This article sets forth the submission requirements
for the various categories of subdivision, site plan and variance
applications to the Planning Board and the Zoning Board of Adjustment.
The following general procedures shall apply to the completeness review
of applications:
A.
In order to be determined complete for review by the
Board, all of the required information must be submitted, provided
that the applicant may request that one or more of the submission
requirements be waived. A written request, explaining the basis for
such request(s) must be submitted for such waiver requests in order
to be considered. The Board or its authorized committee shall grant
or deny the waiver request within 45 days of receipt of the written
request.
B.
If more than one development application category
is to be considered by the Board, the applicant shall be required
to submit the information required for all of the individual applications.
C.
Nothing herein shall be construed as diminishing the
applicant's obligation to prove in the application process that he
is entitled to approval of the application.
D.
The Board may subsequently require correction of any
information found to be in error and submission of additional information
not specified in this chapter or any revisions in the accompanying
documents, as are reasonably necessary to make an informed decision
as to whether the requirements necessary for approval of the application
have been met. The application shall not be deemed incomplete for
lack of any such additional information or any revisions in the accompanying
documents so required by the Board.
[Amended 7-16-2003 by Ord. No. 2833]
In addition to the submission requirements for
the individual categories of applications in the following sections,
all categories of applications, except for conceptual site plans,
conceptual subdivisions and minor site plans for which a waiver of
public hearing is granted, shall be required to submit the following:
A.
For purposes of completeness review only, three copies
of the appropriate application form(s). Thereafter, if the application
is determined to be complete, the applicant shall submit 20 copies
(if submitting to the Planning Board) or 12 copies (if submitting
to the Zoning Board of Adjustment) of the appropriate application
form(s), completed and signed. If any item is not applicable to the
applicant, it shall be indicated on the application form(s) by the
words "not applicable" or "none."
B.
Written description of the application, including
a description of the proposed use and improvements.
C.
Statements as to any requirements from which a waiver
or variance is sought, together with a statement of reasons why same
should be granted.
D.
Receipt indicating that applicable fees and initial
escrow deposits are paid.
E.
Certificate from the Tax Collector indicating that
all taxes and assessments for the subject property are paid up to
and including the most recent collection period.
F.
Certificate from both the Board of Adjustment and
the Planning Board indicating the nature and date of prior actions,
if any, by the respective Boards affecting the subject property.
G.
Affidavit of ownership. If applicant is not the owner,
applicant's interest in land must be indicated; e.g., tenant, contract/purchaser,
lien holder, etc., and permission of property owner to file the application
must be submitted.
H.
If the applicant is a corporation or partnership applying to the Board or the Council for permission to subdivide a parcel of land into six or more lots or applying for a variance to construct a multiple dwelling of 25 or more family units or for approval of a site to be used for commercial purposes, list the names and addresses of all stockholders or individual partners owning at least 10% of its stock of any class as required by § 190-64.
I.
For purposes of completeness review only, three copies
of the required plot plan, site plan or subdivision plan. Thereafter,
if the application is determined to be complete, the applicant shall
submit 20 copies (if submitting to the Planning Board) or 12 copies
(if submitting to the Zoning Board of Adjustment) of any required
plot plan, site plan or subdivision plan, signed and sealed by the
professional who prepared the plot plan, site plan or subdivision
plan. Any plan submitted as part of an application to a Village agency
shall be prepared by an individual pursuant to the regulations in
N.J.A.C. 13:27, 13:40 and 13:41, as amended, provided that the owner
of a single-family detached or two-family dwelling may sign the plans
for an application if he has prepared them. All such plans shall contain
the following information:
(1)
Title block containing the type of application; name
and address of applicant and owner; name, address, signature, license
number and seal of plan preparer; existing lot and block numbers;
municipality and county, date prepared and date(s) of all plan amendments.
(2)
Signature block for signatures of Chairman and Secretary
of the Board.
(3)
The name of all adjoining property owners as disclosed
by current Village tax records.
(4)
A key map showing the location of the tract to be
considered in relation to the surrounding area within at least 500
feet of the subject property.
(5)
Scale of map, both written and graphic. The scale
shall consist of no more than 50 feet to the inch.
(6)
North arrow.
(7)
Zoning district in which parcel is located, and the
zone district of adjacent property, with a table indicating tract
area, lot area(s), lot width(s), all yard setbacks, coverage by above-grade
structures and coverage by improvements, building height, floor area
ratio, density and number of parking spaces, both as to required,
existing and proposed, for the subject property. If the application
involves a conditional use, compliance with the applicable conditional
use standards shall be indicated on the plan.
