[Amended 7-12-1989 by Amendment 3]
All maps, plats and sketch plans required to
be submitted by this chapter shall show or include the following information,
except that the Planning Board may waive any requirement or request
additional information where it is clearly appropriate to the particular
application:
A. All plats shall be signed and sealed by the licensee
and shall confirm to one of the following size configurations: 8 1/2
inches by 13 inches, 15 inches by 21 inches, 24 inches by 36 inches
or 30 inches by 42 inches.
B. Signed certification on the drawing that the applicant
is either the owner of the land which is the subject of the development
application or is authorized by the owner to make application.
C. Copies of any existing protective covenants or deed
restrictions and a summary outline of proposed covenants or deed restrictions,
including applicable open space restrictions and provisions restricting
further subdivision shall be submitted.
D. Delineation of wetlands where there are hydric soils
or where wetlands are identified on the property by the National Wetlands
Inventory Maps. Evidence of a letter of interpretation or permit submitted
to NJDEP for a determination of the presence or absence of wetlands
on the property or for a permit to disturb wetlands in accordance
with state law. A rural estate residence (B-16) subdivision shall
delineate wetlands as shown on NJDEP Wetlands Maps.
[Amended 10-12-1994 by Amendment 8]
E. Written request for individual variances and waivers
or statement that the application does not require relief.
All plats shall be based on accurate information,
at a scale of not less than one inch equals 100 feet, and shall show
or include the following information, except that the Planning Board
may waive any requirement or request additional information where
it is clearly appropriate to the particular application:
A. Location and key map.
(1) The entire tract to be subdivided, giving the accurate
location of all existing and proposed property and street lines, and
including a key map at a scale of one inch equals not more than 1,000
feet, with lot and block numbers, showing the entire subdivision and
its relations to all features shown on the official map and Master
Plan located within 1/2 mile of the extreme limits of the subdivision,
and the zoning classification of the proposed subdivision and adjacent
land.
[Amended 7-12-1989 by Amendment 3]
(2) A B-16 subdivision key map shall depict the entire
subdivision and its relation to adjoining properties, with lot and
block numbers, within 1,000 feet of the extreme limits of the subdivision.
[Added 10-12-1994 by Amendment 8]
B. Structures. The location of existing houses, buildings,
wells, septic systems and other structures, with accurate dimensions
from all existing buildings and proposed lot lines.
C. Owners. The name of the owner, all adjoining property
owners and those across existing or proposed streets as disclosed
by the most recent Township tax records.
D. Identity. The tax map, street, date of revision, block
and lot numbers and zone district.
E. Streets, easements, watercourses and rights-of-way.
The location of existing or proposed streets, roads, easements, utility
services and driveways, public rights-of-way, streams, bridges, culverts,
drainage ditches and natural watercourses in the subdivision and within
200 feet thereof.
[Amended 7-12-1989 by Amendment 3]
F. Lots. The original and proposed lot layout, lot dimensions
(bearings and distances), all required setback lines and the lot area
of each lot in square feet and acreage, including remaining lands.
Lots shall be designated by letters for minor subdivisions and by
consecutive numbers for major subdivisions until given official lot
number designations by the Township.
G. Percolation tests. If individual sewage disposal systems
are proposed, the plat shall show the location of all percolation
tests and test results, including those that failed, and soil logs.
Two passing percolation tests are required and are valid for three
years.
[Amended 7-13-1988 by Amendment 1]
H. Topography within 200 feet of the site (100 feet for
B-16) based upon U.S.G.S. Quadrangle Maps at a ten-foot contour interval,
including remaining lands.
[Amended 10-12-1994 by Amendment 8]
I. Other information required. The date of original preparation
and the date of revisions, if any, of the plat, as well as the old
name if submitted previously under a different title.
J. Performance standards (if applicable):
(3) Impervious surface ratio.
K. Natural resources inventory and site capacity calculations, as outlined, §
115-25.
[Amended 10-12-1994 by Amendment 8]
L. Information required for minor subdivision plats.
If the sketch plat is being submitted for minor subdivision approval,
it shall contain the information required under this section and shall
be a certified survey map drawn by a licensed New Jersey land surveyor.
