Borough of Hopatcong, NJ Plat Details

A key map showing the entire subdivision and its relation to surrounding areas.

All existing structures and wooded areas within the portion to be subdivided and within 200 feet thereof.

The name of the owner and of all adjoining property owners disclosed by the most recent municipal tax records.

The Tax Map sheet, block and lot numbers and subdivision title.

All streets and roads existing or proposed, block and lot layout, streams and other natural features and all existing utilities within a distance of 500 feet.

Special site locations, such as easements and power lines.

(7)

Slope and drainage data, including existing and proposed drainage features. Contours for minor subdivisions shall be shown by contours at five-foot intervals for slopes averaging 12% or greater and at two-foot intervals for land of lesser slope.

(8)

Area of each lot in square feet and existing or proposed building outlines for each lot.

(9)

All written data, dimensions, bearings and other written details of the boundaries printed in a legible graphic scale.

(10)

If the applicant is not the owner of the property being subdivided, he shall file a written consent signed by the owner consenting to the making of the application.

(11)

The application shall include a certification from the Borough Tax Search Officer that no taxes or assessments for local improvements are due or delinquent on the property for which the subdivision application is made.

(12)

The application shall include a statement that the property for which the subdivision is made has been marked in accordance with § 209-7C.

(13)

Two soil logs and percolation tests per lot.

The plat shall be one of four sizes: 8 1/2 inches by 13 inches, 30 inches by 42 inches, 24 inches by 36 inches or 15 inches by 21 inches, as measured from the cutting edges.

In addition to the above, minor subdivision plats submitted for approval and recording shall be endorsed by a New Jersey licensed land surveyor, certifying thereon that the plat map and survey were under his supervision and that they comply with the provisions of the Map Filing Law, Chapter 141, Laws of 1960,[1] and by the Borough Engineer, certifying thereon that the plat map complies with the provisions of the Map Filing Law, Chapter 141, Laws of 1960; and each block, lot and street address shall be numbered in a manner conforming to the standards set forth by the Borough Tax Assessor.

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Editor's Note: See N.J.S.A. 46:23-9.9 et seq.

§ 209-17 Preliminary plat.

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 and accompanying engineering plans must be designed and prepared by a licensed professional engineer and land surveyor in compliance with all the provisions of Chapter 358, Laws of 1953.[1] The preliminary 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 key map showing the entire subdivision and its relation to surrounding areas, including zoning of the subdivision and the adjacent areas.

The tract name, Tax Map sheet, block and lot number, date, reference meridian, graphic scale and name and address of the record owner and subdivider.

Acreage of tract to be subdivided to nearest tenth of an acre and a statement indicating that the property for which the subdivision is made has been marked as provided in § 209-8D.

Contours at five-foot intervals for slopes averaging 10% or greater and at two-foot intervals for land of lesser slope, to determine the slope and natural drainage of the existing and proposed topography. All elevations shall be based on United States and Geodetic Survey datum. Lot grading plan(s) drawn to a scale of not less than one inch equals 50 feet shall be submitted, if required by the Borough Engineer, showing existing and proposed contour lines and the method by which the topography of the subdivision will be altered.

Name and address of the person who prepared the map.

Cross section of the proposed streets.

An erosion and sediment control and surface water management plan developed in accordance with Chapter 197, Erosion and Sediment Control.

When a natural waterway traverses or borders the tract for which approval is being sought, the subdivider must submit to the Planning Board either a copy of a permit issued by the New Jersey State Water Policy and Supply Council approving the alignment, easements and design of the waterway or evidence that said plans do not require State Water Policy and Supply Council approval. In those instances where a State Water Policy and Supply Council permit is required, a copy of the plans with the approval of the Council endorsed thereon must be filed with the Secretary of the Board.

The purpose of any easement of land reserved or dedicated to public use shall be designated and the proposed use of sites other than residential shall be noted.

County route numbers.

An indication of drainage conditions and directions of water flow on the sides of road(s) opposite the subdivision.

A statement of the number of lots and minimum zoning requirements; area of each lot in square feet and existing or proposed building outlines for each lot; and existing and proposed setback lines.

Location of all existing utilities.

With submission of the preliminary plat, the developer shall submit:

Closed boundary survey.

Drainage calculations.

Certificate that the applicant is the owner of the land or has authority to sit as agent for the owner, giving names and addresses of both.

Certification that taxes have been paid to date.

Certification of an engineer and licensed land surveyor.

Test-boring information showing ground condition and water table, to a maximum boring depth of 20 feet; the minimum number of test borings shall be one test for each 10 acres or as determined by the Board.

Public utilities map. Plan and profile maps of public utilities are to be drawn on sheet sizes and at the scale as outlined in this chapter and shall include:

All utility easements or rights-of-way.

Horizontal and vertical location, size and invert elevations of existing and proposed sanitary sewers, storm drains or open drainage channels, catch basins and manholes.

Horizontal and vertical location and size of existing and proposed water mains, gas mains, underground conduits and fire hydrants.

Location of existing and proposed telephone and electric service and trunk lines, and street and alley lighting with pole locations.

Location of any rail lines and rights-of-way.

