The sketch plat shall be based on Tax Map information
or some other similarly accurate base at a scale of not less than
200 feet to the inch. If possible, the entire tract shall be shown
on one sheet and shall show or include the following information:
A.
The location of the portion which is to be subdivided
in relation to the entire tract and in relation to all properties
adjoining the tract.
B.
All existing structures and wooded areas within the
portion to be subdivided and within 200 feet thereof.
C.
The name of the owner and of all adjoining property
owners as disclosed by the most recent municipal tax records.
D.
The Tax Map sheet block and lot numbers.
E.
All streets or roads proposed, mapped or built and
streams within 500 feet of the subdivision.
F.
The proposed pattern of any street layouts within
the subdivided plat.
G.
Key map, showing subdivision and its relation to surrounding
areas.
H.
Proposed connections with existing water supply and
sanitary sewerage system, or alternative means of providing for water
supply and sanitary waste disposal systems.
I.
Proposed provisions for collecting and discharging
water drainage.
The preliminary plat shall be designed in accordance with the provisions of Article VI of this chapter in strict accord with modern and accepted planning techniques and procedures by qualified persons with the cooperation of the Planning Board. For initial consideration by the Planning Board prior to the granting of tentative approval, the plat shall show or be accompanied by sufficient information to establish the design arrangement and dimensions of streets, lots and other planned features as to form, size and location. It shall be drawn by a licensed New Jersey engineer or land surveyor at a scale of not less than one inch equals 100 feet. The information shown shall form the basis for the general terms and conditions upon which tentative approval may be granted and shall show or be accompanied by the following information:
A.
A key map showing the entire subdivision and its relation
to surrounding areas.
B.
The tract name, Tax Map sheet, block and lot number,
date, reference meridian, graphic scale and the following names, addresses
and facts:
C.
Acreage of the tract to be subdivided to nearest tenth
of an acre.
D.
Sufficient approximate elevations or contours to determine
the general slope and natural drainage of the land and the high and
low points and tentative cross sections and center-line profiles for
all proposed new streets.
E.
The location of existing and proposed property lines,
streets, buildings, watercourses, railroads, bridges, culverts, drainpipes
and any natural features, such as wooded areas and rock formations.
F.
A copy of any protective covenants or deed restrictions
applying to the land being subdivided shall be submitted with the
preliminary plat.
G.
After the general terms and conditions have been agreed
upon but before tentative approval is granted, the subdivider must
submit plans of proposed utility layouts (sewers, storm drains, water,
gas and electricity), showing feasible connections to existing or
any proposed utility systems. When an individual water supply and/or
sewage disposal system is proposed, the plan for such system must
be approved by the appropriate local, county or state health agency.
No building permit for development of the subdivision proper, except
such permits as are necessary for the installation of the improvements,
shall be issued until final approval of the plat has been granted.
The final plat shall be drawn in ink on tracing
cloth at a scale of not less than one inch equals 100 feet and in
compliance with all the provisions of N.J.S.A. 46:23-9.9 et seq. The
final plat shall show or be accompanied by the following:
A.
Date, name and location of the subdivision, name of
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, bearings or deflection angles, and radii, arcs
and central angles of all curves.
C.
The purpose of any easement or land reserved or dedicated
to the public shall be designated, and the proposed use of sites other
than residential shall be noted.
D.
Each block shall be numbered, and the lots within
each block shall be numbered consecutively beginning with the number
one.
E.
Minimum building setback line on all lots and other
sites.
F.
Location and description of all monuments.
G.
Names of owners of adjoining unsubdivided land, with
block and lot numbers.
H.
Certification by the engineer or surveyor as to accuracy
of details of plat; name, address and license number of engineer or
surveyor.
I.
Certification that the applicant is agent or owner
of the land or that the owner has given consent under an option agreement.
J.
When approval of a plat is required by an officer
or body of such municipality, county or state, approval shall be certified
on the plat.
K.
Cross sections and profiles of streets approved by
the Municipal Engineer may be required to accompany the final plat.
L.
Contours at five-foot intervals for slopes averaging
10% or greater and at two-foot intervals for land of lesser slope.
M.
Plans and profiles of storm and sanitary sewers and
water mains.
N.
Certificate from the Tax Collector that all taxes
are paid to date.
O.
The applicant, whether he/she is a person, firm or
corporation, shall submit a financial statement setting forth the
applicant's assets and liabilities and net worth, which statement
shall be certified by a certified public accountant or a registered
public accountant, and, in the case where the applicant is a corporation,
the statement should also contain the names and addresses of the officers
and directors and each stockholder owning 10% or more of the capital
stock.
P.
Names and locations of developments completed by the
subdivider and names and addresses of at least five business references.
