Except as may be exempted by law under the provision of N.J.S.A. 40:55D-37a or waived by the appropriate authority, site plan approval by resolution of the Planning Board (or by the Zoning Board of Adjustment whenever a Zoning Board of Adjustment has jurisdiction over a site plan pursuant to § 40-604) shall be required as a condition for the issuing of a zoning permit, building permit, or certificate of occupancy for any development and particularly including any use, change of use, extension of nonconforming use, for which a zoning permit is required under the provisions of § 40-1102B.

Site plan approval is specifically not required to permit a change of use that involves an existing structure; does not necessitate any new construction with the exception of minor interior renovations; does not require any site improvements affecting bulk regulations or revision to adopted design standards; and does not require use variance approval under the provisions of N.J.S.A. 40:55D-70d.

The Planning or Zoning Board may waive the requirement of site plan approval whenever it determines that the proposed development, alteration, repair, or change of use or occupancy does not affect the existing conditions of the lot or premises, in accordance with § 40-804.

A land use development shall be considered a minor site plan, if the proposed development meets the following criteria:

Contains an aggregate of not more than four lots, including three new lots and the remaining parcel; or

The subdivision does not involve any planned development, any new street extension of off-tract improvement which is prorated pursuant to Section 30 of the Municipal Land Use Law (N.J.S.A. 40:55D-42).

Fire Department.

Traffic Division of the Police Department.

Engineering/Public Works.

Recreation Department, if adjacent to a municipal park.

Water Service Provider.

Camden County Parks Department, if adjacent to a County Park.

Camden County Planning Board, if adjacent to a County Highway and any other County infrastructure in accordance with the New Jersey County Planning Act, N.J.S.A. 40:27-1 et seq.

Any other agency, as deemed necessary by the Administrative Officer.

Wetlands. The area of wetlands shall be based upon a wetlands delineation approved by the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP).

Floodplain. The area of floodplains shall be based upon Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM), issued by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), dated September 28, 2007 or more recent.

Streets in the subdivision or land development shall meet all Township standards and be of sufficient width, suitable grade, and suitably located to accommodate prospective traffic and to provide access for emergency services to buildings. Streets shall be coordinated so as to compose a convenient connected system consistent with the Official Map, if any, and the circulation element of the Master Plan, if any, and so oriented as to permit, with the limits of practicality and feasibility the buildings constructed thereon to maximize solar gain. No street width greater than 50 feet within the right-of-way lines shall be required unless said street constitutes an extension of an existing street of the greater width or already has been shown on the Master Plan at the greater width, or already has been shown in greater width on the Official Map. Residential streets shall be under the jurisdiction of the New Jersey Residential Site Improvement Standards (R.S.I.S.).

Protection and conservation of soils from erosion by wind or water or from excavating or grading.

Consistency of the layout or arrangement of the subdivision or land development with the requirements of Article V of this Ordinance.

Adequate water supply, drainage, shade trees, sewerage facilities and other utilities necessary for essential services to residents and occupants.

Suitable size, shape and location for any area reserved for public use, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40:55D-44.

Reservation pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40:55D-43 of any open space to be set aside for the use and benefit of the residents of planned development resulting from application of standards of density or intensity of land use contained in Article V of this Ordinance, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40:55D-65c.

Provisions for off-tract water, sewer, drainage, and street improvements, which are necessitated by a subdivision or land development, subject to the provisions of N.J.S.A. 40:55D-42.

The applicable Board shall have the power to act upon subdivision, conditional use, or variance applications simultaneously without the applicant making further application or Planning or Zoning Board holding further hearing. The longest time period for action by a Board, whether it is for subdivision, conditional use, site plan or use variance approval, shall apply. Whenever, approval of a conditional use or variance is requested by the applicant in conjunction with a site plan or subdivision application, notice of the hearing on the plan shall include specific reference to the request for conditional use or variance.

The intent and purpose of this Ordinance is that the subdivision and/or site plan application be made at the same time as the variance application, in which case the applicant shall further submit the data required, where applicable. If, however, the applicant desires to obtain a decision on the variance application without undergoing the expense of a detailed subdivision or site plan application, the applicant may submit all required data and obtain a decision within the time prescribed by N.J.S.A. 40:55D-73. However, any approval of a variance application that shall require either a major or minor subdivision and/or site plan approval shall provide, as a condition of approval, that the variance granted shall be null, void and of no legal effect, unless the required major or minor subdivision and/or site plan approval is obtained within 180 days of the date of the resolution approving said variance.

