[Amended 9-28-2004 by Ord. No. 1579]
A. 
The Galloway Township Municipal Utilities Division currently enforces two policies relating to the installation of sewers for subdivisions and developments as follows:
(1) 
Comprehensive subdivision policy.
(a) 
The comprehensive subdivision policy requires that every proposed subdivision or development be connected to a public sewer system prior to occupancy of that particular development. This connection may require the installation of additional gravity sewer lines, force mains and pumping stations in the public right-of-way. The developer shall be responsible for all costs associated with this connection and extension. The Galloway Township Municipal Utilities Division may determine that immediate connection into public sewers is unreasonable or undesirable upon review of the following conditions:
[1] 
The distance between the proposed development and existing sewers.
[2] 
The costs and magnitude of the required extension.
[3] 
The number of units within the proposed development.
[4] 
The average lot size per dwelling unit.
[5] 
Surrounding density.
[6] 
Environmental factors such as soil types and depth to seasonal high-water table on-site and in the surrounding area.
(b) 
If upon review of the above conditions the Galloway Township Municipal Utilities Division determines that immediate connection is unreasonable or undesirable, the sanitary sewer contribution policy will take effect.
(2) 
Sanitary sewer contribution policy. All residential developers of five lots or more and all commercial and industrial developers in a sewer service area that is deemed by the Galloway Township Municipal Utilities Division to be at an unreasonable distance for immediate connection into existing or proposed sanitary sewer lines shall be required to contribute for the cost of sanitary sewer lines that would be required to service the site in addition to approved septic systems.
(3) 
All residential developers of five lots or more and all commercial and industrial developers shall be required to submit, in addition to any and all other plans, applications and fees as may be necessary pursuant to any other provisions of the Code of the Township of Galloway, a detailed set of plans setting forth the proposed placement of sanitary sewer facilities servicing such development, including details concerning the connection of same to existing sanitary sewer facilities, and any proposed deviation from the then current sanitary sewer master plan of the Township of Galloway. Plans shall provide all street improvement details, including restoration, construction or reconstruction. All street improvements shall be installed in accordance with Township standards as if constructing a subdivision. Where existing street conditions do not meet Township standards, the developer may be required to improve the street to Township standards at the discretion of the Engineer or Director of Public Works, including curb, drainage or other improvements deemed necessary. Such plans shall be provided to the Township Engineer for review simultaneously with the submission of all other required submissions of plans in conjunction with any land use application or application for connection to sanitary sewer facilities. In the event that such proposed connection to sanitary sewer facilities includes any proposal for deviation from the then current sanitary sewer master plan, the Municipal Engineer shall determine whether such deviation constitutes a major or minor deviation from said sanitary sewer master plan. In the event that such deviation(s) are determined by the Municipal Engineer to constitute minor deviations, the Director of Public Works shall determine the estimated cost associated with any revisions and/or amendments to the sanitary sewer master plan required as a result of such proposed minor deviation(s), and developer, as a precondition to the grant of any approval(s) to construct such sanitary sewer facilities as proposed, shall be required to reimburse the Township of Galloway for the full amount of such costs as estimated by the Director of Public Works. In the event that such deviation(s) are determined by the Municipal Engineer to constitute major deviations, such proposed deviation(s) shall be subject to the review and approval of the Galloway Township Municipal Utilities Division. In the event that such proposed major deviations are approved, the Galloway Township Municipal Utilities Division shall determine the estimated cost associated with any revisions and/or amendments to the sanitary sewer master plan required as a result of such proposed major deviation(s), and developer, as a precondition to the grant of any approval(s) to construct such sanitary sewer facilities, shall be required to reimburse the Township of Galloway for the full amount of such costs.
[Added 5-23-2006 by Ord. No. 1656]
B. 
The standards set forth under this article apply to the installation or contribution and/or connection of an operational sanitary sewer system which may include gravity lines, force mains, pumping stations, street laterals and treatment plants for residential subdivisions and developments.
