Kingwood Township City Zoning Code
ARTICLE VII
Site Plan Review and Approval
§ 132-110 Preliminary site plan.
A.
Submission.
[Amended 9-22-1988 by Ord. No. 6-13-88; 4-3-2014 by Ord. No. 18-04-2014; 10-1-2015 by Ord. No. 18-12-2015]
(1)
A preliminary site plan and accompanying engineering and architectural documents shall be submitted for each of the following:
[Amended 12-7-2017 by Ord. No. 19-15-2017]
(a)
All new nonresidential development proposals;
(b)
All proposals for modifications to the footprint of structures used in an existing or proposed nonresidential use;
(c)
All proposals for any modification or change to the exterior conditions, including, but not limited to, changes in impervious coverage, grade, cut and/or fill, and lighting, at any property on which a nonresidential use is operated or proposed to be operated;
(d)
For all properties upon which a nonresidential use is conducted, and for which no approved site plan is on file with the Township, whenever there is a change in ownership or a change of occupancy for the nonresidential use; and
(e)
Except as provided in § 132-110A(2) below, any change in the nonresidential use of a property (for example, a change in use from a fabricating business to a warehouse/storage business).
(2)
In the event that there is a change in use in a nonresidential property, the developer may, in lieu of submitting a full site plan application, submit an application for site plan exemption on the appropriate form and accompanied by a copy of the most recent site plan on file and which received approval from the Planning Board or Board of Adjustment, a proposed floor plan for the new use, and the applicable application, and escrow fees. A site plan exemption shall be granted for a change in use only if the following criteria are satisfied:
(a)
The prior use had received site plan approval and no unapproved deviations from that site plan approval have occurred;
(b)
The developer provides proof that all real estate taxes on the property are current;
(c)
The developer provides a certification that there are no anticipated or planned improvements and/or changes to the existing building or property. For purposes of this requirement, changes that are strictly cosmetic in nature, interior changes that do not result in any change to the size or footprint of the existing building and changes to the signage for the use shall not be considered to be improvements or changes to the building;
(d)
The change in use does not result in any increase in water consumption, septic demand or the number of required off-street parking spaces or off-street loading requirements; and
(e)
The use is a use permitted by the portion of the Zoning Ordinance applicable to the zoning district in which the property is situated as evidenced by a zoning permit issued by the Township's Zoning Officer.
(3)
If the submission of the developer is found to be incomplete, the developer shall be notified thereof within 45 days of submission of the application and accompanying documents, or it shall be deemed to be properly submitted.
B.
Time for decision.
(1)
Upon the submission to the Municipal Clerk of a complete application for a preliminary site plan for 10 acres of land or less, and 10 dwelling units or fewer, the Planning Board shall grant or deny preliminary approval within 45 days of the date of such submission or within such further time as may be consented to by the developer.
[Amended 11-4-2021 by Ord. No. 21-20-2021]
(2)
Upon the submission of a complete application for a preliminary site plan for more than 10 acres, or more than 10 dwelling units, the Planning Board shall grant or deny preliminary approval within 95 days of the date of such submission or within such further time as may be consented to by the developer. Otherwise, the Planning Board shall be deemed to have granted preliminary approval of the site plan.
[Amended 11-4-2021 by Ord. No. 21-20-2021]
(3)
If the Planning Board requires any substantial amendment in the layout of improvements proposed by the developer than have been the subject of a hearing, an amended application for development shall be submitted and proceeded upon as in the case of the original application.
C.
Decision.
(1)
The Planning Board shall, if the proposed development complies with the requirements of this chapter, grant preliminary site plan approval.
(2)
If the site plan is denied, the reasons for denial shall be stated upon the records of the Planning Board.
(3)
The Planning Board, acting upon applications for preliminary site plan approval, shall have the power to grant such exceptions from the requirements for site plan approval as may be reasonable and within the general purpose and intent of the provisions for site plan review and approval in this chapter if the literal enforcement of one or more provisions of the chapter is impractical or will exact undue hardship because of peculiar conditions pertaining to the land in question.