(8)
Existing and proposed boundaries of the site(s) in
question, with bearings and dimensions of the same. The number of
each existing tax lot in accordance with the Tax Map shall be shown.
(9)
Municipal boundary line(s), if any, crossing or adjacent
to the subject property.
(10)
Location and width of existing easements or
rights-of-way on or abutting the subject property, including but not
limited to streets, utility and drainage easements, sight easements
and access easements.
(11)
Location of existing and proposed buildings,
with setbacks from property lines dimensioned on the plan.
(12)
Location of existing and proposed paved areas,
including parking and loading areas, driveways, sidewalks, etc., showing
the design of such areas.
(13)
Location of natural features, including woodlands,
streams and other water bodies, wetlands, flood hazard areas and rock
outcrops on the property, and also on adjacent properties if the same
affect the proposed development.
(14)
Location of any required dedication or reservation
for streets or any area shown on the Official Map or Master Plan.
(16)
Construction details and specifications sufficient
to illustrate the nature of site improvements, including but not limited
to the following, when appropriate: paving, curbing, walls, fences,
utility and storm drainage structures, soil erosion control structures,
tree protection devices, light fixtures and standards, signs, planting
and staking details and barrier-free access design.
J.
A statement of any and all approvals which are required
from other governmental entities.
K.
For minor subdivisions, preliminary major site plans
and preliminary major subdivisions, one of the following:
(1)
A letter of interpretation from the New Jersey Department
of Environmental Protection and Energy (NJDEPE) indicating the absence
of freshwater wetlands, or indicating the presence and verifying the
boundaries of freshwater wetlands, and classifying the same by resource
value;
(2)
A letter of exemption from the NJDEPE certifying that
the proposed activity is exempt from the Freshwater Wetlands Protection
Act, and regulations promulgated thereunder;
(3)
A copy of any application made to the NJDEPE for any
permit concerning a proposed regulated activity in or around freshwater
wetlands; or
(4)
Documentation demonstrating that no wetlands exist
on the subject property and demonstrating that no wetlands exist on
adjacent property that would affect or limit development on the property
which is the subject of the development application.
L.
A copy of any protective covenants or deed restrictions,
if any, affecting the property in question; provided that if none
exist, an affidavit from the owner certifying that no such covenants
or restrictions exist shall be submitted.
M.
If the development is classified as a major development as defined by § 190-83, three paper copies and one electronic copy in a pdf format of a stormwater management plan minimally including the submission requirement in § 190-83 and sufficient to demonstrate that the project meets the standards for a major development as defined in § 190-83.
[Added 1-17-2007 by Ord. No. 3035; amended 2-24-2021 by Ord. No. 3844]
N.
If the development is not classified as a major development as defined by § 190-83G and involves a new building, an addition to an existing building, pool or any site improvement resulting in an increase of at least 200 square feet of impervious surface, three paper copies and one electronic copy in a pdf format of a stormwater management application and plan including the following and sufficient to demonstrate that the project meets the standards for minor development.
[Added 1-17-2007 by Ord. No. 3035; amended 2-24-2021 by Ord. No. 3844]
(1)
A current survey of the site indicating existing conditions.
(2)
All existing and proposed impervious cover areas.
(3)
All methods of capturing and directing stormwater
runoff into seepage tanks.
(4)
All inlet and pipe sizes.
(5)
Manufacturer's drawings and installation details of
all proposed products.
(6)
Existing and proposed contours and/or spot elevations
sufficient to allow calculation of soil movement and accurately depict
drainage patterns.
(7)
Limits of disturbance for all proposed work.
(8)
All trees with a trunk diameter of at least six inches
at breast height to be removed and to remain.
(9)
Elevations at property corners and key points of proposed
buildings, additions, paved areas, property corners, gutters, swales,
top and bottom of walls and curbs, and at all significant grade changes.
(10)
Existing and proposed basement, first floor
and garage slab elevations, where applicable. All elevations shall
be in the National Geodetic Vertical Datum of 1929. Benchmarks are
available at the Village of Ridgewood, Engineering Division.
(11)
All existing streams, brooks, or other natural
or man-made drainage facilities, and including utilities when pertinent
to any proposed use or construction.
(12)
Proposed landscaping, showing the treatment
of nonimpervious areas.