C. 
Recapture. Developers who expend funds for the extension of sewer facilities may seek to recover some costs of their expenditures. The Municipal Utilities Division regulates and controls all recapture agreements. Recapture agreements will be executed only when the Municipal Utilities Division requires specific upgrades to a developer's plan for providing sanitary sewer service in order to satisfy the Municipal Utilities Division Ultimate Basin Plan. The recapture agreement will cover the incremental increase in labor and materials costs for the upgrades to a proposed sanitary sewer line, force main or pumping station. Should the Municipal Utilities Division require the construction of a new pumping station or force main that is not necessary to provide service to the developer's project, then the entire cost of the station/force main is eligible for recapture. (Example: The developer proposes an eight-inch line in a roadway but the Municipal Utilities Division requires/desires a twelve-inch line in order to provide service for future development, then the difference in the cost of the two different-sized pipes is eligible for the recapture agreement). These "incremental costs" are hereinafter called "recapture costs." A recapture agreement will not be executed on any recapture that costs less than $20,000.
[Added 8-12-2008 by Ord. No. 1760]
(1) 
General provisions.
(a) 
All recapture agreements must be prepared and approved by the Municipal Utilities Division Solicitor. Once drafted, the agreement must be submitted to and approved by the Township Engineer and Township Clerk in conjunction with the final application. The agreement must contain all information pertinent to the application.
(b) 
All recapture agreements are for five years. An extension may be granted for good cause as demonstrated by the developer. All extensions requests must be in writing and reviewed by the Township Officials prior to the expiration of the original agreement.
(c) 
The charges that are eligible to be included in the agreement are all incremental increases in labor and material.
(d) 
All commercial connections will be subject to recapture based on the permitted annual flow.
(e) 
All recapture monies and administrative fees must be paid prior to the Galloway Township Municipal Utilities Division Construction Permit being issued.
(f) 
All checks for recapture must be certified to insure that monies will be available to disperse to the original developer.
(2) 
Original developer.
(a) 
The original developer is required to submit an estimate of the recapture costs in conjunction with final approval. For projects where upgrades are required, the ultimate recapture costs will be based on the estimate provided with the final approval. For projects that require the construction of a new pumping station or force main, all construction costs must be submitted to the Township Engineer for review and certification within 30 days of the completion of the project.
(b) 
The original developer will be required to pay an administrative fee.
[1] 
The amount of the administrative fee will be 1% of the recapture costs of the project.
[2] 
This administrative fee must be paid for by the developer at the time the agreement is signed by the developer and presented to the Township for approval.
[3] 
The administrative fee will also be charged on an agreement extension.
(c) 
The total recapture amount will consist of the certified construction cost, administrative fee and 15% of the construction costs for soft costs.
(3) 
Subsequent developers.
(a) 
The second developer will be required to reimburse the original developer for the full amount of the recapture costs.
(b) 
The third developer will pay his or her pro-rata share to the second developer based on permitted flows for both developments.
(4) 
Exceptions.
(a) 
An improved property connecting to the sewer line will not be subject to recapture.
(b) 
A not-for-profit, Township-owned property will not be subject to recapture (includes but not limited to fire halls, rescue squad buildings, sports facilities).
[Amended 9-4-1984 by Ord. No. 773; 3-13-1990 by Ord. No. 991; 7-27-1993 by Ord. No. 1132; 9-28-1999 by Ord. No. 1407; 9-28-2004 by Ord. No. 1579]
A. 
Mandatory connection. All residential developers shall be required to install sanitary sewers in accordance with one of the following policies outlined in § 281-17 of this article:
(1) 
Comprehensive subdivision policy.
(2) 
Sanitary sewer contribution policy.
(3) 
As provided for in Article II, § 281-9A.
B. 