(4)
If the Planning Board acts favorably on the preliminary site plan, the Chairman and Secretary will affix their signatures on the site plan.
D.
Effect of preliminary approval. Preliminary approval of a site plan shall confer upon the applicant the following rights for a three-year period from the date of preliminary approval:
(1)
That the general terms and conditions on which preliminary approval was granted shall not be changed.
(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 site plan.
(3)
That the Planning Board may grant extensions on such preliminary approval for additional periods of at least one year, but not to exceed a total extension of two years, provided that if the design standards have been revised by ordinance, such revised standards may govern.
(4)
The Planning Board may grant all of the above rights for a period of time longer than three years for a site plan with an area of 50 acres or more. Such length of time shall take into consideration the number of dwelling units and/or nonresidential floor area or number of structures, the economic conditions and the comprehensiveness of the development among others. The Planning Board may grant an extension to preliminary approval for such additional period of time as shall be determined by the Planning Board and for the same reason stated above.
E.
Filing. The Secretary of the Planning Board shall certify two full sets, on each page, with an appropriate stamp showing date of approval, file number, Chairman's signature and Secretary's signature. One set shall be given to the applicant, and one set shall be retained in the official files of the Planning Board.
F.
Preliminary site plan general requirements. Each site plan submitted to the Municipal Clerk shall provide for the following:
(1)
The layout of the land development shall be consistent with the Municipal Zoning Ordinance.
(2)
Streets within the land development shall be of sufficient width and suitable grade and suitably located to accommodate prospective traffic and to provide access for firefighting and emergency equipment to buildings and coordinated so as to compose a convenient system consistent with the circulation element of the Master Plan. No street shall be required of a width greater than 50 feet within the right-of-way lines unless said street constitutes an extension of an existing street of a greater width or already has been shown on the Master Plan at a greater width.
(3)
Adequate water supply, drainage, shade trees, sewerage facilities and other utilities necessary for essential services to residents and occupants.
(4)
Any area reserved for public use shall be of suitable size, shape and location to serve its intended purpose.
(5)
Any open space to be set aside as a part of a residential cluster permitted by this chapter shall comply with those provisions and as provided for by N.J.S.A. 40:55D-1 et seq.
(6)
Adequate protection and conservation of soils through the submission of an erosion and sedimentation control plan pursuant to Chapter 103 of the Code of Kingwood Township.
(7)
Standards for the grading, improvement and construction of streets or driveways and for any required walkways, curbs, gutters, streetlights, fire hydrants and water, drainage, sewerage facilities and other improvements found necessary shall be as provided to the developer by the Township Engineer. Where certain utilities to be installed are under other governmental or authority jurisdictions, the standards shall be provided by those jurisdictions and shall be adhered to by the developer. A letter approving the proposed installation and a statement as to who will carry out the construction shall be required.
(8)
Any off-tract water, sewer, drainage or street improvement required as a result of land development shall be paid for by the developer on a pro rata basis. Said costs shall be determined by proportioning said benefit to the site in relation to the benefit of an entire area being served.
(9)
All taxes and assessments against the site shall be paid prior to any preliminary approval.
(11)
All site plans shall be subject to the requirements and development restrictions governing steep slopes and stormwater management set forth in Chapter 115, Subdivision of Land, specifically, §§ 115-3, 115-6.2 and 115-11, and Chapter 114, Steep Slope Conservation, which are incorporated herein by reference.
[Added 7-19-1999 by Ord. No. 10-10-99; amended 11-4-2021 by Ord. No. 21-20-2021]
G.
Preliminary site plan details. Site plan details are primarily for the use of the Planning Board to establish criteria required to make decisions and recommendations. The following documents shall be provided for a preliminary site plan review. In some circumstances, additional information beyond these may be required of the applicant. If so, these shall be carefully indicated by the Planning Board as early in the proceedings as possible for the orderly presentation of the application for approval. Surveys, the general plan, grading and utility plans, landscaping plans, architectural plans and elevations may be indicated on separate drawings and documents. The plats shall all be presented in an orientation to the reader that is consistent, i.e., the North arrow shall be pointing in the same direction on each sheet. All plats shall contain an appropriate legend on each sheet identifying the specialized markings utilized on that sheet.
