Haddon Heights City Zoning Code
ARTICLE XXIV
Development Application Review Procedure
§ 450-155 Responsibilities of Planning Board and Zoning Board of Adjustment.
The Planning Board and Zoning Board of Adjustment[1] have certain overlapping powers to expedite the review process. Their respective responsibilities are outlined below:
A.
The Planning Board shall have the power to grant subdivision or conditional use approval simultaneously with site plan approval.
B.
The Planning Board shall have the power to act in lieu of the Zoning Board of Adjustment[2] and subject to the same extent and restrictions of the Zoning Board of Adjustment on the following matters when the Planning Board is reviewing applications for approval of subdivision plans, site plans or conditional uses. Whenever relief is requested pursuant to this subsection, public notice shall be given and shall include reference to the request for a variance or direction for issuance of a permit, as the case may be.
(1)
To grant variances pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40:55D-70c.
(2)
To direct, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40:55D-34, for issuance of a permit for a building or structure in the bed of a mapped street or public drainageway, flood control basin or public area reserved pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40:55D-32.
(3)
To direct, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40:55D-36, for issuance of a permit for a building or structure not related to a street.
C.
Zoning Board of Adjustment[3] action in lieu of Planning Board. The Zoning Board of Adjustment shall have the power to grant, to the same extent and subject to the same restrictions as the Planning Board, site plan, subdivision or conditional use approval whenever the proposed development requires approval by the Zoning Board of Adjustment of a variance pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40:55D-70d.
§ 450-156 Variance relief; concept plan review.
A.
Variance relief. All applications to the Zoning Board of Adjustment[1] for use variances and for variance relief not involving any related site plan, subdivision or conditional use approval shall be filed at least three weeks prior to the meeting of the Board at which the discussion is desired. The filing shall include 12 copies of any maps and related material, 12 copies of the completed application form and the fee in accordance with the Fee Ordinance of Haddon Heights Borough.[2] The Board shall act upon the application as stipulated by law.
B.
Informal review by the Planning Board.
(1)
A concept plan of a proposed subdivision or site plan is not required but is encouraged for development proposals involving complex planning, engineering and historic details. A prospective applicant desiring to submit a concept plan shall so notify the Zoning Enforcement Officer.
(2)
A concept plan submission shall include sufficient detail to apprise the Planning Board of the nature of the proposed development.
(3)
At the request of an applicant, the Planning Board shall grant one informal review of a concept plan for a development for which the developer intends to prepare and submit an application for development.
(4)
The applicant shall not be required to submit any fees for such an informal review; however, no professional review(s) will be undertaken unless the developer agrees to pay for said review(s).
(5)
The applicant shall not be bound by any concept plan for which review is requested, and the Planning Board shall not be bound by any such renew.
(6)
An applicant desiring to have a concept plan informally reviewed by the Planning Board shall so notify the Zoning Enforcement Officer at least 14 days prior to the first regularly scheduled monthly meeting of the Planning Board. The Zoning Enforcement Officer shall thereafter notify the developer of the time and place which has been scheduled by the Planning Board for the informal review.
§ 450-157 Submission of minor subdivision plats and minor site plans.
A.
The applicant shall submit to the Zoning Enforcement Officer, at least 30 days prior the regularly scheduled monthly meeting of the Planning Board or Zoning Board of Adjustment,[1] a fee in accordance with the Borough's Fee Ordinance[2] and three copies each of the application and the minor subdivision plat or minor site plan for a determination by the Borough Planner and/or the Borough Engineer that the application is complete. Upon determining that the application is complete, the Zoning Enforcement Officer shall request 14 additional copies and plans and, upon receipt thereof, shall process the application, shall issue an application number and shall place the item on the agenda. Once an application has been assigned a number, such number shall appear on all papers, maps, plats or plans and other documents submitted for processing in conjunction with the application.
B.
The Zoning Enforcement Officer shall retain one copy each of the completed application and the minor subdivision plat or minor site plan and shall forward the remaining copies to the Secretary of the Planning Board if the application has been submitted to the Planning Board or to the Secretary of the Zoning Board of Adjustment if the application has been submitted to the Zoning Board of Adjustment.[3]
(1)
Upon receipt of the material, the Secretary of the Planning Board or the Secretary of the Zoning Board of Adjustment,[4] as the case may be, shall distribute copies for review and comment in the following manner, and those who receive such copies shall furnish a written report to the Board within 30 days:
(a)
Borough Planner (one copy each of the minor plat or plan and the application).
(b)
Borough Engineer (one copy each of the minor plat or plan and the application).
(c)
Construction Official (one copy each of the minor plat or plan and the application).
(d)
Zoning Enforcement Officer (one copy each of the minor plat or plan and the application).
(e)
Historic Preservation Commission (one copy each of the minor plat or plan and the application).
[Amended 10-19-2004 by Ord. No. 1181; 7-3-2018 by Ord. No. 1456]
(f)
Soil Conservation District (one copy each of the minor plat or plan and the application).
(2)
At the direction of the Planning Board or Zoning Board of Adjustment,[5] as the case may be, additional copies of the minor plat or plan shall be sent to other Borough, county or state agencies and officials, including any subdivision or site plan committee that may have been designated by the Board.
C.
Submission and approval requirements.
(1)
Each minor plat or minor site plan shall be drawn by and shall bear the signature, seal, license number and telephone number of a professional engineer, professional architect and/or land surveyor licensed to practice in the State of New Jersey; provided, however, that all engineering data shall be signed and sealed by a professional engineer.
(2)
Each submission shall be at a scale of one inch equals 30 feet. Each submission shall be on one of four of the following standard sheet sizes: 8 1/2 inches by 13 inches; 15 inches by 21 inches; 24 inches by 36 inches; and 30 inches by 42 inches. If one sheet is not sufficient to contain the entire territory, the map may be divided into sections to be shown on separate sheets of equal sizes, with reference on each sheet to the adjoining sheets.
(3)
Each minor plat or site plan shall show the following information:
(a)
A key map showing the entire tract and its relation to the surrounding area, at a scale of one inch equals not more than 30 feet.
(b)
A title block showing:
[1]
The name of the subdivision or development, Haddon Heights Borough and Camden County.
[2]
The name, title, address and telephone number of the subdivider or developer.
[3]
The name, title, address and license number of the professional or professionals who prepared the plat or plan.
[4]
The name, title and address of the owner or owners of record.
[5]
The scale.
[6]
The date of original preparation and of each subsequent revision and a list of the specific revisions on each sheet.
(c)
Acreage figures, to the nearest tenth of an acre.
(d)
A North arrow.
(e)
Certification that the applicant is the owner of the land, or his properly authorized agent, or that the owner has given his consent under an option agreement.
