A. 
The plat shall be based on Tax Map information or some other similarly accurate information at a scale to enable the entire tract or tracts owned by the subdivider to be legibly shown on one sheet. The scale shall not be less than 100 feet to the inch but need not be larger than 10 feet to the inch. Where this scale would result in unduly large maps, the Planning Board may permit the use of a key map to show the entire tract.
B. 
The plats shall be prepared by a New Jersey licensed land surveyor and shall show and include the following information:
[Amended 12-21-1987 by Ord. No. 15-1987; 9-7-1993 by Ord. No. 5-1993; 7-18-1994 by Ord. No. 5-1994]
(1) 
Location. The location of that portion of the tract to be subdivided in relation to the entire tract.
(2) 
Identity. The Tax Map sheet, block and lot number.
(3) 
Owners. The name and lot and block of the owner and of all adjoining landowners within 200 feet, as disclosed by the most recent Township tax records.
(4) 
Dimensions. The dimension of all lot lines to the nearest hundredth of a foot, including the square footage of each lot to the nearest hundredth.
(5) 
Structures. All existing structures on the tract to be subdivided and within 200 feet of the entire tract.
(6) 
Streets and easements. All existing or proposed streets, easements, restrictions and rights-of-way, including their actual or proposed width; and streams or natural watercourses and drainage ditches in the entire tract owned by the subdivision and within 500 feet thereof, indicating their directions of flow and stating the use of each easement and the text of any such restrictions.
(7) 
Zoning. All zoning districts and the location of any zoning boundaries within the subdivision.
(8) 
Zone requirements. All area and yard requirements shall be shown on the plat. In addition, a table of the zone requirements shall be provided, indicating conformance with such requirements or waivers/variances required therefrom.
(9) 
Certification. The name, address and license number of the person preparing the map.
(10) 
Date. The date of original preparation of the map and the date of revision, if any, of the map.
(11) 
Key map. A key map showing the entire subdivision and the proposed street pattern in the area to be subdivided and the relationship of the tract to the surrounding area at a scale of one inch equals not less than 1,500 feet. The key map must show the complete boundary lines of all properties adjacent to the subdivision.
(12) 
All lot lines. All proposed lot lines and existing lot lines proposed to be eliminated.
(13) 
Drainage structures. The location and size of all drainage structures and drainage ditches, streams and brooks and the directions of flow of such streams or brooks in the area to be subdivided and within 500 feet of the subdivision.
(14) 
North arrow. A North arrow.
(15) 
Scale. The scale of the plat.
(16) 
Acreage. The acreage of tract to be subdivided to the nearest 1/10 of an acre and the number of new lots to be created.
(17) 
Flooding. Certification as to whether or not the property sought to be developed is within a one-hundred-year floodplain.
(18) 
Critical areas. Critical and moderately restricted areas shall be indicated on the plat. In addition, certification as to whether or not the property sought to be developed is within a critical area as defined in this chapter shall be shown on the plat.
(19) 
Topography. Topography shall be adequate to indicate the general character of the land.
(20) 
Location of all septic and wells within 150 feet of proposed boundaries.
(21) 
Minor subdivisions which meet the definition of "major development" as defined in Chapter 211, Stormwater Control, shall submit a site development stormwater plan meeting all standards set forth in Chapter 211, Stormwater Control.
[Added 4-3-2006 by Ord. No. 10-2006]
[Amended 12-21-1987 by Ord. No. 15-1987]
A. 
The sketch plat shall be based on Tax Map information or some other similarly accurate information.
B. 
The plat shall be drawn by a New Jersey licensed engineer, land surveyor or other approved professional and shall show or include the following information:
[Amended 7-18-1994 by Ord. No. 5-1994]
(1) 
The plat shall be drawn accurately to scale. The minimum scale shall be 100 feet to the inch.
(2) 
The location of that portion of the tract to be subdivided in relation to the entire tract.
(3) 
The Tax Map sheet, block and lot number.
(4) 
The name and lot and block of the owner and of all the adjoining landowners within 200 feet of the perimeter of the entire tract, as disclosed by the most recent tax records.
(5) 
The approximate location of all lot lines, including the approximate square footage of each lot.
(6) 
All existing structures on the tract to be subdivided and within 200 feet thereof.