Galloway Township Municipal Utilities Division approval required. Application for review of sanitary sewer facilities, fees and plans shall be submitted to the Galloway Township Municipal Utilities Division for review and approval prior to authorization to construct sanitary sewer facilities for all proposed subdivisions for developments within the Township. The extension of any sanitary sewer within an existing unimproved public right-of-way must also be submitted for review and comment to the Development Review Committee of the Planning Board prior to Township endorsement of the treatment works approval. These submissions shall be made in accordance with § 281-19 of this article. All proposed sewerage facilities shall meet the standards and specifications set forth in this chapter unless otherwise exempted by the Galloway Township Municipal Utilities Division.
C. 
Compliance with the master plan. The sewerage master plan of the Galloway Township Municipal Utilities Division shall govern the location and size of all major trunk and interceptor lines, including the general location of proposed pumping stations. No pumping stations, interceptors or treatment plants shall be installed without the written approval of the Galloway Township Municipal Utilities Division.
D. 
Sewering remote areas. For locations remote from existing public sewers, the Galloway Township Municipal Utilities Division shall decide the most suitable method for providing sanitary service, either through construction of or extension to an existing public sewer facility or by contribution and/or interim treatment or disposal facilities.
E. 
Minimum requirements. Each developer shall provide a minimum of a sanitary sewerage collection system with at least one street lateral and one building connection for each building lot, unless an alternative plan for individual disposal systems is specifically approved by the Galloway Township Municipal Utilities Division.
F. 
Cost of installation. The owner(s) of the development shall be responsible for all costs and arrangements associated with the installation and extension of the required sewer system, unless otherwise stated by the Galloway Township Municipal Utilities Division.
G. 
Easements. The owner(s) shall acquire any easements necessary for the construction and operation of the proposed facilities to service the development.
H. 
Bonds and fees required. Application fees, engineering review deposit, escrow fee (when required) and performance and maintenance guaranties shall be submitted by the owner(s) as follows:
(1) 
There shall be one application fee in the amount of $150 which, together with five sets of plans, engineering reports and specifications, shall be filed with the completed application.
(2) 
During the final review period but prior to Galloway Township Municipal Utilities Division certification of final approval, the developer shall submit a deposit for the inspection fees in an amount not to exceed, except for extraordinary circumstances, the greater of $500 or 5% of the estimated cost of the proposed sewerage facilities as determined by the Galloway Township Municipal Utilities Division Consulting Engineer, in accordance with N.J.S.A. 40:55D-53.4. For those developments for which the inspection fees are less than $10,000, fees may, at the option of the developer, be paid in two installments. The initial amount deposited by a developer shall be 50% of the inspection fees. When the balance on deposit drops to 10% of the inspection fees because the amount deposited by the developer has been reduced by the amount paid to the Municipal Engineer for inspection, the developer shall deposit the remaining 50% of the inspection fees. For those developments for which the inspection fees are $10,000 or greater, fees may, at the option of the developer, be paid in four installments. The initial amount deposited by a developer shall be 25% of the inspection fees. When the balance on deposit drops to 10% of the inspection fees because the amount deposited by the developer has been reduced by the amount paid to the Municipal Engineer for inspection, the developer shall make additional deposits of 25% of the inspection fees. The Municipal Engineer shall not perform any inspection if sufficient funds to pay for those inspections are not on deposit. This deposit shall be submitted in cash or certified check only, for the reimbursement to the Galloway Township Municipal Utilities Division for payment of all reasonable legal, engineering and inspection fees to be incurred by the Galloway Township Municipal Utilities Division. Upon completion of the facilities and approval by the Galloway Township Municipal Utilities Division, any remaining balance in the developer's account shall be returned to the developer less outstanding bills and interest earned by the Galloway Township Municipal Utilities Division. This refund shall be made within a period of 30 to 60 days after written request by the developer(s) to the Galloway Township Municipal Utilities Division.
