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Hardwick Township City Zoning Code

ARTICLE VII

Development Application Review Procedures

§ 13-80 JURISDICTION OF RESPONSIBILITY DURING DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION REVIEW.

[Ord. No. 96/4 § 13-80; amended 6-1-2017 by Ord. No. 1973]
The responsibilities of the Planning Board are as follows:
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 grant any relief a Zoning Board of Adjustment can under the law when constituted with the appropriate eligible members.
c. 
The Zoning Board of Adjustment shall have the power to act in lieu of the Planning Board as set forth in Article VI of this chapter.

§ 13-81 APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS.

[Ord. No. 96/4 § 13-81; amended 7-17-2024 by Ord. No. 2024-01]
a. 
Assignment. The applicant may seek the direction of the Administrative Officer as to which approvals are required and the appropriate Board, or of filing an application and proceeding before the Board which the applicant believes to be appropriate. The following applications may be filed:
1. 
Concept plan/sketch plat.
2. 
Conditional use.
3. 
Minor subdivision.
4. 
Major preliminary subdivision.
5. 
Major final subdivision.
6. 
Minor site plan.
7. 
Major preliminary site plan.
8. 
Major final site plan.
9. 
General development plan.
(Note: Certain applications may involve a combination of actions.)
b. 
Content. An application for development shall include a completed checklist, the items specified in the checklist, and an application form.
c. 
Complete application.
1. 
An application for development shall be complete when so certified by the Township Planner and Township Engineer. In the event that the application is not certified to be complete within forty-five (45) days of the date of its submission, the application shall be certified complete upon the expiration of the forty-five (45) day period unless (1) the application lacks information indicated on the checklist of items to be submitted and (2) the Board Secretary has notified the applicant, in writing, of the deficiencies in the application within forty-five (45) days of submission of the application.
2. 
The applicant may request that one or more of the submission requirements be waived, in which event the Administrative Officer shall grant or deny the request within forty-five (45) days of the date of submission. In the event that the Township Planner and Township Engineer deem the application incomplete in accordance with the provisions of this section, only resubmissions by the applicant shall be reviewed.
3. 
Nothing herein shall be construed as reducing the applicant's obligation to prove that the application is entitled to approval. The Board may subsequently require correction of any information found to be in error. The Board may also ask for such additional information not specified in the ordinance or for revisions as are reasonably necessary. The application shall not be deemed incomplete for lack of any such additional information or any revisions in the accompanying documents so required by the Board.
d. 
Upon a certification of completeness, the Board Secretary shall notify the applicant of the hearing date in order to comply with the notice requirements. The Board may also designate other local, county, state or governmental officials or agencies to receive copies of any application for review and recommendation.
e. 
Taxes due. All applicants shall furnish proof that tax payments for the property in question are current and that there are no assessments for local improvements due or delinquent. No approval can be granted without such proof.
f. 
Request to Amend Zoning Map. Any party requesting a zone change shall do so on a Zone Change Request form available at the Township Clerk's office, accompanied by an application fee of two hundred and fifty dollars ($250.00), as well as a one-thousand-dollar ($1,000.00) escrow fee. Any such request shall be submitted to the Township Clerk. Attached to the request shall be an appropriate scaled map identifying the area to be rezoned in specific relation to the neighborhood area and in relation to the entire Township. Zone boundary lines shall be provided in an accurately and clearly drawn format for an area within 1,500 feet of the proposed zone change area.

§ 13-82 VARIANCE RELIEF.

[Ord. No. 96/4 § 13-82]
a. 
All applicants for use variances shall submit the required fee and thirteen (13) copies of each application and any maps or related material to the Secretary of the Zoning Board of Adjustment for review by the Development Review Committee. The Board Secretary shall process the application and assign an application number. 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. 
Upon determination that the application is complete, the Board Secretary will place the item on the agenda.
c. 
The Board shall act upon the application as set forth in this chapter.

§ 13-83 CONCEPT PLANS AND SKETCH PLATS.

[Ord. No. 96/4 § 13-83]
a. 
Prior to the submittal of a formal plan, the applicant for subdivision or site plan may request an informal review before the Board in order to:
1. 
Acquaint the applicant with the substantive and procedural requirements of the subdivision and site plan ordinance;
2. 
Provide for an exchange of information regarding the proposed development plan and applicable elements of the master plan, zoning ordinance and other development requirements;
3. 
Advise the applicant of any public sources of information that may aid the application;
4. 
Identify policies and regulations that create opportunities or pose significant constraints for the proposed development;
5. 
Consider opportunities to increase development benefits and mitigate undesirable project consequences;
6. 
Permit input into the general design of the project.
b. 
Applicants seeking review of a concept plan or sketch plat shall provide thirteen (13) copies of the plan or plat and thirteen (13) copies of the completed application and the required review fees to the Board Secretary.
c. 
Information for concept plan or sketch plat review.
1. 
The concept plan or sketch plat is a general plan that is neither fully engineered nor surveyed. The plan or plat should be sufficiently detailed to allow the Planning Board to make suggestions on general site design and layout for circulation, stormwater management, location of open space and buffers, building arrangements and to determine how the proposal meets the Township's development goals and objectives.
2. 
Data furnished at this stage shall include those items in the submission checklist.
d. 
Effect of concept plan/informal review. Neither the applicant nor the Board is bound by any concept plan or informal review. The suggestions made at the concept plan stage may change with new information discovered when a formal development application is prepared using current detailed site-specific data and on-site test findings. The applicant may request a review of an additional concept plan based upon new information prior to submission of a formal application for development.

§ 13-84.1 Submission Procedures.

[Ord. No. 96/4 § 13-84.1]
All site plan and subdivision applications submitted under the provisions of this chapter shall comply with all the applicable requirements of the Municipal Land Use Law N.J.S.A. 40:55D-1 et seq.

§ 13-84.2 Uses Requiring Site Plan Approval.

[Ord. No. 96/4 § 13-84.2]
a. 
All activities except the following shall require site plan approval:
1. 
The construction, customary use and modification of single or two-family dwellings, including any permitted accessory buildings and uses incidental to the principal use of the property.
2. 
Any structure or use for which site plan approval was granted prior to the effective date of this ordinance and that was developed in accordance with such approval.
3. 
Buildings and customary accessory buildings including agricultural stands associated with home agriculture and structures associated with farming. Commercial agricultural farm stands shall require site plan approval.
4. 
Construction which is determined by the Construction Official to constitute ordinary repairs, as defined by the State of New Jersey Department of Community Affairs Uniform Construction Code.
5. 
Soil disturbance of less than three hundred (300) cubic yards in total, no matter how long it takes, except that nothing shall be construed to prevent the otherwise lawful excavating or cutting, stripping or other change in the existing configuration of the land for the following purposes and no others:
(a) 
Gardening for noncommercial purposes.
(b) 
The construction or reconstruction of curbs, sidewalks, private residential driveways drainage systems, sewage disposal systems and other utility service connections provided that all other Township, County, State and district approvals have been received.
b. 
A change in use or occupancy of a building or land requires site plan approval if one (1) or more of the following criteria is met, as determined by the Zoning Officer when an applicant applies for a building permit:
1. 
The previous use never received site plan approval.
2. 
The proposed use requires more off-street parking than the previous use based upon the parking requirements of this chapter.
3. 
The proposed use has significantly different hours of operation than the previous use.
4. 
The proposed use has different loading requirements which have an effect on site circulation.
5. 
The proposed use involves the storage or handling of chemicals or hazard substances.
6. 
The proposed use calls for a significant change in exterior lighting, circulation and landscaping.
7. 
The proposed use will generate a greater amount of solid waste requiring additional refuse receptacles than previously required.
8. 
The proposed use requires a change in drainage and stormwater management.
c. 
Soil or fill importation activity.
[Added 7-10-2019 by Ord. No. 2019-06]
1. 
A soil or fill importation activity requiring a permit, as defined in § 12.2 of the Municipal Code, additionally requires site plan approval if one or more of the following criteria is met, as determined by the Zoning Officer or the Township Engineer when an applicant applies for a soil/fill importation permit:
(a) 
The volume of material to be imported exceeds 1,500 cubic yards.
(b) 
One quarter acre or more area is to be filled to an average depth of three feet or more.
(c) 
Fill is to be placed or graded to locations at a distance of 100 feet or less from any property line.
2. 
Additional items at the end of the Minor Site Plan Checklist apply when site plan approval is required for soil/fill importation activities. Inapplicable checklist items, e.g., lighting plan and details, may be waived by the Township Engineer or by the Land Use Board at the time of the hearing for completeness.
3. 
In general terms, the applicant is required to demonstrate to the satisfaction of the Land Use Board the following:
(a) 
All requirements as defined in § 12.2 are met.
(b) 
The proposed importation activity complies with all New Jersey state and federal requirements for wetlands setbacks and floodplain incursions.
(c) 
The proposed importation activity and any subsequent grading activities comply with Warren County, New Jersey Soil Conservation requirements.
(d) 
The proposed importation/grading activity does not materially alter pre-existing stormwater surface runoff or groundwater recharge characteristics of the property being developed or of adjoining properties.
NOTE The Board may, at its discretion or upon recommendation by the Township Engineer, retain the services of a licensed hydrologist in order to access necessary expertise to determine whether runoff or recharge characteristics are likely to be altered as a consequence of the proposed importation activity. Should such services be determined necessary it is the sole responsibility of the applicant to pay the resulting fees.
(e) 
Adequate measures are taken, e.g., silt fences, erosion control plantings, etc., both during the time work is undertaken and once work is completed, to ensure that erosion does not occur as a consequence of the importation or grading activity.

§ 13-84.3 Additional Requirements.

[Ord. No. 96/4 § 13-84.3]
a. 
No subdivision or site plan involving any street(s) requiring additional right-of-way width as specified in the master plan and the street requirements of this chapter shall be approved unless such additional right-of-way, either along one (1) or both sides of said street(s), as applicable, shall be deeded to the municipality or other appropriate governmental agency.
b. 
The Board reserves the right to require 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 surrounding area. Such information may include, but not be limited to, drainage calculations, traffic analysis and detailed environmental information.

§ 13-84.4 Environmental Impact Statements.