(13)
A soil erosion/sediment control plan, including
but not limited to silt fence and/or salt hay barrier(s). A fifty-foot
long by ten-foot wide clean crushed stone access drive is required
for all sites also obtaining a soil moving permit. Bergen County Soil
Conservation District certification shall be required for any project
that will disturb an area greater than 5,000 square feet.
(14)
Information sufficient to demonstrate compliance with the requirements for seepage tank/retention system design in § 190-83.
(15)
Where applicable, the boundary of the one-hundred-year
floodplain and flood hazard area and the base flood elevation, as
determined by the latest accepted Federal Emergency Management Agency's
Flood Insurance Rate Map (information available from the Engineering
Division).
(16)
Limits of wetlands and associated transition
areas.
Applications for informal review of conceptual
site plans and/or subdivisions shall be required to submit a plan
of the proposed development. The procedures for completeness review
of formal applications shall not apply to such plan, except as provided
below; however, the Board Secretary shall refer the plan to the appropriate
persons and agencies, who shall provide suggestions as to any additional
information that may be helpful to the Board in reviewing the plan.
The applicant may choose to proceed without providing such additional
information or may provide some or all of the suggested information.
Once the applicant has finalized his plan submittal, the application
shall be scheduled for the Board's agenda; provided that any application
for informal review shall provide the following prior to referral
or review by the Board:
A.
Twenty copies of the appropriate application form(s),
completed and signed. If any item on the form is not applicable to
the applicant, it shall be indicated on the application form(s) by
the words "not applicable" or "none."
B.
Twenty copies of the concept plan.
C.
Written description of the application, including
a description of the proposed use and improvements.
D.
Receipt indicating that applicable fees and initial
escrow deposits are paid.
E.
Certificate from the Tax Collector indicating that
all taxes and assessments for the subject property are paid up to
and including the most recent collection period.
In addition to the requirements indicated in § 190-67, the information below shall be shown on the plans for all minor subdivision applications. Minor subdivision plans to be filed with the County Recording Officer shall use a sheet size of either 8.5 inches by 13 inches, 15 inches by 21 inches, 24 inches by 36 inches or 30 inches by 42 inches.
A.
Name of the map.
B.
Dimensions, bearings and curve data for all property
lines and easements.
C.
Location and description of existing and proposed
monuments, including monuments where found, monuments set or reset,
and monuments to be set or reset.
D.
Proposed lot and block numbers for each proposed lot.
E.
Reference meridian for North arrow shown graphically.
F.
Date of the survey.
G.
Required building envelopes drawn for each lot, showing
graphically and by dimension the minimum front, side and rear yard
setbacks, as well as any easements within which the construction of
buildings is prohibited.
H.
Location, dimensions and nature of existing and proposed
improvements in any streets, within or abutting the tract.
I.
Existing and proposed topographic contours, both for
the tract and for adjacent areas affecting and affected by the development.
Contour intervals shall not exceed the following: up to 10% grade:
two feet; over 10% grade: five feet. Contour elevations shall be referenced
to the National Geodetic Vertical Datum of 1929.
[Amended 1-17-2007 by Ord. No. 3035]
J.
Location of existing and proposed wells and septic
systems and location of existing and proposed connections to public
water and sanitary sewer systems, as well as connections to other
utilities.
L.
Certification from a licensed surveyor as to the setting
of monuments or from the Village Clerk as to the posting of a bond
for the future setting of monuments.
M.
Certification from the Village Engineer as to the
plat's compliance with the provisions of the Map Filing Law and all
applicable Village ordinances and requirements.
N.
A statement from the Village Engineer that he has
received a map showing all utilities in exact location and elevation
identifying those portions already installed and those to be installed,
and that the developer has installed all improvements in accordance
with all Village regulations and/or a statement by the Village Clerk
that proper performance guaranties have been posted with the Village
Council for the installation of required improvements.
O.
When approval of a plat is required by an officer
or agency of the Village, county or state, such approval shall be
referenced and certified on the plat.
In addition to the requirements indicated in § 190-67, the information below shall be shown on the plans for all preliminary major subdivision applications:
A.
The proposed name of the subdivision.
B.
Curve data for all property lines.
C.
Proposed lot and block numbers for each proposed lot.
D.
Required building envelopes drawn for each lot, showing
graphically and by dimension the minimum front, side and rear yard
setbacks, as well as any easements within which the construction of
buildings is prohibited.
E.
Location and use of open space, if any, to be deeded
to the Village or controlled by an open space organization, as well
as the use and nature of any other common areas.
F.