The plat shall provide for endorsement by the Planning Board Chairperson
and Secretary. If the plat is to be filed, it shall meet the requirements
of the Map Filing Law.
The preliminary plat shall be clearly and legibly
drawn or reproduced as a scale of not less than one inch equals 100
feet. Preliminary plats shall be drawn by a licensed New Jersey professional
engineer or land surveyor. Contour maps and preliminary construction
plans, including road profiles and utility plans, shall be submitted
as part of the preliminary plat. Separate maps of topography, utilities
and road details may be required by the Planning Board. A soil erosion
and sedimentation control plan and a grading plan shall be included.
The plat shall be designed in compliance with the provisions of this
chapter and shall show or be accompanied by the following information:
A. Location and key map.
(1) The entire tract to be subdivided, giving the accurate
location of all existing and proposed property and street lines and
including a key map at a scale of one inch equals not more than 1,000
feet, with lot and block numbers, showing the entire subdivision and
its relation to all features shown on the Official Map and Master
Plan located within 1/2 mile of the extreme limits of the subdivision
and the zoning classification of the proposed subdivisions and adjacent
land.
[Amended 7-12-1989 by Amendment 3]
(2) A B-16 subdivision shall depict the entire subdivision
and its relation to adjoining properties, with lot and block numbers,
within 1,000 feet of the extreme limits of the subdivision.
[Added 10-12-1994 by Amendment 8]
B. Lots. Lot layout, lot dimensions, all required setback
lines and individual lot areas in square feet and acreage. Lots shall
be designated by consecutive numbers until given an official lot number
designated by the Township.
C. Other information. The tract name, Tax Map sheet and
date of revision, block and lot numbers, date of plat preparation,
reference meridian, scale, graphic scale and the following names and
addresses:
(1) Record owner or owners of property to be subdivided;
if other than an individual, the corporate officers or partners or
other statutory agent.
(3) Person who prepared map, with his or her official
seal and license numbers.
(4) Owners of property within 200 feet of entire tract
being subdivided.
D. Acreage. Acreage of tract to be subdivided, to nearest
hundredth of an acre.
E. Elevations, contours.
(1) Sufficient elevations and contours at five-foot intervals
for slopes averaging 10% or greater and at two-foot vertical intervals
for land of lesser slopes to determine the general slope and natural
drainage of the land and the high and low points for a distance of
200 feet around the entire tract boundary.
(2) A B-16 Subdivision shall show contours within 100
feet of the site based upon the U.S.G.S. Quadrangle Maps at a ten-foot
contour interval, including remaining lands.
[Added 10-12-1994 by Amendment 8]
F. Existing and proposed locations. The location of existing
and proposed property lines, streets, buildings, watercourses, railroads,
bridges, culverts, drainpipes, sanitary sewers, water mains, gas mains,
power lines and any natural features, such as wooded areas, large
trees over 10 inches in diameter and rock formations. This data shall
be determined by field and/or photogrammetic survey.
G. Streets.
(1) Preliminary plans and profiles at a scale of not less
than one inch equals 50 feet horizontally and one inch equals five
feet vertically, including cross sections every 50 feet or as specified
by the Township Engineer of all proposed streets, curbs and gutters
within the subdivisions and proposed connection with existing or future
continuing streets. The distances and radii of all curves along all
street lines shall be shown.
[Amended 7-12-1989 by Amendment 3]
(2) For B-16 subdivisions the above information shall
be provided if requested by the Township.
[Added 10-12-1994 by Amendment 8]
H. Utilities.
(1) Preliminary plans and profiles of proposed utility
layouts (water, storm and sanitary sewers) shall be at a scale of
not less than one inch equals 50 feet horizontally and one inch equals
five feet vertically, showing connections to existing or proposed
utility systems. The applicant shall indicate the general location
of the gas, telephone and electrical lines. The source of potable
water should be documented. If a pond exists on the property, it should
be noted on the plat and its capacity should be indicated.
