Bound Brook City Zoning Code
21-9.12 Variances
subdivision and site plan required details.
[Ord. No. 04-12 § 21-9.12]
In the event that the applicant believes that the requested information is not pertinent to the application, a written request for waiver may be submitted. This request should include a brief explanation why the requirement is not necessary. In this case, the applicant should provide a "W" in the space provided on the checklist. The application will not be deemed incomplete if a written request for waiver accompanies the checklist. In the event that a checklist requirement is not applicable, the applicant should provide an "N/A" designation for the item not applicable on the development checklist form.
Applications presented to the Board shall include sufficient data to give the Board a full understanding of the request. Unless otherwise specified, the following data is required for all applications as part of the development checklist for a complete application:
a.
Variance Request.
Development Checklist.
1.
Submission of the correct application fee.
2.
Application form: 18 copies.
3.
Plans prepared by a N.J. Professional Land Surveyor or Professional Engineer: 12 copies folded into eighths.
4.
Deed: three copies.
5.
Copy of all deed restrictions: three copies.
6.
Certification from Tax Collector that taxes have been paid.
7.
County application form as provided to the County Planning Board.
8.
Scale of no greater than one inch equal 50 feet.
9.
Key map of less than one inch equals 2,000 feet.
10.
Title block.
11.
Name and address of applicant.
12.
Name and address of owner.
13.
Owner consent of block, signed.
14.
Graphic and written scale.
15.
Signature approval block of Chairman, Secretary and Engineer.
16.
North arrow referenced to source.
17.
Existing block and lot numbers.
18.
Proposed lot and block numbers as received from Tax Assessor.
19.
Location and dimensions of existing and proposed buildings.
20.
Zone district in which the property lies. A listing of all zone requirements for the zone and a listing of what is being provided.
21.
Flood plain delineation including flood fringe and floodway H.U.D. reference.
22.
Topography of site based on U.S.G.S. datum.
23.
Landscaping plan.
b.
Minor subdivision.
1.
Submission of the correct application fee.
2.
Application form: 18 copies.
3.
Plans prepared by N.J. Professional Land Surveyor or Professional Engineer: 12 copies folded into eighths.
4.
Deed: three copies.
5.
Copy of all deed restrictions: three copies.
6.
Certification from Tax Collector that taxes have been paid.
7.
County application form as provided to the County Planning Board.
8.
Scale of no greater than one inch equals 50 feet.
9.
Key map of less than one inch equals 2,000 feet.
10.
Title block.
11.
Name of subdivision.
12.
Name and address of subdivider.
13.
Name and address of owner.
14.
Owner consent of block, signed.
15.
Graphic and written scale.
16.
Acreage and square footage of original tract, subdivided parcels and dedicated lands.
17.
Signature approval block of Chairman, Secretary and Engineer.
18.
North arrow referenced to source.
19.
Existing block and lot numbers.
20.
Proposed lot and block numbers as received from Tax Assessor.
21.
Location and dimensions of existing and proposed buildings and driveways on site and within 100 feet.
22.
Watercourses and culverts on site and within 200 feet with stream encroachment lines.
23.
Zone district in which the property lies. A listing of all zone requirements for the zone and a listing of what is being provided.
24.
Flood plain delineation including flood fringe and floodway H.U.D. reference.
25.
Topography of site based on U.S.G.S. datum.
26.
Monuments to be shown at all existing and proposed corners.
27.
Sight triangle provided on corner lots.
28.
Surveyor certification that the subdivision is based upon accurate survey.
29.
Wooded areas.
30.
Landscaping plan.
c.
Major subdivision.
In addition to the requirements for minor subdivision, application for major subdivision shall also contain the following information:
31.
Cross-sections of all streams traversing the property.
32.
Total area of drainage basin of any watercourse traversing the property.
33.
Topography at two-foot vertical intervals on slopes less than 15%.
34.
Topography at five-foot intervals on slopes of greater than 15%.
35.
Note that utilities are to be installed underground.