[Amended 12-14-2010 by Ord. No. 1832]
(3) 
Fee. At the time of the submission of the application fee, a review deposit for professional services in the amount of $1,500 or 3% of the estimated cost of the proposed sewerage facilities as determined by the Galloway Township Municipal Utilities Division Consulting Engineer, in accordance with N.J.S.A. 40:55D-53.4, shall be submitted to the Galloway Township Municipal Utilities Division for any residential subdivision or site plan review. An escrow account will be established and maintained for the project for the purpose of providing for the payment of all professional services required by the Galloway Township Municipal Utilities Division. This review deposit shall be submitted in cash or certified check only, as a guarantee of reimbursement to the Galloway Township Municipal Utilities Division for payment of all reasonable legal, engineering and administrative costs incurred by the Galloway Township Municipal Utilities Division. Any legal, engineering or administrative cost incurred by the Galloway Township Municipal Utilities Division prior to or beyond the balance of the escrow account shall be billed to the developer(s). Upon certification of final approval by the Galloway Township Municipal Utilities Division, any remaining balance in the developer's account shall be returned to the developer less outstanding bills and interest earned by the Galloway Township Municipal Utilities Division. This refund shall be made within a period of 30 to 60 days after written request by the developer(s) to the Galloway Township Municipal Utilities Division.
[Amended 12-14-2010 by Ord. No. 1832]
(4) 
After DEP permit has been issued but prior to construction, the applicant shall post a performance guaranty of 100% of the estimated cost of the sewer facilities as determined by the Galloway Township Municipal Utilities Division Consulting Engineer, in cash or certified check, to be held in an interest-bearing account or as a certificate of deposit, letter of credit or a bond of a surety company authorized to do business in the State of New Jersey. This certificate, bond or letter shall be subject to the Galloway Township Municipal Utilities Division Solicitor's approval and shall name the Galloway Township Municipal Utilities Division as sole obligee. If a letter of credit is submitted, the letter shall be irrevocable and shall be automatically renewable every year until the completion of the sewer facilities and approval of the system by the Galloway Township Municipal Utilities Division. The performance guaranty shall extend until such time as the completed facilities are approved by the Galloway Township Municipal Utilities Division and a certificate of completion is issued. The performance guaranty shall be returned to the owner(s) less any costs incurred or interest earned by the Galloway Township Municipal Utilities Division.
(5) 
Upon completion and approval of the required sanitary sewer improvements covered by the performance guarantee but prior to the issuance of the certificate of completion, the applicant or developer shall submit a cost maintenance guarantee in an amount not to exceed 15% of the cost of the sewer facilities as determined by the Galloway Township Municipal Utilities Division Consulting Engineer, in accordance with N.J.S.A. 40:55D-53.4, in the form of a certified check or cash to be held by the Galloway Township Municipal Utilities Division in an interest-bearing account or as a certificate of deposit, letter of credit or a bond of a surety company authorized to do business in the State of New Jersey. This certificate, bond or letter shall be subject to the Galloway Township Municipal Utilities Division Solicitors approval and shall name the Galloway Township Municipal Utilities Division as sole obligee. If a letter of credit is submitted, the letter shall be irrevocable. This guarantee shall be posted with the Galloway Township Municipal Utilities Division for a period not to exceed two years after final acceptance of the improvements by the Galloway Township Municipal Utilities Division and a certificate of completion has been issued. The cost maintenance guarantee shall be returned to the applicant or developer, less any costs incurred or interest earned by the Galloway Township Municipal Utilities Division. In the event that other governmental agencies or public utilities automatically will own the sanitary sewer improvements to be installed or the improvements are covered by a performance or maintenance guarantee to another governmental agency, no performance or maintenance guarantee, as the case may be, shall be required by the municipality for such sanitary sewer improvements.
[Amended 12-14-2010 by Ord. No. 1832]
I. 