[Ord. No. 96/4 § 13-84.4]
a. 
When required. An environmental impact statement shall be required for:
1. 
All preliminary major subdivision and/or preliminary major site plan applications.
2. 
All applications for Phase I preliminary approval of a planned development.
b. 
Exempt applications. The following applications are exempt from the environmental impact statement requirements:
1. 
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.
2. 
Any variance application to the Zoning Board of Adjustment not involving a site plan or subdivision application, unless specifically required by the Board.
3. 
Applications for minor subdivision approval, unless specifically required by the approving Board.
4. 
Applications for minor site plan approval, unless specifically required by the approving Board.
c. 
Submission format. All environmental impact statements shall consist of written and graphic materials which clearly present the following information:
1. 
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 and the uses intended. The resident population, working population, and visitor population shall be estimated.
2. 
The compatibility or incompatibility of the proposed project shall be described in relation to the following:
(a) 
Hardwick Township Master Plan.
(b) 
Warren County Master Plan.
(c) 
New Jersey State Development and Redevelopment Plan.
3. 
Site description and inventory. The suitability of the site for the intended use shall be discussed. This shall include a description of environmental conditions on the site which shall include, but not be limited to, the following items:
(a) 
Types of soils. A description and list of each soil type on the site shall be provided and identified on a map. If septic systems are to be installed, percolation data shall be provided.
(b) 
Topography. A description and map of the topographic conditions of the site shall be provided. Areas where slopes are in excess of fifteen (15) percent shall be identified on the map.
(c) 
Geology. A description and map of the geologic formations and features of the site shall be provided. Areas where bedrock is within two (2) feet of the surface as well as major rock outcroppings shall be shown on the map.
(d) 
Vegetation. A description and map of existing vegetation on the site showing the location of major vegetative groupings such as woodlands, open fields and isolated trees greater than six (6) inches caliper shall be provided. Where woodlands are delineated, the forest type and its characteristics shall be identified.
(e) 
Wildlife. Habitats of any rare or endangered species defined by the State of New Jersey shall be identified and described.
(f) 
Critical areas. A description and map of the wetland areas, wetland buffers and flood plains on the site shall be provided.
(g) 
Surface water. A description and map of existing watercourses and water bodies that are partially or totally on the site shall be identified.
(h) 
Subsurface water. Subsurface water conditions on the site shall be described both in terms of depth to ground water and water supply capabilities. Where existing conditions warrant, detailed information of the depth, capacity and water quality of existing wells within five hundred (500) feet of the site shall be provided. The water supply capabilities of the adjacent areas and the recharge capabilities of the site shall be described.
(i) 
Unique, scenic and/or historic features. Describe and map those portions of the site that can be considered to have unique, scenic and/or historic qualities and any scenic view from the site.
(j) 
Miscellaneous. When warranted, an analysis shall be conducted of existing air quality and noise levels as prescribed by the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection and Energy.
4. 
Impact. The negative and positive impacts of the project during and after construction shall be discussed. The specific concerns that shall be considered include the following:
(a) 
Soil erosion and sedimentation resulting from surface runoff.
(b) 
Flooding and floodplain disruption.
(c) 
Degradation of surface water quality.
(d) 
Groundwater pollution.
(e) 
Reduction of groundwater capabilities.
(f) 
Sewage disposal.
(g) 
Solid waste disposal.
(h) 
Vegetation destruction.
(i) 
Disruption of wildlife habitats of endangered species.
(j) 
Destruction or degradation of scenic and historic features on and off site.
(k) 
Air quality degradation.
(l) 
Noise levels.
5. 
Environmental performance controls. The applicant shall indicate the measures which will be employed during the planning, construction and operation phases which will minimize or eliminate negative impacts on and off site. Of specific interest are:
(a) 
Drainage plans which shall include but not be limited to soil erosion and sedimentation controls.
(b) 
Sewage disposal techniques.
(c) 
Water supply and water conservation proposals.
(d) 
Site design techniques sensitive to the natural environment which should include innovative landscape, building and circulation design.
(e) 
Noise reduction techniques.
(f) 
Screening and landscaping intended to enhance the compatibility of the development with adjacent areas.
(g) 
Miscellaneous on-site and off-site public improvements.
6. 
Alternatives. A discussion of site design and project location alternatives that were considered shall be provided. The discussion shall indicate why an alternative was rejected if it would have resulted in less of a negative impact than the proposed development.
7. 
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 construction and operation of the proposed project. This list shall include, but is not limited to, approvals required by the municipality and 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.
8. 
Documentation. All publications, file reports, manuscripts or other written sources of information which were consulted in preparation of the environmental impact statement shall be listed and footnoted. 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.
9. 
Disposition. The Board shall review the environmental impact statement to determine if the development will result in appreciable harmful effects to the environment. In making its decision, the Board shall give due consideration to any recommendations from the Environmental Commission.

§ 13-84.5 Community Impact Statement.

[Ord. No. 96/4 § 13-84.5]
a. 
When required. All applications for preliminary major subdivision or site plan approval for projects on sites of two hundred (200) acres or more or involving not less than one hundred (100) dwelling units shall be accompanied by a community impact assessment.
b. 
General provisions. The community impact statement shall analyze the proposed development and its expected impact upon existing facilities and services. The information provided in the community impact assessment shall be used to determine the increased demand for municipal facilities created by the development, what facilities can be coordinated with the construction of the proposed development, and to alert the appropriate public agencies to anticipated needs that may have to be satisfied in the near future.
c. 
Submission format. All community impact statements shall contain the following information:
1. 
Population impact. An analysis of the number of people that can be expected to be added to the municipal population as a result of the proposed development. The impact analysis shall address the following age cohorts: preschool-aged children, school-aged children, adults of childbearing age, middle-aged adults and persons of retirement age.
2. 
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.
3. 
Facilities impact. An evaluation of the adequacy of the existing facilities to serve the proposed development shall be provided.
4. 
Service impact. An evaluation as to the adequacy of the existing public services to serve the proposed development shall be provided. This shall address the impact of the development upon municipal services, including police protection, fire protection, solid waste disposal and street maintenance services.
5. 
Utility impacts. Verification of who will design and construct the public facilities necessary to service the development must be provided in the form of letters directed to the Secretary of the Board and signed by a responsible official of the utility company or governmental authority or district having jurisdiction in the area.
6. 
Financial impact. An analysis of the revenues expected to be generated from the development compared to the anticipated costs. Revenues and costs shall be shown for the municipality, the municipal school system and the county.

§ 13-84.6 Traffic Impact Statement.

[Ord. No. 96/4 § 13-84.6]
a. 
When required. A traffic impact statement shall be required for:
1. 
All preliminary major subdivision and/or preliminary major site plan applications.
2. 
All applications for Phase I preliminary approval of a planned development.
b. 
General provisions.
1. 
The traffic impact statement shall be prepared by a person or persons having appropriate experience and background.
2. 
All relevant sources of information used in the preparation of said statement shall be identified.
c. 
Submission format. All traffic impact statements shall provide a description of the impact and effect of the proposed land development upon all roads which are adjacent to or immediately affected by traffic and shall specifically address the following items:
1. 
Existing conditions in the vicinity of the proposed project including:
(a) 
Roadway network.
(b) 
Representative traffic counts, not during holiday or summer periods.
(c) 
Traffic accident statistics.
(d) 
Availability of public transportation.
(e) 
Level of service of adjacent roadway.
2. 
Traffic generated by the proposed development including:
(a) 
Trip generation.
(b) 
Trip distribution.
(c) 
Modal split.
(d) 
Trip assignment.
(e) 
Level of service under proposed conditions.
3. 
Traffic impacts caused by the proposed development as per change in existing conditions.

§ 13-84.7 Geologic Investigations.