Location, dimensions and nature of existing and proposed
improvements in any streets, within or abutting the tract for a minimum
distance of 200 feet beyond the tract boundaries, including profiles
and cross-sections for all proposed streets, sidewalks, alleys, and
planting strips; radii, points of curvature and tangency and central
angles of all curves, both center-line and curb.
G.
Existing and proposed water supply, including plans
and profiles of proposed water mains, pipe material and sizes, valves,
joints, hydrants and location of private wells.
H.
Existing and proposed sanitary sewer service. If septic
disposal systems are proposed, test hole locations and soil log information
shall be submitted, along with the location of existing septic tanks
and fields. If connection to public sanitary sewers is contemplated,
the applicant shall submit plans and profiles of proposed sanitary
sewer lines; pipe length, material and sizes; location of pumping
stations, manholes and other structures; and appropriate elevations.
I.
Plans and profiles of existing and proposed storm
drainage design and improvements, including a map showing the entire
drainage area; the drainage area contributing to each pertinent drainage
structure; drainage tabulation sheets showing calculations for each
drainage area; length, size and material of drain pipes; direction
of flow; location of inverts, manholes, dry wells, groundwater recharge
basins, swales, drainage basins and other structures; and elevations
of grates, inverts, etc.
J.
Proposed location of easements for gas, electric,
telephone and cable television service.
K.
Existing and proposed topographic contours, both for
the tract and for adjacent areas affecting and affected by the development.
Contour intervals shall not exceed the following: up to 10% grade:
two feet; over 10% grade: five feet. Contour elevations shall be referenced
to the National Geodetic Vertical Datum of 1929.
[Amended 1-17-2007 by Ord. No. 3035]
L.
If regrading near existing buildings is proposed,
proposed spot grades at the corners of all buildings, and finished
floor elevations of buildings.
M.
Location and description of existing and proposed
street trees, landscaping and natural vegetation to remain. Information
for proposed plantings shall include common and scientific names,
number of plants, planted size and root specification.
N.
The location and design of fences, walls, sidewalks
and similar improvements to be proposed.
O.
If development is proposed in phases or stages, a
phasing plan.
In addition to the requirements indicated in § 190-67, the information below shall be shown on the plans for all minor subdivision applications. Minor subdivision plans shall use a sheet size of either 8.5 inches by 13 inches, 15 inches by 21 inches, 24 inches by 36 inches or 30 inches by 42 inches.
A.
Those items required for preliminary major subdivisions pursuant to § 190-70, shown in final form.
B.
Information sufficient to demonstrate that all of
the conditions of preliminary approval have been satisfied.
C.
Name of the map.
D.
Location and description of existing and proposed
monuments, including monuments where found, monuments set or reset,
and monuments to be set or reset.
E.
Reference meridian for North arrow shown graphically.
F.
Date of the survey.
H.
Certification from a licensed surveyor as to the setting
of monuments or from the Village Clerk as to the posting of a bond
for the future setting of monuments.
I.
Certification from the Village Engineer as to the
plat's compliance with the provisions of the Map Filing Law and all
applicable Village ordinances and requirements.
J.
A statement from the Village Engineer that he has
received a map showing all utilities in exact location and elevation
identifying those portions already installed and those to be installed
and that the developer has installed all improvements in accordance
with all Village regulations and/or a statement by the Village Clerk
that proper performance guaranties have been posted with the Village
Council for the installation of required improvements.
[Amended 7-16-2003 by Ord. No. 2833]
A.
In addition to the requirements indicated in § 190-67, the following information shall be submitted for all minor site plans for which the public hearing is not waived:
(1)
A site plan showing the location and design of existing
and proposed improvements, including but not limited to parking, loading,
access and circulation improvements, signs, exterior lighting, fences
and walls, pavement and landscaping. Improvements need be shown only
to the extent that such improvements affect or are affected by the
proposed development and/or are necessary to determine compliance
with this chapter.
(2)
If interior renovations or alterations are proposed,
floor plans for existing and proposed buildings, showing the use and
layout of internal space, at a minimum scale of one inch per eight
feet.
(3)
If alterations to the existing building facade are
proposed, elevations showing the extent and nature of the construction,
including the location and dimensions of walls, doors, windows and
signs, and the proposed materials and colors.
(4)
If revisions to existing topographic contours or spot
elevations are proposed, or if the building entrance or finished floor
elevation is proposed to be revised, existing and proposed contours
and/or spot elevations portraying the change.
