[Added 4-10-1979 by Ord. No. 79:6]
No plat shall be accepted for consideration unless it fully conforms to the requirements of this article as to form, content and accompanying information and is one of the following standard sizes: 8 1/2 inches by 13 inches, 24 inches by 36 inches or 15 inches by 21 inches as measured from cutting edges. All prints shall be folded, with the nameplate on the outside, to a size not to exceed 8 1/2 inches by 13 inches.
The sketch plat shall be based on Tax Map information or some other similarly accurate base, shall be at such scale (preferably not more than 200 feet to the inch) that the entire tract which in whole or in part comprises the land to be subdivided can be shown on one sheet and shall show or include the following information:
A. A key map showing the location of the tract to be subdivided with reference to surrounding areas and existing street intersections.
B. The location of the tract to be subdivided in relation to any larger tract of which it is a part.
C. Names and addresses of owner and subdivider; names of the owners of all contiguous land as shown by the most recent municipal tax records.
D. Sufficient elevations or contours to determine the general slope and natural drainage of the land and high and low points.
E. All existing streets and streams within the proposed subdivision and (for subdivisions of four or more lots) within 500 feet of the boundaries thereof.
F. Location, size and use of existing structures, the boundaries and nature of wooded areas and the location of extensive rock formations within the proposed subdivision and for subdivisions of four or more lots within 200 feet of the boundaries thereof.
G. The layout of the proposed subdivision.
H. The general system of drainage of the subdivision and or any larger tract of which it is a part, together with full information as to the final disposal of surface drainage.
I. The tax sheet, block and lot numbers.
J. Date, North point and scale.
K. Environmental assessment report in accord with Article VIII of this chapter.
[Added 3-14-2000 by Ord. No. 2000:6]
A. Applicants for minor subdivision approval shall be required to submit all information required for preliminary subdivision plat reviews as set forth in § 225-41, as applicable. [Amended 2-26-2002 by Ord. No. 2002:3]
B. The Minor Site Plan and Subdivision Committee of the Planning Board shall review minor subdivisions and may waive formal review and public hearings by the full Planning Board if it unanimously agrees that an application for development is a minor subdivision. Upon completion of its review, the Committee shall report its findings and decision to the full Planning Board. The Committee may stipulate conditions of approval.
C. No subdivision shall be reviewed by the Minor Site Plan and Subdivision Committee:
(1) If the subdivision will result in the creation of more than three lots.
(2) If a variance is required.
(3) If the subdivision involves a planned development, any new street or the extension of any off-tract improvement, the cost of which is to be prorated pursuant to Section 30 of the Municipal Land Use Law (N.J.S.A. 40:55D-42).
(4) Unless the subdivision plat contains the information reasonably required in order to make an informed determination as to whether the requirements established by ordinance for approval of a minor subdivision have been met.
D. A subdivision that includes any of the provisions of Subsection C(1) through (4) shall be reviewed by the full Planning Board.
[Amended 6-13-1990 by Ord. No. 90:36]
A. The preliminary plat shall be clearly and legibly drawn at a scale of not less than one inch equals 100 feet. It shall be designed and drawn by an engineer or surveyor licensed to practice in the State of New Jersey. Subdivision layout shall be designed in compliance with the provisions of Article X and the plat shall show or be accompanied by the following information or documentation:
(1) Completed application form (three copies.)
(2) Filing fee. (See § 225-17.)
(3) Twenty black- or blue-on-white prints of all plans. All prints shall be folded with the title block on the outside.
(4) Twenty copies of all other required documents.
(5) All plans shall be signed and sealed by appropriate New Jersey licensed or registered professionals.
(6) The name of the tract or development.
(7) Tax Map sheet, block and lot numbers.
(8) The date prepared and the date(s) of revision(s).
(9) North arrow.
(10) Plat scale not less than one inch equals 100 feet.
(11) Written and graphic scale.
(12) The name, address and license number of the person preparing plat.
(13) The name and address of the record owner.
(14) The name and address of the applicant/subdivider, if other than owner.
(15) Certification that the applicant is the owner or his authorized agent or that the owner has given consent to file under an option agreement.
(16) Sheet size: 8 1/2 inches by 13 inches, 24 inches by 36 inches or 15 inches by 21 inches.
(17) A key map showing the entire tract and its relation to the surrounding area.
(18) The blocks and lots and names of owners of properties within 200 feet of the tract.
(19) A tract boundary survey with bearings and distances, exterior lines of streets, easements and other rights-of-way, street names, land reserved or dedicated to public use, center line of road data with accurate dimensions, bearings or deflection angles and radii and central angles of all curves. All dimensions, both linear and angular, of the exterior boundaries of the subdivision shall balance and close within the limit of error of one to 20,000.
(20) The proposed property lines and other site lines, with dimensions.
(21) The zone district(s) and identification of the zone boundaries located on or adjoining the property.
(22) The total area of the tract in square feet and acres.
(23) The total area of each lot in square feet.
(24) The lot frontage dimension of each lot, measured at the street line.
(25) The lot width dimension of each lot, measured at the front setback line.