[Ord. No. 2002/3]
a. 
Purpose. The purpose of the investigation is to provide sufficient data to define all existing geologic conditions for which appropriate site design and/or engineering solutions may be necessary to minimize any adverse public health, safety, general welfare or environmental impacts caused by the project.
b. 
Applicability. This subsection shall be applicable to all development in the Carbonate Area District requiring major subdivision, conditional use or site plan approval (except minor site plans) and wastewater disposal systems requiring state permits or treatment works and approvals.
c. 
Procedures and submission requirements for the Carbonate Area District.
1. 
All applicants filing for preliminary major subdivision, conditional use or preliminary site plan approval (except minor site plans) shall complete and file with the approving authority and the Township Geological Consultant (TGC) the Phase I, Geologic Investigation Checklist. In the case of applications for site plans or subdivisions, the Phase I Geologic Investigation Checklist may be completed and filed prior to a formal application for preliminary approval.
2. 
The geologic investigation checklist shall:
(a) 
Be prepared and conducted by the applicant's geological consultant (AGC) who shall be a geologist or professional engineer with experience in karst terrains.
(b) 
Identify the geologic nature of the materials underlying the site.
(c) 
Be based on an on site/area field investigation and document review and shall include a description of the site geology; groundwater conditions such as depth to/direction of flow and evaluation of the potential impact of the project on groundwater quality; and identification of any karst/solution features observed and the structural control of the same.
(d) 
Note karst/solution features which shall be flagged in the field.
3. 
Both the TGC and the AGC will review the applicant's findings in the field.
4. 
The Phase I Geologic Investigation Checklist information shall be reviewed by the TGC, and a review report shall be submitted by the TGC to the approving authority within thirty (30) days of the submission by the applicant of the Phase I Investigation Checklist. The TGC's report shall review the completeness of the Phase I Investigation Checklist and shall recommend either that a Phase II Investigation Plan be prepared and submitted or that portions or all of the requirements of the Phase II investigation be waived. The recommendation shall be based on the data submitted, the review of the data and other pertinent information by the TGC, the field visit and the purposes of this chapter.
5. 
The approving authority shall rule on the completeness of the checklist within thirty-five (35) days of the receipt of the TGC's review report.
6. 
The approving authority shall determine whether a Phase II Investigation Plan to further investigate karst/solution features and address groundwater protection shall be required, based on the data submitted, the recommendation of the TGC and the purposes of this chapter. The purpose of the Phase II Investigation Plan is to delineate and define karst features noted or suspected in the Phase I Geological Investigation Checklist, to evaluate the effects of the same on the proposed development and to propose methods of remediation if needed. The approving authority may grant a waiver from part or all of the geotechnical evaluation and report requirements under Subsection 13-84.7c upon recommendation of the TGC.
7. 
If a Phase II Investigation Plan is required, the same shall be prepared by the AGC and filed with the approving authority and the TGC.
8. 
The Phase II Investigation Plan shall include a narrative describing the types of features to be investigated, their locations, the types of direct/indirect methods to be used and the reasons of their use. Direct methods shall include site reconnaissance, test pits, test probes, test borings or other appropriate methods. Indirect methods shall include aerial photography and geophysical procedures. A site plan indicating the areas of investigation, proposed locations of testing and types of testing shall accompany the Phase II Investigation Plan.
9. 
The Phase II Investigation Plan shall be reviewed by the TGC, and a review report shall be submitted by the TGC to the approving authority within thirty (30) days of the submission by the applicant of the Phase II Investigation Plan. The TGCs report shall also indicate whether any proposed testing methodology is appropriate and reasonable or is prohibited because of the potential danger the methodology may pose to the integrity of the site or the health, safety and welfare of the community. If the TGC recommends the disapproval of the testing program, the recommendation shall include suggestions on alternate methodology which would provide the requisite data. The recommendation shall be based on the data submitted, the review of the data and other pertinent information by the TGC, the purposes of this chapter.
10. 
The approving authority shall approve or disapprove the Phase II Investigation Plan within thirty-five (35) days of the receipt of the TGC's report. Approval of the plan shall include a specification of the nature and extent of the Phase II Investigation, the results of which shall be in the Geotechnical Evaluation Report.
11. 
After the Phase II Investigation Plan has been approved by the approving authority, a permit shall be issued to the applicant by the Township Engineer authorizing the commencement of the testing procedure.
12. 
The following protocol and procedures shall be utilized in conducting the approved Phase II Investigation and geotechnical evaluation by the applicant, with observation by the TGC.
(a) 
Any on-site evaluations and tests undertaken pursuant to this chapter shall not begin until the applicant has received a permit pursuant to Subsection c11 of this subsection.
(b) 
The applicant shall provide written notice to the Township Clerk, the Township Engineer and the TGC, by certified mail, return receipt requested, at least fifteen (15) days prior to the commencement of any testing procedures.
(c) 
The proposed development site shall be subject to inspection by the TGC, the Township Engineer or designated municipal officials at any time.
(d) 
All testing data and results shall be made available to municipal officials and inspectors on demand.
(e) 
All site investigations shall be properly closed in accordance with N.J.A.C. 7:9-9.1 et seq.
13. 
At the completion of the Phase II Investigation a formal Geotechnical Evaluation Report shall be submitted which shall include the following information gathered during the testing protocol:
(a) 
Logs of all borings, test pits and probes, including evidence of cavities, loss of drilling fluid circulation during drilling, voids encountered and similar cavities.
(b) 
The type of drilling or excavation technique employed.
(c) 
Drawings of monitoring or observation wells as installed.
(d) 
The time and dates of exploration tests.
(e) 
Reports of chemical analyses of on-site surface and ground water in cases of potential impact as determined by the TGC.
(f) 
The names and qualifications of individuals conducting the tests.
(g) 
The analytical methods used on soils, water samples and rock samples.
(h) 
A one inch equals one hundred feet scale, topographic map of the site (at a contour interval of two feet) locating all test pits, boring, wells, seismic or electromagnetic conductivity or other geophysical surveys and analysis of the groundwater, including any potentiometric maps constructed from site data or aquifer tests with rate and direction of flow, if required by the approved Phase II Investigation Plan.
(i) 
A geologic interpretation of the observed subsurface conditions, including soil and rock type, geologic unit, jointing (size and spacing), faulting, voids, fracturing, grain size and sinkhole formation.
(j) 
An evaluation of the geotechnical findings at the site gathered during the Phase II Investigation, in relation to the proposed development, and recommendations for the planning, engineering design and construction techniques to be utilized in accomplishing the project, All design recommendations shall minimize, to the greatest extent practical, impacts upon water quality and structural hazards associated with limestone formations. The engineering solutions proposed to minimize environmental and structural impacts for the useful life of the project, as well as during construction, must be clearly detailed.
(k) 
Any other information required by the approved Phase II Investigation Plan.
14. 
Review report.
(a) 
The Geotechnical Evaluation Report shall be reviewed by the TGC, and a review report shall be submitted by the TGC to the approving authority within thirty (30) days of the submission by the applicant of the Geotechnical Evaluation Report. The TGC's report shall review the completeness of the Geotechnical Evaluation Report and shall advise the approving authority whether or not the applicant has provided the municipality with:
(1) 
Site specific design and construction details and specifications to ensure that the proposed development of the tract will be properly implemented and will not adversely impact on the health, safety and welfare of the community.
(2) 
Verification that the proposed method of development of the tract will minimize any adverse effects on the quality of surface or subsurface water and will not alter the character of surface and/or subsurface water flow in a manner detrimental to known on-site or off-site conditions.
(3) 
Testing and design performance standards which comply with the standards set forth in this chapter and good engineering practices.
(4) 
Specific details on inspection procedures to be followed during the construction and after project completion.
(b) 
The recommendation shall be based on the data submitted, the review of the data and other pertinent information by the TGC and the purposes of this chapter.
15. 
The approving authority shall, within forty-five (45) days of the receipt of the report from the TGC, approve or disapprove the proposed geotechnical aspects of the development plan and associated construction techniques. In the event that the approving authority denies the proposed development plan and associated construction procedures, the approving authority shall state in the resolution its reasons for disapproval.
d. 
Geologic hazards discovered during construction in the CAS. A specific geologic hazard may not be identified and remediated while the geologic investigation program is underway and may be discovered during or after construction. In such cases the developer and/or owner shall:
1. 
Report the occurrence of the hazard to the Township Clerk and Engineer within twenty-four (24) hours of discovery.
2. 
Halt construction activities which would impact the geologic hazard.
3. 
Prepare a report on the geologic hazard which analyzes the impact of the hazard and details a remediation plan for review and approval by the TGC.
4. 
After obtaining approval from the municipality, perform necessary remediation of the hazard to prevent or minimize damage to buildings, structures, utilities, driveways, parking areas, roadways and other site improvements and to minimize pollution of the groundwater.
5. 
Repair any damage to improvements and restore ground cover and landscaping.
6. 
Reimburse the Township for the cost of inspection or other costs incurred in connection with the geologic hazard.
e. 
Compliance and Enforcement.
1. 
Compliance with this chapter in the CAD is required prior to the granting of preliminary major subdivision, conditional use or preliminary site plan approval (except minor site plans). The completion of geotechnical improvements is required before the commencement of construction where appropriate, or concurrently with construction when necessary, but in any event prior to the issuance of any certificate of occupancy for the project. The enforcement officials for any application requiring the approval of the Planning Board or Board of Adjustment subject to this chapter shall be the Township Engineer and the TGC. The Township Engineer shall serve as the enforcement official for waste-water systems requiring New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection permits or treatment works approvals.
2. 
Failure to comply with any of the conditions in this chapter may result in the issuance of a stop-work order, revocation of building permits or denial of certificates of occupancy. Remedial and corrective measures may be mandated if the appropriate construction and site planning techniques, as outlined in the applicant's approved Geotechnical Evaluation Report, are not followed and result in actions which adversely impact karst features.
f. 
Carbonate Area District Data Distribution. On-site geologic information collected through the provisions of this chapter represents important resource data. Copies of the final Geotechnical Evaluation Report and all maps and accompanying data shall be filed with the Township Board of Health, the Township Clerk, and the Planning Board Secretary. The municipality shall develop a catalog system of all available municipally-generated geologic reports. This file shall be accessible to the public during normal working hours.
g. 
In limestone areas the alteration and development of land may be hazardous with respect to the foundation safety of structures, the creation of unstable land as a result of changes in drainage and grading and the contamination of ground and surface waters. The exact kinds of sinkholes and/or subsidence is not always predictable; therefore, the administration of these regulations shall create no liability on behalf of the municipality, the Township Engineer, the Township Geotechnical Consultant, municipal employees or municipal agencies as to damages which may be associated with the formation of sinkholes or subsidence. Compliance with these regulations represents no warranty, finding, guarantee or assurance that a sinkhole and/or subsidence will not occur on an approved property. The municipality, its agents, consultants and employees assume no liability for any financial or other damages which may result from sinkhole activity. It is also noted that sinkholes and ground subsidence may occur in areas outside the CAD and/or in areas of carbonate geology presently not identified as such. The applicant and/or property owner should always make independent investigations of these matters prior to using the land for construction of a building or structure or any activity which alters the soil and bedrock materials.

§ 13-85.1 Application.

[Ord. No. 96/4 § 13-85.1]
a. 
Upon determination that the application is complete, the applicant shall submit twenty (20) copies of all plans and the Board Secretary will place the item on the agenda.

§ 13-85.2 Submission Requirements.

[Ord. No. 96/4 § 13-85.2]
a. 
Submission requirements for minor subdivision approval are provided in the Minor Subdivision Checklist. Submission requirements for site plan approval are provided in the Minor Site Plan Checklist.
b. 
The Secretary of the Board shall forward copies of the plat or minor site plan to the following for review and comment, where appropriate:
1. 
Planning Board or Board of Adjustment.
2. 
Township Planner.
3. 
Township Engineer.
4. 
Township Board of Health.
5. 
Construction Official.
6. 
Zoning Officer.
7. 
Environmental Commission.
c. 
The Board shall also have the authority to refer any plat or minor site plan to other agencies or individuals for comment or recommendations.

§ 13-85.3 Review.

[Ord. No. 96/4 § 13-85.3]
The officials and agencies shall forward their comments and recommendations in writing to the Board within thirty (30) days from the receipt of minor subdivision plat or site plan.

§ 13-85.4 Public Hearing.

[Ord. No. 96/4 § 13-85.4; Ord. No. 2015-10 § 8]
At the time when the application is certified complete, the Board shall set a date for the public hearing and notify the applicant of said date. After such notification the applicant shall follow the procedures established with respect to the hearing.

§ 13-85.5 Revisions.

[Ord. No. 96/4 § 13-85.5]
The Board may require the filing of an amended application which shall proceed as in the case of the original application. No additional application fee shall be required. The time within which the Board shall review the amended application and make its determination shall commence as of the date of the filing of the amended plat. If the applicant fails to submit an amended application within the original time for review authorized by this chapter, the Board shall be obligated to act on the original application. If, at the discretion of the Board, the change or changes are considered minor in nature, the applicant may be given approval subject to the submission of an amended plan indicating the changes.

§ 13-85.6 Conditional Approval.

[Ord. No. 96/4 § 13-85.6]
Whenever review or approval of the application by the County Planning Board is required by N.J.S.A. 40:27-6.3, the Board shall condition any approval that it grants upon timely receipt of a favorable report on the application by the County Planning Board.

§ 13-85.7 Action.

[Ord. No. 96/4 § 13-85.7]
a. 
The Board shall approve, conditionally approve, or deny a minor subdivision within forty-five (45) days of the certification that the application is complete, unless the applicant shall extend the period of time within which the Board may act. Where a variance is requested pursuant to Subsection b of N.J.S.A. 40:55D-60 or N.J.S.A. 40:55D-70, the Board shall take action within one hundred twenty (120) days from which the application is certified complete.
b. 
Failure of the Board to act within the period prescribed shall constitute minor subdivision or site plan approval and a certificate of the Administrative Officer as to the failure of the Board to act shall be issued on request of the applicant. The certificate shall be sufficient in lieu of the written endorsement or other evidence of approval, herein required, and, in the case of minor subdivision, shall be so accepted by the County Recording Officer for purposes of filing subdivision plats or deeds.
c. 
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 proposed subdivision or development, together with such subsequent subdivision(s) or development(s) as may be submitted in the future, is feasible. 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.

§ 13-85.8 Effect of Approval.

[Ord. No. 96/4 § 13-85.8]
Approval of a minor site plan or subdivision shall be deemed final approval and shall be prepared in accordance with final site plan or subdivision requirements, provided that the Board may condition such approval on the provision of improvements as may be required pursuant to the N.J.S.A. 40:55D-53. The zoning requirements and general terms and conditions, whether conditional or otherwise, upon which minor subdivision or site plan approval was granted, shall not be changed for a period of two (2) years after the date on which the resolution of approval is adopted provided that the approved minor subdivision or site plan shall have been duly recorded.

