[Amended 11-18-1981 by Ord. No. 81-2P]
The minor subdivision plat shall be based on Tax Map information, at a scale of not less than one inch equals 100 feet, prepared and certified to by a professional engineer or licensed land surveyor and complying with all other requirements of the Map Filing Law, if applicable, to enable the entire tract of which the subdivision is a part to be shown on one sheet, and which shows or includes the following information:
A. 
The entire tract from which a portion is to be subdivided, and the location of the subdivided portion in relation to the entire tract.
B. 
All existing structures and general outlines of wooded areas within the portion to be subdivided and within 200 feet thereof, and their distances from existing and proposed property lines.
C. 
The names of the owners of all adjoining property as disclosed by the most recent Borough tax records.
D. 
The Tax Map sheet, block and lot numbers.
E. 
All streets or roads and streams within 200 feet of the subdivision, as well as ponds and other natural features.
F. 
Sketch of the proposed layout of streets, lots and other features in relation to the existing conditions within the subdivision.
G. 
A North arrow and scale.
H. 
The location and size of all drainage structures.
I. 
A metes and bounds designation of the entire tract and new lines sought to be established and any plat lines to be eliminated to be indicated.
J. 
The area of the entire tract, the area and width of the lot sought to be created at the street line and the road frontage of the remaining portion.
K. 
The name of street and the width of right-of-way on which the property fronts.
L. 
The names of all abutting owners and their tax lot and block designations according to the latest rolls of the municipality; the name and address of the owner, subdivider; date of latest revision and number of new lots sought to be created.
M. 
Projects that meet the definition of "major development' as defined in Chapter 121, Stormwater Management, shall comply with all standards set forth in Chapter 121, Stormwater Management.
[Added 3-15-2006 by Ord. No. 3-2006]
[Amended 9-2-1987 by Ord. No. 9-87]
The preliminary plat shall be clearly and legibly drawn or reproduced at a scale of not less than one inch equals 100 feet. Preliminary plats shall be designed and drawn by a licensed New Jersey land surveyor or professional qualified civil engineer. The plat shall be designed in compliance with the provisions of Article VI and shall show or be accompanied by the following information:
A. 
A key map showing the following:
(1) 
The entire tract clearly delineated by cross-hatching, shading or other appropriate means, distinguishing it from adjoining lands.
(2) 
The lot or lots being subdivided clearly delineated by cross-hatching, shading or other appropriate means, and distinguishing them from the remainder of the entire tract being subdivided.
(3) 
Adjoining properties.
(4) 
The Tax Map lot and block designation of the subject premises and of adjoining lands.
(5) 
The street on which the subdivision is located, including a state or county route number and the common road name.
(6) 
The scale of the key map portion of the subdivision plat shall be not less than one inch equals 400 feet.
(7) 
Reference meridian.
B. 
A title block containing the following information shall be inserted on the plat:
(1) 
Tract name.
(2) 
Tax map sheet.
(3) 
Block and lot number.
(4) 
Date.
(5) 
Reference meridian.
(6) 
Graphic scale.
(7) 
Name and address of record owner or owners.
(8) 
Name and address of subdivider.
(9) 
Name and address of person who prepared map.
C. 
Acreage of tract to be subdivided, to nearest tenth of an acre.
D. 
Sufficient elevations or contours to determine the general slope and natural drainage of the land and the high and low points, and center-line profiles showing proposed finished grade for all proposed new streets.
E. 
The location of existing and proposed property lines, streets, buildings, watercourses, railroads, bridges, culverts, drainpipes and any natural features such as wooded areas and rock formations.
F. 
Plans of proposed utility layouts (sewers, storm drains, water, gas and electricity), showing feasible connections to existing or any proposed utility system. When an individual water supply or 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 disposal system is not avaiable, the developer shall have percolation tests made and submit the results with the preliminary plat. Any subdivision or part thereof which does not meet with the established requirements of this chapter or other applicable regulations shall not be approved. Any remedy proposed to overcome such a situation shall first be approved by the appropriate local, county or state health agency.
G. 
A copy of any protective covenants or deed restrictions applying to the land subdivided shall be submitted with the preliminary plat.
H. 
Environmental impact statement, if required by the reviewing municipal body, in accordance with requirements determined by the Planning Board.
I. 
When an individual water supply and/or 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 disposal system is not available, the developer shall have a percolation test made on each lot by an engineer licensed in the State of New Jersey, uniformly spaced, and submit the results, in writing, signed and sealed by the engineer, with the preliminary plat. Said tests shall be taken within the building setback lines of each lot. Such tests must meet the requirements and standards established by the State Department of Environmental Protection. Any subdivision or part thereof which does not meet with the established requirements of this chapter shall not be approved. Any remedy proposed to overcome a deficiency shall first be approved by the appropriate local, county or state health agency.
J. 
Recycling. Each major subdivision proposed for the creation of 50 or more lots to be utilized for the construction of 50 or more units of single-family residential housing shall include separate specific facilities for the separation, collection, storage and pickup of recyclable materials. The provisions of the Branchville Borough Recycling Ordinance[1] shall be complied with.
[Added 12-7-1988 by Ord. No. 10-88]
[1]
Editor's Note: See Ch. 94, Recycling.
K. 
Projects that meet the definition of "major development" as defined in Chapter 121, Stormwater Management, shall comply with all standards set forth in Chapter 121, Stormwater Management.
[Added 3-15-2006 by Ord. No. 3-2006]
[Amended 9-2-1987 by Ord. No. 9-87]
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 provisions of Chapter 358 of the Laws of 1953.[1] 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, land to be reserved or dedicated to public use, all lot lines with accurate dimensions, bearings or deflection angles of all curves.
C. 
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.
D. 
Each block shall be numbered and the lots within each block shall be numbered consecutively beginning with No. 1.
E. 
Minimum building setback line on all lots and other sites.
F. 
Location and description of all monuments.
G. 
Names of owners of adjoining unsubdivided land.
H. 
Certification by engineer or surveyor as to accuracy of details.
I. 
Certification that the applicant is agent or owner of the land or that the owner has given consent under an option agreement.
J. 
Approval of any application shall be conditioned on certification by the Sussex County Soil Conservation District of a plan for soil erosion and sediment control pursuant to the provisions of N.J.S.A. 4:24-39 et seq.
K. 
Plans for water mains showing their exact locations; plans and profiles of storm and sanitary sewers.
L. 
Certificate from Tax Collector that all taxes are paid to date.
M. 
Restrictive covenant regarding underground utilities in accordance with the prevailing standards and practices of the utility or other companies providing such services.
N. 
Scale shall be not less than one inch equals 100 feet and in compliance with the provisions of N.J.S.A. 46:23-9.9 et seq.
[1]
Editor's Note: Currently, see N.J.S.A. 46:23-9.9 et seq.