An application for minor subdivision shall be filed with the approving authority Secretary, in writing, in duplicate, on forms provided by the approving authority with the fees required in Article III of this chapter.
A.
Map requirements. The application shall be accompanied
by 10 copies of the proposed subdivision plat accurately drawn to a scale
of not less than one inch equals 100 feet, certified by a licensed land surveyor.
The minor subdivision plat shall be in conformance with the Map Filing Act
(N.J.S.A. 46:23-9.9 et seq.) and shall indicate:
(1)
The location of the lots to be created in relation to
the entire tract.
(2)
All existing structures and wooded areas within the subdivision
and within 200 feet thereof.
(3)
The name of the owner and of all adjoining property owners
as disclosed by the current municipal tax records.
(4)
The municipal Tax Map sheet, block and lot numbers.
(5)
All streets and streams within 500 feet of the subdivision.
(6)
The area in square feet of all lots to be created.
(7)
A key map showing the entire subdivision and its relation
to surrounding areas.
(8)
Easements, streets, buildings, watercourses, railroads,
bridges, culverts, drainpipes, rights-of-way, drainage easements and prior
variances affecting the lands being subdivided.
(9)
Acreage of the entire parcel to be subdivided.
(10)
Location of existing or proposed sewer connections.
B.
C.
Waiver of requirements. Upon request of an applicant,
the Planning Board may waive such map requirements as it may find to be unnecessary
for its consideration and action on the minor subdivision application.
A.
Action within 45 days. The approving authority shall
grant or deny approval within 45 days of the submission of a complete application
or within such time as may be consented to, in writing, by the applicant.
B.
Failure to act within 45 days. The failure of the approving
authority to act within such time period shall constitute minor subdivision
approval. A certificate by the Municipal Clerk as to the failure of the approving
authority to act shall be issued on request of the applicant, and it shall
be sufficient in lieu of the written endorsement or other evidence of approval
otherwise required and shall be so accepted by the county recording officer
for the purposes of filing subdivision plats.
C.
County approval. Whenever review or approval is required
by the Bergen County Planning Board, the approving authority shall condition
its approval upon a timely receipt of a favorable report by the Bergen County
Planning Board or approval thereon by virtue of inaction by the Bergen County
Planning Board within the time required by law.
D.
Northeast Jersey Soil Conservation District. Whenever
review or approval is required by the Northeast Jersey Soil Conservation District,
the approving authority shall condition its approval upon a timely receipt
of a favorable report by the Northeast Jersey Soil Conservation District.
Approval of a minor subdivision shall expire 190 days from the date
of approval by the approving authority, unless, within such period of time,
a plat in conformity with such approval and the provisions of the Map Filing
Law (N.J.S.A. 46:23-9.9 et seq.) or a deed clearly describing the approved
minor subdivision is filed by the applicant with the Bergen County Clerk's
office, the Municipal Engineer and the Municipal Tax Assessor. Any such plat
or deed shall be signed by the approving authority Chairman and Secretary
prior to filing with the Bergen County Clerk's office.
The zoning requirements and general terms and conditions, whether conditional
or otherwise, upon which minor subdivision approval was granted shall not
be changed for a period of two years after the date of minor subdivision approval,
provided that the approved minor subdivision shall have been duly filed or
recorded as provided in this chapter.
In the event that the minor subdivision approval is conditioned upon
on-tract improvements, the approving authority may make the installation of
on-tract improvements or performance and maintenance guaranties prior to the
filing or recording of the subdivision plat with the Bergen County Clerk's
office.
