[Amended 8-23-2022 by Ord. No. 5739]
A minor subdivision plat shall be drawn by a professional engineer
and/or land surveyor licensed to practice in the State of New Jersey
and shall bear the signature, seal and license number and address
of said professional engineer and/or land surveyor. The plat shall
be drawn at a scale of not more than 50 feet to the inch on one of
two standard size sheets, namely 18 inches by 24 inches or 24 inches
by 36 inches, 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 entire tract and its relation to surrounding
areas.
B.
The location of that portion which is to be subdivided in relation
to the entire tract.
C.
All existing structures and wooded areas within the subdivision and
within 200 feet thereof.
D.
The name of the owner of record of the tract to be subdivided and
the name of the subdivider, if other than the owner.
E.
The Tax Map sheet, block and lot number of the tract to be subdivided.
F.
All properties within 200 feet of any part of the tract to be subdivided
and the Tax Map sheet, block and lot numbers and owners thereof as
disclosed by the most recent municipal tax records.
G.
All streets and roads and streams within 200 feet of the subdivision.
H.
The existing right-of-way and pavement width of any street abutting
the property. Dedication of additional right-of-way, if specified
in the Master Plan or Official Map, shall also be shown.
I.
Marshes, ponds and land subject to flooding within the subdivision
and within 200 feet thereof.
J.
Such additional information as the Planning Board may reasonably
require in order to make an informed decision on the application.
[Amended 8-23-2022 by Ord. No. 5739]
A.
A preliminary subdivision plat shall be drawn by such New Jersey
licensed professional person or persons, depending upon the nature
of the information to be provided, in accordance with the latest-adopted
rules and regulations of the State Professional Boards and shall bear
the signature, seal and license number and address of said professional
person. The plat shall be drawn at a scale of not more than 50 feet
to the inch on one of two standard size sheets, namely 18 inches by
24 inches or 24 inches by 36 inches. If one sheet is not sufficient
to contain the entire property, the plat may be divided into sections
to be shown on separate sheets of equal sizes, with reference on each
sheet to the adjoining sheets.
B.
The preliminary plat shall show or include the following information:
(1)
A key map showing the entire tract and its relation to the surrounding
areas, at a scale of one inch equals not less than 1,000 feet.
(2)
Title block:
(a)
Name of the subdivision, municipality and county.
(b)
Name and address of subdivider on the application form provided
by Planning Board.
(c)
Name and address of the owner or owners of record and the names
and addresses of all property owners (on the application form provided
by Planning Board) within 200 feet of the extreme limits of the tract,
as shown on the most recent tax list prepared by the Township Tax
Assessor.
(d)
Name, address, signature and license number of the professional
person who prepared the drawing.
(e)
Acreage of tract to the nearest 1/10 acre.
(3)
Scale and North arrow.
(4)
Date of original preparation and of each subsequent revision
thereof.
(5)
Existing block and lot number(s) of the lot(s) to be subdivided,
as they appear on the Municipal Tax Map, and the proposed block and
lot numbers, as provided by the Township Tax Assessor, upon written
request.
(6)
Subdivision boundary line (heavy solid line).
(7)
Zoning district boundaries affecting the tract.
(8)
The location, size and nature of the entire lot or lots in question
and any contiguous to lots owned by the applicant or in which the
applicant has a direct or indirect interest.
(9)
Dimensions of all existing and proposed property lines and the
minimum front, rear and side yard setback line for each proposed lot.
(10)
Existing contours, with intervals of one foot where slopes are
3% or less, and two feet where slopes are more than 3%, referred to
a known datum and to be indicated by a dashed line. Where any change
in contours are proposed, finished grades should be shown as a solid
line.
(11)
Locations of all existing and proposed structures, showing front,
rear and side yard setback distances, and an indication of whether
the existing structures and uses will be retained or removed.
(12)
The proposed finished grade elevations at the corners of any
structure or structures; and the lowest elevation within any proposed
structure after its completion.
(13)
The location, size and nature of all existing and proposed drainage
rights-of-way or easements and the location, size and description
of any lands to be dedicated to the municipality or county.
(14)
The layout and size of existing and proposed public streets.
(15)
The locations and dimensions of existing and proposed easements,
railroad rights-of-way, bridges and natural features, such as wooded
areas and any extensive rock formations, both within the tract and
within 200 feet of its boundaries.
(16)
The elevation of any existing or proposed pumping facilities.
(17)
The nature and extent of any construction alterations or repairs.
(18)
The locations and species of all existing trees or groups of
trees having a caliper of eight inches or more, measured three feet
above ground level, shall be shown. The proposed location of shade
trees to be provided shall also be indicated.
