[Amended by Ord. No. 17-92]
A.
Concept subdivision plan. A concept subdivision plan
shall be drawn by a licensed New Jersey professional engineer or land
surveyor, shall be based on tax map information or field survey at
a scale of not more than 100 feet to the inch, and shall show or include
the following:
(1)
Location. The location of that portion which is to
be subdivided in relation to the entire tract.
(2)
Structures and wooded areas. All existing structures
and wooded areas within the portion to be subdivided.
(3)
Owners. The name and address of the owner and the
name of all adjoining property owners, as disclosed by the most recent
Town tax records.
(4)
Identity. The tax map sheet, block and lot number
of the property to be subdivided.
(5)
Streets, etc. All existing or proposed streets, roads,
easements, public rights-of-way, streams, drainage ditches and natural
water courses in and within the subdivision.
(6)
Lots. The original and proposed lot layout.
(7)
Topography. Existing contours at sufficient intervals
to determine the general slope and natural drainage of the land.
(8)
Other data. The name and address of the person preparing
the map, the scale and reference meridian.
(9)
Zone boundaries. Zone district boundaries, if any,
on or adjoining the property to be subdivided and identification of
zones.
(10)
Taxes. Certification from the tax collector
that no taxes or assessments for local improvements are due or delinquent.
B.
Minor subdivision plat. A minor subdivision plat shall include all required information indicated on the checklist referred to in § 300-36. It shall be drawn by a licensed New Jersey professional engineer or land surveyor, shall be based on tax map information or field survey at a scale of not more than 100 feet to the inch and shall show or include the following information.
(1)
Location. The location of that portion which is to
be subdivided in relation to the entire tract.
(2)
Structures and wooded areas. All existing structures
and wooded areas within the portion to be subdivided and within 200
feet thereof.
(3)
Owners. The name and address of the owner and the
name of all adjoining property owners, as disclosed by the most recent
Town tax records.
(4)
Identity. The tax map sheet, block and lot number
of the property to be subdivided. Lot numbers of lots to be created
shall be supplied by the Tax Assessor.
(5)
Streets, etc. All existing or proposed streets, roads,
easements, public rights-of-way, streams, drainage ditches and natural
watercourses in and within 200 feet of the subdivision.
(6)
Lots. The original and proposed lot layout, lot dimension
and total area of each lot in square feet.
(7)
Topography. Existing contours at sufficient intervals
to determine the general slope and natural drainage of the land shall
accompany the plat if physical conditions of the land are likely to
result in drainage problems or otherwise cause concern in connection
with future development of the property.
(8)
Other data. The name and address of the person preparing
the map, the scale and reference meridian.
(9)
Zone boundaries. Zone district boundaries, if any,
on or adjoining the property to be subdivided and identification of
zones.
(10)
Taxes. Certification from the tax collector
that no taxes or assessments for local improvements are due or delinquent.
(11)
Soil Erosion and Sediment Control Plan for a
minor subdivision is required in accordance with P.L. 1975, c. 251
(N.J.S.A. 4:24-39 et seq.). The plan shall be submitted to the Soil
Conservation District in accordance with said statute and approval
of the application shall be conditioned upon certification of the
soil erosion and sediment control plan by the district.
C.
Preliminary plat. A preliminary subdivision plat shall include all required information indicated on the checklist referred to in § 300-36. It shall be designed in accordance with the provisions of Article XIII in strict accord with modern and accepted planning techniques and procedures by a licensed New Jersey land surveyor and a professional engineer, not either alone, at a scale of not less than 50 feet to the inch. 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)
Key map. A key map showing the entire subdivision
and its relation to the surrounding areas at a scale of not more than
400 feet to the inch.
(2)
Identity. The tract name, tax map sheet, block and
lot number, date, reference meridian, graphic scale, and the following
names and addresses, together will consent to file:
(a)
Name and address of subdivider.