(26) Front, rear and side building setback lines as required by the Zoning Regulations.
(27) All proposed lots shall be numbered.
(28) All existing structures on the tract with setback distances.
(29) Locations and widths of all existing and proposed streets, easements and rights-of-way in the subdivision.
(30) The location and dimension on the property of existing:
(a) Watercourses and other drainage courses.
(b) Freshwater wetlands.
(c) Bridges, culverts and drainpipes.
(d) Wooded areas.
(e) Rock outcroppings.
(f) Lakes and ponds.
(31) The location within 500 feet of the property of existing:
(a) Watercourses and other drainage courses.
(b) Freshwater wetlands.
(c) Lakes and ponds.
(d) Bridges, culverts and drainpipes.
(32) A stream encroachment permit from the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP), if applicable.
(33) Status of wetlands. [Amended 3-14-2000 by Ord. No. 2000:6]
(a) The following information shall be submitted concerning the status of wetlands and wetland buffer areas:
[1] A letter of interpretation from the NJDEP indicating the absence of freshwater wetlands, or indicating the presence and verifying the boundaries of freshwater wetlands and associated buffer areas, and classifying same by resource value; or
[2] A letter of exemption from the NJDEP certifying that the proposed activity is exempt from the Freshwater Wetlands Protection Act, and regulations promulgated thereunder.
(b) The Planning Board may grant a waiver of this requirement based upon the submission of both documentation and testimony from a qualified professional demonstrating that no wetlands exist on the subject property nor on property adjacent to the subject property.
(34) A copy of any existing or proposed protective covenant or other deed restrictions applying to the land being subdivided.
(35) Certification from the Tax Collector that all taxes and assessments for local improvements on the property have been paid.
(36) Cross sections, center-line profiles and grades of all proposed streets based on the United States Coast and Geodetic System datum, together with full information as to the final disposal of surface drainage.
(37) A site grading plan showing existing and proposed contours, spot elevations, first floor elevations, driveway grades, house corner elevations, etc. The plan shall also show the natural flow of surface drainage, together with watercourses and an indication of the final disposal of surface waters. Elevations shall refer to the United States Geological Survey System.
(38) Plans and profiles of proposed utility systems (storm drainage, sanitary sewer, water, gas, electric) showing feasible connections to any existing or proposed utility systems.
(39) A soil erosion and sedimentation control plan approved by the Morris County Soil Conservation District.
(40) A tree protection and removal plan in accordance with the requirements of the Superintendent of Parks and Forestry. [Amended 12-20-2005 by Ord. No. 2005:31]
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(41) An environmental assessment report in accordance with the requirements of Article VIII of the Land Use Ordinance of the Township of Parsippany-Troy Hills.
(42) Construction details for outside improvements.
(43) Drainage calculations for the proposed drainage system.
(44) Soil calculations indicating the amount of the soil to be removed and or placed on the property.
(45) If a soil permit is required as per the requirements of the Township's Soil Ordinance, the required soil calculations shall be shown on the plans. [Added 3-14-2000 by Ord. No. 2000:6]
The final plat shall be drawn in black waterproof India ink upon translucent tracing cloth or equivalent of good quality at a scale of not less than one inch equals 100 feet and in compliance with all the provisions of N.J.S.A. 46:23-9.1 to 46:23-9.6. The final plat shall show, be accompanied by or conform to the following:
A. A title containing the tract name, the general location of the subdivision, Tax Map sheet, block and lot number, date, North point, written and graphic scales, acreage of the tract being subdivided and the names and addresses of the owner, the subdivider and the person who made the map.
B. Certification by an engineer or surveyor authorized to practice in the State of New Jersey as to the accuracy of the details of the plat.
C. Certification that the applicant is the agent or owner of the land or that the owner has given consent under an option agreement.
D. Tract boundary lines, exterior lines of streets, easements and other rights-of-way; street names; land reserved or dedicated to public use; all lot lines and other site lines, with accurate dimensions, bearings or deflection angles and radii, arcs and central angles of all curves. All dimensions, both linear and angular, of the exterior boundaries of the subdivision shall balance and close within the limit of error of one to 20,000 and of all lot lines to within one to 20,000.
E. The purposes of all easements and rights-of-way and of all land reserved for or dedicated to public use and the proposed use of lots other than residential.
F. Block numbers; lot numbers in accordance with established standards and in conformity with the Township Tax Maps.
G. The names, exact locations and widths along the property lines of all existing or recorded streets intersecting the tract boundaries or lying within 200 feet thereof; the delineation, names and block and lot numbers of all bordering subdivisions; and the names of the owners of all bordering unsubdivided acreage.
H. As-built drawings showing cross sections, profiles and established grades of streets, approved by the Township Engineer.
I. As-built drawings, plans and profiles of all storm and sanitary sewers and water mains, approved by the Township Engineer.
J. Location and description of all monuments.
K. Certificate of approval by the Planning Board and all other bodies, approval of which is required by law.
L. Certificate by the Tax Collector that all taxes levied against the land being subdivided have been paid to date.
