Any owner or authorized developer of land within
the Town of West New York shall, prior to subdividing or resubdividing
land, as defined in this chapter, file with the Secretary of the Planning
Board, eight copies of a proposed sketch plat with three completed
application forms and the application fees as provided for in this
chapter for purposes of classification and/or approval. The sketch
plat shall be based on the Town of West New York's Tax Map information,
or some other similarly accurate base, drawn at a scale of not less
than 200 feet to the inch, to enable the entire tract to be shown
on one sheet, and shall show or include the following information:
A.
The location of that portion which is to be subdivided
in relation to the entire tract.
B.
All existing structures and wooded areas, if any,
within the portion to be subdivided and within 25 feet thereof.
C.
The name of the owner and of all adjoining property
owners, as disclosed by the most recent tax records of the Town of
West New York.
D.
The Tax Map sheet, block and lot numbers.
E.
All streets or roads and streams within 500 feet of
a major subdivision, and within 100 feet of a minor subdivision.
A.
At least eight black-line-on-white prints of the preliminary
plat, together with three complete application forms, the required
soil erosion and sediment control plans drawn in accordance with this
chapter and any other applicable ordinance shall be filed with the
Secretary of the Planning Board. The application shall also be accompanied
by a letter in triplicate in a form prescribed by the Town Attorney
saving the town, its officers and Engineer harmless from any loss
due to damage resulting from the grading, drainage or development
of the property.
B.
The preliminary plat for a major subdivision shall be designed in accordance with the provisions of Articles VI and VII of this chapter in strict accord with modern and accepted planning techniques and by a professional engineer and a land surveyor, licensed by the State of New Jersey. For initial consideration by the approving board prior to the granting of preliminary 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. This information shall form the basis for the general terms and conditions upon which preliminary approval may be granted, and shall include:
(1)
A key map showing the entire subdivision and its relation
to surrounding areas.
(2)
The tract name, Tax Map sheet, block and lot numbers,
date, north point, graphic scale and the following information:
(3)
Acreage of tract to be subdivided to nearest 1/10
of an acre.
(4)
Sufficient elevations or contours to determine the
general slope and natural drainage of land and the high and low points
tentative cross sections and center line profiles for all proposed
new streets.
(5)
The location of existing and proposed property lines,
streets, buildings, watercourses, railroad lines, bridges, culverts,
drain pipes and any natural features such as wooded areas and rock
formations.
(6)
Preliminary plans of proposed utility layouts for
sewers, storm drains, water, gas and electricity showing feasible
connections to existing or any proposed utility systems. When a public
sewage disposal system is not available, the developer shall have
percolation tests made as required by the State Board of Health and
submit the results with the preliminary plat.
(7)
A copy of any protective covenants or deed restrictions
applying to the land being subdivided shall be submitted with the
preliminary plat.
A.
A final plat, drawn in accordance with the design standards as set forth in Article VI of this chapter, which encompasses all conditions, changes and modifications required by preliminary N.J.S.A. 46:23-9.9 et seq. shall be filed with the Secretary of the Planning Board within three years, or such further times as extended by the Planning Board by resolution, from the date of preliminary approval.
B.
The application for final approval shall be filed
with the Secretary of the Planning Board at least 21 days prior to
a regular meeting date and shall contain, at a minimum, the following:
(1)
Three executed and completed copies of the application
form.
(2)
The original tracing, one translucent tracing, three
cloth prints and six black-line-on-white prints.
(4)
If the applicant has obtained an extension of time
from the Planning Board to file for final approval, a typewritten
signed statement of the changes incorporated in the final plat to
conform with any changes in the subdivision review standards since
the original date of preliminary approval.
(5)
Proof of ability to guarantee by bonding, cash deposits
or other means, the maximum amount of performance and maintenance
guaranties required by this chapter, as they relate to the improvements
to be completed as shown on the preliminary plat.
C.
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. In addition,
the developer shall provide one print of the final plat at the same
scale as the town's Tax Maps for that specific area. The final plat
shall show or be accompanied by the following:
(1)
Date, name and location of the subdivision, name of
owner, graphic scale and North point.