(g)
Existing block and lot number(s) of the lot(s) to be subdivided or developed as they appear on the Borough's Tax Map.
(h)
Tract boundary line, clearly delineated.
(i)
The location of existing and proposed property, streets, structures (with an indication as to whether existing structures will be retained or removed), parking spaces, loading areas, driveways, watercourses, railroads, bridges, culverts, drainpipes and any natural features such as wetlands and treed areas, both within the tract and within 200 feet of its boundary.
(j)
The location and width of all existing and proposed utility easements.
(k)
Zoning districts affecting the tract, including district names and requirements.
(l)
Proposed buffer and landscaped areas.
(m)
Delineation of floodplains, including both floodway and flood fringe areas.
(n)
Delineation of wetlands and wetland buffers.
(o)
Ponds and other lands subject to flooding within the tract and within 100 feet thereof.
(p)
Contours as shown on the United States Geological Survey topographic sheets or based on more precise sources, if available, but no less than one-foot intervals.
(q)
Concerning minor subdivisions only, existing and proposed monuments.
(r)
The names of all adjacent property owners as they appear on the most recent tax list prepared by the Borough Tax Collector.
(s)
A certificate from the Borough Tax Collector that all taxes and assessments are paid to date.
(t)
Road right-of-way dedication and improvement, as applicable.
(u)
Sight triangle easements, as applicable.
(v)
Deed descriptions, including metes and bounds, easements, covenants, restrictions and roadway and sight triangle dedications.
(w)
Plans of proposed improvements and/or utility layouts as required by ordinance and required letters from appropriate state and county agencies granting approval for the extension of utility service(s).
(x)
Proposed and existing signs (details).
(y)
Architectural or historic significance, if any.
(z)
Photographs of any unusual topographic, environmental, historic or physical aspect.
(aa)
The location of existing buildings to remain or to be removed.
(bb)
A traffic statement, including present and anticipated volumes, roadway capacity, network problems and needed improvements.
(cc)
An indication of improvement coverage and land area.
(dd)
A schedule of desired development time frame from Borough review function to completion and occupancy.
(4)
No minor subdivision or minor site plan involving any street(s) requiring additional right-of-way width as specified in the Master Plan or Official Map and the street requirements of this chapter shall be approved unless such additional right-of-way, either along one or both sides of said streets, as applicable, shall be deeded to the Borough or other appropriate governmental agency.
(5)
No minor subdivision or minor site plan involving any corner lot shall be approved unless a sight triangle easement shall be granted as specified in this chapter.
(6)
Deed descriptions, including metes and bounds, easements, covenants, restriction and roadway and sight triangle easement dedications shall be submitted for approval by the Board prior to filing with the county recording officer.
D.
Within 45 days from the date of submission of the application, the Zoning Enforcement Officer shall notify the applicant in writing that the application has been determined to be incomplete or shall certify that the submission constitutes a complete application. If the application is determined to be incomplete, the reasons for such determination shall be specified to the applicant and an appropriately revised plan may thereafter be submitted to the Zoning Enforcement Officer as in the first instance. If the Zoning Enforcement Officer neither certifies to the applicant that the application is complete nor notifies the applicant in writing that the application has been determined to be incomplete, then the application shall be considered certified complete and the period for action by the Board shall commence.
E.
The Board shall take action on minor subdivision and minor site plan applications within 45 days after the application has been certified complete by the Zoning Enforcement Officer or within such further time as may be consented to by the applicant, except in cases where a variance is requested, in which case the Board shall take action within 120 days. Failure of the Board to act within the prescribed time period shall constitute approval of the application.
F.
Any designated subdivision committee or site plan committee, as the case may be, shall read any written report submitted concerning the application and shall itself review the submission to ascertain its conformity to the requirements of this chapter. The subdivision committee or site plan committee, as the case may be, shall offer its recommendations to the Board at a regularly scheduled meeting of the Board within 30 days after the application has been certified complete.
G.
Where the remaining portion of the original tract is sufficient to be subdivided or developed further, the applicant may be required to submit a sketch of the entire remaining portion of the tract to show that the subdivision or development applied for, together with subdivision(s) or development(s) that may be submitted subsequently, will not create, impose, aggravate or lead to any such adverse effect.
H.
When a minor subdivision or minor site plan is approved by the Board, a notation to that effect, including the date of approval, shall be made on a master copy. No further approval of the application shall be required. At least six prints of the plat or plan and any related deed descriptions to be filed with the county recording officer shall be signed by the Chairman and Secretary of the Board or, where either or both may be absent, the Acting Chairman or Secretary and returned to the applicant within one week following the date of approval. In the event that the same is disapproved by the Board, the Secretary of the Board, within 10 days of memorialization of such action, shall notify the applicant of such disapproval and forward the applicant a copy of the resolution adopted setting forth the reasons for the disapproval.
I.
Within 190 days from the date of approval by the Board of a minor subdivision, a plat map drawn in compliance with the Map Filing Act, P.L. 1960, c. 141 (N.J.S.A. 46:23-9.9 et seq.) or deed description shall be filed by the subdivider with the county recording officer. Unless so filed within 190 days, the approval shall expire and will require the submission of a new application.
J.
The zoning requirements and general terms and conditions, whether conditional or otherwise, upon which minor subdivision approval was granted shall not be changed for a period of two years after the date of minor subdivision approval by the Board, provided that the approved minor subdivision shall have been duly recorded.
K.
Before the administrative officer of the Board returns any approved minor subdivision or minor site plan to the applicant, the applicant shall provide additional copies of the plat or plan in such number as may be necessary in order to furnish one copy to each of the following:
§ 450-158 Submission of preliminary major subdivision plats and preliminary major site plans.
A.
The applicant shall submit to the Zoning Enforcement Officer, at least 30 days prior to the regularly scheduled monthly meeting of the Planning Board or Zoning Board of Adjustment,[1] a fee in accordance with the Borough's Fee Ordinance,[2] three copies each of the application and the preliminary major subdivision plat or preliminary major site plan for a determination by the Borough Planner and/or the Borough Engineer that the application is complete and three copies of any protective covenants or deed restrictions applying to the land being subdivided or developed. Upon determining that the application is complete, the Zoning Enforcement Officer shall request 14 additional copies and plans of the application and two additional copies of the protective covenants or deed restrictions and, upon receipt thereof, shall process the application, shall issue an application number and shall place the item on the agenda. Once an application has been assigned a number, such number shall appear on all papers, maps, plats or plans and other documents submitted for processing in conjunction with the application.
B.