[Amended 7-19-1999 by Ord. No. 10-10-1999; 8-1-2006 by Ord. No. 13-28-2006]
(1)
Give title, key map location of development and the name and address of the record owner and/or development applicant and site planner preparing the site development plan. The key map shall show the site and its relation to the surrounding area, streets, and highways and zone district boundaries and identify the area streets by name. The key map shall be presented at a graphic scale equal to the Kingwood Township Tax Map or Official Map and shall show the following information in a clear and legible form:
(a)
The relationship of the property to the primary and secondary highway system and main intersections;
(b)
Boundary lines, building zone districts, special districts and municipal areas;
(c)
Map match lines as needed when there are two or more drawings to show the complete site;
(d)
The plat area being submitted for approval shall be shaded if it is only one section of entire site;
(e)
Site boundary line (heavy solid line) and survey data; and
(f)
Boundaries of adjacent properties and property owners' names.
(2)
Indicate proposed use or uses of the land and buildings.
(3)
Site plans should be presented at a scale no smaller than one inch equals 50 feet nor larger than one inch equals 20 feet; size of sheets should not exceed 36 inches by 24 inches.
(4)
Give scale and graphic scale.
(5)
Give North arrow with reference meridian on all sheets.
(6)
Submit a survey of the property prepared by a licensed surveyor or engineer of New Jersey showing boundaries of properties, line of all existing streets and roads, easements, rights-of-way and areas dedicated to public use within 200 feet of the development. Also indicate on this sheet the North arrow, scale feet and graphic scale, name and address and professional license number and seal of the person who prepared the survey.
(7)
Give the names of all owners of record of all adjacent properties with lot and block numbers, parcel numbers and Tax Map numbers within 200 feet of the property.
(8)
Show existing and proposed buildings with dimensions showing, with first floor elevation, present and finished grade elevations at all corners and entrances. Present buildings and structures to be removed are to be indicated.
(9)
Submit a topographic map to delineate existing contours at two-foot intervals, up to 10 feet beyond property lines, as well as proposed grading and contours, wooded areas, trees (where six inches or greater in diameter), floodplains, ponds, streams and drainage ditches, etc., provided that larger intervals may be used after approval by the Township Engineer.
(10)
Indicate the location of all existing and proposed structures, i.e., walls, fences, culverts, bridges, roadways, etc., with grade elevations for each structure.
(11)
Indicate existing zones of the development site and of any different zones within 200 feet of the property.
(12)
The distance of the property line (measured along the center line of existing streets abutting the property) to the nearest intersection.
(13)
Show the boundaries of the property, building and setback lines, lines of existing streets, lots, reservations, easements and areas dedicated to public use.
(14)
Indicate locations of all utility structures and lines, existing and proposed stormwater drainage on-site and on-tract and from buildings and structures, as well as telephone, power and light, water, hydrant locations, sewer, gas, etc., whether privately or publicly owned, with manholes, inlets, pipe sizes, grades, inverts and directions of flow.
(15)
Show location, size and nature of the entire lot or lots in question, of contiguous lots owned by the applicant or owner of record or in which the applicant has a direct interest even though only a portion of the entire property is involved in site plan development. Provide on a key map, if necessary.
(16)
Show all proposed easements and public and community areas.
(17)
Indicate all means of vehicular ingress and egress to and from the site onto public streets, showing the size and location of driveways, curb cuts and curbing, sight lines and radii.
(18)
Show location and design of off-street parking areas, showing their size and the locations of internal circulation, traffic patterns, parking space, aisles, driveways, curbing, barriers and wearing surface finishes and construction.
(19)
Show location, arrangement and dimensions of truck loading and unloading platforms and docks.
(20)
Indicate provisions for refuse and garbage disposal and ensure that areas are not exposed to view, are nonpolluting, covered from weather and are secure from vandalism.