Design concepts such as building location, ingress and egress, parking, major natural features that shall have to recognize or may influence certain design criteria, and the applicant's basic intent for water, sewage, and storm drainage facilities, and:

The effect on environmentally sensitive areas based upon a map of the site indicating all "ecologically sensitive areas" as derived from the applicants or their representatives' knowledge of the site and ecologically sensitive lands as indicated in existing sources of information such as the Cherry Hill Township Master Plan, Natural Resource Inventory, FEMA FIRM maps, NJDEP Quad maps, FIRM, U.S.G.S. Maps, and Camden County Soil Conservation Service.

Administrative items. The following must be submitted in preparation for an informal workshop:

Concept plan. Three copies of a Concept Plan should be submitted with the following information:

A significant structural improvement that would alter the exterior of the building.

Drainage modifications, including but not limited to:

Any change in vehicular traffic circulation patterns or intensity of use.

No approval for the proposal is required by outside agencies, such as the County or State.

The requirement for a major or minor site plan would not forward the purposes of this Ordinance or otherwise serve the public interest.

Administrative items. The following must be submitted in preparation for a site plan waiver:

Property survey. One original signed and sealed and two scaled copies with the following information conveyed on this survey:

A general development plan shall set forth the permitted number of dwelling units, the amount of nonresidential floor space, the residential density, and the nonresidential floor area ratio for the planned development, in its entirety, according to a schedule that sets forth the timing of the various sections of the development. The planned development shall be developed in accordance with the general development plan approved by the Planning Board, or an ordinance or regulation adopted pursuant thereto after the effective date of the approval.

A general development plan, as authorized by N.J.S.A. 40:55D-45.1 et seq. and containing all of the requirements set forth therein, shall be submitted to the Planning Board prior to the granting of preliminary approval. The applicant may not submit a joint application to the Planning Board that combines the general development plan with the preliminary plan application for the first phase of the planned development.

The Planning Board shall grant or deny general development plan approval within 95 days after submission of a complete application to the Board, or within such additional time as may be consented to by the applicant. Failure of the Planning Board to act within the prescribed period may constitute general plan approval of the planned development.

The required application and escrow fees for general development plan review, pursuant to § 40-901, shall be posted.

General land use plan. A general land use plan, at a scale indicating the tract area and general locations of the land uses to be included in the planned development. The total number and types of dwelling units, the amount of nonresidential floor area to be provided, and proposed land areas to be devoted to residential, nonresidential and open space uses shall be set forth. In addition, the proposed types of nonresidential uses to be included in the planned development shall be set forth, and the land area to be occupied by each proposed use shall be estimated. The density and intensity of use of the entire planned development shall be set forth and a residential density and a nonresidential floor area ratio shall be provided, according to a schedule that sets forth the timing of the various sections of the development; and

Circulation plan. A circulation plan showing the general location and types of transportation facilities, including facilities for pedestrian, bicycle, and mass transit within the planned development and any proposed improvements to the existing transportation system outside the planned development; and

Open space plan. An open space plan showing the proposed land area and general location of parks and any other land areas to be set aside for conservation, recreational, or agricultural purposes, and a general description of improvements proposed to be made thereon, including a plan for the operation and maintenance of parks, recreational or agricultural lands; and

Utility plan. A utility plan indicating the need for and showing the proposed location of sewerage and water lines, any drainage facilities necessitated by the physical characteristics of the site, proposed methods of handling solid waste disposal and a plan for the operation and maintenance of proposed utilities; and

Stormwater management plan. A stormwater management plan setting forth the proposed method of controlling and managing stormwater on the site; and

Environmental inventory. An environmental inventory including a general description of the vegetation, soils, topography, steep slopes, geology, surface hydrology, wetlands, floodplains, climate and cultural resources of the site, existing man-made structures or features, and the probable impact of the development on the environmental attributes of the site; and

Community facility plan. A community facility plan indicating the scope and type of supporting community facilities which may include but not be limited to, educational or cultural facilities, historic sites, libraries, hospitals, fire-houses, and police stations; and

Affordable housing plan. An affordable housing plan, incorporating and describing the steps to be taken by the applicant and officials of Cherry Hill Township, shall be approved by the Planning Board in conjunction with the general plan approval, if required. In addition, the affordable housing plan shall outline the number of affordable housing units to be provided and the extent to which any housing obligation assigned to the municipality resulting from the GDP will be fulfilled by the development; and

Utility plan. A local utility service plan indicating those public services which the applicant proposes to provide and which may include, but not be limited to, water, sewer, cable and solid waste disposal; and

Landscaping plan. A landscaping plan detailing the location, type, size, and extent of vegetative cover and plantings to be utilized in the planned development; and

Fiscal report. A fiscal report describing the anticipated demand on municipal services to be generated by the planned development and any other financial impacts to be faced by the municipality or school districts as a result of the completion of the planned development. The fiscal report shall also include a detailed projection of property tax revenues which will accrue to the county, municipality, and school district according to the timing schedule provided under § 40-805E.12 and following the completion of the planned development in its entirety; and

Schedule. A proposed timing schedule, in the case that the planned development construction is contemplated over a period of years, including any terms or conditions which are intended to protect the interest of the public and of the residents who occupy any section of the planned development prior to the completion of the development in its entirety; and

Development agreement. A municipal development agreement, which shall mean a written agreement between a municipality and an applicant relating to the planned development.