The Zoning Enforcement Officer shall retain one copy each of the completed application and the preliminary subdivision plat or site plan and shall forward the remaining copies to the Planning Board if the application has been submitted to the Planning Board or to the Zoning Board of Adjustment.[3]
(1)
Upon receipt of the material, the Secretary of the Planning Board or the Secretary of the Zoning Board of Adjustment,[4] as the case may be, shall distribute copies for review and comment in the following manner, and those who receive such copies shall furnish a written report to the Board within 30 days:
(a)
The Borough Planner (one copy each of the application, the preliminary plat or plan and any protective covenants or deed restrictions).
(b)
The Borough Engineer (one copy each of the application, the preliminary plat or plan and any protective covenants or deed restrictions).
(c)
The Construction Official (one copy each of the application and the preliminary plat or plan).
(d)
The Zoning Enforcement Officer (one copy each of the application and the preliminary plat or plan).
(e)
The Historic Preservation Commission (one copy each of the application and the preliminary plat or plan).
[Amended 10-19-2004 by Ord. No. 1181; 7-3-2018 by Ord. No. 1456]
(f)
The Soil Conservation District (one copy each of the application and the preliminary plat or plan).
(2)
At the direction of the Planning Board or Zoning Board of Adjustment,[5] as the case may be, copies of the preliminary plat or plan shall be sent to other Borough, county or state agencies and officials, including any subdivision or site plan committee that may have been designated by the Board.
C.
Submission and approval requirements.
(1)
Each preliminary plat or preliminary site plan shall be drawn by and shall bear the signature, seal, license number and telephone number of a professional engineer licensed to practice in the State of New Jersey.
(2)
Each submission shall be at a scale of one inch equals 50 feet. Each submission shall be on one of the four following standard sheet sizes: 8 1/2 inches by 13 inches; 15 inches by 21 inches; 24 inches by 36 inches; and 30 inches by 42 inches. If one sheet is not sufficient to contain the entire territory, the map may be divided into sections to be shown on separate sheets of equal sizes, with reference on each sheet to the adjoining sheets.
(3)
Each preliminary plat or plan shall show the following information, as appropriate to a subdivision plat or site plan, unless the Board determines and so notifies the applicant that such information either is unnecessary or inapplicable to the particular subdivision or site plan:
(a)
A key map showing the entire tract and its relation to the surrounding area, at a scale of one inch equals not more than 30 feet.
(b)
A title block showing:
[1]
The name of the subdivision or development, Haddon Heights Borough and Camden County.
[2]
The name, title, address and telephone number of the subdivider or developer.
[3]
The name, title, address and license number of the professional or professionals who prepared the plat or plan.
[4]
The name, title and address of the owner or owners of record.
[5]
The scale.
[6]
The date of original preparation and of each subsequent revision and a list of the specific revisions on each sheet.
(c)
An acreage figure, to the nearest tenth of an acre.
(d)
A North arrow.
(f)
The names and addresses of all property owners within 200 feet of the extreme limits of the tract as shown on the most recent tax list prepared by the Borough Tax Assessor.
(g)
Existing block and lot number(s) of the lot(s) to be subdivided or developed as they appear on the Borough's Tax Map.
(h)
Tract boundary line, clearly delineated.
(i)
Zoning districts affecting the tract.
(j)
All adopted Master Plan proposals affecting the proposed development.
(k)
The locations and dimensions of existing and proposed bridges and the location of natural features such as wooded areas and any extensive rock formations, both within the tract and within 200 feet of its boundaries.
(l)
The location and species associations of all existing trees or groups of trees having a caliper of eight inches or more measured three feet above the ground level.
(m)
All existing and proposed watercourses, including lakes and ponds, accompanied by the following information:
[1]
A report on the status of review by the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection of any proposed alteration, improvement or relocation of any stream, the proposed location of any drainage structure or fill over, under, in or along a running stream.
[2]
Cross sections of watercourses and/or drainage swales at a scale sufficient to show the extent of floodplain, top-of-bank, normal water levels and bottom elevations at the following locations, as appropriate:
[3]
The proposed method of stabilizing slopes and measures to control erosion and siltation, as well as typical ditch sections and profiles wherever ditches, streams or watercourses are to be altered, improved or relocated.
[4]
A delineation of the floodways and flood fringe areas of all watercourses within the tract or within 500 feet of the tract.
[5]
The total acreage in the drainage basin of any watercourse running through the tract.
[6]
The location and extent of drainage and conservation easements and stream encroachment lines.
[7]
The location, extent and water level elevation of all existing or proposed ponds within the tract and within 200 feet of the tract.
(n)
The location and species associations of all existing trees or groups of trees having a caliper of eight inches or more.
(o)
The names and lot and block numbers of all property owners within 200 feet of the extreme limits of the tract as shown on the most recent tax list prepared by the Borough Tax Collector.
(p)
Existing tax sheet number(s) and existing block and lot number(s) of the lot(s) to be subdivided or developed as they appear on the Borough Tax Map and proposed block and lot numbers as provided by the Borough Tax Collector upon written request.
(q)
Tract boundary line (heavy solid line).
(r)
Zoning districts, including district names and requirements.
(s)
The location of natural features such as wetlands and treed areas, both within the tract and within 200 feet of its boundaries.
(t)
The proposed location of all proposed plantings and a legend listing the botanical and common names, the sizes at time of planting, the total quantity of each plant and the location of each plant keyed to the plan or plat.
(u)
Existing and proposed watercourses with required information:
[1]
When a stream is proposed for alteration, improvement or relocation or when a drainage structure or fill is proposed over, under, in or along a running stream, a report on the status of review by the State Department of Environmental Protection, Division of Water Resources.
[2]
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 locations required by the Borough Engineer.
[3]
The location and extent of drainage and conservation easements.
[4]
The location and type of adequate drainage provisions to reasonably reduce and minimize exposure to flood damage.
(v)
Existing and proposed contours as required by ordinance.
(w)
Proposals for soil erosion and sediment control as required by N.J.S.A. 4:24-39 et seq.
(x)
Locations of all existing structures as required by ordinance.
(y)
The size, height and location of all proposed buildings, structures, signs and lighting facilities.
(z)
All dimensions necessary to confirm conformity to the chapter requirements.
(aa)
Existing contours, referred to a known United States Geological Survey datum and indicated by a dashed line, with intervals of two feet where slopes are less than 15% and five feet when 15% or more. Where any changes in contours are proposed, finished grades shall be shown as a solid line.
(bb)
A statement of proposed methods for control of soil erosion and sediment.
(cc)
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.
(dd)
The size, height and location of all proposed buildings, structures and signs.
(ee)
All dimensions necessary to confirm conformity to this chapter such as structure setbacks, structure heights, yards and floor area ratios.
(ff)
The proposed location, height, direction of illumination, power and type of proposed outdoor lighting, including details of lighting poles and luminaries.
