The minor subdivision plat shall be prepared
to scale based on Tax Map information or some other similarly accurate
base at a scale of not less than one inch equals 100 feet to enable
the entire tract to be shown on one sheet. The plat shall be signed
and sealed by a licensed New Jersey professional engineer or land
surveyor and 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. Existing contours at sufficient intervals to determine
the general slope and natural drainage of the land and existing natural
features, including wooded areas, rock outcrops and swamps within
the area to be subdivided and within 200 feet thereof.
C. The name of the owner of all adjoining property and
owners of property directly across the street as disclosed by the
most recent municipal tax record. If there is no positive evidence
of ownership of any parcel of adjoining property within 200 feet,
a certificate will be presented from the custodian of tax records
to that effect.
D. The Tax Map sheet, block and lot numbers.
E. All streets or roads and streams within 500 feet of
the subdivision.
F. The location of all structures within 100 feet of
the property.
G. The approximate location of existing streets, existing
and proposed property lines and approximate lot sizes and areas.
H. The existence and location of any utility easement
which affects the title of the land being subdivided.
I. Setback, side line and rear yard distances of existing
structures.
J. The name and address of the person preparing the plat,
the scale, date of preparation and reference meridian.
K. Certification from the Tax Collector that all taxes
and assessments for local improvements on the property have been paid
to date.
L. The Planning Board reserves the right to require a
feasible sketch plan layout of remaining land not being subdivided
if it is deemed necessary.
M. Zone district boundary lines, if any, on or adjoining
the property to be subdivided and a schedule indicating the required
minimum lot area, lot width, lot depth and front, rear and side yards
of each zone district located on the property.
N. An environmental impact statement (EIS) when required by §
165-72.
O. Existing wells and septic systems within 100 feet
of all property lines.
P. Such ether information as may be indicated on Checklist
No. 1 for determining completeness of an application for minor subdivision
approval.
[Added 7-23-1984 by Ord. No. 245-84]
[Amended 7-23-1984 by Ord. No. 245-84; 4-27-2016 by Ord. No.
1084-16]
Where applicable to the proposed use, a minor site plan application shall be accompanied by such information as required in §
165-56 for a preliminary site plan in order to allow the Planning Board to make an informed decision on the application along with such other information as may be indicated on Checklist No. 1 for determining completeness of an application for minor site plan approval.
The preliminary plat shall be designed in accordance with the provisions of §§
165-70, Subdivisions, and 165-73, Roads and Improvements, of this chapter in strict accord with modern and accepted planning techniques and procedures. The preliminary plat shall be drawn by such New Jersey licensed professional person or persons, depending upon the nature of the information to be provided, in accordance with the latest adopted rules and regulations of the state professional boards and shall bear the signature, seal and license number and address of said professional person. The plat shall show or be accompanied by sufficient information to establish the design, arrangement and dimensions of streets, lots and other planned features as to form, size and location. This information shall form the basis for the general terms and conditions upon which preliminary approval may be granted and shall include:
A. A key map showing the entire subdivision and its relation
to the surrounding areas.
B. The tract name; Tax Map sheet, block and lot numbers;
date; reference meridian; graphic scale; and the following names and
addresses, together with consent to file:
(1) The name and address of the subdivider.
(2) The name, address and license number of the person
who prepared the map.
(3) A certification that the applicant is the owner of
the land or his authorized agent or that the owner has given consent
under an option agreement, giving names and address of both.
(4) A certificate from the Tax Collector that all taxes
and assessments for local improvements are paid to date.
C. Acreage of the tract to be subdivided, to the nearest
hundredth 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 of the profiles of all proposed new streets, contours at five-foot
intervals for slopes averaging 10% or greater and at two-foot intervals
for land of lesser slope.
E. The location of existing and proposed property lines,
streets, existing buildings, watercourses, railroads, bridges, culverts,
drainpipes and any natural features, such as wooded areas and rock
formations.
F. Location of all structures within 100 feet of the
property.
G. The total area of each lot and the area within the
maximum depth of measurement of each lot in square feet.
H. The zone district boundary lines, if any, on or adjoining
the property to be subdivided and a schedule indicating the required
minimum lot area, lot width, lot depth and front, rear and side yards
of each zone district located on the property.
I. The minimum street setback line and side and rear
yard setback lines of each lot.
J. A copy of any proposed protective covenants or deed
restrictions applying to the land being subdivided.
K. A grading plan showing existing and final contours
of each lot.