(b)
Name, address and license number of the person
who prepared the map.
(c)
Name and address of the record owner along with
certification that the applicant is the owner of the land or his authorized
agent, or that the owner has given consent, giving names and addresses
of both.
(d)
The names of owners of all properties located
within 200 feet of the extreme limits of the property to be subdivided.
(3)
Taxes. Certification from the Tax Collector that no
taxes or assessments for local improvements are due or delinquent.
(4)
Acreage. The acreage of the tract to be subdivided
to the nearest tenth of an acre.
(5)
Lots. The lot layout, lot dimensions, the total area
of each lot in square feet and the area in square feet of that portion
of each lot lying within the maximum allowable distance of the front
street property line permitted by the zoning regulations.
(6)
Topography. Existing and proposed contours at five-foot
vertical intervals for slopes averaging 20% or greater and at two-foot
vertical intervals for land of lesser slope to determine the general
slope and natural drainage of the land and the high and low points.
Datum of all elevations shall be that of the United States Coast and
Geodetical Survey's latest available figures and set forth on all
plats.
(7)
Existing and proposed locations. The location of existing
and proposed property liens, streets, buildings, watercourses, railroads,
bridges, culverts, drain pipes and any natural features such as wooded
areas, large trees and rock formations.
(8)
Streets. Plans and profiles of all proposed streets
within the subdivision and profiles of existing or future continuing
streets a minimum distance of 200 feet beyond the subdivision boundaries.
(9)
Sewers, drains, ditches, etc. Plans and profiles of
all proposed and existing water mains, sanitary sewer systems, storm
drains, drainage ditches and streams, within the subdivision together
with the location, sizes, elevations, grades and capacities of any
existing sanitary sewer systems, storm drain, drainage ditch or stream
to which the proposed facility shall be connected.
(10)
Individual sewage disposal system. When an individual
sewage disposal system is proposed, the plan for such system must
be approved by the appropriate local, county or state health agency.
When a public sewage system is not available, the developer shall
have percolation tests made in accordance with local requirements
and submit the results with the preliminary plat. Percolation tests
shall be made under the supervision of the Town Engineer. The Town
will receive a fee of $10 per test hole with a minimum of $25 in each
case or, at the discretion of the Planning Board, by the Board of
Health at their rates and fees as published.
(11)
Deed restrictions. A copy of any protective
covenants or deed restrictions applying to land being subdivided.
(12)
A Soil Erosion and Sediment Control Plan, if
required, in accordance with P.L. 1975, c. 251 (N.J.S.A. 4:24-39 et
seq.). The plan shall be submitted to the Soil Conservation District
in accordance with the statute and approval of the application shall
be conditioned upon certification of the soil erosion and sediment
control plan by the district.
(13)
Drainage design data. Map showing the entire
drainage area contributing to each pertinent drainage structure along
with drainage tabulation sheets showing calculations for each drainage
area. Each drainage area shall be marked for identification purposes.
(14)
Recycling.
(a)
In residential subdivisions containing 50 or
more lots, the location and description of provisions for the recycling
of recyclable materials in accordance with the Municipal Recycling
Ordinance.[1] The plan shall be accompanied by a description of the
following:
(b)
All recycling areas shall be in a location on
site as approved by the Planning Board and shall be adequately screened
so that no recycled material is visible from the property line containing
said area.
D.
Final plat. A final subdivision plat shall include all required information indicated on the checklist referred to in § 300-36. The final plat shall be 24 inches by 36 inches in size and drawn in ink on tracing cloth at a scale of not more than 50 feet to the inch, in compliance with all the provisions of Chapter 141 of the Laws of 1960. The final plat shall show or be accompanied by the following:
(1)
Identity. Date, name and location of the subdivision,
name of owner, graphic scale and reference meridian.
(2)
Other contents. 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 of deflection
angles and radii, arcs and central angles of all curves.