(gg)
A landscaping plan prepared by a registered landscape architect showing all proposed plant materials, including all proposed screening and buffering. The location of all proposed plantings shall also be indicated and keyed into a legend listing the botanical and common names, the size at time of planting and the total quantity of each plant.
(hh)
The location of any off-street parking area, showing size and location of bays, aisles, barriers and landscaping.
(ii)
All means of vehicular access and egress to and from the site onto public streets, showing the location of driveways and curb cuts, including the possible utilization of traffic signals, channelization, acceleration and deceleration lanes, additional width and any other proposed devices.
(jj)
Storm drainage system plans showing the following:
[1]
All existing or proposed storm sewer lines within or adjacent to the tract showing size and slope of the lines, direction of flow and the location of each catch basin, inlet, manhole, culvert and headwall.
[2]
The location and extent of any proposed groundwater recharge basins, retention basins or other water or soil conservation devices.
(kk)
The location of existing utility structures such as water and sewer mains, gas transmission lines and high tension powerlines on the tract and within 200 feet of its boundaries.
(ll)
Plans of proposed utility improvements, including sewers, storm drains and waterlines and connections to gas, telephone and electrical utility systems, and a letter from any existing utility company to the effect that such service will be available.
(mm)
Plans, typical cross sections and details, center-line profiles and tentative grades of all proposed streets and of existing streets abutting the tract based on United States Geological Survey vertical datum or a more specified datum supplied by the Borough Engineer, including curbing, sidewalks, storm drains and drainage structures and utility service lines. Sight triangles, the radius of curblines and street sign locations shall be clearly indicated at all intersections.
(nn)
Certification from the Borough Tax Collector that all taxes are paid up to date.
(oo)
A copy of any protective covenants or deed restrictions applying to the land being developed.
(pp)
The location of all proposed permanent monuments.
(qq)
Existing and proposed traffic patterns.
(rr)
Existing and proposed drainage flows with supporting calculations.
(ss)
Architectural or historic significance of any existing buildings to remain or to be removed.
(tt)
A scale model of proposed development.
(uu)
A traffic study, including but not necessarily limited to:
(vv)
Photographs of any unusual topographic, environmental, historic or physical aspect.
(ww)
The location of all structures with all setbacks, heights, yards, floor area ratios and finished floor elevations.
(xx)
Sketches, plans and photographs of other known similar developments.
(yy)
Common open space, including acreage calculations and proposed recreation facilities.
D.
Environmental impact assessment.
(1)
The impact on the environment generated by land development projects necessitates a comprehensive analysis of the variety of problems that may result and the actions that can be taken to minimize these problems. The level of detail of such analyses required for various types of applications will vary depending on the size of the proposal, the nature of the site, the location of the project and the information already in the possession of the Borough.
(2)
Within this flexible context, an environmental impact assessment requirement shall apply as follows:
(a)
Any variance application to the Zoning Board of Adjustment[6] not involving a site plan or subdivision application shall not require an environmental impact assessment unless specifically requested by the Board. The Zoning Board of Adjustment shall inform the applicant of the reason for such requirement and specify any information that may be required.
(b)
Any application for subdivision approval where 10 lots or fewer are involved and all applications for minor site plan approval, either to the Planning Board or to the Zoning Board of Adjustment,[7] as the case may be, shall not require an environmental impact assessment unless specifically required by the appropriate Board. The Planning Board or Zoning Board of Adjustment, as the case may be, shall inform the applicant of the reason for such requirement and specify any information that may be required.
(c)
All preliminary major subdivision and/or preliminary major site plan applications shall be accompanied by an environmental impact assessment.
(3)
Any required environmental impact assessment shall be prepared by a licensed professional planner. Material on file in the Borough pertinent to local conditions and other available material pertinent to evaluation of regional impacts shall be supplemented by original research to the extent needed to document fully the probable effect of the proposed development. All environmental impact assessments shall consist of written and graphic materials presented in the following format:
(a)
A description of the proposed project shall clearly state its purpose and scope, the benefits to the public which will result from the proposed project, the suitability of the site for the intended use given the extent to which the site must be altered, the kinds of facilities to be constructed and the uses intended. The resident population, working population and visitor population shall be estimated. The compatibility or incompatibility of the proposed project shall be described in relation to the Borough's Master Plan.
(b)
The environmental conditions on the site shall be described, including the following items:
[1]
Topography: a description of the topographic conditions of the site.
[2]
Vegetation: a description and map of the existing vegetation on the site showing the location of major vegetative groupings such as woodlands, open fields and isolated trees greater than six inches in diameter. Where woodlands are delineated, the forest types shall be indicated.
[3]
Distinctive scenic and/or historic features: those portions of the site that can be considered to have distinctive scenic and/or historic qualities shall be mapped and described.
[4]
Existing development features: a description of any existing features on the site that are not considered to be part of the natural environment. This may include but not necessarily be limited to roads, housing units, accessory structures, utility lines, etc.
[5]
Miscellaneous. An analysis shall be conducted of existing air quality and noise levels as prescribed by the New Jersey State Department of Environmental Protection and this chapter.
(c)
Impact. A discussion of both the negative and positive impacts during and after construction, including specifically those negative impacts that are unavoidable. The specific concerns that shall be considered include the following:
[1]
Soil erosion and sedimentation resulting from surface runoff.
[2]
Flooding and floodplain disruption.
[3]
Degradation of surface water quality.
[4]
Groundwater pollution.
[5]
Sewage disposal.
[6]
Solid waste disposal.
[7]
Vegetation destruction.
[8]
Destruction or degradation of scenic and historic features on- and offsite.
[9]
Air quality degradation.
[10]
Noise levels.
(d)
Environmental performance controls. The measures that will be employed during the planning, construction and operation phases which will minimize or eliminate negative impacts that could result from the proposed project shall be described. Of specific interest are:
(e)
Licenses, permits and other approvals required by law. The applicant shall list all known licenses, permits and other forms of approval required by law for the development and operation of the proposed project. The list shall include approvals required by the Borough, as well as by 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.
(f)
Documentation. All publications, file reports, manuscripts or other written sources of information which were consulted and employed in the compilation of the environmental impact assessment shall be listed. A list of all agencies and individuals from whom pertinent information was obtained orally or by letter shall be listed separately. Dates and locations of all meetings shall be specified.
(4)
Disposition by the Board. The Board shall review the information furnished in the environmental impact assessment in the context of the overall design of the proposed development and the relationship of the proposed development to the environment.
E.
Community impact statement.
(1)
General provision. All applications for preliminary major subdivision or site plan approval shall be accompanied by a community impact assessment analyzing the proposed development and its expected impact upon the existing facilities and services. The information furnished within the community impact assessment shall serve to influence the design of the proposed development so that the provision of necessary municipal facilities can be coordinated with the construction of the proposed development; and/or to alert the appropriate public agencies to anticipated needs that may have to be satisfied in the near future.