Preliminary approval. The planned development shall be subject to the development review procedures specified in Article VII and Article VIII, which shall require preliminary approval of a subdivision plan and/or site plan. A combined preliminary and final application for subdivision and site plan approvals shall be permitted for an individual phase of the planned development.

Final approval. The planned development shall require final approval of a subdivision plan and/or site plan, in accordance with Article VII and Article VIII.

The term of the effect of the general development plan approval shall be determined by the Planning Board, which shall take into consideration the following factors in making its determination:

The term of the effect of the general development plan approval shall not exceed 20 years from the date of final approval of the first section of the planned development.

Should an applicant, having general development plan approval, fail to apply for preliminary approval for the planned development that is the subject of that general development plan approval within five years of the date upon which the general development plan has been approved by the Planning Board, the general development plan approval shall lapse.

After approval of the general development plan, Planning Board approval is required if the applicant wishes to make any variation in the location of land uses within the planned development or to increase the density of residential development or the floor area ratio of nonresidential development in any section of the planned development.

Any variation in the location of land uses or increase in density or floor area ratio proposed in reaction to a negative decision of, or condition of development approval imposed by the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP) pursuant to P.L. 1973, c. 185 (N.J.S.A. 13:19-1 et seq.) shall be approved by the Planning Board if the applicant can demonstrate, to the satisfaction of the Planning Board, that the variation being proposed is a direct result of such determination by the NJDEP, as the case may be.

Except as provided hereunder, once a general development plan has been approved by the Planning Board, it may be amended or revised only upon formal application by the applicant and approval by the Planning Board.

A applicant may, without violating the terms of the General Development Plan approval, reduce the number of residential units or amounts of nonresidential floor space by no more than 15% or reduce the residential density or nonresidential floor area ratio by no more than 15%; provided; however, the number of residential units to be provided may not be reduced pursuant to P.L. 1985, c. 222 (N.J.S.A. 52:27D-301 et al.), without prior Board approval.

Upon the completion of each phase, as set forth in the approved general development plan, the applicant shall notify the Administrative Officer, by certified mail, as evidence that the applicant is fulfilling the obligations under the approved plan. For the purposes of this section, "completion" of any section of the development shall mean that the applicant has acquired a certificate of occupancy for every residential unit or every nonresidential structure, as set forth in the approved general development plan and pursuant to Section 15 of P.L. 1975, c. 217 (N.J.S.A. 52:27D-133). If the municipality does not receive such notification at the completion of any section of the development, the municipality shall notify the applicant, by certified mail, in order to determine whether or not the terms of the approved plan are in compliance.

If an applicant does not complete any section of the development within eight months of the date provided for in the approved plan, or if at any time the municipality has cause to believe that the applicant is not fulfilling the obligations pursuant to the approved plan, the municipality shall notify the applicant, by certified mail, and the applicant shall have 10 days within which to give evidence that the obligations are being fulfilled pursuant to the approved plan. The municipality thereafter shall schedule the matter to the next available Planning Board hearing to determine whether or not the applicant is in violation of the approved plan. If, after such a hearing, the municipality finds good cause to terminate the approval, it shall provide written notice of same to the applicant and the approval shall be terminated 30 days thereafter.

Administrative items.

General information. The following information should be shown on all plans:

Minor subdivision plan. The following information should be shown on minor subdivision plans:

Grading plan. Grading plans should show two foot contours based on U.S.G.S. Datum and topography around the adjacent 50 feet of the property, proposed contours, stormwater facilities, spot elevations, drainage easements, finished floor elevations, in accordance with the Township Grading Checklist and § 40-507, as well as the following information:

Property survey. Three boundary surveys signed and sealed by a licensed New Jersey Professional Land Surveyor (P.L.S.), certified on a date within one year of the date of submission.

Construction details. All relevant construction details.

Architectural plans. Six copies of building elevations and floor plans, signed and sealed by a New Jersey Registered Architect.

Administrative items.