(2)
Tract boundary lines, right-of-way lines of streets,
street names, easements and other rights-of-way, land to be reserved
or dedicated for 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.
(3)
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.
(4)
Each block shall be numbered, and the lots within
each block shall be numbered consecutively beginning with number one.
No more than one number may be assigned to each lot. The numbering
shall be approved by the town's Assessor.
(5)
Minimum building setback line on all lots and other
sites.
(6)
Location and description of all monuments.
(7)
Certification by engineer or surveyor as to accuracy
of details of plat.
(8)
Certification that the applicant is the agent or owner
of the land, or that the owner has given consent under an option agreement.
(9)
When approval of a plat is required by an officer
or body of the town, county or state, approval shall be certified
on the plat.
(10)
Cross sections and profiles of streets, approved by
the town's Engineer may be required to accompany the final plat.
(11)
Contours at five-foot intervals for slopes averaging
10% or greater and two-foot intervals for land of a lesser slope.
(12)
Plans and profiles of storm and sanitary sewers and
water mains.
(13)
Certification from the Tax Collector that all taxes
are paid to date.
A.
Site plan approval is required for all applications
for development, land use or change of use, except for one- and two-family
houses. In all those cases, such site plans shall be filed with the
Secretary of the Planning Board and such applications shall conform
to the following requirements: eight copies of the complete application
and eight prints of the preliminary site plan accompanied by one copy
of the completed check list and the required fees. Applications and
maps shall be distributed as follows: one copy to the town's Commissioners,
the Health Department, the Construction Official, the town's Engineer,
the Planning Consultant and the Bureau of Fire Prevention. The remaining
two copies shall be for the use of the Planning Board. Where county
or state approval is required, the applicant shall file two additional
copies of the application and map(s) with the Secretary of the Planning
Board.
B.
At the request of the developer, the Planning Board
shall grant an informal review of a concept plan for a development
for which the developer intends to prepare and submit an application
for development; the developer shall not be required to submit any
fees for such an informal review; the developer shall not be bound
by any concept plan for which review is required and the Planning
Board shall not be bound by any such review.
C.
The site plan and all required floor plans and elevation
sketches shall be prepared by an architect or professional engineer
licensed by the State of New Jersey and shall be drawn under his professional
seal at a scale not smaller than one inch equals 100 feet and shall
contain the following information:
(1)
Name and title of the person who prepared the map.
(2)
Name of the applicant and owner, if different from
the applicant.
(3)
Original date, graphic scale, North point and the
date of each subsequent revision of the plan.
(4)
Town's Tax Map sheet, block and lot number, zoning
district in which the property is located and accurate lot lines,
including the exact dimensions and area of the site, certified by
a land surveyor licensed by the State of New Jersey, and a key map
at an appropriate scale giving the general location of the site within
the town.
(5)
Existing surrounding uses of land and their structures
for a distance of at least 200 feet on all sides of the applicant's
site, measured from the perimeter of the site.
(6)
The location of any existing lakes, streams, watercourses,
marshes, ponds, any land subject to flooding, wooded areas, easements,
rights-of-way, streets, roads, highways, freeways, railroad lines,
retaining walls, utility structures and lines, as well as telephone,
power and light lines, water lines and hydrant locations, sewer, gas
and other utility lines, whether privately or publicly owned, with
manholes, inlets, pipe sizes, grades, inverts and directions of flow,
or any other feature directly on the property or within 200 feet of
the boundary of the site.
(7)
The location of any designated flood control or flood
hazard area on or within 200 feet of the site.
(8)
Location of all proposed easements on the site and
within 200 feet of same and an identification of the purpose of such
easements.
(9)
Existing contours of the site and within 200 feet
of the boundary of the site and proposed modifications or changes
to topography and drainage by means of contours, at intervals of two
feet or less for the entire site.
(10)
The extent of land fill, if any proposed.
(11)
The location of existing and proposed structures for
the site, identifying their use and showing the ground area covered
by those structures, including the number of square feet of floor
area, all setback dimensions and grade elevations. The type(s) of
structure proposed shall be illustrated by accompanying floor plans
and by front, rear and side elevation sketches drawn to scale and
prepared by an architect licensed by the State of New Jersey. If applicable,
the areas proposed to be used for outdoor selling, display or storage
shall be identified, any existing piers, on the waterfront, to be
retained or removed.