(a)
Population impact: an analysis of the number of people expected to be added to the municipal population as a result of the proposed development according to the following age cohorts: preschool-aged children, school-aged children, adults of childbearing age, middle-aged adults and persons of retirement age.
(b)
School impact: an analysis of the anticipated number of pupils who will be added to the student population in the municipality and anticipated operating and capital improvement costs.
(2)
Facilities impact: applicant's evaluation as to the adequacy of the existing facilities to serve the proposed development, including the adequacy of existing public water facilities, public sewerage facilities, recreational facilities and library facilities.
(3)
Service impact: applicant's evaluation as to the adequacy of the existing public services to serve the proposed development and the impact of the development upon the services, including police protection, fire protection, solid waste disposal and street maintenance services.
(4)
Utility impacts: letters directed to the Chairman of the Board and signed by a responsible official of the lighting agency, water company and of any other utility company or governmental authority or district having jurisdiction in the area and which will provide utility service to the proposed development approving the design of each proposed utility installation and stating who will construct the facility so that service will be available prior to occupancy.
(5)
Traffic impact: an analysis of the impact of the project on the road network, including the capacity of the existing and proposed roadways in relation to the anticipated traffic volumes from the proposed development as well as any increases in traffic volumes expected from other developments within the area and any existing and anticipated problem spots in the overall road network, including unsafe intersections, turns or grades.
(6)
Financial impact: an analysis of the revenues expected to be generated from the development compared to the anticipated costs which the proposed development is expected to generate. Revenues and costs shall be shown for the municipality, the municipal school system and the county.
F.
Action by the approving agency.
(1)
Within 45 days following the date of submission of the application, the Zoning Enforcement Officer either shall notify the applicant in writing that the application has been determined to be incomplete or shall certify that the submission constitutes a complete application. If the application is determined to be incomplete, the reasons for such determination shall be specified to the applicant and an appropriately revised plan may thereafter be submitted to the Zoning Enforcement Officer as in the first instance. If the Secretary of the Planning Board or the Secretary of the Zoning Board of Adjustment,[8] as the case may be, neither certifies to the applicant that the application is complete nor notifies the applicant in writing that the application has been determined to be incomplete, then the application shall be considered certified complete and the period for action by the Board shall commence.
(2)
The Planning Board shall take action on a preliminary major site plan application involving 10 acres of land or less and 10 dwelling units or fewer and/or a preliminary major subdivision application involving 10 lots or less within 45 days after the application has been certified complete by the Secretary of the Planning Board or the Secretary of the Zoning Board of Adjustment,[9] as the case may be, or within such further time as may be consented to by the applicant. Failure of the Board to act within the prescribed time period shall constitute approval of the application, provided that any preliminary application, including a request for variance relief, shall be acted upon within 120 days after the application has been certified complete or within such further time as may be consented to by the applicant.
(3)
The Planning Board shall take action on a preliminary major site plan application involving more than 10 acres of land or more than 10 dwellings and/or a preliminary major subdivision application involving more than 10 lots within 95 days after the application has been certified complete by the Zoning Enforcement Officer or within such further time as may be consented to by the applicant. Failure of the Board to act within the prescribed time period shall constitute approval of the application.
(4)
If a preliminary site plan and/or preliminary subdivision application is being considered by the Zoning Board of Adjustment[10] simultaneously with an application for a use variance, the Zoning Board of Adjustment shall act on all aspects of the application within 120 days after the application has been certified complete by the Secretary of the Zoning Board of Adjustment or within such further time as may be consented to by the applicant. Failure of the Board to act within the prescribed time period shall constitute approval of the application.
(5)
Any designated subdivision committee or site plan committee, as the case may be, may review the submission to ascertain its conformity with the requirements of this chapter. The subdivision committee or site plan committee, as the case may be, shall offer its recommendations to the Board at a regularly scheduled meeting of the Board within 30 days after the application has been certified complete.
(6)
Where the remaining portion of the original tract is sufficient to be subdivided or further developed, the applicant may be required to submit a sketch of the entire remaining portion of the tract to indicate that the subdivision or development applied for, together with such subsequent subdivision(s) or development(s) as may be submitted in the future, will not create, impose or aggravate or lead to any such adverse effect. Any requirements under this subsection shall be limited to those that will prevent the proposed development from causing any reasonably avoidable damage to any adjacent property or any environmental resource.
(7)
All hearings held on applications for preliminary major subdivision approval and, in certain cases, preliminary major site plan approval shall require public notice of the hearing.
(8)
If the Board acts favorably on the preliminary plat or plan, the Chairman and Secretary of the Board or, where either or both may be absent, the Acting Chairman or Secretary shall affix their signatures to at least 10 copies of the plat or plan with the notification that it has been approved.
(9)
Should minor revisions or additions to the plan be deemed necessary, the Board may grant preliminary approval subject to specified conditions and receipt of revised plans within 30 days from the date of said approval. Should major revisions be deemed necessary, the Board shall require that an amended plan be submitted and acted upon as in the case of the original application for preliminary approval.
(10)
If the Board, after consideration and discussion of the preliminary plat or plan, determines that it is unacceptable, a notation shall be made by the Chairman of the Board to that effect on the plat or plan and a resolution adopted setting forth the reasons for such rejection. One copy of the plat or plan and said resolution shall be returned to the applicant within 10 days of such determination.
G.
Effect of preliminary approval. Preliminary approval shall confer upon the applicant the following rights for a period of three years from the date of such approval:
(1)
That the general terms and conditions on which preliminary approval was granted shall not be changed, including but not limited to use requirements; layout and design standards for streets, curbs and sidewalks; lot size; yard dimensions; and off-tract improvements.
(2)
That the applicant may submit for final approval, on or before the expiration date of preliminary approval, the whole or a section or sections of the preliminary plat or plan.
(3)
That the applicant may apply for and the Board may grant extensions on such preliminary approval for additional periods of at least one year, but not to exceed a total extension of two years, provided that if the design standards have been revised by ordinance, such revised standards may govern after the expiration of the three-year period following the date of preliminary approval.
(4)
That the applicant may apply for and the Board may grant permission to install any or all of the site improvements shown on the approved preliminary subdivision or site plan in accordance with all applicable design standards and subject to such of the requirements of Article XXIII and such other terms or conditions as the Board may deem necessary to protect the public interest.
§ 450-159 Submission of final major subdivision plats and final major site plans.
A.
Procedure for submitting final plats and final plans.