(21)
Show provisions for screening storage of equipment, attached or separate from buildings.
(22)
Indicate all existing or proposed exterior lighting (freestanding and/or on a building) for size, nature of construction, lumens, heights, area and direction of illumination and footcandles produced, as well as time controls proposed for outdoor lighting and display.
(23)
Note all existing and proposed signs and their sizes, nature of construction and location, height and orientation, including all identification signs, traffic directional signs and arrows, freestanding and facade signs and time control for sign lighting, if any.
(24)
Indicate locations, dimensions and construction of off-site sidewalks, on-site walks and sidewalks. Provision should be made for pedestrian safety, access ways and, where necessary, a bicycle system and racking.
(25)
Show proposed screening, green areas, landscaping and fencing, including a planting plan and schedule (sizes, types and numbers).
(26)
Show improvements to adjoining streets and roads and traffic control devices necessary in streets or highways. Acceleration and deceleration lanes, paving, land dedication or acquisition for roads should be shown.
(27)
Copies of any covenants and deed restrictions intended to cover any of the development site should be submitted.
(28)
Submit elevations, sketches, renderings or pictures of any new buildings or structures.
(29)
Preliminary architectural floor plans and elevations should be submitted with the name, address, professional number and seal of the architect.
(30)
Supply appropriate places for signatures and date of approval of the Chairman and Secretary of the Planning Board and the Township Engineer.
(31)
In fire prevention, consideration must be shown for service lines, hydrants, Siamese connections, automatic sprinkler systems, fire zones, no-parking fire zones and pavement and wall signs.
(32)
Show dimensions of all of the above on the site plan so that scaling will not be necessary.
(33)
Show steep slope analysis as required by §§ 132-110F(11) and Chapter 114, Steep Slope Conservation.
[Added 7-19-1999 by Ord. No. 10-10-99; amended 11-4-2021 by Ord. No. 21-20-2021]
(34)
Supply stormwater management plan, and supporting calculations, which demonstrates compliance with §§ 132-110F(11) and 115-11E.
[Added 7-19-1999 by Ord. No. 10-10-99]
H.
Every development application shall be subject to review and approval by the Kingwood Township Fire Company as to the adequacy of fire protection features. Any approval granted by the Planning Board shall be conditioned upon compliance with the requirements and/or recommendations of the Kingwood Township Fire Company with respect to the extent and location of fire protection features required.
[Added 4-3-2007 by Ord. No. 14-05-2007]
I.
Any site plan application for development that proposes any combination of disturbance of and/or new impervious coverage for more than 1/4 acre of land shall comply with the Environmental Impact Analysis and Threatened and Endangered Species Survey requirements of §§ 115-6.6 and 6.7 of the Kingwood Township Code.
[Added 2-7-2013 by Ord. No. 17-02-2013]
§ 132-111 Final site plan.
A.
Submission of final site plan.
(1)
A final site plan and supporting drawings and documentation constitute the complete development of the site plan proposal and become the basis for the construction of the plan and inspection by the Township.
(2)
The final site plan shall be submitted to the Municipal Clerk in the same manner as for all applications as prescribed in Article VIII of this chapter.
(3)
The site plan and any engineering or architectural documents required shall be in final form and accurate for final approval and construction.
(4)
The developer may, at his option, submit a final site plan in stages to include only a portion of the original preliminary site plan. Approval of the final site plan for a section shall not extend the time limit of preliminary approval for the remaining sections. The Planning Board shall ensure that any improvements required for the site plan as a whole, which might have an adverse effect on an approved section if the remaining sections were not completed, shall be installed as a condition of approval for any section. This shall include but not be limited to open space, recreation, soil and erosion control and similar improvements.
B.
Time for decision.
(1)
The Planning Board shall grant final approval if the detailed drawings, specifications and estimates of the application for final approval conform to the standards established by this chapter for final approval and the conditions of preliminary approval.