Contract drawing. A reproducible Mylar of the final, approved plans shall be submitted to the Galloway Township Municipal Utilities Division prior to the start of construction. These Mylars shall be used to amend the plans to contract drawing conditions as the facilities are being installed. Reproducibles shall be a standard twenty-four-by-thirty-six-inch sheet, drawn to a scale of one inch equals 50 feet and incorporating United States Geological Survey datum (sea level 1929). The sheet shall be a four-mil Mylar polyester drafting film. Updates on the contract drawings shall be submitted by the developer as requested by the Galloway Township Municipal Utilities Division Consulting Engineer. These Mylars shall be submitted and approved by the Galloway Township Municipal Utilities Division Consulting Engineer prior to the certification of approval.
J. 
Inspection. Periodic inspection of all sewerage facilities and appurtenances shall be performed by the Galloway Township Municipal Utilities Division Consulting Engineer during and after construction. Costs incurred by the Galloway Township Municipal Utilities Division for inspections shall be encumbered from the applicant's 6% engineering deposit or shall be billed directly to the applicant.
K. 
Conveyance of system to the Galloway Township Municipal Utilities Division. Unless otherwise stated, the applicant shall convey the completed and approved sewer extensions, pumping stations, treatment plants and/or local collection systems to the Galloway Township Municipal Utilities Division upon issuance of a certificate of completion.
[Amended 7-27-1993 by Ord. No. 1132; 9-28-2004 by Ord. No. 1579]
The applicant must obtain a copy of the Galloway Township Municipal Utilities Division Ordinance with all pertinent application forms from the Galloway Township Municipal Utilities Division. The normal Galloway Township Municipal Utilities Division application process for the installment of dry sewers includes a preliminary review period and final review period. However, a developer may wish to meet with the Galloway Township Municipal Utilities Division informally to discuss conceptual plans prior to making formal application. The procedures for each step are outlined below.
A. 
Informal review. Any developer wishing to discuss his conceptual plans with the Galloway Township Municipal Utilities Division may request that he/she be placed on a Galloway Township Municipal Utilities Division meeting agenda. This is not a required step and is provided solely for the convenience of the individual developer.
B. 
Preliminary review.
(1) 
During the initial review, the developer shall submit the following: three copies of the application to review sanitary sewerage facilities/road improvements (Form D-1), signed by the applicant or authorized agent; four copies of the preliminary sewer plans; four engineer's reports; Planning or Zoning Board approvals; an application fee of $150 and a preliminary review fee of $1,500. The preliminary submission shall be complete and shall be in conformance with the specific requirements outlined below in Subsection B(2). (Note: The Township Planning Board will not grant preliminary approval on any development or subdivision prior to preliminary submission to the Galloway Township Municipal Utilities Division. However, Galloway Township Municipal Utilities Division formal approval is not required by the Planning Board until the Planning Board's final review phase.)
(2) 
In addition to the above, each set of preliminary plans and specifications shall include the following:
(a) 
Signatures and seal of the applicant's engineer; a stamp indicating that the plans are preliminary; and the most recent revision date.
(b) 
A location map of the proposed facilities on the cover page.
(c) 
An overall plan of the proposed subdivision or development on a scale of not less than one inch equals 200 feet.
(d) 
A plan of the proposed sewers, including all connections to be serviced. This plan must be drawn to a scale of one inch equals 50 feet and should include the exact location of all proposed street laterals.
(e) 
United States Geological Survey datum (sea level 1988).
(f) 
A plan of any proposed pumping station(s) and treatment plant(s), including location.
(g) 
A complete engineer's report of the proposed sanitary sewer collection system, setting forth the basis of design. The basis of design for all sanitary sewers shall be in accordance with accepted design practice and existing state standards. In general, all sewers shall be designed in accordance with the Rules and Regulations for the Preparation and Submission of Plans for Sewer Systems and Wastewater Treatment Plants, dated July 1970, published by the New Jersey State Department of Environmental Protection. The Engineer's report shall contain information as to:
[1] 
Sanitary sewers.