[Amended 7-13-1988 by Amendment 1]
(2) For B-16 subdivisions, the above information shall
be provided if requested by the Township.
[Added 10-12-1994 by Amendment 8]
I. Sewers, drains and ditches.
(1) Preliminary plans and profiles at a scale of one inch
equals 50 feet horizontally and one inch equals five feet vertically
of all proposed and existing sanitary sewers, storm drains, drainage
ditches and streams within the subdivision, together with the locations,
sizes, elevations, grades and capacities of any existing sanitary
sewer, storm drain, drainage ditch or stream or watercourse to which
the proposed facility shall be connected. When brook or stream channel
improvements are proposed or required, the plans for such improvements
shall be approved by the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection
or the County Planning Board where applicable.
(2) For B-16 subdivisions the above information shall
be provided if requested by the Township.
[Added 10-12-1994 by Amendment 8]
J. Percolation tests and soil logs. When an individual
sewage disposal system is proposed, the following requirements shall
be met:
(1) Percolation tests shall be made on each lot to determine
the ability of the soil to absorb effluent. Location and results of
passing, failing and abandoned percolation tests shall be shown and
reason for failure or abandonment. Such tests shall be made as directed
by the County Board of Health. The percolation test shall be approved
by the County Board of Health and witnessed by an official of the
Township. No lot shall be approved as a building lot unless two passing
percolation tests have been secured.
[Amended 7-13-1988 by Amendment 1; 7-12-1989 by Amendment 3]
(2) If the percolation rate meets the Township requirements,
the Board of Health shall prescribe the type and extent of the disposal
system in accordance with Township health ordinance.
(3) In areas of questionable percolation, the Board of
Health may establish the conditions under which the percolation test
may be undertaken, including the month of the year and locations.
(4) In areas of questionable suitability for individual
sewage disposal systems, the Planning Board may require soil logs
to be undertaken under the direction of the Board of Health.
(5) All tests shall have been conducted within the last
three years and shall be done in accordance with Chapter 199 of the
State Code.
K. Private sewage disposal. Plans for a typical individual
or package sewage disposal system where same is proposed. Said plans
shall be approved by the appropriate local, County and state authorities.
L. Off-tract improvements. When the development of the
subdivision or improvements within the subdivision are contingent
upon improvements outside the boundaries of said subdivision, information
shall be supplied by the subdivider prior to Planning Board consideration
for preliminary approval that the improvements outside the subdivision
are installed and will be available to the subdivider or the subdivider
shall provide the funding for the installation of the off-tract improvements.
M. Setback lines. All front, rear and side yard lines
shall be shown for all lots.
N. Deed restrictions. A copy of any protective covenants
or deed restrictions and a summary outline or proposed covenants or
deed restrictions, including applicable open space restrictions and
provisions restricting further subdivision shall be submitted with
the preliminary plat.
[Amended 7-12-1989 by Amendment 3]
O. Open space. Any open spaces proposed to be dedicated
for public use as playgrounds or other public purpose and the location
and use of all such property shall be shown on the plat.
P. Support capability. When deemed necessary to determine
the suitability of the soil to support new construction, the Planning
Board shall require test holes or borings to be made by a New Jersey
licensed engineer of an approved testing laboratory at the expense
of the subdivider under the direction of the Township Engineer.
Q. Conservation plans. Plans showing measures designed
to minimize soil erosion and sedimentation, such as berms, siltation
basins, sediment traps, detention and retention basins, landscaping,
natural cover, energy dissipate and riprap. Plans may also include:
(1) A storm drainage schedule, including a description
of all temporary and permanent structures, negative measures and other
techniques for the control of stormwaters, together with a timetable
for the construction of installation of such structures, negative
measures or other techniques.
(2) A schedule containing the timing of and description
of temporary and permanent soil stabilization measures, including
tracking, scarification, serration of slopes, roughening, mulching,
silting, chemical binders and other suitable methods of soil stabilization.
(3) The location and description of water interception
and diversion measures, such as diversion ditches, dikes, barriers
and disposal structures, such as flexible or sectional downdrains,
flumes, linear spreaders and the like.