A. SUBMISSION OF FINAL PLAT [Amended 6/23/92 by ordinance #1715]
(1) The final plat shall be submitted to the Planning Board for the final approval within three years from the date of preliminary approval, except as otherwise provided in C. 40:55D-49d.
(2) The following items are to be submitted to the Planning Board at least two (2) weeks prior to the date of a Planning Board meeting: one original and one copy of the application for final subdivision, one copy of the completed check list, 20 copies of Final Subdivision Map showing information requested in the checklist, certification from the Township Engineer that he is in receipt of a map showing all utilities in the exact location and elevation, identifying those portions already installed and those to be installed and that the subdivider has:
(a) Installed all improvements in accordance with these regulations; or
(b) Posted performance guarantees, engineering inspection fees and off-site improvement guarantees as specified in Section 112-25 and 112-26 of this ordinance; and
(c) Installed all monuments required for the final subdivision or posted escrow monies to guarantee their installation, certification for the Tax Collector that no outstanding taxes or assessments are due on the property, copy of all protective covenants or deed restrictions as outlined in Section 112-13 of the Development Ordinance, financial statement as outlined in Section 112-14C, business references and other developments completed by the applicant as outlined in Section 112-14C, plans must also be in compliance with the provisions of Section 112-26. Unless the preliminary plat is approved without changes, the final plat shall have incorporated all changes or modifications required by the Planning Board
(3) Prior to filing the final map with the County Recording officer, two linens and two mylars of the final plat are to be submitted to the Secretary of the Planning Board and must include certification for signatures as follows:
(a) Township Engineer that the maps comply with the provision of the Map Filing Law and the municipal ordinances and requirements applicable thereto;
(b) Township Clerk that a bond has been given to the municipality guaranteeing the future setting of monuments or the physical placement of monuments shown on this map and so designated;
(c) Planning Board Chairman and Planning Board Secretary certifying that the Planning Board of the Township of Franklin has approved this Map for filing in the Somerset County Clerk's Office and that it complies with the provisions of the Map Filing Law, Chapter 141 P.L. 1960, provided that this map has been filed on or before 95 days of the final signature subsequent to Planning approval;
(d) Planning Board Secretary with the memorialization date of the, resolution of approval for the Final Major Subdivision.
(4) Any plat which requires County Planning Board approval or review shall be forwarded to the County Planning Board for its action prior to final approval by the applicant.
B. FINAL APPROVAL
(1) The Planning Board shall grant final approval if the detailed drawings, specifications and estimates of the application for final approval conform to the standards established by ordinance for final approval, the conditions of preliminary approval and, in the case of a major subdivision, the standards prescribed by the Map Filing Law, P.L. 1960, c.141 (C.46:23-9.9 et seq.); provided that in the case of a residential cluster the Planning Board may permit minimal deviations from the conditions of preliminary beyond the control of the developer since the date of preliminary approval without the developer being required to submit another application for development for preliminary approval.
(2) Final approval shall be granted or denied within 45 days after submission of a complete application to the Secretary of the Planning Board, or within such further time as may be consented to by the applicant. Failure of the Planning Board to act within the period prescribed shall constitute final approval and a certificate of the Township Clerk as to the failure of the Planning Board to act shall be sufficient in lieu of the written endorsement or other evidence of approval herein required and shall be so accepted by the County Recording Officer for purposes of filing subdivision plats.
(3) Whenever review or approval of the application by the County Planning Board is required by C.40:27-6.3, the Planning Board shall condition any approval that it grants upon timely receipt of a favorable report an the application by the County Planning Board or approval by the County Planning Board by its failure to report thereon within the required time period.
(4) If the Planning Board approves the final plat, a notation to that effect shall be made on each plat and shall be signed by the Chairman and Secretary of the Planning Board, Township Engineer and Municipal Clerk with the Municipal Seal affixed.
(5) Upon final approval, copies of the final plat shall be filed by the Planning Board with the following:
(a) Township Clerk
(b) Township Engineer
(c) Building inspector or Zoning officer
(d) Tax Assessor
(e) county Planning Board
(f) Planning Consultant
(6) Final approval of a major subdivision shall expire 95 days from the date of signing of the plat unless within such period the plat shall have been duly filed by the developer with the County Recording officer. The Planning Board may, for good cause shown, extend the period for recording for an additional period not to exceed 190 days from the date of signing of the plat.