[a] 
The extent and location of the area to be sewered, including the location of the Division sewer proposed to be connected into.
[b] 
The number of connections to be served during the initial and ultimate development, including an estimate of the population.
[c] 
The total daily estimated flow in gallons per day.
[d] 
The character of the sewerage (whether domestic or industrial wastes or process waters). If industrial, the strength and makeup of the waste must be presented, as well as a descriptive narrative of any pretreatment required under federal, state or county regulations.
[2] 
Pumping stations.
[a] 
Design and population and estimated average daily flow.
[b] 
The proposed methods of screening or commutation.
[c] 
The number of pumps to be installed, as well as the estimated sizing. A minimum of two pumps shall be provided, each designed for the average daily flow for the design year.
[d] 
The provisions for emergency power or pumping to be provided, as well as information on controls and station climate control.
[3] 
Treatment plant. Information required for a treatment plant will depend upon the specifics of each case. The Galloway Township Municipal Utilities Division Consulting Engineer and the applicant will jointly develop the initial requirements in accordance with accepted engineering practice, state requirements and Galloway Township Municipal Utilities Division guidance.
(3) 
Review.
(a) 
Upon receipt of the required preliminary submission, the Galloway Township Municipal Utilities Division shall forward one copy of the plans and specifications to the Galloway Township Municipal Utilities Division Consulting Engineer for his review.
(b) 
The Consulting Engineer shall review the proposed subdivision or development for conformance with the Galloway Township Municipal Utilities Division sewer master plan.
(c) 
The review by the Galloway Township Municipal Utilities Division Consulting Engineer will, in general, determine the following information:
[1] 
The extent and scope of the facilities required.
[2] 
Feasibility of the plan.
[3] 
The acceptable outlet for the development or subdivision, either by the construction of an extension or by the construction of an interim treatment facility.
[4] 
The size and extent of interceptors, trunk lines and pumping stations required under the master plan.
[5] 
Conformance with Galloway Township Municipal Utilities Division specifications.
(d) 
In accordance with his review, the Consulting Engineer will prepare a letter of recommendation for presentation to the Galloway Township Municipal Utilities Division. A copy of the letter shall be forwarded to the developer and his/her engineer.
(4) 
Upon review of the preliminary plans and specifications and the Galloway Township Municipal Utilities Division Consulting Engineer's letter, the Galloway Township Municipal Utilities Division shall accept or refuse the preliminary plans. Acceptance of preliminary plans shall be contingent upon the submission and approval of the final plans incorporating the Galloway Township Municipal Utilities Division's preliminary recommendations.
C. 
Final review.
(1) 
At the time of final review, the developer shall submit the following: four copies of the final sewer plans, incorporating the Galloway Township Municipal Utilities Division's preliminary recommendations; four copies of the final specifications for sewer installation, incorporating the Galloway Township Municipal Utilities Division's preliminary recommendations; four copies of a completed and signed New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection TWA application; four copies of any state permit forms requiring a signature from the Galloway Township Municipal Utilities Division prior to submission by the developer; a written request for a cost estimate of the proposed facility to be done by the Galloway Township Municipal Utilities Division Engineer. The above items shall be submitted to the Galloway Township Municipal Utilities Division. The final submission shall be completed and shall be in conformance with the specific requirements outlined below. (Note: The Township Planning Board will not grant final approval on a subdivision or development application prior to the receipt of a written certification of final approval or notification of exemption from the Galloway Township Municipal Utilities Division.)
(2) 
In addition to the above, each final submission shall include the following:
(a) 
Signature and seal of the applicant's engineer; a stamp indicating that plans are final; and the most recent revision date on all copies of plans and specifications.
(b) 
A location map of the proposed facilities on the cover page of each plan, including a sheet index for the plans, profiles and details.
(c) 
An overall plan of the proposed subdivision or development on a scale of not less than one inch equals 200 feet for each set of plans.
