For the purposes of a minor subdivision, the procedure shall be as follows:
A. 
An application shall be submitted to the Secretary of the Planning Board, in writing, at least two weeks before a regularly scheduled meeting of the Planning Board. Fifteen copies of the application and 15 copies of the minor subdivision plat shall be submitted, which shall be drawn at a scale of not less than one inch equals 50 feet, certified by a licensed land surveyor or professional engineer. The plat shall indicate:
(1) 
A key map showing the entire subdivision and its relation to the surrounding area.
(2) 
The existing and proposed property lines and existing structures on the premises and abutting the premises.
(3) 
All abutting streets and streams.
(4) 
All easements and rights-of-way on the premises and abutting the premises.
(5) 
The name of the owner and of all adjoining property owners.
(6) 
The area and dimensions of the entire tract and the area and dimensions of the lots to be created.
(7) 
Topographic contour lines if grading is contemplated.
(8) 
Tax Map sheet, lot and block numbers and the scale and North point.
B. 
Classification; conditions.
(1) 
Upon receipt of a completed application, the Planning Board or Subdivision Committee of the Board shall determine whether the proposal conforms to the definition of "minor subdivision."[1] Upon such affirmative finding, the Board or Subdivision Committee shall approve such subdivision within the time periods prescribed in Article VI, without the necessity for notice and public hearing for an application for development. If the Board or Committee finds that such proposal does not conform to the definition of "minor subdivision," the application may be classified as a major subdivision or may be disapproved. Minor subdivision approval shall be deemed to be final approval, provided that the Board or said Committee may condition approval on terms ensuring the provision of improvements pursuant to this chapter and provided further that approval may be conditioned upon compliance with the following:
(a) 
The applicant shall submit proof that no taxes or assessments for local improvements are due or delinquent on the property, whether or not the applicant is the record property owner of the lands covered in the application.
(b) 
Where the applicant is exempt from complying with the provisions of site plan approval as required by this chapter, the applicant shall nonetheless be required to:
[1] 
Provide adequate water supply, drainage, sewerage facilities and other utilities necessary for essential services to residents and occupants.
[2] 
Provide information as to any deed restrictions or covenants that cover the subject property of the application and which may affect minimum lot size and setback requirements.
[3] 
Take reasonable steps to ensure that the natural features of the site are preserved to the fullest extent practicable.
[4] 
Furnish a performance guaranty pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40:55D-53 to ensure installation and maintenance of on-tract improvements and landscaping.
[1]
Editor's Note: See § 167-3 of this chapter.
(2) 
The Planning Board may also require the applicant to:
(a) 
Provide a landscaping and planting plan in conformance with the applicable standards of the Borough of Palisades Park.
(b) 
Protect and conserve soil from erosion by wind or water or from excavation and grading.
(c) 
Provide information relative to the location of existing rock outcrops, high points, watercourses, depressions, ponds, manholes, wooded areas and other significant features, including previous flood inundations, and delineate actual or potential flood hazards.
C. 
Copies.
(1) 
Copies of the approved minor subdivision shall be forwarded to:
(a) 
The Borough Engineer.
(b) 
The Borough Clerk.
(c) 
The Building Inspector.
(d) 
The Tax Assessor.
(e) 
The Secretary of the Planning Board.
(f) 
The County Planning Board.
(g) 
Such other borough officials or departments as directed by the Planning Board.
(2) 
The cost of the copies shall be charged to the subdivider before the return of the original approved minor subdivision to the subdivider.
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 recorded as provided in this article.
For the purposes of a minor site plan, the procedure shall be as follows:
A. 
An application shall be submitted to the Secretary of the Planning Board, in writing, at least two weeks before a regularly scheduled meeting of the Planning Board. Fifteen copies of the application and 15 copies of the minor site plan shall be submitted, which shall be drawn at a scale of not less than one inch equals 30 feet, certified by a licensed land surveyor or professional engineer. The minor site plan shall contain information and data as required by § 167-88A(1) through (3), (5) through (10) and (13) through (15) and § 167-88B, C, D and E.
B. 
Upon receipt of a completed application, the Planning Board or Site Plan Committee of the Planning Board shall determine whether the proposal conforms to the definition of "minor site plan."[1] If the Planning Board or Site Plan Committee finds that such proposal does not conform with the definition of "minor site plan," the application may be classified as a preliminary site plan or may be disapproved.
[1]
Editor's Note: See § 167-3 of this chapter.
C. 
The Planning Board or Site Plan Committee shall review the minor site plan to determine conformance with the provisions of this chapter.
D. 
If the Planning Board or Site Plan Committee determines that the proposal meets the definition of "minor site plan" and complies with the provisions of this chapter, the Planning Board shall waive notice and public hearing on the application and shall grant or deny the application in accordance with the time limitation of Article VI. Minor site plan approval shall be deemed to be final approval of the site plan by the Board, provided that the Board or said Committee may condition such approval on terms ensuring the provision of improvements pursuant to Article XV of this chapter and provided further that approval may be conditioned upon compliance with the following:
(1) 
The providing of an adequate water supply, drainage, sewage facilities and other utilities necessary for essential services to residents and occupants.
(2) 
The providing of information as to any deed restrictions or covenants that cover the subject property of the application and which may effect minimum lot size and setback regulations.
(3) 
The taking of reasonable steps to ensure that the natural features of the site are preserved to the fullest extent practicable.
(4) 
The furnishing of a performance guaranty pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40:55D-53 to ensure installation and maintenance of on-tract improvements and landscaping.
E. 
The Planning Board may also require the applicant to:
(1) 
Provide a landscaping and planting plan in conformance with the applicable standards of the Borough of Palisades Park.
(2) 
Protect and conserve soil from erosion by wind or water or from excavation and grading.
(3) 
Provide information relative to the location of existing rock outcrops, high points, watercourses, depressions, ponds, manholes, wooded areas and other significant features, including previous flood inundations, and delineate actual or potential flood hazards.
The zoning requirements and general terms and conditions, whether conditional or otherwise, upon which minor site plan approval was granted shall not be changed for a period of two years after the date of minor site plan approval.