[Amended 2-23-1983 by Ord. No. 4-1983; 11-181992 by Ord. No. 51-1992; 2-24-1993 by Ord. No. 8-1993]
A. The following checklist is designed to assist applicants in preparing plans for Planning Board/Zoning Board of Adjustment review. Applicant should check off each item and submit the checklist with the application to ensure that the information is included on the plan. Items omitted will delay consideration by the Board. The subdivision plan shall show the following information and be drawn according to all relevant standards set forth in this Chapter 198, Subdivision of Land and Site Plan Review, and in Chapter
(1) The plans shall be submitted on one of the following sheet sizes: 15 inches by 21 inches, 24 inches by 36 inches, 30 inches by 42 inches. No other size will be accepted.
(2)The plan shall be drawn or reproduced at a scale of not less than one inch equals 50 feet.
(3) A key map at a scale of either one inch equals 1,000 feet or one inch equals 2,000 feet, showing the entire subdivision and its relation to surrounding areas within 2,000 feet. Such map shall show all existing land uses within 500 feet of the land being subdivided.
(4) The tract name, Tax Map sheet, block and lot numbers and zoning district and zoning requirements.
(5) A North arrow, scale, date of preparation and all revisions.
(6) The name and address of the owner and subdivider and owners of land within 200 feet of the outer boundary of lands to be subdivided as disclosed by the most recent municipal tax records.
(7) The name, address and signature of the person preparing the plan. The plan shall be prepared, signed and sealed by a licensed New Jersey land surveyor, engineer, planner or architect as required by state regulation.
(8) The map must include provisions for signatures of the Planning Board or Zoning Board Chairman and Secretary.
(9) A survey of the property prepared by a New Jersey licensed land surveyor, with bearings and distances provided for all property lines.
(10) The acreage of the tract to be subdivided, to the nearest 1 /10 of an acre, and the proposed number of lots, including the area and dimensions of each proposed lot.
(11) Existing and proposed elevations and contours at one-foot intervals to determine the natural drainage of land.
(12) Locations of all existing structures showing existing and proposed front, rear and side yard setback distances, and an indication of whether the existing structures and uses will be retained or removed.
(13) The names, locations and dimensions (cartway and right-of-way widths) of all streets, both existing and proposed, within a distance of 500 feet from the boundaries of the subdivision, showing any connections from the proposed streets to existing streets and to those proposed arterial and collector streets as shown on the Master Plan or Official Map, as adopted.
(14) Plans, typical cross-sections, center-line profiles, grades and details of all proposed streets and of the existing streets abutting the development based on the NGVD 1921 vertical datum, including curbing, sidewalks, storm drains and drainage structures. Sight triangles, the radii of curbline and street sign locations shall be clearly indicated at all intersections.
(15) Plans and profiles of existing and proposed future street extensions must be shown a minimum distance of 200 feet beyond the subdivision boundaries.
(16) Site characteristics maps showing the location of existing and proposed property lines, streets, street names, buildings, watercourses, railroads, bridges, culverts, easements, rights-of-way and any natural features, such as wooded areas, streams or wetlands. All historically, culturally and/or archaeologically significant structures or resources shall be shown.
(17) The location of all wetland areas and required wetland transition areas or buffers within the proposed development as required pursuant to the New Jersey Freshwater Wetlands Protection Act or the Comprehensive Management Plan, or a letter from either the NJDEPE or the Pinelands Commission indicating that the proposed subdivision does not require a wetlands delineation.
(18)Proposed first floor elevations.
(19) A copy of the any existing and/or proposed protective covenants, deed restrictions applying to the land being subdivided shall be submitted with the preliminary plat, if applicable.
(20) All preliminary stormwater management plan, calculations and information in accordance with the Stormwater Management Ordinance. This plan shall include the following:
(a) All existing and proposed watercourses, with water level elevation noted.
(b) Cross sections of watercourses and/or drainage swales at an appropriate scale, showing the extent of floodplain, top of bank, normal water levels and bottom elevations at the following locations:
[1 ] At any point where a watercourse crosses a boundary of the development.
[2] At one-hundred-foot intervals up to 500 feet upstream and downstream of any point of juncture of two or more watercourses within 1,000 feet of the development.
[3] At a maximum of five-hundred-foot intervals, but not less than two locations along each watercourse which runs through or within 500 feet of the development.
[4] When ditches, streams or watercourses are to be altered, improved or relocated, the method of stabilizing slopes and measures to control erosion and siltation, as well as typical ditch section profiles, shall be shown on the plat or accompany it.
[5] The boundaries of the floodplains of all watercourses within or adjacent to the development.