(3)
Public use. The purpose of any easement or land reserved
or dedicated to public use shall be designated and the proposed use
of sites other than residential shall be noted.
(4)
Blocks and lots. Tax map block and lot numbers, as
supplied by the Tax Assessor, shall be shown.
(5)
Setback lines. Minimum building setback lines on all
lots and other sites.
(6)
Monuments. Location and description of all monuments.
(7)
Owners. The names of owners of adjoining property.
(8)
Accuracy. Certification by engineer or surveyor as
to accuracy of details of plat.
(9)
Consent of owner. Certification that the applicant
is agent or owner of land or that the owner has given consent under
an option agreement.
(10)
Approval. 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.
(11)
As-built plans. As-built plans showing actual
construction including plans, cross-sections and profiles of streets,
storm and sanitary sewers, water mains and other utility layouts.
(12)
Topography. Final contours of the land according to the requirements of Subsection C(6) of this section.
(13)
Taxes. Certification from the Tax Collector
that no taxes or assessments of local improvements are due or delinquent.
(14)
Lot grading plans. Following final approval,
lot grading plans shall be submitted to the building official in accordance
with requirements hereinafter set forth. The Construction Official
shall refer all lot grading plans to the Town Engineer. Upon receipt
of the site plan, the Town Engineer shall review the plan and determine
whether or not it meets the standards set forth in this chapter. Upon
making such a determination, the Engineer shall retain one copy and
forward one copy of the site plan to the Construction Official and
one copy to the Planning Board.
(a)
Each lot grading plan shall be submitted in
triplicate drawn in detail by a licensed professional engineer at
a scale of not less than one inch equals 30 feet and shall show the
following:
[1]
Existing and proposed contours of the plot at
no greater than two feet intervals.
[2]
The location of the structure to be constructed.
[3]
Final elevations at the corners of the plot
and the structure and the finished floor level of the structure.
[4]
All swales, proposed terraces, sidewalks, steps
and driveways, including the slopes thereof and provisions for the
proper drainage thereof, shall be shown on said site plan.
(b)
A preliminary lot grading plan shall be submitted
following erection of the foundation, but prior to further construction
on the lot.
(c)
An as-built lot grading plan shall be submitted
following completion of final grading of the lot and all grades and
elevations shall be within six inches of those shown on the approved
preliminary lot grading plan.
(d)
Each submission of a lot grading plan shall
be accompanied by a fee as prescribed in § 300-12F.
(15)
If the subdivision is to be developed in sections,
a map showing the various sections and a list of improvements to be
installed in each section shall accompany the application. The Planning
Board may withhold final approval of any prior section that has not
been completed to its satisfaction.
[Amended by Ord. No. 2-94; ]
A.
Concept site plan. A concept plan shall be drawn at
a scale of not more than 50 feet to the inch, shall include such details
as may be necessary to properly evaluate the plan and determine compliance
with this chapter. Where applicable to the proposed use or construction,
the following information shall be clearly shown:
(1)
Area of the lot and all lot line dimensions.
(2)
Location of all existing and proposed buildings with
building setback, side line and rear yard distances.
(3)
Location of off-street parking areas and loading spaces,
access drives and aisles and traffic circulation.
(4)
Existing contours at sufficient intervals to determine
the general slope and natural drainage of the land.
(5)
Existing streams, brooks or other natural or man-made
drainage facilities.
(6)
Basic information concerning storm drainage facilities,
water mains, sanitary sewer lines, water wells, waste disposal systems,
and other such proposed construction on the lot, pertinent to any
proposed use or construction.
(7)
The present status and contemplated use of all existing
buildings on the property.
(8)
In the case of a site plan for a residential cluster,
such as a townhouse or multifamily development, the following details
or information shall be submitted:
(a)
The amount and location of common open space
to be provided.
(b)
The location and description of any common facilities
and utilities to be provided.
(c)
A general description of the organization to
be established for the ownership and maintenance of any common open
space and common facilities if the development is other than a complete
rental project under single ownership.