(12)
The proposed on-site vehicular and pedestrian circulation
system, curb cuts, access and egress ways and service roads, if applicable,
with particular reference to automotive and pedestrian safety and
convenience and access and egress in case of fire or catastrophe.
The location, design and treatment of proposed entrances and exits
to public rights-of-way including any possible use of traffic signals,
channelization, acceleration and deceleration lanes, marginal roads,
additional widths, sight lines and sight triangles, curbing and any
other traffic engineering improvements.
(13)
The location, design and proposed treatment of sidewalks,
paths or other means of pedestrian circulation and bicycle paths,
if any.
(14)
On-site parking and loading spaces and aisles, drawn
to the dimensions and other design standards as required by the Town
of West New York in this chapter.
(15)
The location, height, type of lighting and size of
each sign.
(16)
The location, height and type of exterior lighting,
including radius of light, intensity in footcandles, area and direction
of illumination.
(17)
An estimate of the number of employees who will be
using the site on a full- and part-time basis, including the number
of employees per shift, if applicable. If a nonresidential principal
use, a description of the proposed use and operation including a description
of the types of products to be made or sold, the types of machinery
and equipment to be used, expected truck traffic, emission of noise,
glare, odors, air and water pollution, and other factors that would
exert a deleterious impact according to the standards contained in
this chapter, and any other complete information which will enable
the Planning Board to determine the impact which such nonresidential
activity may have on adjacent properties.
(18)
The separate locations and identification of proposed
public open space required by the CWD District and clubhouses, swimming
pools, parks or other privately owned communal open space and recreational
areas and the identification of the persons or entities responsible
for their installation and maintenance and any users other than residents
or their guests.
(19)
The location and design of buffer areas, fences and
other enclosures, screening devices and other landscaping. A comprehensive
landscaping plan shall be provided that schematically shows the proposed
location of trees, shrubs, grass areas, ground cover or other planting
and that identifies the types and diameter of trees as required in
this chapter. Existing trees or wooded areas to be retained and to
be removed shall also be so identified.
(20)
Identification of the proposed public and private
utilities, services such as water, drainage, sewage disposal, and
light, including their maintenance facilities. The location of all
existing and proposed facilities with proposed grades, sizes, capacities
and types of materials to be used, including any drainage easements
acquired or required across adjoining properties.
(21)
The system of storage and removal of trash and garbage
shall be identified and the method of waste disposal and waste incineration,
if applicable, shall be shown. If required by the approving board,
information of the availability of school facilities and fire protection
shall be provided.
(22)
Proposed off-site and off-tract improvements, including
but not limited to waste disposal, sewers, drainage and street improvements.
(23)
Test hole data. Where an application includes proposed
drainage structures of any kind or deep sewer lines, the following
test hole data shall be provided:
(a)
Date, location and graphic representation of
findings of all test holes, including the groundwater level. One test
hole shall be required for each acre to be subdivided.
(b)
Locations shall include critical conditions
and areas where drainage structures that require seepage are to be
constructed.
D.
In order to base their approval actions on complete
information, the approving board may require such information as,
but not limited to, water yields, flood data and other geologic information,
traffic counts, road capacities, market information, or any other
related information which is reasonable and necessary to determine
the impact of an applicant's proposal on the physical, social and
aesthetic elements of the environment as well as the proposal's compliance
with the provisions of this chapter. In cases where there is some
doubt as to the possible impact that a proposed use could have on
the environment, the approving board may require, at the expense of
the applicant, an environmental review and an impact statement, if
deemed necessary, to be prepared by a qualified specialist selected
by the approving board. A site plan application shall not be deemed
complete until such requested additional information has been received
by the approving board.
E.
Evidence of approvals by those state, county or other
public agencies having jurisdiction over the applicable proposal shall
also be submitted as part of the complete submission. If the public
agency's report is negative or attaches conditions, the original action
by the town's approving board shall be null and void and a new resolution
shall be adopted which considered that public agency's report.