General information. Plans shall consist of as many separate maps as necessary to properly evaluate the subdivision and the proposed work. If more than one sheet is required to show the entire subdivision, a separate composite map shall be drawn showing the entire subdivision and the sheets on which the various sections are shown, and each detail sheet shall include a key map showing its relation to the whole tract. The following information should be shown on all plans:

Preliminary subdivision plan. The following information should be shown on Preliminary Subdivision Plans:

Circulation and utilities. Circulation and utility information should be provided within 200 feet of the proposed subdivision showing the following information:

Grading plan. Grading plans that include existing and proposed contours, stormwater facilities, spot elevations, drainage easements, finished floor elevations, and other items around the adjacent 200 feet of the property, in accordance with the Township Grading Checklist, as well as the following information:

Soil borings. Test boring, percolation rates and water levels shall be obtained by a licensed engineer, distributed over the tract to adequately represent site conditions and shall be to a minimum depth of 10 feet, in accordance with the following standards:

Landscape plan. Landscaping, recreational facilities and areas of public use should be shown, including the following:

Property survey. Three boundary surveys signed and sealed by a licensed New Jersey Professional Land Surveyor (P.L.S.), certified on a date within one year of the date of submission.

Architectural plan. Six copies of building elevations and floor plans, signed and sealed by a New Jersey Registered Architect.

Traffic impact study. Three copies of a traffic impact study, in accordance with § 40-817.

Environmental impact statement (E.I.S.). Three copies of an environmental impact statement, in accordance with § 40-818.

Environmental assessment. Three copies of an environmental assessment, in accordance with § 40-819.

Drainage report. Three copies of the drainage calculations and engineer's report.

Recycling report. Three copies of a recycling report, addressing the means of recycling and waste system for the proposed subdivision including:

Three copies of any additional reports or supporting data not included on the preliminary plan.

Administrative items.

Preliminary plan. Approved and signed preliminary plans in conformance with the resolution of approval are required prior to the submission of final subdivision plans.

Final plan. Final subdivision plans should show all utilities and other improvements (both in the development and off-tract) in exact location and elevation that includes the information required to be submitted for a preliminary major subdivision application (§ 40-807), excepting a traffic impact report and an environmental impact report, as well as the following:

Schedule. A construction schedule, in accordance with § 40-805E.12, for all improvements yet to be installed.

Address plan. A street numbering plan approved by the Township Tax Assessor.

Installed all improvements in accordance with the requirements of this Ordinance and the preliminary plan approval with a maintenance guarantee accompanying the final plan; or

Posted a performance guarantee that has been approved by the Municipal Solicitor or designee.

Administrative items.

General. The following information should be shown on all plans:

Minor site plan. The following information should be shown on minor site plans:

Circulation. Circulation and parking details, in accordance with the ordinance, including the following should be shown on minor site plans:

Grading plan. A grading plan that includes existing and proposed contours, stormwater facilities, spot elevations, drainage easements, finished floor elevations, and other items around the adjacent 50 feet of the property, in accordance with the Township Grading Checklist, to illustrate the locations and dimensions of artificial and/or natural features including:

Drainage. Drainage provisions, in accordance with the standards of the Ordinance, including:

Landscape plan. A landscape plan shall be submitted, which includes:

Lighting plan. A lighting plan, showing footcandles, photometric patterns, isolux lines, details, etc.

Signs. Freestanding, facade, functional and all other sign details showing location and dimensions, in accordance with § 40-517.

Property survey. Three boundary surveys signed and sealed by a licensed New Jersey Professional Land Surveyor (P.L.S.), certified on a date within one year of the date of submission.

Soil erosion and sediment control plan. Three copies of the Soil Erosion and Sediment Control Plan, in accordance with Camden County Soil Conservation standards.

Architectural plans. Six copies of building elevations and floor plans, signed and sealed by a registered architect. A listing of the proposed materials to be utilized shall be provided on plans.

Administrative items.

General information. Plans shall consist of as many separate maps as necessary to properly evaluate the site and the proposed work. If more than one sheet is required to show the entire site, a separate composite map shall be drawn showing the entire site and the sheets on which the various sections are shown, and each detail sheet shall include a key map showing its relation to the whole tract. General Information to be shown on all plans:

Property survey. Three boundary surveys signed and sealed by a licensed New Jersey Professional Land Surveyor (P.L.S.), certified on a date within one year of the date of submission.