(9)
If it can be demonstrated that because of peculiar
conditions relating to the property or proposed construction, any
of the above details are not necessary or additional data is necessary
to properly evaluate the site plan, the Subdivision or Site Plan Committee
may modify or waive any of the specific site plan details or require
such additional data, specifications and information.
B.
Minor site plan. A minor site plan shall include all required information indicated on the checklist referred to in § 300-36 where applicable to the proposed use, a minor site plan application shall be accompanied by such information as required in Subsection C below for a preliminary site plan in order to allow the Planning Board to make an informed decision on the application and its satisfying the requirements for minor site plans.
C.
Preliminary site plan. A preliminary site plan shall include all required information indicated on the checklist referred to in § 300-36. The preliminary site plan shall be drawn at a scale of not more than 50 feet to the inch, shall include such details as may be necessary to properly evaluate the application and determine compliance with this chapter. Any site plan involving any new building, or addition thereto, or any site improvements shall be drawn by an individual licensed in the State of New Jersey in accordance with State law and rules and regulations promulgated thereto. Where applicable to the proposed use or construction, the following information shall be clearly shown:
(1)
Area of the lot and all lot line dimensions.
(2)
Location of all existing and proposed buildings with
building setback, side line and rear yard distances.
(3)
Location of off-street parking areas with dimensions
showing proposed parking and loading spaces, with dimensions, width
of proposed access drives and aisles and traffic circulation.
(4)
Existing and proposed contours of the property and
for 100 feet outside the property at two-foot intervals when new buildings
or parking areas are proposed. If only a portion of the property is
being developed, contours need only be shown for said portion and
100 feet beyond.
(5)
Elevations at the corners of all proposed buildings
and paved areas and at property corners if new buildings or paved
areas are proposed.
(6)
Tentative building floor plans and front, rear and
side building elevations showing building materials. The plans shall
be at a scale of not less than 1/8 inch equals one foot. The plans
shall be drawn by a licensed architect or professional engineer.
(7)
Specifications for and location of proposed surface
paving and curbing.
(8)
Location of all structures within 100 feet of the
property.
(9)
Existing streams, brooks or other natural or man-made
drainage facilities.
(10)
Proposed storm drainage facilities, water mains,
sanitary sewer lines, water wells, waste disposal systems and other
such proposed construction on the lot, pertinent to any proposed use
or construction.
(11)
All fences, walls, sidewalks or similar features
to be provided.
(12)
A generalized plan for proposed landscaping
showing the basic treatment of unpaved areas.
(13)
The present status and contemplated use of all
existing buildings on the property.
(14)
A Soil Erosion and Sediment Control Plan if
required in accordance with P.L. 1975, c. 251 (N.J.S.A. 4:24-39 et
seq.). The plan shall be submitted to the Soil Conservation District
in accordance with the statute and approval of the application shall
be conditioned upon certification of the soil erosion and sediment
control plan by the district.
(15)
Drainage design data. Map showing the entire
drainage area and the drainage area contributing to each pertinent
drainage structure along with drainage tabulation sheets showing calculations
for each drainage area. Each drainage area shall be marked for identification
purposes.
(16)
Official seals of licensed professional engineer,
land surveyor and architect.
(17)
In the case of a site plan for a residential
cluster, such as a townhouse or multifamily development, the following
details or information shall be submitted:
(a)
The amount and location of common open space
to be provided.
(b)
The location and description of any common facilities
and utilities to be provided.
(c)
A description of the organization and agreement
provisions to be established for the ownership and maintenance of
any common open space and common facilities if the development is
other than a complete rental project under single ownership.
(18)
Recycling.