(2)
Final approval shall be granted or denied within 45 days after submission of a complete application to the Municipal Clerk or within such further time as may be consented to by the applicant. Failure of the Planning Board to act within the period prescribed shall constitute final approval, and a certificate of the Municipal Clerk as to the failure of the Planning Board to act shall be issued on request of the applicant, and it shall be sufficient in lieu of the written endorsement or other evidence of approval.
C.
Effect of final approval. Final approval of a site plan shall confer upon the applicant the following rights for a two-year period after the date of final approval.
(1)
The zoning requirements applicable to the preliminary approval first granted.
(2)
All other rights conferred upon the developer pursuant to preliminary approval, whether conditional or otherwise, shall not be changed.
(3)
The Planning Board may extend such period of protection for extensions of one year but not to exceed three extensions.
(4)
Notwithstanding any other provisions of this chapter, the granting of final approval terminates the time period of preliminary approval for the section granted final approval.
(5)
In the case of a site plan for 150 acres or more, the Planning Board may grant extensions of time longer than two years as shall be determined by the Planning Board to be reasonable, taking into consideration the number of dwelling units and nonresidential floor area permissible, economic conditions and the comprehensiveness of the development, among others.
D.
Final site plan details. Final site plan details are primarily a refinement of the preliminary details by providing final engineering and architectural information which will be classified as site plan construction details. Whereas preliminary site plan data may have been tentative, the final data shall be accurate. The following data shall be provided on the final site plan:
E.
Guaranties. Prior to final site plan approval and as a condition thereof, the developer shall have installed all contract improvements or, at the option of the Planning Board, may require and shall accept the following:
(1)
The furnishing of a performance guaranty in favor of the municipality in an amount not to exceed 120% of the cost of installation for improvements it may deem necessary or appropriate as shown on the final site plan.
(2)
Provision for a maintenance guaranty to be posted with the governing body for a period not to exceed two years after final acceptance of the improvement, in an amount not to exceed 15% of the cost of the improvement. In the event that other governmental agencies or public utilities automatically will own the utilities to be installed or the improvements are covered by a performance or maintenance guaranty to another governmental agency, no performance or maintenance guaranty, as the case may be, shall be required by the municipality for such utilities or improvements.
(3)
The amount of any performance guaranty may be reduced by the governing body, by resolution, when portions of the improvements have been certified by the Municipal Engineer to have been completed. The time allowed for installation of the improvements for which the performance guaranty has been provided may be extended by said body, by resolution.
(4)
If the required improvements are not completed or corrected in accordance with the performance guaranty, the obligor and surety, if any, shall be liable thereon to the municipality for the reasonable cost of the improvements not completed or corrected, and the municipality may, either prior to or after the receipt of the proceeds thereof, complete such improvements.
(5)
When all of the required improvements have been completed, the obligor shall notify the governing body, in writing, by certified mail addressed in care of the Municipal Clerk, of the completion of said improvements and shall send a copy thereof to the Municipal Engineer. Thereupon the Municipal Engineer shall inspect all of the improvements and shall file a detailed report, in writing, with the governing body, indicating either approval, partial approval or rejection of the improvements with a statement of reasons for any rejection. If partial approval is indicated, the cost of the improvements rejected shall be set forth.
(6)
The governing body shall either approve, partially approve or reject the improvements on the basis of the report of the Municipal Engineer and shall notify the obligor, in writing, by certified mail, of the contents of said report and the action of said approving authority with relation thereto, not later than 65 days after receipt of the notice from the obligor of the completion of the improvements. Where partial approval is granted, the obligor shall be released from all liability pursuant to its performance guaranty except for that portion adequately sufficient to secure provision of the improvements not yet approved. Failure of the governing body to send or provide such notification to the obligor within 65 days shall be deemed to constitute approval of the improvements, and the obligor and surety, if any, shall be released from all liability, pursuant to such performance guaranty.
(7)
If any portion of the required improvements are rejected, the approving authority may require the obligor to complete such improvements and, upon completion, the same procedure of notification as set forth in this section shall be followed.
(8)
The obligor shall reimburse the Municipality for all reasonable inspection fees paid to the Municipal Engineer for the foregoing inspection of improvements.