(d) 
Four copies of the proposed sewer plans, including all connections to be serviced. This plan shall be drawn to a scale of one inch equals 50 feet and shall include the exact locations of all proposed street laterals.
(e) 
Incorporation of United States Geological Survey datum (sea level 1988) on plans.
(f) 
Four copies of construction details for appurtenances such as manholes, siphons, house connections, etc., in accordance with standard details for sewer appurtenances included in these rules and regulations.
(g) 
Four copies of the construction specifications for the proposed project, including all appurtenances, sewer mains, pumping stations and treatment plants. Specifications for sewers shall be as generally outlined in the sample technical specifications included in Article V and shall include all references to equipment specified. Specifications for pumping stations and treatment plants shall include all pertinent data required, including copies of site borings taken.
(h) 
Four copies of detailed construction drawings for sewage pumping stations and sewage treatment plant (if applicable). Construction drawings for pumping stations and treatment plants shall include a site plan of the proposed facility showing property boundaries; natural features such as tree growth, streams, contours, etc.; existing and proposed underground piping; utilities; building site orientation; and any proposed underground structures. The detailed plans shall show the arrangement of mechanical and electrical equipment, piping, valves, fittings, etc., both within and outside the structure. An appropriate section shall be included so as to adequately identify the work. A general architectural scheme, as well as the planting scheme for cover, trees and shrubs, shall be included, as well as site improvements. Details required shall include a flow schematic and hydraulic profile for any proposed treatment plant as well as additional details required by the Galloway Township Municipal Utilities Division Consulting Engineer in his preliminary review.
(i) 
Four copies of the construction profiles, incorporating a horizontal scale of one inch equals 50 feet and a vertical scale of one inch equals five feet. The profiles shall include manholes, siphons, pumping stations, approximate ground elevation, sizes of proposed sewers and design gradients, sewer inverts at manholes, street and right-of-way identification, concrete encasements and stream-crossing cover requirements.
(3) 
Review.
(a) 
Upon receipt of the required final submission, the Galloway Township Municipal Utilities Division shall forward two copies of the plans and specifications to the Galloway Township Municipal Utilities Division Consulting Engineer for his review with one copy of the final application.
(b) 
The Galloway Township Municipal Utilities Division Consulting Engineer shall review the final plans and specifications for conformance with the preliminary submissions, Galloway Township Municipal Utilities Division preliminary comments and recommendations, the technical specifications required by this chapter, minimum state standards and acceptable engineering design practices.
(c) 
In accordance with his review, the Consulting Engineer will prepare a letter of recommendation for presentation to the Galloway Township Municipal Utilities Division at the next regularly scheduled meeting. A copy of the letter shall be forwarded to the developer and his/her engineer. Each letter will be accompanied by a copy of the Galloway Township Municipal Utilities Division Consulting Engineer's cost estimate.
(4) 
Upon review of the final plans, specifications and the Galloway Township Municipal Utilities Division Consulting Engineer's letter, the Galloway Township Municipal Utilities Division shall approve the final plans or request modifications or additional information. Upon unconditional approval of the final plans and specifications by the Galloway Township Municipal Utilities Division, the Director of Public Works shall sign four copies of the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection TWA application form. Two copies shall be returned to the applicant, one copy shall be given to the Galloway Township Municipal Utilities Division Engineer and one copy shall be retained for the Galloway Township Municipal Utilities Division files. This procedure shall also apply to all other state applications requiring Galloway Township Municipal Utilities Division authorization.
(5) 
Upon receipt and approval of the required deposits and Mylars, the Galloway Township Municipal Utilities Division shall:
(a) 
Return one copy of the signed final plans and specifications to the applicant and shall return two copies of the final signed plans and specifications to the Galloway Township Municipal Utilities Division Consulting Engineer. One copy shall be retained for Galloway Township Municipal Utilities Division files.