Preliminary site plan. The following should be shown on preliminary site plans:

Circulation and utility plan. Circulation and utilities should be provided around the adjacent 200 feet of the property, in accordance with the ordinance, including the following:

Grading plan. Provide grading plans that include existing and proposed contours, stormwater facilities, spot elevations, drainage easements, finished floor elevations, and other items around the adjacent 200 feet of the property, in accordance with the Township Grading Checklist, as well as the following information:

Drainage. Drainage provisions, including the following items:

Soil borings. Test boring, percolation rates and water levels shall be obtained by a licensed engineer, distributed over the tract to adequately represent site conditions and shall be to a minimum depth of 10 feet, in accordance with the following standards:

Landscape plan. Landscaping, recreational facilities and areas of public use should be shown, as listed in § 40-807B.7, shall be shown on landscaping plans.

Lighting plan. A lighting plan, showing footcandles, photometric patterns, isolux lines, details, etc.

Architectural plan. Six copies of building elevations and floor plans, signed and sealed by a registered architect, shall include the following items:

Signs. Freestanding, facade, functional and all other sign details showing location and dimensions, in accordance with § 40-517. Sign plans should show the following:

Traffic impact study. Three copies of a traffic impact study, in accordance with § 40-817.

Environmental impact statement (E.I.S.). Three copies of an environmental impact statement, in accordance with § 40-818.

Environmental assessment. Three copies of an environmental assessment, in accordance with § 40-819.

Drainage reports. Three copies of the drainage calculations and engineer's report.

Soil erosion and sediment control plan. Three copies of the Soil Erosion and Sediment Control Plan, in accordance with Camden County Soil Conservation standards.

Recycling report. Three copies of a recycling report, addressing waste management, including recycling, for the proposed development including:

Three copies of any additional reports or supporting data not included on the preliminary plan.

Administrative items.

Preliminary plan. Approved and signed preliminary plans in conformance with the resolution of approval are required prior to the submission of final site plans.

Final plan. Final site plans shall be at a scale of one inch equals 50 feet, showing all utilities and other improvements (both in the development and off-tract) in exact location and elevation that includes the information required to be submitted for a preliminary major site application (§ 40-810), excepting a traffic impact report and an environmental impact report, as well as the following:

Schedule. A construction schedule, in accordance with § 40-805E.12, for all improvements yet to be installed.

Address plan. A street numbering plan approved by the Township Tax Assessor.

Installed all improvements in accordance with the requirements of this Ordinance and the preliminary plan approval with a maintenance guarantee accompanying the final plan; or

Posted a performance guarantee that has been approved by the Municipal Solicitor or designee.

Administrative items.

Three boundary surveys signed and sealed by a licensed New Jersey Professional Land Surveyor (P.L.S.), certified on a date within one year of the date of submission.

A sketch plan outlining the location, nature and extent of any variance or variances requested.

A sketch of the proposed addition or new construction for which a variance is sought, demonstrating architectural consistency with the existing structure or an improvement thereof.

All items listed for a bulk (c) variance, in accordance with § 40-812B, hereinabove.

A written statement delineating the exact use(s), operation(s), and anticipated impact of the proposal.

Administrative items.

Property survey. Three boundary surveys signed and sealed by a licensed New Jersey Land Surveyor, certified on a date within six months of the date of submission.

Architectural plan. Architectural renderings and an informal plan including, at a minimum, the data required under § 40-803, which the applicant shall accept as binding as a condition of approval of any subsequent application for major site plan and/or major subdivision approval.

Traffic impact study. Three copies of a traffic impact study, in accordance with § 40-817.

Environmental impact statement (E.I.S.). Three copies of an environmental impact statement, in accordance with § 40-818.

Environmental assessment. Three copies of an environmental assessment, in accordance with § 40-819.

Name and address of the property owner and consent to the request for rezoning;

Block and lot number;

Present zoning;

Requested zoning;

Survey of the property;

Disclosure statement of all share holders of 10% or more;

Any other supporting materials deemed appropriate by the applicant.

The Township Clerk shall acknowledge receipt of the request and send a copy of the request to Township Council. Upon receipt of a re-zoning request the Township Council shall:

Once the Township Council sends a rezoning to the Planning Board for review, the Administrative Officer shall provide all materials submitted by the applicant to the Planning Board for review and comments. Additional administrative items will be required, including but not limited to the following:

The Administrative Officer may determine that the request for rezoning is of such impact to the Master Plan and/or surrounding property owners that a planning report by a professional planner, justifying the zone change, shall be submitted by the applicant. The reason(s) for this determination shall be provided to the applicant in writing.

The Planning Board may hold a work session to review the request for the change with the Administrative Officer; however, no action shall be taken except at a public hearing.

The Administrative Officer shall notify the Planning Board Secretary to schedule a request for a zone change for a public hearing.

Public notice. The Planning Board Secretary shall notify all property owners, as follows:

The Planning Board shall conduct a public hearing to consider the merits of the request for zone change.