36.
Street sign or on-site sign locations and detail.
d.
Preliminary site plan.
1.
Submission of the correct application fee.
2.
Application form: 18 copies.
3.
Plans prepared by N.J. Professional Land Surveyor or Professional Engineer or Registered Architect: 12 copies folded into eighths.
4.
Deed: three copies.
5.
Copy of all deed restrictions: three copies.
6.
Certification from Tax Collector that taxes have been paid.
7.
County application form as provided to the County Planning Board.
8.
Scale of no greater than one inch equals 50 feet.
9.
Title block.
10.
Name and address of applicant.
11.
Name and address of owner.
12.
Owner consent of block, signed.
13.
Graphic and written scale.
14.
Acreage and square footage of original tract and dedicated lands.
15.
Signature approval block of Chairman, Secretary and Engineer.
16.
North arrow referenced to source.
17.
Existing block and lot numbers.
18.
Zone district in which the property lies. A listing of all zone requirements for the zone and a listing of what is being provided.
19.
Flood plain delineation including flood fringe and floodway H.U.D. reference.
20.
Sight triangle provided on corner lots.
21.
Surveyor certification that the application is based upon accurate survey.
22.
Topography based on U.S.G.S. datum.
23.
Note that utilities are to be installed underground.
24.
Required number of parking stalls per ordinance and the number proposed.
25.
Parking plan showing dimension spaces, aisles, access lanes and handicapped stall locations.
26.
Floor plans and elevations with exterior.
27.
Landscaping plan.
28.
Lighting layout with point-to-point intensity illumination pattern shown on the plan.
29.
Drainage plan.
30.
Street sign or on-site sign locations and detail.
31.
First floor topographic elevation.
32.
Architectural elevations, integrated into streetscape of buildings 200 feet either side of property.
33.
Dimensions of building curbs and sidewalks with details.
34.
Photographic depiction of building, integrated by size, scale and architecture into streetscape of buildings 200 feet either side of property.
e.
Waiver of site plan - deviations from the required site plan details.
If it can be demonstrated that because of peculiar conditions relating to the property or proposed use, any of the above checklist details are not necessary to properly and fully evaluate the site plan, the Planning Board may modify or waive any or all of the specific requirements for a site plan application. The applicant may request relief from the requirements of the development checklist only if the following is confirmed by the Zoning Officer in writing:
1.
The application does not request or require any interior or exterior alteration (except for signage).
2.
The use has sufficient striped parking on the property according to this chapter. All uses on the property must be considered cumulatively to be in conformance with this chapter.
3.
There are no existing zoning violations of the property as affirmed in writing by the Zoning Officer.
In addition, the applicant must also submit 12 sets of the following to the Board in support of this request as a matter of complete application: | |
(a) | Survey of the property and copy of prior approved site plan (duly signed) or proof of prior waiver of site plan approval |
(b) | Eight photographs of the property including parking, front and rear areas |
(c) | Written description of the prior use and proposed use |
(d) | Description of the location of solid waste disposal area |
(e) | Verification from the Tax Collector that taxes have been paid |
It is within the sole discretion of the Board whether the application is of such a minor nature as to be eligible for a waiver of the information otherwise required for the submission of a site plan application. See Checklist requirements for Waiver of Site Plan Requests to the Board. | |
f.
Application of Final Subdivisions and Site Plans.
Development Checklist.
1.
Submission of the correct application fee.
2.
Application form: 12 copies.
3.
Plans prepared by N.J. Professional Land Surveyor or Professional Engineer or Registered Architect: 12 copies folded into eighths.
4.
Deed: three copies.
5.
Copy of all deed restrictions: three copies.
6.
Certification from Tax Collector that taxes have been paid.
7.
County application form as provided to the County Planning Board.
8.
Engineer's Estimate of cost of improvements.
9.
Proof that all prior conditions have been met.
10.
Approved preliminary plans, signed by Chairman, Secretary and Engineer: 18 copies.