§ 13-85.9 Filing with the County Recording Officer.

[Ord. No. 96/4 § 13-85.9]
Approval of a minor subdivision or site plan shall expire one hundred ninety (190) days from the date on which the resolution of the approval is adopted unless within such period a plat in conformity with such approval and N.J.S.A. 46:23-9.9 et seq., or a deed clearly describing the approved minor subdivision is filed by the developer with the County Recording Officer, the Township Engineer and the Township Tax Assessor. Any such plat or deed accepted for such filing shall have been signed by the Chairperson and Secretary of the Board. In reviewing the application for development for a proposed minor subdivision, the Board may accept a plat not in conformity with N.J.S.A. 46:23-9.9 et seq.; provided that if the developer chooses to file the minor subdivision as provided herein by plat rather than deed such plat shall conform with the provisions of the said act.
Prior to filing the plat, all legal requirements for dedication of public facilities shall be completed.

§ 13-85.10 Extensions.

[Ord. No. 96/4 § 13-85.10]
a. 
The Board may extend the one hundred ninety (190) day period for filing a minor subdivision plat or deed pursuant to this chapter if the developer proves to the reasonable satisfaction of the Board:
1. 
That the developer was barred or prevented, directly or indirectly, from filing because of delays in obtaining legally required approvals from other governmental or quasi-governmental entities; and
2. 
That the developer applied promptly for and diligently pursued the required approvals. The length of the extension shall be equal to the period of delay caused by the wait for the required approvals, as determined by the Board. The developer may apply for the extension either before or after what would otherwise be the expiration date.
b. 
The Board shall grant an extension of minor subdivision or site plan approval for a period determined by the Board, but not exceeding one (1) year from what would otherwise be the expiration date, if the developer proves to the reasonable satisfaction of the Board that the developer was barred or prevented, directly or indirectly, from proceeding with the development because of delays of obtaining legally required approvals from other governmental agencies and that the developer applied promptly for and diligently pursued the required approvals. The developer shall apply for the extension before (a) what would otherwise be the expiration date of minor subdivision or site plan approval; or (b) the ninety-first (91st) day after the developer receives the first legally required approval from other governmental entities, whichever occurs later.

§ 13-85.11 Distribution of Copies.

[Ord. No. 96/4 § 13-85.11]
A copy of the recorded plat or a copy of the recorded deed, or in the case of site plan approval, a copy of the approved site plan and eight (8) paper copies, shall be filed with the Administrative Officer of the appropriate Board. The Administrative Officer shall distribute copies of the plat, deed or plan to the following:
a. 
Planning Board or Board of Adjustment.
b. 
Administrative Officer.
c. 
Township Engineer.
d. 
Construction Official.
e. 
Zoning Officer.
f. 
Tax Assessor.
g. 
Such other Township, County or State agencies as directed by the Board.

§ 13-85.12 Lands Resulting from Minor Subdivisions.

[Ord. No. 96/4 § 13-85.12]
No subdivider or owner shall be entitled to approval of a minor subdivision for any land which has been subdivided as a mi-nor subdivision within forty-eight (48) months immediately preceding the subdivision application.

§ 13-86.1 Application.

[Ord. No. 96/4 § 13-86.1]
a. 
The applicant shall submit the required fee, eighteen (18) copies each of the application and the preliminary major subdivision plat or preliminary major site plan and eighteen (18) copies of any protective covenants or deed restrictions applying to the land being subdivided or developed to the Secretary of the Board for review by the Development Review Committee. The Board Secretary shall process the application and assign an application number. 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. 
Upon determination that the application is complete, the Board Secretary shall place the item on the agenda.

§ 13-86.2 Submission Requirements.

[Ord. No. 96/4 § 13-86.2]
a. 
Submission requirements for preliminary major subdivision approval are provided in the Preliminary Major Subdivision Checklist. Submission requirements for preliminary major site plans are provided in the Preliminary Major Site Plan Checklist in Subsection 150-89.6.
b. 
The Secretary of the Board shall forward copies of the plat or site plan to the following for review and comment, where appropriate:
1. 
Planning Board or Board of Adjustment.
2. 
Township Planner.
3. 
Township Engineer.
4. 
Construction Official.
5. 
Zoning Officer.
6. 
Environmental Commission.
c. 
The Board shall also have the authority to refer any plat to other agencies or individuals for comment or recommendations.

§ 13-86.3 Exhibits Required.

[Ord. No. 96/4 § 13-86.3]
A written statement from the applicant indicating:
a. 
Type of structure to be erected;
b. 
Nature of business, if commercial or industrial;
c. 
Approximate date of start of construction;
d. 
Sequencing of construction;
e. 
Estimated number of lots for which final approval will be requested by phases.

§ 13-86.4 Review.

[Ord. No. 96/4 § 13-86.4]
The officials and agencies cited above shall forward their comments and recommendations in writing to the Board within thirty (30) days from the receipt of the plat.

§ 13-86.5 Notice of Public Hearing.

[Ord. No. 96/4 § 13-86.5]
At the time when the Board considers the application and determines that the application is complete and ready for public hearing, the Board shall set a date for the public hearing and notify the applicant of said date. After such notification by the Board, the applicant shall follow the procedures established in this chapter with respect to the notice of hearing.

§ 13-86.6 Revisions.

[Ord. No. 96/4 § 13-86.6]
The Board may require the filing of an amended application which shall proceed as in the case of the original application for development. No additional application fee shall be required. The time within which the Board shall review the amended application and make its determination shall commence as of the date filing of the amended plat. If the applicant fails to submit an amended application within the original time for review authorized by this chapter, the Board shall be obligated to act on the original application. If, at the discretion of the Board, the change or changes are considered minor in nature, the applicant may be given approval subject to the submission of an amended plan indicating the changes.

§ 13-86.7 Other Required Approvals.

[Ord. No. 96/4 § 13-86.7]
a. 
If a Board disapproves a subdivision plat, the reasons for disapproval shall be returned with the plat.
b. 
Before preliminary approval is granted for any plat involving a proposed extension of any sanitary sewer system, the Township Committee shall first authorize the sewer extension by resolution.
c. 
If the Board approves a plat conditioned upon County Planning Board approval, or that of any other governmental agency, officer or public body, and in meeting any conditions of County Planning Board or other governmental agency approval there is a substantial change in the design, access, circulation, drainage or improvement, the revised plat shall be resubmitted to the Township.

§ 13-86.8 Action.

[Ord. No. 96/4 § 13-86.8]
a. 
Subdivisions.
1. 
The Board shall approve, conditionally approve or deny a preliminary major subdivision application of ten (10) lots or less within forty-five (45) days after the application is certified complete unless the applicant shall extend the period of time within which the Board may act.
2. 
The Board shall approve, conditionally approve or deny the preliminary major subdivision application of more than ten (10) lots within ninety-five (95) days after the application is certified complete unless the applicant shall extend the period of time within which the Board may act.
3. 
If a preliminary subdivision application is being considered by the Zoning Board of Adjustment simultaneously with an application for a use variance, the Zoning Board of Adjustment shall act on the application within one hundred twenty (120) days after the application is certified complete unless the applicant shall extend the period of time within which the Board may act.
4. 
Failure of the Board to act within the time prescribed shall constitute preliminary major approval and a certificate of the Administrative Officer as to the failure of the Board to act shall be issued on request of the applicant. Said certificate shall be sufficient in lieu of the written endorsement or other evidence of approval herein required, and shall be accepted by the County Recording Officer for purposes of filing subdivision plats. The Board shall include findings of fact and conclusions based on the testimony and documentary evidence submitted and shall reduce their determination to writing in accordance with law.
b. 
Site plans.
1. 
The Board shall approve, conditionally approve or deny the preliminary major site plan which involves ten (10) acres of land or less, or ten (10) dwelling units or less within forty-five (45) days after the application is certified complete unless the applicant shall extend the period of time within which the Board may act.
2. 
The Board shall approve, conditionally approve or deny the preliminary major site plan of more than ten (10) acres or more than ten (10) dwelling units within ninety-five (95) days after the application is certified complete unless the applicant shall extend the period of time within which the Board may act.
3. 
If a preliminary site plan application is being considered by the Zoning Board of Adjustment simultaneously with an application for a use variance, the Zoning Board of Adjustment shall act on all aspects of the application within one hundred twenty (120) days after the application has been certified complete unless the applicant shall extend the period of time within which the Board may act.
4. 
Failure of the Board to act within the time prescribed shall constitute preliminary major site plan approval and a certificate of the Administrative Officer as to the failure of the Board to act shall be issued on request of the applicant. Said certificate shall be sufficient in lieu of a written endorsement or other evidence of approval herein required.
c. 
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 proposed subdivision or development, together with such subsequent subdivision(s) or development(s) as may be submitted in the future, is feasible. 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.
d. 
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 ten (10) copies of the plat or plan with the notification that it has been approved.
e. 
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 thirty (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.
f. 
If the Board, after consideration and discussion of the preliminary plat or plan, denies the application, 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 (1) copy of the plat or plan and said resolution shall be returned to the applicant within ten (10) days of such determination.

§ 13-86.9 Effect of Preliminary Approval of Major Subdivision and Site Plans.