(1)
A final plat or final plan shall be submitted to the administrative officer within three years after the date of preliminary approval or any authorized extension thereof. The applicant shall submit to the administrative officer at least 30 days prior to the first regularly scheduled monthly meeting of the Planning Board or Zoning Board of Adjustment[1] a fee in accordance with the Borough's Fee Ordinance,[2] and three copies each of the application and final major subdivision plat or final major site plan for a determination by the Borough Planner and/or Borough Engineer that said application is complete.
(2)
Upon determining that the application is complete, the administrative officer shall request 14 additional copies and plans and, upon receipt thereof, shall retain one copy each of the final subdivision plat or site plan and the completed application and shall forward the remaining copies to the Secretary of the Planning Board if the application has been submitted to the Planning Board or to the Secretary of the Zoning Board of Adjustment[3] if the application has been submitted to the Zoning Board of Adjustment.
(a)
Upon receipt thereof, the Secretary of the Planning Board or the Secretary of the Zoning Board of Adjustment,[4] as the case may be, shall distribute copies for review and comment in the following manner, and those who receive such copies shall furnish a written report to the Board within 30 days:
[1]
The Camden County Planning Board (two copies each of the final plat or plan and the application).
[2]
The Borough Planner (one copy each of the final plat or plan and the application).
[3]
The Borough Engineer (one copy each of the final plat or plan and the application).
[4]
The Construction Official (one copy each of the final plat or plan and the application).
[5]
The Historic Preservation Commission (one copy each of the final plat or plan and the application).
[Amended 10-19-2004 by Ord. No. 1181; 7-3-2018 by Ord. No. 1456]
(b)
At the direction of the Planning Board or Zoning Board of Adjustment,[5] as the case may be, additional copies of the final plat or plan shall be sent to other Borough, county or state agencies and officials, including any subdivision or site plan committee that may have been designated by the Board.
B.
Details required for final major subdivision plats and final major site plans shall be as follows:
(2)
All additional details required at the time of preliminary approval.
(3)
A section or staging plan, if proposed, indicating the portion of the tract proposed to be considered for final approval as part of the current application and the relationship thereof to the remaining land area, including all applicable features such as floor area, number of lots and dwelling units, parking spaces, building coverage and open space areas.
(4)
Certification from the applicant or his professional engineer that all the provisions of the final major subdivision or final site plans conform to the preliminary plan.
(5)
Detailed soil erosion and sediment control proposals as required by N.J.S.A. 4:24-39 et seq.
(6)
Detailed architectural and engineering data, including:
(a)
An architect's ground floor or other floor plans sufficient to show pedestrian, vehicular or other access as it relates to the final site plan, together with illustrative building elevations to show height and intended materials and typical illustrations of any signs visible to the general public.
(b)
Cross sections, profiles and established grades of all streets, aisles, lanes and driveways.
(c)
Plans and profiles of all storm and sanitary sewers and water mains.
(d)
All dimensions of the exterior boundaries of any subdivision balanced and closed to a precision of one to 5,000, and the dimensions of all lot lines to within one to 10,000. All dimensions, angles and bearings shall be tied to at least two permanent monuments not less than 300 feet apart, and all information shall be indicated on the plat. At least one corner of the subdivision shall be tied horizontally to the New Jersey Grid Coordinate System and vertically to United States Geological Survey benchmarks with the data on the plat as to how the bearings were determined.
(7)
The final submission shall be accompanied by the following documents:
(a)
A certification from the Borough Tax Collector that all taxes have been paid up to date.
(c)
A statement from the Borough Engineer that all improvements installed prior to the filing of the application are in accordance with the preliminary approval and have been inspected and that such improvements meet the requirements of the Borough. Any improvements installed prior to application for final approval that do not either meet or exceed Borough standards shall be factored into the required performance guaranty.
(8)
Architectural elevations for all proposed buildings, walls, fences and signs and samples of building materials to be used shall be submitted to the Planning Board for approval. Architectural elevation drawings shall include:
(a)
Fully dimensioned exterior building walls.
(b)
Architectural features and design.
(c)
Exterior doors and windows.
(d)
Exterior materials to be used and treatment of materials.
(e)
Roof design and method of screening air-conditioning units, etc.
(f)
Fully dimensioned building signs.
(g)
Fully dimensioned retaining walls and fences.
(9)
The approximate date of the project beginning/completion.
(10)
The estimated cost of the project.
(11)
Photographs of the proposed project site showing front, side and rear views, including photographs of adjacent neighboring properties.
C.
Action by the approving agency.
(1)
Within 45 days from the date of submission of the application and at the direction of the Board, the administrative officer shall either notify the applicant in writing that the application has been determined to be incomplete or certify that the submission constitutes a complete application. If the application is determined to be incomplete, the reasons for such determination shall be specified to the applicant and an appropriately revised plan may thereafter be submitted to the Zoning Enforcement Officer as in the first instance. If the Secretary of the Planning Board or the Secretary of the Zoning Board of Adjustment,[6] as the case may be, neither certifies to the applicant that the application is complete nor notifies the applicant in writing that the application has been determined to be incomplete, then the application shall be considered certified complete and the period for action by the Board shall commence.
(2)
The Board shall take action on a final site plan and/or final subdivision application within 45 days after the application has been certified complete by the administrative officer or within such further time as may be consented to by the applicant. Failure of the Board to act within the prescribed time period shall constitute approval of the application.
(3)
Any designated subdivision committee or site plan committee, as the case may be, may review the submission to ascertain its conformity with the requirements of this chapter. The subdivision committee or site plan committee, as the case may be, shall offer its recommendations to the Board at a regularly scheduled meeting of the Board within 30 days after the application has been certified complete.
(4)
If the Board acts favorably on the final plan, the Borough Engineer and the Chairman and Secretary of the Board or, where either or both may be absent, the Acting Chairman or Secretary shall affix their signatures to at least 10 copies of the plat or plan with the notification that it has been approved. The applicant shall furnish such copies to the Board for signing. In the case of final subdivisions, only, the applicant shall include at least five Mylar copies of the approved plat in addition to the 10 signed copies.
(5)
After approval of the final plat or plan by the Board, the Secretary of the Board shall retain one copy (Mylar, if applicable) of the signed plat or plan and shall furnish an additional copy to each of the following within 10 days from the date of such approval:
(6)
Within 95 days of the date of approval by the Board of a final subdivision plat, the applicant shall file a copy of the same with the Camden County Clerk. In the event of failure to file within said 95 days, the approval of the major subdivision shall expire and any further proceedings shall require the filing of a new application as in the first instance. The Board, for good cause shown, may extend the time for filing for an additional 95 days.
(7)
If the Board, after consideration and discussion of the final plat or plan, disapproves the submission, a notation to that effect shall be made by the Chairman of the Board on the plat or plan. The Secretary of the Board, within 10 days of such action, shall notify the applicant of such disapproval and forward the applicant a copy of the adopted resolution setting forth the reasons for the disapproval.