(19)
All existing and proposed watercourses, including lakes and
ponds, shall be shown and accompanied by the following information:
(a)
When a stream is proposed for alteration, improvement or relocation
or when a drainage structure or fill is proposed over, under, in or
along a running stream, evidence of approval of required alterations,
lack of jurisdiction or denial of the improvement by the New Jersey
Division of Water Policy and Supply shall accompany the subdivision.
(b)
Cross-sections of watercourse and/or drainage swales at any
approximate scale showing the extent of floodplain, top of bank, normal
water levels and bottom elevations at the following locations:
[1]
At any point where a watercourse crosses a boundary
of the tract.
[2]
At fifty-foot intervals for a distance of 300 feet
upstream and downstream of any proposed and/or existing culvert or
bridge within the tract and within 1,000 feet downstream of the tract.
[3]
At fifty-foot intervals up to 300 feet upstream
and downstream of any point of the juncture of two or more watercourses
within 1,000 feet of the tract.
[4]
At a maximum of 500-foot intervals at not less
than two locations along each watercourse which runs through or within
500 feet of the tract.
[5]
When ditches, streams or watercourses are to be
altered, improved or relocated, the method of stabilizing slopes and
measures to control erosion and siltation, as well as typical ditch
sections and profiles, shall be shown or accompany it.
[6]
The boundaries of the floodplains of all watercourses
within or adjacent to the tract.
(c)
The total acreage in the drainage basin of any watercourse running
through or adjacent to a tract in the area upstream of the tract.
(d)
The total acreage in the drainage basin to the nearest downstream
drainage structure and the acreage in the tract which drains to the
structure.
(e)
The location and extent of drainage and conservation easements
and stream encroachment lines.
(f)
The location, extent and water level elevation of all existing
or proposed lakes or ponds within and adjacent to the tract.
(20)
The application shall include plans and computations for any
storm drainage systems, including the following:
(a)
All existing or proposed storm sewer lines within or adjacent
to the tract, showing size and profile of the lines, direction of
the flow and the location of each catch basin, inlet, manhole, culvert
and headwall.
(b)
The location and extent of any proposed dry wells, groundwater
recharge basins, retention basins or other water or soil conservation
devices.
(21)
Proof of stream encroachment lines obtained from the Department
of Environmental Protection.
(22)
The extent of filling of the land, if any.
(23)
The location, type and size of all existing and proposed erosion
and siltation control measures, such as slope protection, soil stabilization,
sedimentation basins, sediment traps, headwalls and water retention
facilities.
(24)
All the pertinent rainfall data, stream flow data, gaugings,
etc., on which calculations were based.
(25)
Complete calculations, hydraulic profiles for normal, average
and storm of record shall be submitted with the application.
(26)
Where required by the Planning Board, the developer shall furnish
information in relation to subsurface conditions, based on percolation
tests and soil borings or probes.
(27)
The location of existing utility structures such as water and
sewer mains, gas transmission lines and high tension power lines on
the tract and within 200 feet of its boundaries.
(28)
Plans of proposed improvements and utility layouts, including
sewers, storm drains, water, gas, telephone and electricity, showing
feasible connections to any proposed utility systems. If private utilities
are proposed, they shall comply fully with all Township, county and
state regulations. If service will be provided by an existing utility
company, a letter from that company stating that service will be available
before occupancy will be sufficient. When individual on-lot water
or sewage disposal is proposed, the plan for such system shall be
approved by the appropriate Township and state agencies, and the results
of percolation tests shall be submitted under conditions designated
by the Township Board of Health.
(29)
Plans, typical cross-sections, center-line profiles, tentative
grades and details of all proposed streets and of the existing streets
abutting the tract, based on the vertical datum specified by the Township
Engineer, including curbing, sidewalks, storm drains and drainage
structures. Sight triangles, the radius of curblines and street sign
locations shall be so clearly indicated at intersections.
(30)
A copy of any protective covenants or deed restrictions applying
to the land being subdivided shall be submitted with the preliminary
plat.
(31)
Proposed permanent monuments shall be shown.
(32)
The Board reserves the right to require additional information
before granting preliminary approval when unique circumstances affect
the tract and/or when the application for development poses special
problems for the tract and surrounding area.
[Amended 8-23-2022 by Ord. No. 5739]
The final plat shall be drawn in accordance with the requirements of the Map Filing Law, Chapter 141 of the Laws of 1960. The final plat shall show the following:
A.
Name and location of the subdivision, name and address of the owner
of record, name and address of the subdivider, if other than the owner,
graphic scale and reference meridian.
B.