(c) The total acreage in the drainage basin of any watercourse running through or adjacent to a development in the area upstream of the development.
(d) The total acreage in the drainage basin to the nearest downstream drainage structure and the acreage in the development which drains to the structure.
(e) The location and extent of drainage and conservation easements and stream encroachment lines.
(f) All existing or proposed storm sewer lines 200 feet upstream of the development and all affected downstream storm sewer lines, showing size and profile of the lines, direction of flow and the location of each catch basin, inlet, manhole, culvert and headwall.
(g) The location and extent of any proposed dry wells, stormwater recharge/detention areas, retention basins or other water or soil conservation devices.
(h) A plan showing all on-site watershed devices and the appropriate drainage areas to the various collection system inlets, superimposed on a site plan of the development.
(i) The plans must illustrate the pathway of flow being considered in the calculations of both existing and proposed times of concentration (stormwater basin analysis only).
(j) Soil boring information as required in 94-44 of the Township Code.
(21) A sewer and water report containing an explanation of plans to tie into existing sewer and water facilities including the status of efforts to have such tie-ins approved by the appropriate authorities. Based on the capacities of existing sewer and water systems, the applicant shall, if pertinent, describe what improvements shall be implemented to meet the anticipated demands of the subdivision.
(22) When on-site septic systems are proposed in areas under CAFRA jurisdiction, soils borings, permeability test results and the approximate location of the intended septic disposal field in accordance with 94-24P of the Township Code.
(23) A traffic report containing calculations of the number of motor vehicles expected to enter or leave the site for an average peak hour and an evaluation of the ability of the internal circulation system plan and the external access roadways, including the two nearest intersections on collector roadways to handle this anticipated traffic, made by a qualified traffic engineer (for developments of 25 or more dwelling units).
(24) A sketch of prospective future street systems of the entire tract where the preliminary plot covers only a portion thereof.
(25) An open space/recreation plan showing all areas designated for open space/recreation, their proposed use, the organization intended to maintain such spaces and the relation of the proposed facilities with existing Township facilities.
(26) A fiscal impact report indicating the impact of the project on Township services, the cash flow of the project and an indication of the pro rata share of necessary improvements (for developments of 25 or more dwelling units).
(27) A modification report, if applicable, showing the modifications of Township standards requested, along with supporting documentation.
(28) A preliminary utilities plan at the same scale of the site plan, showing:
(a) The location of existing utility structures such as water and sewer mains, gas transmission lines and high-tension power lines on the subdivision and within 200 feet of its boundaries.
(b) Plans of proposed improvements and utility layouts, including sewer, water and storm drains, showing all proposed connections to existing systems. If service will be provided by an existing utility company, a letter from that company stating that service will be available before occupancy will be sufficient. When individual on-lot water or sewage disposal is proposed, the plan for such system shall be approved by the appropriate Township, county and state agencies, and the results of percolation tests shall be submitted with the preliminary plan under conditions designated by the Township and the County Board of Health and/or the Pinelands Commission. Where applicable, the utility company letter must indicate that wet hookups will be available for each subdivided lot. If private utilities are proposed, they shall comply fully with all Township, county and state regulations.
(29) In the case of a planned and/or cluster development, the application for preliminary approval shall contain, in addition to the items specified above, the following:
(a) A common open space map at a scale the same as the site plan, showing all areas of the site to be designated as common open space and the designation of each area according to its proposed use, and the type, size and general location of planting or other screening techniques to be used in designated buffer areas. The map shall also denote the size of each designated area in acres and the total common open space area in acres as a percentage of the site, in conformance with applicable ordinances.
(30) A Polaroid or other similar photograph of the premises in question from the opposite side of the street.
(31) Areas in which construction is precluded due to the presence of stream corridors and/or steep slopes.
(32) All areas to be disturbed by grading or construction.
(33) The location of existing wells and septic systems.
(34) The location of all monuments, corners and other points established in the field, whether set or to be set. The material of which the monuments, corners or other points are made shall be noted at the representation thereof or by legend. The legend for metal monuments shall indicate the kind of metal, the diameter, length and weight per linear foot of the monuments.
(35) Natural resource inventory information, including:
(a) Soil types as shown on the current Soil Conservation Survey Maps.
(b) Soil depth to restrictive layers of soil.
(c) Soil depth to bedrock.
(d) Permeability of the soil by layers.
(e) Height of soil water table and type of water table.
(f) Floodplain soil (status).
(g) Limitation for foundations.
(h) Limitation for septic tank absorption field (only where septic tank is proposed for use).
(i) Limitation for local roads and streets.
