An applicant for subdivision approval shall
observe the requirements and principles of land subdivision set forth
in this chapter in the design of each subdivision or portion thereof.
A subdivision plat shall conform to design standards
that will encourage good development patterns within the Borough.
Where either or both an Official Map or Master Plan has or have been
adopted, the subdivision shall conform to the proposals and conditions
shown thereon. The streets, drainage rights-of-way, school sites,
public parks and playgrounds shown on an officially adopted Master
Plan or Official Map shall be considered in approval of subdivision
plats. Where no Master Plan or Official Map exists, streets and drainage
rights-of-way shall be shown on the final plat in accordance with
N.J.S.A. 40:55D-50 and shall be such as to lend themselves to the
harmonious development of the Borough and to promote health, safety,
morals, convenience, general welfare and maintenance of property values
in accordance with these design standards.
Easements shall be provided not only for existing
or proposed public facilities, including groundwater diversion drains,
but also in non-sewered areas for trunk sanitary sewers. All easements
shall be dedicated to the Borough in a manner approved by the Borough
Attorney and shall be identified and dimensioned on any final plat.
Easements along rear property lines or elsewhere
for utility installation may be required. Such easements shall be
at least 20 feet wide and located in consultation with the companies
or Borough departments concerned.
Where a subdivision is traversed by a watercourse,
drainage way, channel or stream, there shall be provided a stormwater
easement or drainage right-of-way conforming substantially with the
lines of such watercourse to accommodate the runoff and such further
width or construction, or both, as will be adequate for the purpose
of maintaining the drainage right-of-way subject to requirements of
the County Engineer and state.
Natural features such as trees, brooks, hilltops
and views shall be preserved whenever possible in designing any subdivision
containing such features. The applicant or developer shall, prior
to construction, place a limit-of-disturbance fence around that area
of the tract to be disturbed during construction. Said fence shall
clearly delineate the area(s) to be disturbed, and the applicant or
developer shall effectively limit the development to those areas within
the limit of said disturbance fence. The location of the fence shall
be reviewed and approved prior to construction and monitored during
construction by the Borough Engineer. Any trees to be preserved shown
on approved subdivision plans shall be replaced if accidentally destroyed
during construction.