Plats for minor subdivision shall be prepared pursuant to N.J.S.A. 46:23-9.9
to 23-11 (New Jersey Map Filing Law). The plat shall be clearly drawn and
legibly lettered on tracing cloth or transparent mylar at a scale not smaller
than one inch equals 20 feet. It shall be certified to be accurate by a land
surveyor licensed to practice as such in New Jersey, and in addition to the
requirements of N.J.S.A. 46:23-9.9 to 23-11, it 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 standing upon or within 100 feet
of the portion to be subdivided.
C. The name of the owner of the land being subdivided and
the names of the owners of all adjoining properties as the same appear in
the most recent city tax records.
D. The City Tax Assessment Map sheet, block and lot numbers
of the property to be subdivided and of adjoining properties.
E. All streets or roads and streams within 100 feet of the
subdivision.
F. Location of any existing driveways and parking areas.
Preliminary plats for major subdivisions shall be clearly drawn and legibly lettered on tracing cloth at a scale of not smaller than one inch equals 50 feet. All preliminary plats shall be designed and drawn by a land surveyor licensed to practice as such in New Jersey. The plat shall be designed in compliance with the provisions of Articles
VII and
VIII of this chapter and shall give or show the following information:
A. A key map at 1/4 scale of the plat showing the subdivision
and the surrounding area to a depth of 400 feet from the boundary of the subdivision.
B. The tract name, Tax Assessment Map sheet, block and lot
number, date of drawing, reference meridian, graphic scale and the names and
addresses of:
(1) The record owner or owners.
(2) The owner's agent, if any.
(3) The person who prepared the map.
C. The acreage of the tract to be subdivided calculated
to the nearest tenth of an acre.
D. Contours at five-foot intervals for slopes averaging
10% or greater and at two-foot intervals for lesser slopes.
E. The location of existing and proposed property lines,
streets, buildings, watercourses, railroads, bridges, culverts, drain pipes
and of any natural features, such as wooded areas, rock formation, etc. The
location of any existing driveways and parking areas.
F. Plans of proposed utility layouts (sewers, storm drains,
water, gas and electrical facilities) showing feasible connections to existing
or any proposed utility systems.
G. A copy of any protective covenants or deed restrictions
applying to the land being subdivided shall be submitted with the preliminary
plat.
H. The location, width and purpose of any easements or rights-of-way,
existing or proposed.
I. Proof that no taxes or assessments are due or delinquent
on the property proposed for subdivision.
J. In the case of a subdivision by a corporation or partnership,
the names and addresses of all stockholders or individual partners shall be
listed as per N.J.S.A. 40:55D-48.1 through 48.2.
Final plats shall be drawn in ink on tracing cloth or transparent mylar,
at a scale not smaller than one inch equals 50 feet, and in compliance with
all the provisions of N.J.S.A. 46:23-9.9 to 23-11. The final plat shall show
or be accompanied by the following:
A. Date, name and location of the subdivision, name of owner,
graphic scale and reference meridian.
B. Tract boundary lines, right-of-way lines of streets,
street names, easements and other rights-of-way, all lot lines and other site
lines; with accurate dimensions, bearings or deflection angles and radii,
arcs and central angles of all curves.
C. The purpose of any easement shall be designated, and
the proposed use of sites other than residential shall be noted.
D. Each block shall be numbered as designated by the Tax
Assessor, and the lots within each block shall be numbered serially, beginning
with number one.
E. Minimum building setback line on all lots and other sites.
F. Names of owners of adjoining unsubdivided land.
G. Location and description of all monuments.
H. A certification by a licensed land surveyor as to the
accuracy of details of the plat.
I. A certification that the applicant is the owner of the
land to be subdivided.
J. A certificate of approval by the County Planning Board
shall be endorsed upon the plat in all cases where such approval is required
by state law.
K. Cross sections and profiles of streets, approved by the
City Engineer shall accompany the final plat.
L. Contours at five-foot intervals for slopes averaging
10% or greater and at two-foot intervals for lesser slope.
M. Plans and profiles of storm sewers and sanitary sewers
and plans of water mains.
N. A certificate from the Tax Collector that all municipal
real property taxes on the lands to be subdivided have been paid to date.