[Ord. No. 96/4 § 13-86.9]
a. 
If the Planning Board or Board of Adjustment approves the preliminary plat, it shall make a notation to that effect, and a resolution shall be adopted setting forth the approval and any conditions of approval.
b. 
Extensions. Preliminary approval of a major subdivision and site plan, except as provided in Subsection b4 of this subsection, shall confer upon the applicant the following rights for a three (3) year period from the date of the preliminary approval as specified by N.J.S.A. 40:55D-1 et seq.:
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 sizes; yard dimensions and off-tract improvements; and in the case of a site plan, any requirements peculiar to site plan approval pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40:55D-41, except that nothing herein shall be construed to prevent the Township from modifying by ordinance such general terms and conditions of preliminary approval as related to public health and safety.
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 subdivision plat or site plan, as the case may be.
3. 
That the applicant may apply for and the Board may grant extension on such preliminary approval for additional periods of at least one (1) year but not to exceed a total extension of two (2) years, provided that if the design and improvement standards have been revised by ordinance, such revised standards may govern.
4. 
In the case of a subdivision of or a site plan for an area of fifty (50) acres or more, the appropriate Board may grant the rights referred to in paragraphs b1, 2 and 3 above for such period of time, longer than three (3) years, as shall be determined by the appropriate Board to be reasonable taking into consideration (a) the number of dwelling units and nonresidential floor area permissible under preliminary approval, (b) the potential number of dwelling units and nonresidential floor area of the section or sections awaiting final approval, (c) economic conditions, and (d) the comprehensiveness of the development: provided that if the design standards have been revised, such revised standards may govern.
5. 
Whenever the Board grants an extension of preliminary approval pursuant to paragraphs b3 or 4 above and preliminary approval has expired before the date on which the extension was granted, the extension shall begin on what would otherwise be the expiration date. The developer may apply for an extension either before or after what would otherwise be the expiration date.
6. 
The Board shall grant an extension of preliminary approval for a period determined by the Board but not exceeding one (1) year from what would otherwise be the expiration date, if the developer proves to the reasonable satisfaction of the Board that the developer was barred or prevented, directly or indirectly, from proceeding with the development because of delays in obtaining legally required approvals from other governmental entities and that the developer applied promptly for and diligently pursued the required approvals. The developer shall apply for the extension before (a) what would otherwise be the expiration date of the preliminary approval, or (b) the ninety-first (91st) day after the developer received the last legally required approval from other governmental entities, whichever is later. An extension granted pursuant to this section shall not preclude the Board from granting an extension pursuant to Subsection b3 or 4 above.
c. 
Where the developer seeks to commence construction of the project prior to final approval, the developer shall submit the engineering plans and specifications for the improvements to the Township Engineer who shall approve or deny them within thirty-five (35) days. In the event of a denial, the specific reasons shall be forwarded to the applicant by the Township Engineer. If revised plans are submitted in response to a denial letter, they shall be approved or denied within twenty (20) days with the same requirements as previously imposed for the denial. After the plans have been approved by the Board, the developer shall comply with the requirements of the performance guaranties of this ordinance. All of the above shall be verified by the Township Engineer at a pre-construction meeting. Thereafter, the developer may commence construction of the project prior to final approval.

§ 13-86.10 Compliance with Site Plan Approval.

[Ord. No. 96/4 § 13-86.10]
a. 
All proposed improvements or development indicated on the approved site plan map shall meet the requirements of all applicable codes, ordinances and specifications of the Township, County, State or Federal governments and other agencies with jurisdiction over matters pertaining to site development.
b. 
The Construction Official and/or the Township Engineer may authorize minor variations in the site plan caused by field conditions and shall notify the Board of such variations.

§ 13-86.11 Revocation of Construction Permit.

[Ord. No. 96/4 § 13-86.11]
In the event of a failure to comply with any condition of the preliminary site plan approval, the Construction Official or Township Engineer, on his or her own initiative, may revoke the construction permit and seek to enjoin the violation, or take such other steps as permitted by law.

§ 13-86.12 Signatures Required.

[Ord. No. 96/4 § 13-86.12]
If the Board favorably acts on a preliminary plat or plan, the Chairperson and the Secretary of the Board shall affix their signatures to the plat or plan with a notation that it has received preliminary approval and shall return same to the applicant for compliance with final approval requirements. Where conditional approval is granted, the Chairperson and the Secretary of the Board shall not affix their signatures to the plat until all conditions required for approval have been complied with.

§ 13-86.13 Distribution of Approved Preliminary Major Subdivision and Site Plans.

[Ord. No. 96/4 § 13-86.13]
The applicant shall provide the Administrative Officer of the Board with eight (8) copies of the approved preliminary plat, which shall be distributed as follows and where appropriate:
a. 
Planning Board or Board of Adjustment.
b. 
Township Engineer.
c. 
Construction Official.

§ 13-87.1 Application.

[Ord. No. 96/4 § 13-87.1]
a. 
Eighteen (18) copies of a final plat or final plan shall be submitted to the Secretary of the Board within three (3) years after the date of the preliminary approval or any authorized extension thereof. The applicant shall submit to the Secretary the required fee, a copy of the application and the final major subdivision plat or final major site plan for a determination by the Planner and Engineer that said application is complete.
b. 
Upon certifying that the application is complete, the Board Secretary shall process the application and place the item on the agenda.

§ 13-87.2 Submission Requirements.

[Ord. No. 96/4 § 13-87.2]
a. 
Submission requirements for final major subdivision approval are provided in the Final Major Subdivision Checklist. Submission requirements for final major site plan approval are provided in the Final Major Site Plan Checklist.
b. 
The Secretary of the Board shall forward copies of the plan or plat to the following officials for review and comment where appropriate:
1. 
Planning Board or Board of Adjustment.
2. 
Township Planner.
3. 
Township Engineer.
4. 
Tax Assessor.
5. 
Construction Official.
6. 
Environmental Commission.
c. 
The Board shall also have the authority to refer any plan or plat to other agencies or individuals for comment or recommendations.

§ 13-87.3 Exhibits Required.

[Ord. No. 96/4 § 13-87.3]
a. 
Unless the preliminary subdivision plat or site plan was approved without changes, the final plat or plan shall have incorporated all changes, modifications and conditions required by the Planning Board as part of preliminary approval.
b. 
The final plat shall be accompanied by a statement from the Township Engineer that the municipality is in receipt of the following:
1. 
A map showing all utilities in exact location and elevation, identifying those portions already installed and those to be installed.
2. 
That the applicant has either completed the installation of all improvements in accordance with the requirements of this chapter or posted with the Township Clerk a performance guarantee in an amount sufficient to cover the cost of all improvements as required by this chapter, or uncompleted portions thereof, as estimated by the Township Engineer, and assuring the installation of such improvements on or before an agreed date.
3. 
That all times and amounts required for the maintenance guarantee have been provided.
4. 
That the final plat conforms to the preliminary plat as submitted and approved with changes as noted in an affidavit from applicant.
5. 
That all items required by the checklist for final approval have been provided.

§ 13-87.4 Review.

[Ord. No. 96/4 § 13-87.4]
The officials and agencies shall forward their comments and recommendations in writing to the Board within thirty (30) days from the receipt of the final plat or site plan.

§ 13-87.5 Revisions.

[Ord. No. 96/4 § 13-87.5]
The Board may require the filing of an amended application which shall proceed as in the case of the original application for development. No additional application fee shall be required. The time within which the Board shall review the amended application and make its determination shall commence as of the date of the filing of the amended plat. If the applicant fails to submit an amended application within the original time for review authorized by this chapter, the Board shall be obligated to act on the original application. If, at the discretion of the Board, the change or changes are considered minor in nature, the applicant may be given approval subject to the submission of an amended plan indicating the changes.

§ 13-87.6 Final Approval of Site Plans and Major Subdivisions.

[Ord. No. 96/4 § 13-87.6]
a. 
The Board shall grant final approval if the detailed drawings, specifications and estimates of the application for final approval conform to the standards established by ordinance for final approval, the conditions for preliminary approval, and, in the case of a major subdivision, the standards prescribed in the "Map Filing Law" P.L. 1960, c. 141. In the case of a planned unit development, planned unit residential development or residential cluster, the Board may permit minimal deviations from the conditions of preliminary approval necessitated by change of conditions beyond the control of the developer since the date of preliminary approval without the developer being required to submit another application for development for preliminary approval.
b. 
Final approval shall be granted or denied within forty-five (45) days after submission of a complete application or within such further time as may be consented to by the applicant. Failure of the Board to act within the period prescribed shall constitute final approval and a certificate of the Administrative Officer as to the failure of the Board to act shall be issued on request of the applicant. Said certificate shall be sufficient in lieu of the written endorsement or other evidence of approval, herein required, and, in the case of subdivision plans, shall be so accepted by the County Recording Officer for purposes of filing.
c. 
Whenever review or approval of the application by the County Planning Board is required, the Board shall condition its approval upon timely receipt of a favorable report on the application by the County Planning Board or approval by the County Planning Board by its failure to report thereon within the required time period.

§ 13-87.7 Effect of Final Approval of Site Plan or Major Subdivision.

[Ord. No. 96/4 § 13-87.7]
a. 
The zoning requirements applicable to the preliminary approval first granted and all other rights conferred upon the developer, whether conditionally or otherwise, shall not be changed for a period of two (2) years after the date on which the resolution of final approval was adopted; provided that in the case of major subdivision the rights conferred by this section shall expire if the plat has not been duly recorded within the required time period. If the developer has followed the standards prescribed for final approval and has duly recorded the plat with the County Recording Officer, the Board may extend such period of protection for extensions of one (1) year but not to exceed three (3) extensions. Notwithstanding any other provisions of this chapter, the granting of final approval terminates the time period of preliminary approval pursuant to this article.
b. 
1. 
In the case of a subdivision or site plan for a planned development of fifty (50) acres or more, conventional subdivision for one hundred fifty (150) acres or more, or site plan for the development of a nonresidential floor area of two hundred thousand (200,000) square feet or more, the Board may grant the rights referred to in Subsection a of this subsection for such period of time, longer than two (2) years, as shall be determined by the Board to be reasonable, taking into consideration:
(a) 
The number of dwelling units and nonresidential floor area permissible under final approval.
(b) 
Economic conditions.
(c) 
The comprehensiveness of the development.
2. 
The developer may apply for thereafter, and the Board may thereafter grant, an extension of final approval for such additional period of time as shall be determined by the Board to be reasonable taking into consideration the following:
(a) 
The number of dwelling units and nonresidential floor area permissible under final approval;
(b) 
The number of dwelling units and nonresidential floor area remaining to be developed;
(c) 
Economic conditions; and
(d) 
The comprehensiveness of the development.
c. 
Whenever Board grants any extension of final approval and final approval has expired before the date on which the extension is granted, the extension shall begin on what would otherwise be the expiration date. The developer may apply for the extension either before or after what would otherwise be the extension date.
d. 
The Board shall grant an extension of final approval for a period determined by the Board but not exceeding one (1) year from what would otherwise be the expiration date, if the developer proves to the reasonable satisfaction of the Board that the developer was barred or prevented, directly or indirectly, from proceeding with the development because of delays in obtaining legally required approvals from other governmental entities and that the developer applied promptly for and diligently pursued these approvals. A developer shall apply for an extension before (a) what would otherwise be the expiration date of final approval, or (2) the ninety-first (91st) day after the developer receives the last legally required approval from other governmental entities, whichever occurs later. An extension granted pursuant to this section shall not preclude the Board from granting an extension pursuant to paragraphs a or b above.

§ 13-87.8 Improvement Guarantees Required; Surety; Release.

[Ord. No. 96/4 § 13-87.8]
Before recording final subdivision plats or as a condition of final site plan approval, the Board shall require and shall accept, for the purpose of assuring the installation and maintenance of on-tract public improvements and landscaping, performance maintenance and other guarantees in accordance with N.J.S.A. 40:55D-53 of the Municipal Land Use Law and Article VIII of this chapter.

§ 13-87.9 Recording of Final Subdivision Approval.