D.
Effect of final approval. Final approval of a subdivision or site plan shall confer upon the applicant the following rights for a period of two years from the date of such approval:
(1)
The zoning requirements applicable to the preliminary approval first granted and all other rights conferred upon the developer, whether conditional or otherwise, shall not be changed.
(2)
If the developer has followed the standards prescribed for final approval, the Board may extend the period of protection for extensions of one year each, not exceeding two such extensions.
§ 450-160 Minor subdivision plat and minor site plan checklist.
The minor subdivision plat and minor site plan checklist is as follows. See § 450-157 for further details of submission requirements and procedures.
The application form and plans for completeness review (3 copies) | ||
The application form (14 copies) | ||
Plats or plans (14 copies) signed and sealed by a New Jersey professional land surveyor or New Jersey professional engineer, as required, and folded into eighths with title block revealed | ||
A scale of not less than 1" = 50' on one of the following standard sheet sizes: 8 1/2" x 13"; 15" x 21"; 24" x 36"; or 30" x 42" | ||
A key map no less than 1" = 30' | ||
Title block: | ||
The name of the subdivision or development, Borough of Haddon Heights, Camden County | ||
The name, title, address and telephone number of the subdivider or developer | ||
The name, title, address and license number of the professional or professionals who prepared the plot or plan | ||
A scale | ||
The date of original preparation and of each subsequent revision thereof and a list of specific revisions entered on each sheet | ||
Acreage figures (both with and without areas within public rights-of-way), to the nearest tenth of an acre | ||
North arrow | ||
Approval signature lines | ||
Existing block and lot number(s) of the lot(s) to be subdivided or developed as they appear on the Borough Tax Map | ||
The subdivision or development boundary line (heavy solid line) | ||
The location of existing and proposed property lines (with bearings and distances), streets, structures (with their numerical dimensions and an indication as to whether existing structures will be retained or removed), parking spaces, loading areas, driveways, watercourses, railroads, bridges, culverts, drainpipes, any natural features such as wetlands and treed areas, both within the tract and within 200 feet of its boundary | ||
An owner certification | ||
The location and width of all existing and proposed utility easements, the use(s) for which they are intended to be limited and the manner in which the easements will be controlled | ||
Zoning districts affecting the tract, including district names and requirements | ||
Proposed buffer and landscaped areas | ||
Delineation of floodplains, including both floodway and flood fringe areas | ||
Delineation of wetlands and wetland buffers | ||
Contours as shown on the United States Geological Survey topographic sheets, but no less than one-foot intervals | ||
Marshes, ponds and land subject to flooding within the tract and within 100 feet thereof | ||
The names of all adjacent property owners as they appear on the most recent tax list prepared by the Borough Tax Collector | ||
Certification from the Borough Tax Collector that all taxes and assessments are paid to date | ||
Concerning minor subdivisions only, existing and proposed monuments | ||
Road right-of-way dedication and improvements, as applicable | ||
Sight triangle easements, as applicable | ||
Deed descriptions, including metes and bounds, easements, covenants, restrictions and roadway and sight triangle dedications | ||
Plans of proposed improvements and/or utility layouts as required by ordinance and required letters from appropriate state and county agencies granting approval for the extension of utility service(s) | ||
Proposed and existing signs (detail) | ||
Architectural or historic significance of any existing buildings to remain or to be removed | ||
Photographs of any unusual topographic, environmental, historic or physical aspect | ||
The location of existing buildings to remain or to be removed | ||
A traffic statement, including present and anticipated volumes, roadway capacity, network problems and needed improvements | ||
An indication of improvement coverage and land area: | ||
The number of units | ||
Square feet of construction | ||
Density and building coverage | ||
The number of employees | ||
The number of residents | ||
The number of school children | ||
A schedule of desired development time frame from Borough review function to completion and occupancy | ||
The Planning Board may waive submission of any required exhibits in appropriate cases and for specific reasons. Requests for such waivers shall accompany a minor subdivision or site plan application, stating the reasons that such a waiver is being requested. | ||
The Board reserves the right to acquire additional information before granting minor approval when unique circumstances affect the tract and/or when the application for development poses special problems for the tract and the surrounding area. Such information may include but not be limited to drainage calculations and traffic analyses; provided, however, that no application shall be declared incomplete for lack of such additional information. | ||
Signature and title of person who completed checklist | Date |
§ 450-161 Preliminary major subdivision plat and preliminary major site plan checklist.
The preliminary major subdivision plat and preliminary major site plan checklist is as follows. See § 450-158 for further details of submission requirements and procedures.
The application form and plans for completeness review (3 copies) | |
The application form (14 copies) | |
Plats of plans (14 copies) signed and sealed by a New Jersey professional engineer and folded into eighths with title block revealed | |
Scale of not less than 1" = 50' on one of the following standard sheet sizes: 8 1/2" x 13"; 15" x 21"; 24" x 36"; or 30" x 42" | |
A key map no less than 1" = 30' | |
Title block: | |
The name of the subdivision or development, Borough of Haddon Heights, Camden County | |
The name, title, address and telephone number of the subdivider or developer | |
The name, title, address and license number of the professional or professionals who prepared the plot or plan | |
The name, title and address of the owner or owners of record | |
A scale (written and graphic) | |
The date of original preparation and of each subsequent revision thereof and a list of specific revisions entered on each sheet | |
North arrow | |
A certification of ownership or authorization to file application | |
Approval signature lines | |
Acreage to the nearest tenth of an acre and a computation of the area of the tract to be disturbed | |
All adopted Master Plan proposals affecting the proposed development | |
The proposed location, direction of illumination, power and type of proposed outdoor lighting, including details and luminaries | |
The proposed screening, buffering and landscaping plan, with the information required by ordinance | |
The location and design of any off-street parking area, showing size and location of bays, aisles and barriers | |
All means of vehicular access or egress to and from the site onto public streets, with the information required by ordinance | |
Plans and computations for any storm drainage systems as required by the Borough Engineer | |
The location of existing utility structures on the tract and within 200 feet of its boundaries | |
Plans of proposed improvements and utility layouts as required by ordinance and required letters from appropriate state and county agencies granting approval for the extension of utility service(s) | |
Plans, typical cross sections and construction details, horizontal and vertical alignment of the center line of all proposed streets and of existing streets abutting the tract as required by ordinance | |
A copy of any protective covenants or deed restrictions applying to the land being developed or an indication of them on the submitted plat or plan | |
The location and width of all existing and proposed utility easements, the use(s) for which they are intended to be limited and the manner in which the easements will be controlled | |
Proposed permanent monuments | |
A certification from the Borough Tax Collector that all taxes and assessments are paid to date | |
Architectural or historic significance of any existing buildings to remain or to be removed | |
A scale model of proposed development | |
A traffic study, including but not necessarily limited to: | |
Anticipated traffic volumes | |
The capacity of existing and proposed roadways | |
Traffic volume impact from other developments | |
Roadway network problems, e.g., unsafe intersections, turns and grades | |
The need for traffic signals and other improvements | |
Photographs of any unusual topographic, environmental, historic or physical aspect | |
The location of all structures with all setbacks, heights, yards and floor area ratios and finished floor elevations | |
Sketches, plans and photographs of other known similar developments | |
Common open space, including acreage calculations and proposed recreation facilities | |
The Planning Board may waive submission of any required exhibits in appropriate cases and for specific reasons. Requests for such waivers shall accompany a major subdivision or site plan application, stating the reasons that such a waiver is being requested. | |
The Board reserves the right to acquire additional information before granting preliminary approval when unique circumstances affect the tract and/or when the application for development poses special problems for the tract and the surrounding area. Such information may include but not be limited to drainage calculations and traffic analyses; provided, however, that no application shall be declared incomplete for lack of such additional information. | |
Signature and title of person who completed checklist | Date |
§ 450-162 Final major subdivision plat and final major site plan checklist.