L. A soil erosion and sediment control plan and surface
water management plan, if required, in accordance with all applicable
provisions of the Clinton Township Soil Erosion and Sediment Control
Ordinance and the Clinton Township Surface Water Management Ordinance.
M. Plans, profiles and cross sections of all proposed
streets.
N. Plans and profiles of proposed utility layouts, such as but not limited to sewers, storm drains, water, gas and electricity, showing feasible connections to existing or any proposed utility system, all in accordance with §§
165-70, Subdivisions, and 165-73, Roads and Improvements, of this chapter. When an individual water supply or sewage disposal system,
or both, is proposed, the plan for each such system must be approved
by the appropriate local, county or state health agency. When a public
sewage disposal system is not available, the subdivider shall have
a minimum of two percolation tests, together with soil logs for these
percolation test holes, made for each proposed lot in the subdivision,
the tests to be located in the approximate area where the disposal
field is intended to be located. The test holes shall be no closer
together than 20 feet nor farther apart than 40 feet. The subdivider
shall submit with the preliminary plat the soil log and results of
all tests which are conducted, whether passing or failing the statutory
requirements. A deep soil log in accordance with P.L. 1954, c. 199, is required for each five lots. The Township reserves
the right to supervise or witness all or any percolation tests which
are conducted, and the subdivider shall notify the County Department
of Health at least 48 hours prior to the conducting of any tests.
Any subdivision or part thereof which does not meet the requirements
of this subsection or other applicable regulations shall not be approved.
O. Residential cluster details. In the case of a subdivision
for a residential cluster, the following details or information shall
be submitted:
(1) The amount and location of common open space to be
provided.
(2) The location and description of any common facilities
to be provided.
(3) A description of the organization to be established for the ownership and maintenance of any common open space and common facilities in accordance with Article
XII.
P. An environmental impact statement (EIS) when required by §
165-72.
Q. Such other information as may be indicated on Checklist
No. 1 for determining completeness of an application for preliminary
subdivision approval.
[Added 7-23-1984 by Ord. No. 245-84; amended 4-27-2016 by Ord. No. 1084-16]
A master development plan under optional staged
preliminary planned development procedures shall consist of one or
more maps drawn at appropriate scale, but not more than 200 feet to
the inch, and shall include such details as may be necessary to determine
compliance with this chapter and permit the Planning Board to make
an informed decision on the application. Said master plan shall be
drawn by such New Jersey licensed professional person or persons,
depending upon the nature of the information to be provided, in accordance
with the latest adopted rules and regulations of the state professional
boards. As a minimum, the following information shall be shown:
A. All maps shall contain the date, name and location
of the site, names of the owner and applicant, graphic scale and reference
meridian.
B. Area of the tract and tract boundary line dimensions.
C. All existing natural and man-made features, including
the following:
(1) Watercourses, wooded areas, swamps, wetlands, rock
outcrops, easements, streets and right-of-way.
(2) Existing contours at two-foot intervals.
(3) Soil classifications in accordance with the Hunterdon
County Soil Survey.
D. A plan showing the location and arrangement of existing
buildings and the tentative location and arrangement of proposed buildings,
the approximate floor area of nonresidential buildings, streets, including
their widths, off-street parking areas with capacities, the number
and type of dwelling units by location, areas designated for nonresidential
use and development and areas to be devoted to open space and common
open space, including a description of improvements intended for those
areas.
E. Typical road cross sections, tentative profiles of
all major roads and proposed traffic control improvements, including
traffic signals, on or adjoining the site.
F. A utility service plan or plans showing the proposed
location of all primary water and sanitary sewer lines, pump stations,
wells, treatment plants and other appurtenant improvements, as well
as connection to electric and gas utilities. The applicant shall also
submit evidence of commitment by utilities to serve the development.
G. A generalized surface water management plan indicating the tentative methods for controlling storm drainage, including the approximate location and size of storm drains, proposed detention and retention facilities, supporting drainage calculations and any other information found necessary to make an informed decision, all in accordance with Article
XXXV, Surface Water Management, of this chapter.
H. A staging plan indicating the tentative sections for
which preliminary approval will be sought, the area of each section,
the number and type of dwelling units and the amount of nonresidential
floor space in each section, the infrastructure or improvements located
beyond each section but which must be provided to support that section
and the staging of on- and off-tract improvements.
I. An environmental impact statement.
J. Such other information as may be indicated on Checklist
No. 2 for determining completeness of an application for master development
plan approval.
[Added 7-23-1984 by Ord. No. 245-84; amended 4-27-2016 by Ord. No. 1084-16]