[Ord. No. 96/4 § 13-87.9]
a. 
Final approval of a major subdivision shall expire ninety-five (95) days from the date of signing of the plat unless within such period the plat shall have been duly filed by the developer with the County Recording Officer. The Board may for good cause shown extend the period for recording for an additional period not to exceed one hundred ninety (190) days from the date of signing of the plat. The Board may extend the ninety-five (95) day or one hundred ninety (190) day period if the developer proves to the reasonable satisfaction of the Board (1) that the developer was barred or prevented, directly or indirectly, from filing because of delays in obtaining legally required approvals from other governmental or quasi-governmental entities and (2) that the developer applied promptly for and diligently pursued required approvals. The length of the extension shall be equal to the period of delay caused by the wait for the required approvals, as determined by the Board. The developer may apply for an extension either before or after the original expiration date.
b. 
No subdivision plat shall be accepted for filing by the County Recording Officer until it has been approved by the Board as indicated on the instrument by the signature of the Chairperson and Secretary of the Board. The signatures of the Chairperson and Secretary of the Board shall not be affixed until the developer has posted the guarantees required by this chapter. If the County records any plat without such approval, such recording shall be deemed null and void, and upon request of the municipality, the plat shall be expunged from the official records.
c. 
It shall be the duty of the County Recording Officer to notify the Board in writing within seven (7) days of the filing of any plat, identifying such instrument by its title, date of filing, and official number.

§ 13-87.10 Compliance with Final Site Plan Approval.

[Ord. No. 96/4 § 13-87.10]
a. 
All proposed improvements or development indicated on the approved site plan map shall meet the requirements of all applicable codes, ordinances and specifications of the Township, County, State or Federal governments and other agencies with jurisdiction over matters pertaining to site development.
b. 
The Construction Official and/or the Township Engineer may authorize through the Township Planner minor variations in the final site plan caused by field conditions and shall notify the Board of such variations.

§ 13-87.11 As-Built Plans.

[Ord. No. 96/4 § 13-87.11]
At such times as all utilities and public improvements have been installed and constructed, reproducible as-built plans for such utilities and public improvements shall be filed with the Township Engineer. Public improvements shall not be accepted by the Township until such plans are presented and approved by the Township Engineer.

§ 13-87.12 Notification to Tax Assessor of Municipality.

[Ord. No. 96/4 § 13-87.12]
Upon the filing of a plat showing the subdivision or resubdivision of land, the County Recording Officer shall send a copy of such notification to the Township Tax Assessor at the same time that notification is given to the Township Board pursuant to 42 (C. 40:55D-54).

§ 13-87.13 Signatures Required.

[Ord. No. 96/4 § 13-87.13]
If the Board favorably acts on a final plat or plan, the Chairperson and the Secretary of the Board shall affix their signatures to the plat or plan with a notation that it has received final approval and shall return same to the applicant for compliance with final approval requirements.

§ 13-87.14 Distribution of Approved Plat.

[Ord. No. 96/4 § 13-87.14]
After the approval or denial of a final major subdivision or site plan, six (6) copies of the signed plat and/or resolution of memorialization shall be distributed as follows, where appropriate:
a. 
Secretary of Planning Board.
b. 
Administrative Officer.
c. 
Township Engineer.
d. 
Construction Official.
e. 
Tax Assessor.
f. 
Applicant.

§ 13-87.15 Issuance of Certificate of Occupancy.

[Ord. No. 96/4 § 13-87.15]
The issuance of a certificate of occupancy for any residence within a major subdivision shall be accompanied by a statement from the Township Engineer that all public improvements affecting the residence in question have been installed and a statement from the Township Attorney that all required deeds of dedication have been reviewed and approved.

§ 13-88 CHECKLISTS.

[Ord. No. 96/4 § 13-88]
No application for development shall be deemed complete unless the following items, information and documentation are submitted to the approving Board.

§ 13-88.1 Sketch Plat and Concept Plan Checklist.

[Ord. No. 96/4 § 13-88.1]
Concept Plan/Sketch Plat Checklist
#
Checklist
1
Name, address and telephone number of owner and applicant.
2
Name, signature, license number, address and telephone number of engineer, land surveyor, architect, professional planner and/or landscape architect, as applicable, responsible for preparation of plat.
3
Title block denoting name of project, type of application, tax map sheet, county, name of municipality, block and lot, and street location.
4
A key map at not more than 1" = 1000' showing location of tract with reference to surrounding properties, streets, zone lines and municipal boundaries within 500 feet.
5
A schedule of required and provided zone district(s) requirements including lot area, width, depth, yard setbacks, building coverage, floor area ratio, open space, and parking.
6
North arrow and scale of:
1" = 50' for tracts up to 40 acres.
1" = 100' for tracts greater than 40 acres.
7
Authorized affidavit of ownership.
8
Acreage of tract to the nearest tenth of an acre.
9
Size and general location of any existing or proposed structures.
10
General location and dimension of any existing or proposed streets.
11
Approximate location of all proposed lot lines and area of lots in square feet.
12
Location and acreage of any existing or proposed easement or land reserved for or dedicated to public or utility use.
13
List of variances required or requested.
14
Payment of application fees.
15
All existing watercourses, floodplains, floodway and flood fringe areas, wetlands, marshes, pounds and land subject to flooding on the site and off the site wherever any part of the parcel falls within buffer areas for such features as defined by applicable New Jersey or federal wetlands or floodplain regulations.
[Amended 7-10-2019 by Ord. No. 2019-06]
16
Existing streets, rights-of-way and/or easements on and within 200 feet of tract.
17
Architectural or historic significance of any existing buildings to remain or to be removed.
18
Compliance with all Master Plan proposals affecting the development.
19
Additional road right-of-way as specified in Township Master Plan.
20
Topographical features of subject property from best available public source.
21
Boundary, limits, nature and general extent of wooded areas, specimen trees and other significant physical features.
22
General soil types.
23
Parking plan showing spaces, size and type, aisle width, curb cuts, drives, driveways, and all ingress and egress areas and dimensions.

§ 13-88.2 Minor Subdivision Checklist.

[Ord. No. 96/4 § 13-88.2]
Minor Subdivision Checklist
#
Checklist
1
Name, address and telephone number of owner and applicant.
2
Name, signature, license number, seal, address and telephone number of engineer, land surveyor, architect, professional planner and/or landscape architect as applicable, responsible for preparation of plat.
3
Title block denoting name of project, type of application, tax map sheet, county, name of municipality, block and lot, and street location.
4
A key map at tax map scale showing location of tract with reference to surrounding properties, streets, zone lines and municipal boundaries within 500 feet and showing proposed lots.
5
A schedule of required and provided zone district(s) requirements including lot area, width, depth, yard setbacks, building coverage, floor area ratio, open space, and parking.
6
North arrow and scale of:
1" = 50' for tracts up to 40 acres.
1" = 100' for tracts greater than 40 acres.
7
Proof that taxes are current.
8
Signature blocks for Chairman, Secretary and Municipal Engineer.
9
Appropriate certification blocks as required by the Map Filing Law.
10
Monumentation - At least one corner of the subdivision shall be tied horizontally to the New Jersey State Grid Coordinate System and vertically to the U.S. Geodetic Survey System, with the data on the plat as to how the bearings will be determined.
11
Source and date of current property survey.
12
One (1) of four (4) standardized sheets:
30" x 42"
24"x 36"
15" x 21"
8.5" x 13"
13
Metes and bounds description showing dimensions, bearings, curve data, length of tangents, radii, arcs, chords and central angles for all center lines and rights-of-way, and center line curves on streets.
14
Authorized affidavit of ownership.
15
Acreage of tract to the nearest tenth of an acre (for GDP, to the nearest acre).
16
Revision box showing date of original and all revisions.
17
Size and location of any existing or proposed structures with all setbacks dimensioned.
18
Location and dimension of any existing or proposed streets.
19
All proposed lot lines and area of lots in square feet.
20
Building envelopes with front/rear, side yard setback lines dimensioned for newly proposed and existing lots.
21
Copy and/or delineation of any existing or proposed deed restrictions or covenants.
22
Location and acreage of any existing or proposed easement or land reserved for or dedicated to public or utility use.
23
List of required regulatory approvals or permits.
24
List of variances required or requested.
25
Requested or obtained design waivers or exceptions.
26
Payment of application fees.
27
Names, block and lot numbers and addresses of property owners and lot lines of all parcels within 200 feet identified on most recent tax map sheet.
28
All existing watercourses, floodplains, floodway and flood fringe areas, wetlands, marshes, pounds and land subject to flooding on the site and off the site wherever any part of the parcel falls within buffer areas for such features as defined by applicable New Jersey or federal wetlands or floodplain regulations.
[Amended 7-10-2019 by Ord. No. 2019-06]
29
Existing streets, rights-of-way and/or easements on and within 200 feet of tract.
30
Architectural or historic significance of any existing buildings to remain or to be removed.
31
Compliance with all Master Plan proposals affecting the development.
32
Additional road right-of-way as specified in Township Master Plan.
33
Topographical features of subject property from best available public source.
34
Boundary, limits, nature and general extent of wooded areas, specimen trees and other significant physical features.
35
Drainage calculations.
36
General soil types.
37
Permeability tests and soil log results in compliance with Individual Subsurface Sewage Disposal Systems Code of New Jersey.
38
New block and lot numbers confirmed with local assessor.
39
Sight triangles.

§ 13-88.3 Minor Site Plan Checklist.