Tract boundary lines, right-of-way lines of streets, street names,
easements and other rights-of-way, land to be reserved or dedicated
to public use, all lot lines and other site lines with accurate dimensions,
lot areas, bearings or deflection angles and radii, arcs and central
angles of all curves.
C.
Each block shall be numbered, and the lots within each block shall
be numbered in accordance with the chronological scheme employed by
the Township Tax Map. This information shall be obtained from the
Township Tax Assessor.
D.
The purpose of any easement or land reserved or dedicated to the
public use and the proposed use of any sites for other than residential
purposes.
E.
Minimum building setback line on all lots and other sites.
F.
Location and description of all monuments.
G.
Names of owners of adjoining lands.
H.
Certification by a licensed surveyor as to the accuracy of details
of plat. All dimensions of the exterior boundaries of any subdivision
shall be balanced and closed to a precision of 1:10,000 and the dimensions
of all lot lines to within 1:20,000. All dimensions, angles and bearings
must be tied to at least two permanent monuments not less than 300
feet apart, and all information shall be indicated on the plat. At
least one corner of the subdivision shall be tied to United States
Geological Survey (USGS) benchmarks with data on the plat as to how
the bearings were determined.
I.
The final submission shall be accompanied by the following documents:
(1)
Certification that the applicant is the owner of the land or
his properly authorized agent or that the owner has given consent
under an option agreement.
(2)
Cross-sections, profiles and established grades of all streets,
as approved by the Township Engineer.
(3)
Plans and profiles of all storm and sanitary sewer and water
mains, as approved by the Township Engineer.
(4)
Letters directed to the Chairman of the Board and signed by
a responsible official of the lighting agency and water company and
of any other utility company or governmental authority or district
which provides accessory utility service and has jurisdiction in the
area, approving each proposed utility installation design and stating
who will construct the facility so that service will be available
prior to occupancy.
(5)
A statement from the Township Engineer that he is in receipt
of a map showing all utilities in exact location and elevation, that
he has examined the drainage plan and found that the interests of
the Township and of neighboring properties are protected and that
he has identified those portions of any utilities already installed
and those to be installed. The applicant shall certify, in writing,
to the Board that he has:
(6)
A statement from the Township Engineer that all improvements installed prior to application have been inspected as provided in § 170-3504 of this chapter and that such improvements meet the requirements of the Township. Any improvements installed prior to application for final approval that do not meet or exceed Township standards shall be factored into the required performance guaranty. If applicable, an as-built map, showing the exact location of all improvements, including utilities and their elevations, may be required.
[Amended 8-23-2022 by Ord. No. 5739]
Where applicable to the proposed use, a minor site plan application shall be accompanied by such information as required in § 170-3305 for a preliminary site plan in order to allow the Planning Board to make an informed decision of the application.
[Amended 8-23-2022 by Ord. No. 5739]
A.
A preliminary site plan shall be drawn by such New Jersey licensed
professional person or persons, depending upon the nature of the information
to be provided, in accordance with the latest adopted rules and regulations
of the state professional boards and shall bear the signature, seal
and license number and address of said professional person. The plat
shall be drawn at a scale of not more than 50 feet to the inch on
one of two standard size sheets, namely 18 inches by 24 inches or
24 inches by 36 inches. If one sheet is not sufficient to contain
the entire property, the plan may be divided into sections to be shown
on separate sheets of equal sizes, with reference on each sheet to
the adjoining sheets.
B.
Contents of preliminary site plan.
(1)
The preliminary site plan shall include such details as may
be necessary to properly evaluate the application and determine compliance
with this chapter, and, where applicable to the proposed use or construction,
the following information shall be clearly shown:
(a)
A key map showing the entire tract and its relation to the surrounding
areas, at a scale of one inch equals not less than 1,000 feet.
(b)
Title block:
[1]
Name of the development, municipality and county.
[2]
Name and address of the developer on the application
form provided by the Planning Board.
[3]
Name and address of the owner or owners of record
and the names and addresses of all property owners (on the application
form provided by the Planning Board) within 200 feet of the extreme
limits of the tract as shown on the most recent tax list prepared
by the Township Tax Assessor.
[4]
Name, address, signature and license number of
the professional person who prepared the drawing.
[5]
Acreage of tract to the nearest 1/10 acre.
(c)
Scale and North arrow.
(d)
Date of original preparation and of each subsequent revision
thereof.
(e)
Existing block and lot number(s), as they appear on the Municipal
Tax Map, and proposed block and lot numbers, as provided by the Township
Tax Assessor, upon written request.
(f)
Development boundary line (heavy solid line).
(g)
Zoning district boundaries affecting the tract.