The Planning Board shall, based upon the reports, comments and testimony at the public hearing, either recommend the requested zone change be adopted by Township Council or not recommend the requested zone change be adopted by Township Council.

The Planning Board Secretary shall send to the Township Clerk a copy of the resolution for each request for zone change. Any zone change that the Planning Board recommends for adoption by Township Council, shall be placed on an agenda for consideration. Any requests for zone change that the Planning Board does not recommend for adoption by Township Council may or may not be placed on an agenda for consideration by Council. All ordinances shall be adopted in conformance with N.J.S.A. 40:55D-62.

Township Council shall have the Township Clerk provide for public notice in the same manner as § 40-813C.4.

In the event that Township Council should adopt a request for zone change the Zoning Map adopted pursuant to § 40-302 shall be revised by the Administrative Officer accordingly.

Name and address of the Applicant.

Adjacent block and lot number.

Tax Map, identifying the area to be vacated.

Zoning of area.

Any other supporting materials deemed appropriate by the applicant.

Administrative items.

Property survey. Three boundary surveys signed and sealed by a licensed New Jersey Professional Land Surveyor (P.L.S.), certified on a date within one year of the date of submission, as well as signed and sealed lot description(s), which include the following items:

Fire Department.

Traffic Division of the Police Department.

Engineering/Public Works.

Recreation Department, if adjacent to a municipal park.

Water Service Provider.

Camden County Parks Department, if adjacent to a County Park.

Camden County Planning Board, if adjacent to a County Highway and any other County infrastructure in accordance with the New Jersey County Planning Act, N.J.S.A. 40:27-1 et seq.

Any other agency, as deemed necessary by the Administrative Officer.

Reservation of easements. In vacating any public right-of-way (street, alley or public reservation), or portion thereof, by ordinance, the Township may reserve to itself and public utilities such rights-of-way and other easements, as necessary or desirable for public service.

Notification of adjacent property owners by the Planning Board Secretary.

Planning Board Resolution of Recommendation to Township Council, based on § 40-813C.

The Planning Board Secretary will prepare an ordinance for Council consideration with the provided detailed description and survey of the area to be vacated.

Streets, alleys or other public reservations that have been vacated shall revert to the owners of adjoining properties.

A Tax Map amendment that references the ordinance, in accordance with § 40-905A.4.

Minor subdivisions, i.e., not exceeding three lots and not involving the installation of a new street or the extension of any off-tract improvements. A grading plan shall be required when any of the lots are developed.

Site plans resulting in no change in impervious coverage or the topography of the site, which does not change existing drainage patterns.

Existing and proposed grades. For major subdivisions and major site plans, grades shall be based on the 1929 N.G.V.D. Datum.

Contours should extend a sufficient distance beyond property lines or the site of the work to demonstrate runoff patterns and the relation to adjacent topographical features.

Contours are to be clearly shown and labeled and shall be at one or two foot intervals, as appropriate. The scale of the drawing shall not be less than one inch equals 50 feet.

Property lines and dimensions.

Location, dimensions, setbacks, and first floor elevations of principal and accessory structures on-site and adjacent to the site.

Existing and proposed drainage facilities.

Existing and proposed spot elevations at all property corners, building corners, adjoining roadways, four corners of ADA parking, and intermediate elevations and/or off-site spot elevations as may be necessary to determine the proposed drainage pattern.

Adequate provisions to minimize erosion during construction.

All preliminary major subdivision and preliminary major site plan applications.

Notwithstanding the categories of development that are excluded from the requirement to submit a traffic impact study, the Board may require the submission of information for various applications to be included that is reasonably necessary to make an informed decision.

Exceptions. A Traffic Assessment may be submitted for major site and/or subdivision applications in place of a Traffic Impact Study, provided that it can be demonstrated that the development is minor in nature. A Traffic Assessment shall present a brief summary of existing conditions and expected impacts, which includes, but not limited to the following: nature of proposal; number of existing and proposed trips; number of existing and proposed parking spaces; highest number of residents, households, customers, clients, or the like at one time; any expected deliveries (frequency, truck type, etc.); trash/recycling pick up or delivery; and any additional information unique to the development.

Waivers. All requests for waiver of requirements of the traffic impact report shall be forwarded to the Board Secretary of jurisdiction of the application. The request for waiver shall provide sufficient justification for relieving the standards.

Overview. A description of the project phasing, access points, and connection to other existing or proposed developments.

Existing conditions. An analysis of existing conditions, conducted within 12 months preceding the date of the application, shall be done that includes the following:

Future demand. Future demands on the transportation system, including the following shall be provided:

Impact analysis and recommendations.

Site plan analysis. An analysis of the specific site, if applicable, shall include the following.