(a)
In multifamily residential developments subject to the provisions of § 300-48 and in nonresidential developments utilizing 1,000 square feet or more of land area, the location and description of provisions for the recycling of recyclable materials in accordance with the Municipal Recycling Ordinance.[1] The plan shall be accompanied by a description of the
following:
(b)
All recycling areas shall be in a location on-site
as approved by the Planning Board and shall be adequately screened
so that no recycled material is visible from the property line containing
said area.
(19)
If it can be demonstrated that because of peculiar
conditions relating to the property or proposed construction, any
of the above details are not necessary or additional data is necessary
to properly evaluate the site plan, the Subdivision and Site Plan
Committee may modify or waive any of the specific site plan details,
or it may require such additional data, specifications and information
if needed.
D.
Final site plan. The site plan and related drawings including front, rear and side building elevations, which were granted preliminary approval by the Planning Board, shall satisfy the application requirements for final approval of a conventional site plan unless modifications, approved by the Town Engineer, were made subsequent to preliminary approval. In such instances, revised drawings shall be submitted with the final site plan application. When final approval of only a section of a site plan is being sought, a final site plan of the section showing all applicable details prescribed in § 300-43C shall be submitted. These provisions shall not be construed as exempting the applicant from filing the required information indicated on the checklist referred to in § 300-36. Following preliminary approval, lot grading plans shall be submitted as prescribed in § 300-43D(14).
[Added 9-20-2021 by Ord. No. 26-21]
A.
An applicant seeking approval of a permitted change in use or modification
of an existing conforming use may apply for a waiver of site plan
review, provided that such change in use or modification of an existing
conforming use would not involve any of one or more of the following:
(1)
Any structural alteration to the exterior of the building.
(2)
Any anticipated increase in the number of occupants beyond four.
(3)
Any storm drainage installation or need for the same as determined
by the Town Engineer.
(4)
An increase of stormwater runoff of more than one cubic foot
per second during a twenty-five-year rainfall event.
(5)
Redirecting of stormwater runoff.
(6)
A change in any vehicular traffic circulation patterns.
B.
An applicant meeting the requirements specified for waiver of site
plan review may, at his/her option, apply for an expedited waiver
of site plan (EWSP) to the Planning Board.
C.
Expedited waiver of site plan (EWSP) procedure.
(2)
The EWSP Committee will meet twice a month to review expedited
waiver of site plan applications, unless there are no pending applications.
(3)
EWSP Committee approval/referral.
(a)
An EWSP approval requires the unanimous approval of all three
Committee members.
(b)
Any approval shall be based on a determination that all of the
requirements for waiver of site plan have been met. If the Committee
determines that the application falls outside the scope of the procedure,
denies the approval of the application or fails to grant unanimous
approval, the applicant may appeal the action to the Planning Board.
(c)
The Committee shall refer that application to the Planning Board
if it determines that approval of the application is beyond its responsibility
or authority.
(d)
Committee approval or referral to the Planning Board must be
made within 10 working days after filing a complete application.
(e)
An EWSP application shall be deemed complete upon review and
certification by the Zoning Officer that the following have been submitted
to the Planning Board Clerk:
(f)
The Planning Board Clerk shall maintain minutes of all EWSP
Committee meetings and provide copies to the Planning Board.
D.
Site plan binding.
(1)
All site plans as approved by the Planning Board or Board of
Adjustment shall be binding upon the applicant, his assignees, his
successors and/or all future users of the site for the use or uses
approved under said site plan. Any changes from the approved plan
or conditions of approval shall require a resubmission and reapproval
by the board of jurisdiction.
(2)
Minor deviations from the approved plan necessitated by field
conditions that would not impact on the intent of the board's approval
may be authorized by the Town Engineer.
(3)
Any deviation from an approved plan or condition of approval
of said plan shall be deemed a violation of this chapter.
(4)
Failure to maintain any site improvements shown on the approved
plan or required as a condition of the resolution, including, but
not limited to, pavement, sidewalks, curbs, landscaping, lighting,
pavement striping and markings, signage and drainage facilities shall
be deemed a violation of this chapter.