(h)
Existing contours, with intervals of one foot where slopes are
3% or less, and two feet where slopes are more than 3%, referred to
a known datum and to be indicated by a dashed line. Where any changes
in contours are proposed, finished grades should be shown as a solid
line. The plan shall also show the highest and lowest elevation of
the finished grade at the foundation and at a distance of 15 feet
from the foundation.
(i)
Locations of all existing and proposed structures, showing existing
and proposed front, rear and side yard setback distances and an indication
of whether the existing structures and uses will be retained or removed.
(j)
The locations and dimensions of existing and proposed railroad
rights-of-way, bridges and natural features, such as wooded areas
and any extensive rock formations, both within the tract and within
200 feet of its boundaries.
(k)
The locations and species of all existing trees or groups of
trees having a caliper of eight inches or more measured three feet
above ground level shall be shown. The proposed location of shade
trees to be provided shall also be indicated.
(l)
All pertinent watercourse, storm drainage facilities and calculations, grading and other related information applicable to the site plan as described in § 170-3302B(11) through (30).
(m)
All dimensions necessary to confirm conformity to this chapter,
such as structure, setbacks, structure heights and yard areas.
(n)
The proposed location and direction of illumination, power and
type of proposed outdoor lighting, including size and height of fixtures.
(o)
A preliminary screening, buffering the landscaping, including
a landscaping plan.
(p)
The location, size and description of all proposed signs.
(q)
The location and design of any off-street parking areas or loading
areas, showing size and location of bays, aisles and barriers, and
make-ready parking spaces and electric vehicle supply/service equipment
(EVSE).
(r)
All means of vehicular access and egress to and from the site
on the public streets, showing the site and location of driveways
and curb cuts, including the possible utilization of traffic signals,
channelization, acceleration and deceleration lanes, additional width
and any other device necessary to prevent a difficult traffic situation.
The right-of-way lines of all public streets abutting the property
shall be shown. Right-of-way lines of state highways shall be as provided
by NJDOT. Sight triangle design criteria shall be incorporated for
all ingress and egress driveways and driving aisles where said driveway
and driving aisles intersect with pedestrian sidewalks or walkways.
(s)
Elevations at the corners of all proposed buildings and paved
areas and at property corners if new buildings or paved areas are
proposed.
(t)
Tentative building floor plans and front, rear and side building
elevations showing building heights and building materials, drawn
by an architect or professional engineer licensed by the State of
New Jersey. The plans shall be at a scale of not less than 1/8 inch
equals one foot. Building height shall be expressed in terms of elevation
in relation to ground elevations as shown on the site plan.
(u)
Specification for and location of proposed surface paving and
curbing.
(2)
The Board reserves the right to require additional information
before granting preliminary approval when unique circumstances affect
the tract and/or when the application for development poses special
problems for the tract and surrounding area. Such information may
include but not be limited to drainage calculations and traffic analyses.
[Amended 8-23-2022 by Ord. No. 5739]
Except as provided below, the site plan and related drawings, including front, rear and side building elevations, which were granted preliminary approval by the Planning Board shall satisfy the application requirements for final approval of a conventional site plan unless modifications, approved by the Township Engineer were made subsequent to preliminary approval. In such instances, revised drawings shall be submitted with the final site plan application. When final approval of only a section of a site plan is being sought, a final site plan of the section, showing all applicable details prescribed in § 170-3305, shall be submitted. These provisions shall not be construed as exempting the applicant from filing the required application forms and fees. Notwithstanding the foregoing, an application for final site plan shall include the following:
A.
Final architectural drawings, showing floor plans and front, rear
and side building elevations.
B.
A detailed landscaping plan, showing the location, size and species
of all plantings.
C.
Certification that the applicant is the owner of the land or his
properly authorized agent or that the owner has given consent under
an option agreement.
D.
Letters directed to the Chairman of the Board and signed by a responsible
official of the lighting agency and water company and of any other
utility company or governmental authority or district which provides
accessory utility service and has jurisdiction in the area, approving
each proposed utility installation design and stating who will construct
the facility so that service will be available prior to occupancy.
E.
A statement from the Township Engineer that he is in receipt of a
map showing all utilities in exact location and elevation, that he
has examined the drainage plan and found that the interests of the
Township and of neighboring properties are protected and that he has
identified those portions of any utilities already installed and those
to be installed. The applicant shall certify, in writing, to the Board
that he has:
F.
A statement from the Township Engineer that all improvements installed prior to application have been inspected as provided in § 170-3504 of this chapter and that such improvements meet the requirements of the Township. Any improvements installed prior to application for final approval that do not meet or exceed Township standards shall be factored into the required performance guaranty. If applicable, an as-built map, showing the exact location of all improvements, including utilities and their elevation, may be required.