Location of police and fire-alarm call boxes and similar appurtenances.

(7)

Typical cross sections for each width of street conforming to standards as set forth in Chapter 205, Streets and Sidewalks, Article I, Street Openings.

(8)

Plan and profile of each street conforming to standards as set forth in Chapter 205, Streets and Sidewalks, Article I, Street Openings.

Site location map. Site location maps shall show the following within one mile of the center of the development. One-half-mile and one-mile circles shall be shown on the map.

Location on site with reference to the principal existing and proposed streets and principal approach or approaches.

Location and type of built-up areas in the vicinity.

Size and extent of nearby shopping centers.

Location and size of employment centers.

Location and type of transportation lines.

Location of churches, schools, parks, playgrounds and other educational and recreational facilities.

(7)

Zoning and covenants covering adjacent land and approaches to the site.

(8)

Jurisdictional boundaries.

Plans of proposed utility layouts (water supply, sanitary sewers, storm sewers and other drainage structures, gas, electricity and telephone) showing feasible connections to existing or any proposed utility system.

Water and sewers. 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 two soil logs and percolation tests made for each lot with the results and locations thereof submitted to the Planning Board on the preliminary plat.

[Amended 5-7-1992 by Ord. No. 15-92]

Electric and telephone utilities. The developer shall arrange with the serving utility for the underground installation of the utility's distribution supply lines and service connections in accordance with the provisions of the applicable standard terms and conditions incorporated as a part of its tariff as the same are then on file with the State of New Jersey Board of Public Utility Commissioners and shall submit to the Planning Board, prior to the granting of preliminary approval, a written instrument from each serving utility, which instrument shall evidence full compliance with the provisions of this Subsection Q(2). In those instances where lots in the proposed subdivision abut existing streets within which overhead electric or telephone distribution supply lines have theretofore been installed on any portion of such abutting streets, the electric and telephone service may be supplied from such overhead lines, but all service connections from the utilities' overhead lines shall be installed underground. The location of access facilities for servicing the utility in the proposed subdivision shall be developed in conjunction with and as part of the complete subdivision plan.

Rights-of-way. Wherever the utility is not installed in the public right-of-way, an appropriate utility easement of not less than 15 feet in width shall be provided.

A copy of any protective covenants or deed restrictions applying to the land being subdivided shall be submitted with the preliminary plat.

Environmental impact statement. The reviewing board may, by resolution, at the time of its initial review of a preliminary plat, require the submittal of a complete or partial environmental impact statement. The format of the environmental impact statement and the procedure for review shall be in accordance with § 191-23 of the Code of the Borough of Hopatcong; except that the reference in § 191-23C(1) to § 191-21, Preliminary site plan details, shall be changed to refer to § 209-17, Preliminary plat. In determining the need for an environmental impact statement, the reviewing board may consider the general environmental conditions of the site and the potential impact of the subdivision. Any such resolution requiring the submittal of an environmental impact statement shall be construed as a declaration that the preliminary plat is incomplete.

[Added 2-3-1983 by Ord. No. 4-83]

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Editor's Note: Sections 1 through 6 of L. 1953, c. 358, were repealed by L. 1960, c. 141. See now N.J.S.A. 46:23-9.9 et seq.

§ 209-18 Final plat.

The final plat shall be drawn at a scale of not less than 100 feet to the inch and must comply with all of the requirements of the New Jersey Map Filing Law effective January 1, 1961 (N.J.S.A. 46:23-9.9 et seq.). The Borough Engineer shall determine the block and lot numbers as required in Section 3e of the New Jersey Map Filing Law.[1]

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Editor's Note: See N.J.S.A. 46:23-9.11e.

In addition to the requirements of the New Jersey Map Filing Law, the following shall be indicated on the plat:

Route numbers of any county roads which are adjacent to the tract to be subdivided.

Statement "Approved by the Sussex County Planning Board" and signature lines for the Chairman and Secretary of the Board.

Statement "Approved by the Borough of Hopatcong Planning Board" and signature lines for the Chairman and Secretary of the Board.

The final plat shall contain the seal of the engineer and/or surveyor who prepared the plat and of the Borough Engineer.

With submission of the final plat, the developer shall submit:

Certificate that the applicant is the agent or owner of the land or that the owner has given consent under an option agreement.

Certification from the Tax Search Officer that all taxes and assessments for local improvements are paid to date.

Final plan and profiles of streets, storm and sanitary sewers and water supply.

Street numbers as determined by the Borough Engineer.

Submission of certified record drawings. Upon completion of construction of all improvements and prior to the release of the performance bond, the subdivider shall submit to the Borough certified as-built or record drawings. The record drawings shall contain the embossed seal of a licensed professional engineer of New Jersey and be signed by the Borough Engineer. The drawings shall indicate the pipes, structures and appurtenances as built, including the location of all house service lines, valves and appurtenances. Record drawings shall be submitted on cloth to the Borough Clerk.

Profile details.

Profiles of streets, storm and sanitary sewer lines shall be submitted at the time the final plat is submitted.

Profiles shall be drawn on sheets 22 inches by 36 inches, drawn to a scale of not less than one inch equals 50 feet horizontal and one inch equals five feet vertical.