(j) Agricultural capacity classifications.
(k) Erosion hazard.
(36) A landscaping plan including the types, quantity, size and location of all proposed vegetation. The scientific and common names of all vegetation shall be included. Proposed sight easements shall also be shown on this plan.
(37) Soil erosion/sediment control plan which complies with Soil Conservation Service requirements.
(38) The purpose of any proposed easement of land reserved or dedicated to public or common use shall be designated and the proposed use of sites other than for residential purposes shall be noted.
(39) The plan/project shall be designed in compliance with this Chapter 198, Subdivision of Land and Site Plan Review, with Chapter
(40) All applicable fees must be paid with the submission.
(41) No application will be deemed complete until all taxes and sewer assessments are paid up-to-date.
(42) In the Pinelands Area, no application shall be deemed complete until a certificate of filing from the Pinelands Commission or other evidence of Pinelands Commission review in accordance with Chapter
(43) The maps for submission must be folded and have the title block clearly visible.
[Amended 11-18-1992 by Ord. No. 51-1992; 2-24-1993 by Ord. No. 8-1993]
A. The following checklist is designed to assist applicants in preparing plans for Planning Board/Zoning Board of Adjustment review. The applicant should check off each item and submit the checklist with the application to ensure that the information is included on the plan. Items omitted will delay consideration by the Board.
The subdivision plan shall show the following information and be drawn according to all relevant standards set forth in this Chapter 198, Subdivision of Land and Site Plan Review, and in Chapter
(1) The plans shall be submitted on one of the following sheet sizes: 15 inches by 21 inches, 24 inches by 36 inches, 30 inches by 42 inches. No other size will be accepted.
(2) The plan shall be drawn in ink on tracing cloth or reproducible Mylar at a scale of not less than one inch equals 50 feet and in compliance with all applicable provisions of Chapter 358 of the Laws of 1953 and N.J.S.A. 46:23-9.9 et sec.
(3) A key map at a scale of either one inch equals 1,000 feet or one inch equals 2,000 feet, showing the entire subdivision and its relation to surrounding areas within 2,000 feet. Such map shall show all existing land uses within 500 feet of the land being subdivided.
(4) The tract name, Tax Map sheet, block and lot numbers and zoning district and zoning requirements.
(5) A North arrow, scale, date of preparation and all revisions.
(6) The name and address of the owner and applicant and owners of land within 200 feet of the outer boundary of the site as disclosed by the most recent municipal tax records.
(7) The name, address and signature of the person preparing the plan. The plan shall be prepared, signed and sealed by a licensed New Jersey land surveyor, as required by state regulation.
(8) The map must include provisions for signatures of the Planning Board or Zoning Board of Adjustment Chairman and Secretary.
(9) Certification by the licensed New Jersey land surveyor, as to the accuracy of the details of the plat.
(10) Certification that the applicant is the agent or owner of the land or that the owner has given consent under an option agreement.
(11) When approval of a plat is required by any officer or body of the municipality, county or state, approval shall be certified on the plat.
(12) Locations of all existing structures showing existing and proposed front, rear and side yard setback distances, and an indication of whether the existing structures and uses will be retained or removed.
(13) Plans and profiles of all streams, ditches and watercourses.
(14) Plans and profiles accurately drawn to a scale of not less than one inch equals 50 feet, showing proposed construction of off-site improvements and grading of lots complete in every detail.
(15) Copies of all other data not included in the submission of the preliminary plat, necessary to completely and accurately delineate and describe the construction of off-site improvements.
(16) Plans and profiles of improvements and utility layouts, including sewer, water and storm drains, showing all proposed connections to existing systems as approved by the Township Engineer.
(17) Location of all monuments, corners and other points established in the field, whether set or to be set. The material of which the monuments, corners or other points are made shall be noted at the representation thereof or by legend. The legend for metal monuments shall indicate the kind of metal, the diameter, length and weight per linear foot of the monuments.
(18) Executed and acknowledged easements to the appropriate governmental entity for all off-site utilities required, together with a certificate of title thereto made to the appropriate entity by a qualified New Jersey attorney or a reputable title company.
(19) All required utility easement shall be shown. The purpose of each easement and the entity to be responsible for its maintenance shall also be noted on the plans.
(20) All applicable fees must be paid with the submission.
(21) No application will be deemed complete until all taxes and sewer assessments are paid up-to-date.
(22) The maps for submission must be folded and have the title block clearly visible.
(23) In the Pinelands Area, no application shall be deemed complete until a certificate of filing from the Pinelands Commission or other evidence of Pinelands Commission review in accordance with Chapter