Intent. The intent of traffic impact fees is to ensure a pro rata share allocation of the costs for off-tract improvements necessitated by new development.

Requirement. As a condition of major final subdivision or site plan approval, the applicable Board may require the applicant to pay its pro rata share of the cost of providing reasonable and necessary circulation improvements located off-tract of the property limits of the subdivision or site development, but necessitated or required by the development, in accordance with N.J.S.A. 40:55D-42. "Reasonable and necessary" improvements are those which bear a rational nexus to the needs created by, and benefits conferred upon, clearly, directly, and substantially related to the development in question. The Board shall provide in its resolution of approval the basis of the required improvements. The capacity and design of proposed improvements shall be based upon the circulation plan element and utility service plan element of the adopted master plan.

Methodology. The applicant's proportionate share of street improvements, alignment, channelization, barriers, new or improved traffic signalization, signs, curbs, sidewalks, trees, utility improvements uncovered elsewhere, the construction or reconstruction of new or existing streets, and other associated street or traffic improvements, including, but not limited to the following:

Off-tract improvements.

Responsibility for construction. The Board shall determine as part of its approval process whether the off site improvement is to be constructed by the Township or the applicant. The Board shall not render such determination until it receives the decision of Township Council as to whether it will undertake construction of the improvement in issue.

Form of payment. The Board shall determine as part of its approval process, with assistance from the Board professionals, as to whether the applicant's proportionate payment for the off-tract improvement shall be a cash deposit to the Township, or by another form of bond or guarantee. In the event the payment is in the form of a bond or other type guarantee, same must be in form acceptable to the Township Solicitor or designee.

Off-tract improvement accounts. Where the proposed off-tract improvement is to be undertaken by the Township, the monies required for the improvements shall be deposited in a specially designated interest-bearing account established by the Controller of the Township. The Township Controller shall maintain a record indicating by whom and in what amount each contribution has been made for said off-tract improvement. The Township Controller shall apportion interest on the account to each specific contribution as its balance relates to the total balance. All construction costs related to the off-tract improvement shall be paid by the Controller from this account. In the event any balance remains subsequent to the completion of the improvement, any property owner who has contributed to the account for that specific improvement shall be entitled to a pro rata refund, provided that a written petition is made to the Township for such refund within one year of completion of the off-tract improvement. Any monies remaining following said one year time period that have not been refunded shall be applied in general to the Township's capital improvement budget account. If the off-tract improvement is not commenced within 15 years of deposit, all monies and interest earned shall be returned to the applicant and/or contributing property owner as the case may be.

Process. The applicant shall enter into a Developer's Agreement with the Township setting forth the terms and conditions for construction of the off-tract improvements required to service the applicant's project, as further set forth in the preliminary site and/or subdivision approval resolution of the applicable Board. Final approval shall not be issued to the applicant until such time as the Developer's Agreement has been executed by the applicant and the Township.

All agricultural operations conducted in accordance with a plan approved by the soil conservation district and all silviculture operations conducted in accordance with a plan prepared by a professional forester are specifically exempt from the submission of an environmental impact statement.

Any variance application to the Zoning Board of Adjustment not involving a site plan or subdivision application shall not require an environmental impact statement unless specifically requested by the Board. The Board may request an environmental impact statement where there exist significant critical areas or suspected environmental hazard on the site in question. The Zoning Board of Adjustment or its designee shall inform the applicant regarding the scope of the information that may be required.

Any minor subdivision and/or minor site plan applications to the Board shall not require an environmental impact statement, unless specifically requested by the Board. The Board may request an environmental impact statement where there exist significant critical areas or suspected environmental hazard on the site in question. The Board or its designee shall inform the applicant regarding any information that may be required.

All preliminary major subdivision and preliminary major site plan applications shall be accompanied by an environmental impact statement.

Notwithstanding the categories of development that are excluded from the requirement to submit an environmental impact statement, the Planning or Zoning Board, in its discretion, may require the submission of information to be included in the document that is reasonably necessary to make an informed decision.

Project description. A description of the proposed project shall be presented to indicate the extent to which the site must be altered, the kinds of facilities to be constructed, how they are to be considered and the uses intended.

Demographics. The resident population, working population, and visitor population shall be estimated.

Master plan. The compatibility or incompatibility of the proposed project shall be described in relation to the following documents:

Site description and inventory. An inventory shall be provided of environmental conditions on the site which shall include the following items:

Area and regional description. Provide a description of the surrounding environs. Describe the existing land use pattern, existing infrastructure in detail with respect to the drainage and transportation network, as well as any central sewerage and water supply facilities. Include an appropriate regional analysis relative to the proposed project.