(5)
The nature, location and design of any proposed exterior
heating, ventilating, exhaust, air conditioning or other equipment
serving similar functions, including any exterior ductwork.
(6)
If any subsurface stormwater storage/discharge systems
are proposed, or other improvements that require discharge of water
in the ground, the results of percolation tests shall be submitted
with the application, along with test hole locations and soil log
information, if determined necessary by the Village Engineer.
(7)
A statement from the Village Engineer indicating whether
or not the existing sanitary sewer service capacity is adequate for
the proposed development and stating whether or not any modifications
to the sanitary sewer design for the development are necessary.
B.
For minor site plans for which the public hearing is waived pursuant to § 190-44B, the information required by § 190-67 shall not be required, but the information required by Subsection A(1) through (7) above, plus all of the following information, shall be required:
(1)
Six copies of the appropriate application form(s),
completed and signed. If any item on the form is not applicable to
the applicant, it shall be indicated on the application form(s) by
the words "not applicable," "none" or other appropriate language.
(2)
Written description of the application, including
a description of the proposed use, hours of operation, number or nature
of employees and improvements, both interior and exterior.
(3)
Receipt indicating that applicable fees and initial
escrow deposits are paid.
(4)
Certificate from the Tax Collector indicating that
all taxes and assessments for the subject property are paid up to
and including the most recent collection period.
(5)
Six copies of the site plan, drawn at an appropriate
scale but having no more than 30 feet per inch.
(6)
Six copies of a photograph or photographs showing
the existing conditions in the area of the proposed development (e.g.,
photo of storefront, location of addition, dumpster, fence, etc.).
(8)
Certificate from both the Board of Adjustment and
the Planning Board indicating the nature and date of prior actions,
if any, by the respective Boards affecting the subject property.
(9)
Affidavit of ownership. If applicant is not the owner,
applicant's interest in land must be indicated; e.g., tenant, contract/purchaser,
lienholder, etc., and permission of property owner to file the application
must be submitted.
In addition to the requirements indicated in § 190-67, the following information shall be submitted for all preliminary major site plans:
A.
Location of existing and proposed buildings and their
setbacks from property lines, plus the location of existing buildings
and paved areas on adjacent properties.
B.
Floor plans for existing and proposed buildings, showing
the use and layout of internal space, and front, rear and side building
facade elevations, both at a scale not exceeding eight feet per inch.
C.
Location and design of existing and proposed parking,
loading, access and circulation improvements, showing dimensions of
the same.
D.
Existing and proposed topographic contours of the
site and areas affecting and affected by the site. Contour intervals
shall not exceed the following: up to 10% grade: two feet; over 10%
grade: five feet. Contour elevations shall be referenced to the National
Geodetic Vertical Datum of 1929.
[Amended 1-17-2007 by Ord. No. 3035]
E.
If new buildings or paved areas are proposed or if
regrading near existing buildings is proposed, proposed spot grades
at the corners of all buildings and in appropriate pavement locations,
and finished floor elevations.
F.
Existing and proposed utility service, including septic
systems with test hole locations and soil log information, connections
to sanitary sewers, wells, connections to water mains, fire hydrants,
etc.
G.
Existing and proposed storm drainage design and improvements,
including a map showing the entire drainage area, the drainage area
contributing to each pertinent drainage structure and drainage tabulation
sheets showing calculations for each drainage area. Provisions for
rooftop drainage shall also be shown.
H.
Existing and proposed site illumination, including
height and location of fixture, type of fixture and bulb, pole material
and manufacturer's isocandela diagram superimposed upon the site plan.
I.
Location and description of existing and proposed
landscaping. Information for proposed landscaping shall be include
common and scientific names, number of plants, planted size and root
specification.
J.
Existing and proposed signs, including the size, materials,
nature of construction, location and any illumination of same.
K.
The location and design of fences, walls, sidewalks
and similar improvements to be proposed.
L.
The location and design of solid waste disposal containers
and recycling containers.
M.
If development is proposed in phases or stages, a
phasing plan.
In addition to the requirements indicated in § 190-67, the following information shall be submitted for all final major site plans:
All applications or appeals for a "C" variance or "D" variance, when site plan or subdivision approval is not required, or when the variance application has been bifurcated from subsequent site plan or subdivision applications which may be required by this chapter, shall submit the information required by § 190-67. The Board reviewing the application shall have the authority to request additional information not required by § 190-67 if, in its opinion, such additional information is necessary to make an informed decision on the application or appeal.