[Ord. No. 96/4 § 13-88.3]
Minor Site Plan Checklist
#
Checklist
1
Name, address and telephone number of owner and applicant.
2
Name, signature, license number, seal, address and telephone number of engineer, land surveyor, architect, professional planner and/or landscape architect, as applicable, responsible for preparation of plat.
3
Title block denoting name of project, type of application, tax map sheet, county, name of municipality, block and lot, and street location.
4
A key map at tax map scale showing location of tract with reference to surrounding properties, streets, zone lines and municipal boundaries within 500 feet.
5
A schedule of required and provided zone district(s) requirements including lot area, width, depth, yard setbacks, building coverage, floor area ratio, open space, and parking.
6
North arrow and scale of:
1" = 50' for tracts up to 40 acres.
1" = 100' for tracts greater than 40 acres.
7
Proof that taxes are current.
8
Signature blocks for Chairman, Secretary and Municipal Engineer.
9
Source and date of current property survey.
10
Authorized affidavit of ownership.
11
Acreage of tract to the nearest tenth of an acre (for GDP, to the nearest acre).
12
Revision box showing date of original and all revisions.
13
Size and location of any existing or proposed structures with all setbacks dimensioned.
14
Location and dimension of any existing or proposed streets.
15
All proposed lot lines and area of lots in square feet.
16
Building envelopes with front/rear, side yard setback lines dimensioned for newly proposed and existing lots.
17
Copy and/or delineation of any existing or proposed deed restrictions or covenants.
18
Location and acreage of any existing or proposed easement or land reserved for or dedicated to public or utility use.
19
List of required regulatory approvals or permits.
20
List of variances required or requested.
21
Requested or obtained design waivers or exceptions.
22
Payment of application fees.
23
Names, block and lot numbers and addresses of property owners and lot lines of all parcels within 200 feet identified on most recent tax map sheet.
24
All existing watercourses, floodplains, floodway and flood fringe areas, wetlands, marshes, pounds and land subject to flooding on the site and off the site wherever any part of the parcel falls within buffer areas for such features as defined by applicable New Jersey or federal wetlands or floodplain regulations.
[Amended 7-10-2019 by Ord. No. 2019-06]
25
Existing streets, rights-of-way and/or easements on and within 200 feet of tract.
26
Architectural or historic significance of any existing buildings to remain or to be removed.
27
Compliance with all Master Plan proposals affecting the development.
28
Additional road right-of-way as specified in Township Master Plan.
29
Topographical features of subject property from best available public source.
30
Boundary, limits, nature and general extent of wooded areas, specimen trees and other significant physical features.
31
Drainage calculations.
32
General soil types.
33
Permeability tests and soil log results in compliance with Individual Subsurface Sewage Disposal Systems Code of New Jersey.
34
Proposed utility infrastructure plans, including disposal of sanitary sewerage, water and storm water management. Telephone, electric and cable TV may be shown by footnote.
35
Soil Erosion and Sediment Control Plan, if soil disturbance exceeds 5,000 square feet.
36
Spot and finished elevations at all property corners.
37
Lighting plan and details.
38
Landscape plan and details.
39
Solid waste management plan.
40
Site identification signs, traffic control signs and directional signs.
41
Sight triangles.
42
Parking plan showing spaces, size and type, aisle width, curb cuts, drives, driveways, and all ingress and egress areas and dimensions.
43
Preliminary architectural plan and elevations.
44
Contour maps with two-foot contour intervals showing the parcel contours both before and after the proposed importation and grading activity. These details may be added to the plat otherwise required for minor site plan approval. If separate sheets, sufficient title block details shall be provided to properly identify the maps as part of the minor site plan application.
[Added 7-10-2019 by Ord. No. 2019-06]
45
Documentation from the Zoning Officer certifying that the requirements of § 12.2, Importation of Soil and Fill Materials, of the Municipal Code have been met.
[Added 7-10-2019 by Ord. No. 2019-06]
46
Documentation certifying compliance with Warren County Soil Conservation requirements.
[Added 7-10-2019 by Ord. No. 2019-06]
47
Grading plan.
[Added 7-10-2019 by Ord. No. 2019-06]
48
Erosion control plan.
[Added 7-10-2019 by Ord. No. 2019-06]
49
Documentation certifying compliance with the requirement that the proposed importation activity shall not materially alter existing stormwater surface runoff or groundwater recharge characteristics. Required if the services of a licensed hydrologist are retained.
[Added 7-10-2019 by Ord. No. 2019-06]

§ 13-88.4 Preliminary Major Subdivision Checklist.

[Ord. No. 96/4 § 13-88.4]
Preliminary Major Subdivision Checklist
#
Checklist
1
Name, address and telephone number of owner and applicant.
2
Name, signature, license number, seal, address and telephone number of engineer, land surveyor, architect, professional planner and/or landscape architect, as applicable, responsible for preparation or plat.
3
Title block denoting name of project, type of application, tax map sheet, county, name of municipality, block and lot, and street location.
4
A key map at tax map scale showing location of tract with reference to surrounding properties, streets, zone lines and municipal boundaries within 500 feet.
5
A schedule of required and provided zone district(s) requirements including lot area, width, depth, yard setbacks, building coverage, floor area ratio, open space, and parking.
6
North arrow and scale of:
1" = 50' for tracts up to 40 acres.
1" = 100' for tracts greater than 40 acres.
7
Proof that taxes are current.
8
Signature blocks for Chairman, Secretary and Municipal Engineer.
9
Appropriate certification blocks as required by the Map Filing Law.
10
Source and date of current property survey.
11
One (1) of four (4) standardized sheets:
30" x 42"
24" x 36"
15" x 21"
8.5" x 13"
12
Authorized affidavit of ownership.
13
Acreage of tract to the nearest tenth of an acre (for GDP, to the nearest acre).
14
Revision box showing date of original and all revisions.
15
Size and location of any existing or proposed structures with all setbacks dimensioned.
16
Location and dimension of any existing or proposed streets.
17
All proposed lot lines and area of lots in square feet.
18
Building envelopes with front/rear, side yard setback lines dimensioned for newly proposed and existing lots.
19
Copy and/or delineation of any existing or proposed deed restrictions or covenants.
20
Location and acreage of any existing or proposed easement or land reserved for or dedicated to public or utility use.
21
Development stages or staging plans.
22
List of variances required or requested.
23
Requested or obtained design waivers or exceptions.
24
Payment of application fees.
25
Names, block and lot numbers and addresses of property owners and lot lines of all parcels within 200 feet identified on most recent tax map sheet.
26
All existing watercourses, floodplains, floodway and flood fringe areas, wetlands, marshes, pounds and land subject to flooding on the site and off the site wherever any part of the parcel falls within buffer areas for such features as defined by applicable New Jersey or federal wetlands or floodplain regulations.
[Amended 7-10-2019 by Ord. No. 2019-06]
27
Existing streets, rights-of-way and/or easements on and within 200 feet of tract.
28
Architectural or historic significance of any existing buildings to remain or to be removed.
29
Compliance with all Master Plan proposals affecting the development.
30
Additional road right-of-way as specified in Township Master Plan.
31
Existing and proposed contour intervals based on U.S.C. and G.S. datum. Contours to extend at least 200 feet beyond subject property as follows:
up to 3% grade = 1 foot
3% + grade = 2 feet
32
Boundary, limits, nature and general extent of wooded areas, specimen trees and other significant physical features.
33
Existing system of drainage of subject site.
34
Drainage Area Map.
35
Drainage calculations.
36
General soil types.
37
Permeability tests and soil log results in compliance with Individual Subsurface Sewage Disposal Systems Code of New Jersey.
38
Proposed utility infrastructure plans, including disposal of sanitary sewerage, water and storm water management. Telephone, electric and cable TV may be shown by footnote.
39
Soil Erosion and Sediment Control Plan, if soil disturbance exceeds 5,000 square feet.
40
Spot and finished elevations at all property corners.
41
Construction details, as required by ordinance.
42
Road and paving cross-sections and profiles.
43
Lighting plan and details.
44
Landscape plan and details.
45
Site identification signs, traffic control signs and directional signs.
46
Sight triangles.
47
Parking plan showing spaces, size and type, aisle width, curb cuts, drives, driveways, and all ingress and egress areas and dimensions.
48
Environmental Impact Statement
49
Traffic Impact Statement

§ 13-88.5 Final Major Subdivision Checklist.

[Ord. No. 96/4 § 13-88.5]
Final Major Subdivision Checklist
#
Checklist
1
Name, address and telephone number of owner and applicant.
2
Name, signature, license number, seal, address and telephone number of engineer, land surveyor, architect, professional planner and/or landscape architect, as applicable, responsible for preparation of plat.
3
Title block denoting name of project, type of application, tax map sheet, county, name of municipality, block and lot, and street location.
4
A key map at tax map scale showing location of tract with reference to surrounding properties, streets, zone lines and municipal boundaries within 500 feet and showing proposed lots.
5
A schedule of required and provided zone district(s) requirements including lot area, width, depth, yard setbacks, building coverage, floor area ratio, open space, and parking.
6
North arrow and scale of:
1" = 50' for tracts up to 40 acres.
1" = 100' for tracts greater than 40 acres.
7
Proof that taxes are current.
8
Signature blocks for Chairman, Secretary and Municipal Engineer.
9
Appropriate certification blocks as required by the Map Filing Law.
10
Monumentation - At least one corner of the subdivision shall be tied horizontally to the New Jersey State Grid Coordinate System and vertically to the U.S. Geodetic Survey System, with the data on the plat as to how the bearings will be determined.
11
Source and date of current property survey.
12
One (1) of four (4) standardized sheets:
30" x 42"
24"x 36"
15" x 21"
8.5" x 13"
13
Metes and bounds description showing dimensions, bearings, curve data, length of tangents, radii, arcs, chords and central angles for all centerlines and rights-of-way, and center line curves on streets.
14
Authorized affidavit of ownership.
15
Acreage of tract to the nearest tenth of an acre (for GDP, to the nearest acre).
16
Revision box showing date of original and all revisions.
17
Size and location of any existing or proposed structures with all setbacks dimensioned.
18
Location and dimension of any existing or proposed streets.
19
All proposed lot lines and area of lots in square feet.
20
Building envelopes with front/rear, side yard setback lines dimensioned for newly proposed and existing lots.
21
Copy and/or delineation of any existing or proposed deed restrictions or covenants.
22
Location and acreage of any existing or proposed easement or land reserved for or dedicated to public or utility use.
23
Development stages or staging plans.
24
List of required regulatory approvals or permits.
25
List of variances required or requested.
26
Requested or obtained design waivers or exceptions.
27
Payment of application fees.
28
Names, block and lot numbers and addresses of property owners and lot lines of all parcels within 200 feet identified on most recent tax map sheet.
29
All existing watercourses, floodplains, floodway and flood fringe areas, wetlands, marshes, pounds and land subject to flooding on the site and off the site wherever any part of the parcel falls within buffer areas for such features as defined by applicable New Jersey or federal wetlands or floodplain regulations.
[Amended 7-10-2019 by Ord. No. 2019-06]
30
Existing streets, rights-of-way and/or easements on and within 200 feet of tract.
31
Architectural or historic significance of any existing buildings to remain or to be removed.
32
Compliance with all Master Plan proposals affecting the development.
33
Additional road right-of-way as specified in Township Master Plan.
34
Existing and proposed contour intervals based on U.S.C. and G.S. datum. Contours to extend at least 200 feet beyond subject property as follows:
up to 3% grade = 1 foot
3% + grade = 2 feet
35
Boundary, limits, nature and general extent of wooded areas, specimen trees and other significant physical features.
36
Existing system of drainage of subject site.
37
Drainage Area Map.
38
Drainage calculations.
39
General soil types.
40
Permeability tests and soil log results in compliance with Individual Subsurface Sewage Disposal Systems Code of New Jersey.
41
Proposed utility infrastructure plans, including disposal of sanitary sewerage, water and storm water management. Telephone, electric and cable TV may be shown by footnote.
42
Soil Erosion and Sediment Control Plan, if soil disturbance exceeds 5,000 square feet.
43
Spot and finished elevations at all property corners.
44
Construction details, as required by ordinance.
45
Proposed street names.
46
New block and lot numbers confirmed with local assessor.
47
Lighting plan and details.
48
Landscape plan and details.
49
Parking plan showing spaces, size and type, aisle width, curb cuts, drives, driveways, and all ingress and egress areas and dimensions.

§ 13-88.6 Preliminary Major Site Plan Checklist.