(7) 
All existing or proposed streets, easements, restrictions and rights-of-way, including the actual or proposed width. All streets in the subdivision shall be of sufficient width and suitable grade and suitably located to accommodate prospective traffic and to provide access for fire-fighting and emergency equipment to buildings and coordinated so as to compose a convenient system consistent with the Official Map and the circulation element of the Master Plan. No street of a width greater than 50 feet within the right-of-way lines shall be required unless such street constitutes an extension of an existing street of a greater width or already has been shown on the Master Plan at the greater width or already has been shown in greater width on the Official Map.
(8) 
The existing streams, natural watercourses and drainage ditches located on the property to be subdivided and within 500 feet thereof, indicating the directions of flow.
(9) 
All zoning districts and the location of any zoning boundaries within the tract.
(10) 
Front, rear and side yard setback lines as required by the Zoning Chapter.[1]
[1]
Editor's Note: See Ch. 240, Zoning.
(11) 
The name and address of the person preparing the map and the appropriate seal and state license number.
(12) 
(Reserved)
(13) 
The title of the subdivision, as well as the old name of the map if previously submitted under a different title.
(14) 
A key map showing the entire subdivision and the proposed street pattern in the area to be subdivided and the relationship of the tract to the adjacent property at a scale of one inch equals not less than 1,500 feet.
(15) 
(Reserved)
(16) 
A map showing individual lot areas, including:
(a) 
Total lot area.
(17) 
Delineation of any one-hundred-year floodplains on the property.
(18) 
A North arrow.
(19) 
The acreage of the tract to be subdivided and the number of new lots to be created.
(20) 
Identification of all new proposed lot lines and existing lot lines proposed to be eliminated.
(21) 
Certification as to whether or not the property sought to be developed is located within a one-hundred-year floodplain.
(22) 
Certification as to whether or not the property sought to be developed is within a critical area as defined in this chapter.
(23) 
A diagram showing the extent, character and intended function of all storwmater management mechanisms and elements including nonstructural elements.
[Added 6-20-2017 by Ord. No. 10-2017]
A. 
Preliminary plats shall be drawn by a New Jersey licensed professional engineer or land surveyor and shall meet all the provisions of § 215-19 and shall show or be accompanied by the following information:
(1) 
The plat shall be drawn accurately to scale. The minimum scale shall be 50 feet to the inch.
(2) 
A key map showing the entire subdivision and the proposed street pattern in the area to be subdivided and the relationship of the tract to the adjacent property, at a scale of one inch equals not less than 1,500 feet.
(3) 
The tract name, Tax Map sheet, block and lot number, the date, reference meridian, North arrow, graphic scale and the following names and addresses:
(a) 
The name and address of the record owner or owners.
(b) 
The name and address of the subdivider.
(c) 
The name and address of the person who prepared the map.
(4) 
The names and lot and block of all adjoining landowners within 200 feet as disclosed by the most recent Township tax records.
(5) 
The total acreage of the tract to the nearest tenth of an acre.
(6) 
Contours at five-foot intervals for slopes averaging 15% or more and at two-foot intervals for land of lesser slope, to determine the general slope and natural drainage of the land and the high and low points for all proposed new streets.
(7) 
Cross sections, center-line profiles and tentative grades of all proposed streets based on the design standards of Articles V and VI.
(8) 
The location of existing and proposed property lines showing the dimensions of each.
(9) 
All existing structures on the tract to be subdivided and within 200 feet.
(10) 
The location and size of all existing and proposed streets, easements, restrictions, rights-of-way, watercourses and drainage ditches, indicating the directions of flow, railroads, bridges, culverts, drainpipes and any natural features such as wooded areas or rock formations in and within 500 feet of the entire tract owned by the subdivider and all street names, together with copies of existing easements and restrictions of record. Streets in the subdivision or land development shall be of sufficient width and suitable grade and suitably located to accommodate prospective traffic and to provide access for fire-fighting and emergency equipment to buildings and coordinated so as to compose a convenient system consistent with the Official Map and the circulation element of the Master Plan. No street of a width greater than 50 feet within the right-of-way lines shall be required unless said street constitutes an extension of an existing street of the greater width or already has been shown on the Master Plan at the greater width or already has been shown in greater width on the Official Map.