(7) No subdivision plat shall be accepted for filing by the County Recording officer until it has been approved by the Planning Board as indicated on the instrument by the signature of the Chairman and Secretary of the Planning Board or a certificate has been issued pursuant to C.40:55D-1. The signatures of the Chairman and Secretary of the Planning Board shall not be affixed until the developer has posted the guarantees required pursuant to Section 112-25.
(8) (a) Approval of a final subdivision and any variances shall expire at the end of two (2) years after the date of adoption of the resolution of approval, provided in the case of final major subdivisions that the map has been filed within the first two (2) years of its approval pursuant to Section C 40:55D52(a). The applicant may apply for and the Planning Board may grant extensions on such final approval for additional periods of at least one (1) year but not to exceed a total of three (3) years, provided that in the case of a major subdivision the final plat has been duly recorded in C. 40:55D-54. Notwithstanding any other provisions of this ordinance, the granting of final approval terminates the time period of preliminary approval pursuant to Section 112-13C of this section for the section granted final approval.
(b) In the case of a subdivision for a planned development of 50 acres or more, conventional subdivision for 150 acres or more, the approval of final major subdivision may be extended for a longer period by the Planning Board pursuant to the criteria established C. 40:55D-49d and C. 40:55D-52b. (Amended 6/23/92 by Ordinance #1716]
C. CONTENTS OF FINAL PLAT (Amended 6/23/92 by Ordinance #1715]
(1) The plat shall be clearly and legibly drawn or reproduced at a scale of 1=100 feet and in compliance with the Map Filing Law, Chapter 141 P.L. 1960 by a licensed New Jersey Land Surveyor. The plat shall show or be accompanied by the following information:
(a) Date, name and location of the subdivision, name and address of owner, scale, graphic scale and reference meridian;
(b) Tract boundary lines, rights of way lines of streets, street names, easements, including underground utility easements, and other rights of way, land to be reserved or dedicated to public use, all lot lines and other site lines with accurate dimensions, bearing or deflection angles, radii areas, and central angles of all curves to enable the definite location of all line and boundaries shown thereon;'
(c) The purpose of any easement or land reserved or dedicated to public use shall be designated, and the proposed use of the site other than residential shall be noted;
(d) Each block shall be numbered and the lots within each block shall be numbered consecutively beginning with the number one (1);
(e) Minimum building setback lines of all lots and other sites (front and rear setback lines;
(f) Location and description of all monuments (indicate placed or to be guaranteed);
(g) Names of owners of adjoining unsubdivided land, block and lot numbers;
(h) All natural and artificial water courses, streams, shore lines and water boundaries and encroachment lines;
(i) Map must include certification for signatures of the Chairman, Secretary, Township Engineer and Township in conformance with Chapter 141, P.L. 1960, Map Filing Law;
(j) certification by Engineer or Surveyor as to accuracy of details of plat; name, address and license number of Engineer;
(k) certification that the applicant is agent or owner of the-land, or that the owner has given consent under an option agreement;
(l) When approval of a plat is required by any officer or body of such municipality, county or state approval shall be certified on the plat;
(m) Submission of proof that no taxes or assessments for local improvements are due or delinquent on the property;
(n) The applicant, whether he be a person, firm or corporation, shall submit a statement setting forth the method of financing the project and any proposals for phasing of development related to that financing. Projects with an estimated total development cost equal to or greater than $500,000 shall submit statements certified by a Certified Public Accountant or a Registered Public Accountant;
(o) In the case where the applicant is a corporation, the statement shall contain the names and addresses of the officers and directors and each stockholder owning 10% or more of the capital stock;
(p) Names and locations of developments completed by the developer and names and addresses of at least five business references. Include any other project in Franklin Township by this developer, corporation, or officers of the corporation;
(q) Development Chart indicating the required information, existing and proposed information for each lot as follows: minimum size of lot (square feet and acreage) , minimum frontage, minimum front yard, minimum side yard, minimum total of two side yards, accessory buildings (minimum side yard, minimum rear yard), impervious coverage (percentage and square footage).
D. IMPROVEMENTS OR GUARANTEES PRIOR TO FINAL APPROVAL
Before recording a final subdivision plat, the applicant shall have installed the improvements required under Section 112-26 of this ordinance.
E. ROADS AND ACCESS
When applying for a final subdivision, the applicant must specify those roads which he intends to use for traffic to and from the subdivision. Only those roads approved by the Planning Board will be allowed for vehicular traffic into and servicing the subdivision prior to acceptance.
F. DESIGN STANDARDS
Design standards for subdividers shall be in accordance with Township Design Standards.