(b) 
Send a certification of final approval (Form D-3) to the applicant, with a copy to the Galloway Township Planning Board Administrator and the Township Construction Official. The certification of final approval shall not be released until all final requirements, including submission and approval of fees, have been met. This certification shall constitute authorization to start sewer construction, provided that all other permits and approvals are received prior to the anticipated date for the start of construction.
(6) 
Acquisition of any local or state permits shall be the responsibility of the applicant. The applicant shall also be responsible for all fees associated with permits.
(7) 
No changes shall be made to the final approved plans and specifications, unless specifically approved in writing by the Galloway Township Municipal Utilities Division.
(8) 
The applicant shall notify the Galloway Township Municipal Utilities Division Administrator and the Galloway Township Municipal Utilities Division Engineer at least three working days prior to the start of construction.
D. 
Certification of completion.
(1) 
Following the completion of the work, the applicant shall make application to the Galloway Township Municipal Utilities Division for a certificate of completion (Form D-4). The application shall include:
(a) 
A written statement by the applicant that construction has been satisfactorily completed.
(b) 
Prior to release of the performance guarantee, the applicant shall submit to the Township Municipal Engineer one reproducible Mylar, three paper prints and a disk in Autocad format of the as-built document prepared by a surveyor licensed for practice in the State of New Jersey. The prints shall be marked "To be used by the Galloway Township Engineer for recording" and show the following:
[Amended 2-27-2007 by Ord. No. 1682]
RECORD PLANS
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[1] 
The as-built document shall contain the following information and adhere to the following convention:
[a] 
Stationing shall be set from south to north or from west to east or as approved by the Township Engineer and/or the Director of Public Works.
[b] 
The beginning station shall be set as Station 0+00 and shall be located at the most downstream manhole located at centerline by centerline of the corresponding street intersection. Should the project not begin at the intersection of two streets, Station 0+00 shall begin at the most downstream manhole or as approved by the Township Engineer and/or the Director of Public Works.
[c] 
The following information shall be shown at each manhole, station, elevation, invert and orientation of all pipes and offset from centerline if applicable.
[d] 
Lateral locations for all laterals installed shall be shown on the as-built document. The lateral location shall be measured in feet from the downstream manhole and shall show the length of the lateral from the centerline of the main pipe to the right-of-way.
(c) 
Such legal documents as are necessary to convey the interests in the facilities to the Galloway Township Municipal Utilities Division.
(d) 
Easements in a form approved by the Galloway Township Municipal Utilities Division Attorney along with certification of title.
(e) 
Required connection fees as specified under Article VI on Galloway Township Municipal Utilities Division rates.
(f) 
Written request for the release of the one-hundred-percent performance guaranty.
(g) 
Cost maintenance guaranty of 30% of the cost of the sewer facilities as specified under § 281-18H of this article.
(h) 
Copy of the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection permit to operate form (attached to New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection permit to construct).
(2) 
Unless otherwise stated by the Galloway Township Municipal Utilities Division, the completed system shall be turned over to Galloway Township Municipal Utilities Division upon release of the certification of completion by the Galloway Township Municipal Utilities Division.
[1]
Editor's Note: Former § 281-21, Application for exemption from dry sewer installation, was repealed 9-28-2004 by Ord. No. 1579.
In addition to the deposit of a 30% maintenance guaranty, described in § 281-18 of this article, the developer shall be responsible for all costs and arrangements associated with the operation and maintenance of sewer facilities constructed to service the development. The operation and maintenance of the system shall be the responsibility of the developer until such time as ownership of the system is conveyed to and accepted by the Galloway Township Municipal Utilities Division.
[Amended 7-27-1993 by Ord. No. 1132; 9-28-2004 by Ord. No. 1579]
A. 
D-1: Application for review of sanitary sewer facilities/road improvements.
B. 
D-2: Application for dry sewer exemption.
C. 
D-3: Certificate of completion (WQM-003).