conferred upon the developer pursuant to the Municipal Land Use Law,[3] whether conditionally or otherwise, shall not be changed for a period of two years after the case of final approval. If the developer has followed the standards prescribed for final approval, the approving authority may extend such period of protection for extensions of one year, but not to exceed three extensions. Upon granting of final approval, the rights conferred upon the applicant by the granting of preliminary approval shall be terminated.
[3]
Editor's Note: See N.J.S.A. 40:55D-1 et seq.
G. 
Provided the approved final plat of a minor subdivision has been filed with the County Recording Officer, the zoning requirements and general terms and conditions, whether conditional or otherwise, upon which minor subdivision approval was granted, shall not be changed for a period of two years after the date of subdivision approval.
H. 
In the case of conventional subdivision or site plan of 150 acres or more, the approving authority may grant the rights referred to in Subsections F and G above for such period of time, longer than two years, as shall be determined by the approving authority to be reasonable taking into consideration:
(1) 
The number of dwelling units and nonresidential floor area permissible under final approval;
(2) 
The number of dwelling units and nonresidential floor area remaining to be developed;
(3) 
Economic conditions; and
(4) 
The comprehensiveness of the development.
I. 
The developer shall submit three copies of the approved final plat to the administrative officer for distribution, and shall supply one translucent cloth or Mylar copy to the administrative officer.