[Ord. No. 96/4 § 13-88.6]
Preliminary Major Site Plan Checklist
#
Checklist
1
Name, address and telephone number of owner and applicant.
2
Name, signature, license number, seal, address and telephone number of engineer, land surveyor, architect, professional planner and/or landscape architect, as applicable, responsible for preparation of plat.
3
Title block denoting name of project, type of application, tax map sheet, county, name of municipality, block and lot, and street location.
4
A key map at tax map scale showing location of tract with reference to surrounding properties, streets, zone lines and municipal boundaries within 500 feet.
5
A schedule of required and provided zone district(s) requirements including lot area, width, depth, yard setbacks, building coverage, floor area ratio, open space, and parking.
6
North arrow and scale of:
1" = 50' for tracts up to 40 acres.
1" = 100' for tracts greater than 40 acres.
7
Proof that taxes are current.
8
Signature blocks for Chairman, Secretary and Municipal Engineer.
9
Source and date of current property survey.
10
Authorized affidavit of ownership.
11
Revision box showing date of original and all revisions.
12
Size and location of any existing or proposed structures with all setbacks dimensioned.
13
Location and dimension of any existing or proposed streets.
14
All proposed lot lines and area of lots in square feet.
15
Copy and/or delineation of any existing or proposed deed restrictions or covenants.
16
Location and acreage of any existing or proposed easement or land reserved for or dedicated to public or utility use.
17
Development stages or staging plans.
18
List of variances required or requested.
19
Requested or obtained design waivers or exceptions.
20
Payment of application fees.
21
Names, block and lot numbers and addresses of property owners and lot lines of all parcels within 200 feet identified on most recent tax map sheet.
22
All existing watercourses, floodplains, floodway and flood fringe areas, wetlands, marshes, pounds and land subject to flooding on the site and off the site wherever any part of the parcel falls within buffer areas for such features as defined by applicable New Jersey or federal wetlands or floodplain regulations.
[Amended 7-10-2019 by Ord. No. 2019-06]
23
Existing streets, rights-of-way and/or easements on and within 200 feet of tract.
24
Architectural or historic significance of any existing buildings to remain or to be removed.
25
Compliance with all Master Plan proposals affecting the development.
26
Additional road right-of-way as specified in Township Master Plan.
27
Existing and proposed contour intervals based on U.S.C. and G.S. datum. Contours to extend at least 200 feet beyond subject property as follows:
up to 3% grade = 1 foot
3% + grade = 2 feet
28
Boundary, limits, nature and general extent of wooded areas, specimen trees and other significant physical features.
29
Existing system of drainage of subject site.
30
Drainage Area Map.
31
Drainage calculations.
32
General soil types.
33
Permeability tests and soil log results in compliance with Individual Subsurface Sewage Disposal Systems Code of New Jersey.
34
Proposed utility infrastructure plans, including disposal of sanitary sewerage, water and storm water management. Telephone, electric and cable TV may be shown by footnote.
35
Soil Erosion and Sediment Control Plan, if soil disturbance exceeds 5,000 square feet.
36
Spot and finished elevations at all property corners.
37
Construction details, as required by ordinance.
38
Road and paving cross-sections and profiles.
39
Proposed street names.
40
Lighting plan and details.
41
Landscape plan and details.
42
Solid waste management plan.
43
Site identification signs, traffic control signs and directional signs.
44
Sight triangles.
45
Parking plan showing spaces, size and type, aisle width, curb cuts, drives, driveways, and all ingress and egress areas and dimensions.
46
Preliminary architectural plan and elevations.
47
Environmental Impact Statement.
48
Traffic Impact Statement.

§ 13-88.7 Final Major Site Plan Checklist.

[Ord. No. 96/4 § 13-88.7]
Final Major Site Plan Checklist
#
Checklist
1
Name, address and telephone number of owner and applicant.
2
Name, signature, license number, seal, address and telephone number of engineer, land surveyor, architect, professional planner and/or landscape architect, as applicable, responsible for preparation of plat.
3
Title block denoting name of project, type of application, tax map sheet, county, name of municipality, block and lot, and street location.
4
A key map at tax map scale showing location of tract with reference to surrounding properties, streets, zone lines and municipal boundaries within 500 feet.
5
A schedule of required and provided zone district(s) requirements including lot area, width, depth, yard setbacks, building coverage, floor area ratio, open space, and parking.
6
North arrow and scale of:
1" = 50' for tracts up to 40 acres.
1" = 100' for tracts greater than 40 acres.
7
Proof that taxes are current.
8
Signature blocks for Chairman, Secretary and Municipal Engineer.
9
Source and date of current property survey.
10
Metes and bounds description showing dimensions, bearings, curve data, length of tangents, radii, arcs, chords and central angles for all centerlines and rights-of-way, and center line curves on streets.
11
Authorized affidavit of ownership.
12
Acreage of tract to the nearest tenth of an acre (for GDP, to the nearest acre).
13
Revision box showing date of original and all revisions.
14
Size and location of any existing or proposed structures with all setbacks dimensioned.
15
Location and dimension of any existing or proposed streets.
16
All proposed lot lines and area of lots in square feet.
17
Copy and/or delineation of any existing or proposed deed restrictions or covenants.
18
Location and acreage of any existing or proposed easement or land reserved for or dedicated to public or utility use.
19
Development stages or staging plans.
20
List of required regulatory approvals or permits.
21
List of variances required or requested.
22
Requested or obtained design waivers or exceptions.
23
Payment of application fees.
24
Names, block and lot numbers and addresses of property owners and lot lines of all parcels within 200 feet identified on most recent tax map sheet.
25
All existing watercourses, floodplains, floodway and flood fringe areas, wetlands, marshes, pounds and land subject to flooding on the site and off the site wherever any part of the parcel falls within buffer areas for such features as defined by applicable New Jersey or federal wetlands or floodplain regulations.
[Amended 7-10-2019 by Ord. No. 2019-06]
26
Existing streets, rights-of-way and/or easements on and within 200 feet of tract.
27
Architectural or historic significance of any existing buildings to remain or to be removed.
28
Compliance with all Master Plan proposals affecting the development.
29
Additional road right-of-way as specified in Township Master Plan.
30
Existing and proposed contour intervals based on U.S.C. and G.S. datum. Contours to extend at least 200 feet beyond subject property as follows:
up to 3% grade = 1 foot
3% + grade = 2 feet
31
Boundary, limits, nature and general extent of wooded areas, specimen trees and other significant physical features.
32
Existing system of drainage of subject site.
33
Drainage Area Map.
34
Drainage calculations.
35
General soil types.
36
Permeability tests and soil log results in compliance with Individual Subsurface Sewage Disposal Systems Code of New Jersey.
37
Proposed utility infrastructure plans, including disposal of sanitary sewerage, water and storm water management. Telephone, electric and cable TV may be shown by footnote.
38
Soil Erosion and Sediment Control Plan, if soil disturbance exceeds 5,000 square feet.
39
Spot and finished elevations at all property corners.
40
Construction details, as required by ordinance.
41
Road and paving cross-sections and profiles.
42
Proposed street names.
43
Lighting plan and details.
44
Landscape plan and details.
45
Solid waste management plan.
46
Site identification signs, traffic control signs and directional signs.
47
Sight triangles.
48
Parking plan showing spaces, size and type, aisle width, curb cuts, drives, driveways, and all ingress and egress areas and dimensions.
49
Preliminary architectural plan and elevations.

§ 13-88.8 Variance Application Checklist.

[Ord. No. 98-15]
Variance Application Checklist
Checklist
Submitted
Not Applicable
Waiver Requested
1.
Name, address and telephone number of applicant(s) and owner(s).
2.
Address of the subject property.
3.
Lot and block number of the premises in question.
4.
Zone in which the property is located.
5.
Description of what the applicant seeks to do.
6.
Specific enumeration of the variances requested or action sought.
7.
Specification of the section(s) of the Zoning Ordinance from which relief is sought.
8.
Specification of each particular zone requirement that the proposal would violate.
9
If the application is an appeal from a decision or order of the Zoning Officer, the date of the decision or order of the Zoning Officer.
10.
The applicants' reasons for the Board to grant relief.
11.
Summary of specific facts which demonstrate that the relief sought can be granted without substantial detriment to the public good and substantial impairment of the intent and purpose of the Zone Plan and Zoning Ordinance.
12.
If there has been a previous application to the Zoning Board of Adjustment or to the Planning Board involving the premises in question, the date of filing, the nature of the application and the disposition made.
13.
Description of the proposed structure, use of changes.
14.
Size of the lot (in square feet).
15.
Dimensions of the lot.
16.
Percentage of the lot occupied by buildings and impervious coverage.
17.
(a)
Height of building, stories and feet.
(b)
Front yard depth.
(c)
Rear yard depth.
(d)
Side yards, width (both).
18.
Prevailing front yard setbacks of adjoining lots.
19.
Where applicable, rear yard setbacks of adjoining lots.
20.
Date of acquisition of property, and from whom.
21.
State of the number of dwelling units in existing building(s).
22.
State whether the applicant or owners own or have under contract to purchase any adjoining lands. Set forth lot(s) and block number(s).
23.
State whether the application is or is not to be accompanied by a separate application for subdivision, site plan or conditional use approval. If it is, see Planning Board checklist.
24.
Submit the following documents with the application:
(a)
Copy of an area map showing all lots within two hundred (200) feet of the property.
(b)
List of names, addresses, lot and block numbers, as they appear on the official tax records of the Township, of all owners of property within two hundred (200) feet of the property affected by the application and upon whom the notice must be served in the manner provided by law.
(c)
Copy of survey clearly indicating the buildings and improvements thereon with all front, side and rear yard dimensions and setbacks from the property lines.
(d)
Copies of subdivision, site plan or conditional use applications when applicable.
(e)
Certification that taxes are paid.
25.
If the survey is more than one (1) year old, attach certification of the applicant or owner that the survey accurately represents the status of the premises and all improvements at the time of filing for the variance.
26.
At least ten (10) days prior to the hearing, the applicant shall serve prescribed notice on all owners of property within two hundred (200) feet.
27.
The applicant must submit the original and twenty (20) copies of the application, properly completed, and twenty (20) folded copies of a plot plan, map or survey, drawn to scale, an affidavit of proof of service, with a copy of the notice and the list furnished by the Administrative Officer of the municipality of all those persons or entities served (service shall be made by certified mail or personal service).
28.
All applications for consideration of the Board of Adjustment must be filed fourteen (14) days prior to the date of hearing. Proper notice given to those requiring service upon them, and publication made, at least ten (10) days prior to the date of hearing before the Board of Adjustment.
29.
Written consent of the owner, if the owner is different from the applicant.
30.
The name, address and phone number of the attorney, if any, representing the applicant.
Checklist prepared by:
_________________________ Date:
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Checklist reviewed by Township:
_________________________ Date:
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Application found complete on:
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Application found incomplete on:
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Applicant notified on:
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The following variances/ waivers were granted:
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The following variances/ waivers were denied:
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