The final major subdivision plats and final major site plan checklist is as follows. See § 450-159 for further details of submission requirements and procedures.
The application form and plans for completeness review (3 copies) | |
The application form (14 copies) | |
Plats of plans (14 copies) signed and sealed by a New Jersey professional land surveyor or New Jersey professional engineer, as required, and folded into eighths with title block revealed | |
A scale of not less than 1" = 50' on one of the following standard sheet sizes: 8 1/2" x 13"; 15" x 21"; 24" x 36"; or 30" x 42" | |
All details stipulated in other applicable sections of the chapter | |
All additional details required at the time of preliminary approval | |
A section or staging plan, if proposed | |
Detailed architectural and engineering data as required by ordinance | |
A certification from the Borough Tax Collector that all taxes and assessments are paid to date | |
Letters directed to the Chairman of the Board and signed by a responsible official of all utility companies, etc., providing service to the tract as required by ordinance | |
A certification in writing from the applicant to the Board that the applicant has: | |
A. Installed all improvements in accordance with the requirements of this chapter; and/or | |
B. Posted a performance guaranty | |
A statement from the Borough Engineer that all installed improvements have been inspected | |
A detailed soil erosion and sediment control plan | |
Detailed engineering data, including: | |
Ground floor or other floor plans | |
Cross sections, profiles and established grades of all streets, aisles, lanes and driveways | |
Sanitary sewer and water main profiles | |
All dimensions of the exterior boundaries of any subdivision | |
Architectural elevations for all proposed buildings, walls, fences and signs and samples of building materials to be used shall be submitted to the Planning Board for approval. Architectural elevation drawings shall include: | |
Fully dimensioned exterior building walls | |
Architectural features and design | |
Exterior doors and windows | |
Exterior materials to be used and treatment of materials | |
Roof design and method of screening air-conditioning units, etc. | |
Fully dimensioned building signs | |
Fully dimensioned retaining walls and fences | |
Approximate date of project beginning/completion | |
Estimated cost of project | |
Photographs of project site and neighboring properties | |
The Planning Board may waive submission of any required exhibits in appropriate cases and for specific reasons. Requests for such waivers shall accompany a final subdivision or site plan application, stating the reasons that such a waiver is being requested. | |
The Board reserves the right to acquire additional information before granting final approval when unique circumstances affect the tract and/or when the application for development poses special problems for the tract and the surrounding area. Such information may include but not be limited to drainage calculations and traffic analyses; provided, however, that no application shall be declared incomplete for lack of such additional information. | |
Signature and title of person who completed checklist | Date |
§ 450-163 Use and bulk variance application checklist.
The use and bulk variance application checklist is as follows:
The application form (12 copies) | |
Plats of plans (14 copies) signed and sealed by a New Jersey professional land surveyor or New Jersey professional engineer, as required, and folded into eighths with title block revealed | |
A scale of not less than 1" = 30' on one of the following standard sheet sizes: 8 1/2" x 13"; 15" x 21"; 24" x 36"; or 30" x 42" | |
A key map no less than 1" = 30' | |
Title block: | |
The name of the subdivision or development, Borough of Haddon Heights, Camden County | |
The name, title, address and telephone number of the subdivider or developer | |
The name, title, address and license number of the professional or professionals who prepared the plot or plan | |
The name, title and address of the owner or owners of record | |
A scale | |
The date of original preparation and of each subsequent revision thereof and a list of specific revisions entered on each sheet | |
Acreage figures (both with and without areas within public rights-of-way), to the nearest tenth of an acre | |
North arrow | |
Approval signature lines | |
Existing block and lot number(s) of the lot(s) to be subdivided or developed as they appear on the Borough Tax Map | |
The subdivision or development boundary line (heavy solid line) | |
The location of existing and proposed property lines (with bearings and distances), streets, structures (with their numerical dimensions and an indication as to whether existing structures will be retained or removed), parking spaces, loading areas, driveways, watercourses, railroads, bridges, culverts, drainpipes, any natural features such as wetlands and treed areas, both within the tract and within 200 feet of its boundary | |
An owner certification | |
The location and width of all existing and proposed utility easements, the use(s) for which they are intended to be limited and the manner in which the easements will be controlled | |
Zoning districts affecting the tract, including district names and requirements | |
All adopted Master Plan proposals affecting the proposed development | |
Proposed buffer and landscaped areas | |
Delineation of floodplains, including both floodway and flood fringe areas | |
Delineation of wetlands and wetland buffers | |
Contours as shown on the United States Geological Survey topographic sheets | |
Marshes, ponds and land subject to flooding within the tract and within 100 feet thereof | |
The names of all adjacent property owners as they appear on the most recent tax list prepared by the Borough Tax Collector | |
A certification from the Borough Tax Collector that all taxes and assessments are paid to date | |
Concerning minor subdivisions only, existing and proposed monuments | |
Road right-of-way dedication and improvements, as applicable | |
Sight triangle easements, as applicable | |
Deed descriptions, including metes and bounds, easements, covenants, restrictions and roadway and sight triangle dedications | |
Photographs of the site | |
The Planning Board may waive submission of any required exhibits in appropriate cases and for specific reasons. Requests for such waivers shall accompany a variance application, stating the reasons that such a waiver is being requested. | |
The Board reserves the right to acquire additional information before granting variance approval when unique circumstances affect the tract and/or when the application for development poses special problems for the tract and the surrounding area. Such information may include but not be limited to drainage calculations and traffic analyses; provided, however, that no application shall be declared incomplete for lack of such additional information. | |
Signature and title of person who completed checklist | Date |