(11) 
Plans for proposed utility layouts (sewers, storm drains, water, fire hydrants, gas and electricity) showing feasible connections to existing or any proposed utility system or plans for any proposed treatment plant. When an individual water supply or sewage disposal system is permitted, the plan for such system must be approved by the appropriate local, county and state health agencies. When a public sewage disposal system is not available, the developer shall have soil tests for each proposed lot made and submit the results with the preliminary plat. Any subdivision or part thereof which does not meet the established requirements of this chapter or other applicable regulations shall not be approved. Any remedy proposed to overcome such a situation shall be approved by the appropriate local, county and state health agencies.
[Amended 7-18-1994 by Ord. No. 5-1994]
(12) 
All zoning districts and the location of any zoning boundaries within the tract.
(13) 
Building setback lines as required by the Zoning Chapter.
(14) 
A copy of any existing or proposed protective or restrictive covenants or deed restrictions applying to land being subdivided shall be submitted with the preliminary plat.
(15) 
The location of open spaces to be dedicated for public parks, playgrounds or public uses, as well as provisions for adequate shade trees. If the proposed subdivision is located in any area shown on the Master Plan or Official Map as an area reserved for public use, then this area must be shown on the preliminary plat.
(16) 
A map indicating the use of the lots within the subdivision.
(17) 
A map showing the individual lot areas, including:
(a) 
Total lot area.
(b) 
Area that may be measured in accordance with the Zoning Chapter.
(18) 
A preliminary grading and drainage system shall be part of the preliminary layout. This shall conform to the specifications furnished by the Township Engineer.
(19) 
Any stream-crossing structures greater than five feet in length must be submitted to the Sussex County Engineer for approval and a place for such approval shall be set forth on the plat.
(20) 
Plats submitted shall not exceed 30 inches by 42 inches in size. Plan, profile and construction details shall be 24 inches by 36 inches.
(21) 
Certification as to whether or not the property sought to be developed is within a one-hundred-year floodplain.
[Amended 7-7-1982; 12-21-1987 by Ord. No. 15-1987]
(22) 
Certification as to whether or not the property sought to be developed is within a critical area as designated in this chapter.
[Amended 12-21-1987 by Ord. No. 15-1987]
(23) 
In addition, the developer shall submit the following:
(a) 
An environmental impact statement meeting all the standards set forth in Article VII.
(b) 
A soil erosion and sedimentation control plan meeting all of the standards set forth in Article VIII.
(c) 
A site development stormwater plan that meets all the standards set forth in Chapter 211, Stormwater Control.
[Added 4-3-2006 by Ord. No. 10-2006]
[Amended 12-21-1987 by Ord. No. 15-1987]
A. 
The final plat shall be a drawing by a New Jersey licensed land surveyor in ink on tracing cloth in compliance with all the provisions of N.J.S.A. 46:23-9.8 et seq.
[Amended 7-18-1994 by Ord. No. 5-1994]
B. 
The final plat shall show or be accompanied by the following:
(1) 
The plat shall be drawn accurately to scale. The minimum scale shall be 50 feet to the inch.
(2) 
The date, name and location of the subdivision, the names of the owner and subdivider and a graphic scale and reference meridian or North arrow.
(3) 
Tract boundary lines, rights-of-way, land to be reserved or dedicated to public use, all lot lines and other site lines, with accurate dimensions, bearings or deflection angles and radii, arcs and central angles of all curves.
(4) 
The purpose of any easement of land reserved or dedicated to public use shall be designated and the proposed use of sites other than residential shall be noted.
(5) 
Each block shall be numbered in conformance with the Tax Map of the Township, and the lots within each new block shall be numbered consecutively beginning with the number one.
(6) 
Minimum building setback lines on all lots and other sites as required by the Zoning Chapter.
(7) 
The location and a description of all monuments.
(8) 
Certification by the surveyor as to accuracy of the plat.
[Amended 7-18-1994 by Ord. No. 5-1994]
(9) 
Certification that the applicant is the agent or owner of the land or that the owner has given consent under an option agreement.
(10) 
When approval of a plat is required by any officer or body of the Township, county or state, approval shall be certified on the plat.
(11) 
Plats submitted shall comply with the New Jersey Map Filing Law.[1]
[1]
Editor's Note: See N.J.S.A. 46:23-9.9 et seq.