Environmental performance controls. Describe in detail the measures to be employed during the construction and operation phases that minimize or eliminate negative impacts on and off site that could result from the proposed project. Of specific interest are:

Impact. Discuss both the negative and positive impacts of on- and off-tract development. Indicate those negative impacts that may be unavoidable. Specific concerns that shall be considered include, but are not limited to, the following:

Alternatives. Alternatives to the arrangement of the proposed development should be presented and discussed. The Board of jurisdiction shall reserve the right to require alternative arrangements of land, buildings, and infrastructure to determine a design of lesser impact.

Licenses, permits and approvals. All known licenses, permits and other forms of approval required by law for the construction and operation of the proposed project should be listed. This list shall include, but shall not be limited to, approvals required by the Township, as well as agencies of the County, State and Federal governments. Where approvals have been granted, copies of said approvals shall be attached. Where approvals are pending, a note shall be made to that effect.

Documentation. All publications, file reports, manuscripts or other written sources of information related to the project, the project site and the Township that were consulted and employed in compilation of the environmental impact statement shall be listed. A list of all agencies and individuals from whom pertinent information was obtained, written or oral, shall be listed separately. Dates and locations of all meetings shall be specified.

Shall not result in appreciable harmful effects to the environment;

Has been designed and conceived with a view toward the protection of regional sources; and

Shall not place a disproportionate or excessive demand upon the total resources available for such proposal and for any future proposals.

All agricultural operations conducted in accordance with a plan approved by the Camden County Soil Conservation District and all silviculture operations conducted in accordance with a plan prepared by a professional forester are specifically exempt from the submission of an environmental assessment.

Any variance application to the Zoning Board of Adjustment not involving a site plan or subdivision application shall not require an environmental assessment, unless specifically requested by the Board. The Board may request an environmental assessment, and the scope of information needed, where there is a likelihood of environmental hazards on the site in question or if there are existing or future sensitive populations that could be affected by environmental hazards.

Any minor subdivision and/or minor site plan applications to the Board shall not require an environmental impact statement, unless specifically requested by the Board. The Board may request an environmental impact statement where there exist significant critical areas or suspected environmental hazard on the site in question. The Board or its designee shall inform the applicant regarding any information that may be required.

All preliminary major subdivision and preliminary major site plan applications shall be accompanied by an environmental assessment as a completeness item.

All applications involving an existing or proposed child-care center shall be accompanied by an environmental assessment, as a completeness item. All child-care centers are required to obtain a No Further Action determination from NJDEP in order to obtain or maintain a license pursuant to N.J.S.A. 52:27D-130.4 and N.J.A.C. 10:122.

Notwithstanding the categories of development that are excluded from the requirement to submit an environmental assessment, the Planning or Zoning Board may require the submission of environmental assessment information that is reasonably necessary to make an informed decision concerning potential impacts from suspected or known environmental hazards.

A preliminary assessment report presents a history of ownership and use of a property, from the time the site was naturally vegetated or utilized as farmland in accordance with N.J.A.C. 7:26E-3.2. Site history information can be obtained from records sources including, but not limited to the following: Sanborn Fire Insurance Maps; City or Industrial Directories; Title and Deed; Site plans and as-built drawings; and federal, state, county and local government files. Information necessary to make informed conclusions as to the environmental conditions of a property can be gained by interviewing persons knowledgeable of the site, such as owners and/or occupants, and by performing a site inspection.

Unless a preliminary assessment is required by NJDEP regulation, a Phase I Environmental Site Assessment prepared pursuant to ASTM International Standard Practice for Environmental Site Assessments: Phase I Environmental Site Assessment Process may be submitted in lieu of a Preliminary Assessment provided that it generally satisfies the requirements of N.J.A.C. 7:26E-3.

Although not specifically required by N.J.A.C. 7:26E-3, the preliminary assessment shall also include a vapor encroachment screen prepared pursuant to ASTM International Standard Guide for Vapor Encroachment Screening on Property Involved in Real Estate Transactions (ASTM E2600-10 or as amended) and/or current NJDEP regulation or guidance. This screening must include an evaluation of potential vapor encroachment from the site in question and from potential off-site sources.

The applicant shall submit three copies of the environmental assessment to the Secretary of the Board having jurisdiction. Each submission shall be double-side copied with applicable maps and photos in color. An electronic version of the report should be submitted in .PDF format.

Although the preliminary assessment is to be prepared by an LSRP, the preliminary assessment does not need to be submitted to the NJDEP through the LSRP program unless required pursuant to NJDEP regulations or other as a condition of any Planning or Zoning Board approval. If required to be submitted to the NJDEP, the Secretary of the applicable Board shall be copied on all correspondence and documents.