F.
Joint submission. Nothing in this section precludes a developer from submitting his preliminary and final site plan as one submission, provided that all requirements of the final site plan shall be adhered to.
G.
Deviation from final site plan. The developer shall undertake construction in substantial conformance with the approved final site plan if caused by change of conditions beyond the control of the developer since the date of final approval, and the deviation would not substantially alter the character of the development or substantially impair the intent and purpose of the Master Plan or Zoning Ordinance.
H.
Filing. The Secretary of the Planning Board shall certify three full sets, on each page, with an appropriate stamp showing date approved, file number, Chairman's signature and Secretary's signature. One set shall be given to the applicant, one to the Zoning Enforcement Officer for his use, and one set shall be retained in the official files of the Planning Board.
§ 132-111.1 Conservation easements.
[Added 12-2-2008 by Ord. No. 5-25-2008]
All site plan approvals for land in Kingwood Township shall comply with the following requirements:
A.
The Board shall require, for the protection of environmentally sensitive areas, either 1) the creation and recordation of a conservation easement for or 2) the inclusion of language in a deed and/or plat providing notice of restrictions applicable to all lands within or comprising freshwater wetlands, freshwater wetland buffers and/or transition areas, stream corridors, stream riparian buffers and Category One stream buffers on the property (the "protected area") which is the subject of the site plan application.
B.
Boundary markers to delineate boundaries.
(1)
All boundaries of the protected area shall be delineated, prior to receipt of a building permit, with a sufficient number of permanent markers ("boundary markers") to clearly identify the boundaries of the protected area. All such boundary markers shall consist of a post and a marker. The post shall be a minimum four-inch by four-inch solid or capped post of composite material similar to those manufactured under the trade name "Trex" and conform to the following requirements:
(2)
The marker shall consist of a three-and-one-half-inch square of aluminum with a reflective adhesive decal bearing the Kingwood Township Seal and the legend "Conservation Area Ord. #15-25-2008" and shall be permanently installed on or affixed to the top six inches of each post on the side opposite the protected area.
(3)
The Planning Board may approve a substitute post or marker.
C.
Boundary markers shall be installed at the following intervals:
(1)
For areas that are not the subject of active agricultural activities at the time of the creation of the easement or for which agricultural activities are intended to be abandoned as a result of development approvals being granted:
(a)
At all intersections of the boundary line of the outermost line of the protected area with setback lines and property lines.
(b)
At all deflection points along the outermost line of the protected area.
(c)
Every 150 feet along the outermost line of the protected area where the distance between deflection points and/or intersections with property and setback lines is greater than 150 feet.
(2)
For areas that are the subject of active agricultural activities at the time of the creation of the easement or for which agricultural activities are intended to be continued as a result of development approvals being granted:
(a)
At all intersections of the boundary line of the outermost line of the protected area with setback lines and property lines.
D.
To prevent adverse impacts on the protected area during construction, the following additional requirements shall be satisfied:
(1)
A snow fence shall be installed in the area of disturbance outside of the outermost protected area boundary line prior to the commencement of on-site construction, so as to prevent encroachment into the protected areas.
(2)
A silt fence and hay bales shall be installed downslope from any construction disturbance adjacent to the protected area so as to prevent the transport of silt into these areas.
(3)
No encroachment into the protected area shall occur except for those activities specifically allowed pursuant to applicable NJDEP regulations or a valid NJDEP permit.
(4)
The property owner shall maintain in good condition and repair all boundary markers.
E.
Prior to receipt of a building permit, the applicant shall prepare and submit to the Planning Board or Board of Adjustment a binder containing photographic documentation of the protected area showing the installation of the permanent boundary markers and the conditions then currently existing within the protected area.
F.
Any conservation easement created pursuant to this section shall be in the form appended to this chapter as Attachment 4.[1]
[1]
Editor's Note: Said attachment, the Deed of Conservation Easement, is included as an attachment to this chapter.
G.
Any deed notice created pursuant to this section shall contain the following language:
"Grantor hereby acknowledges that the area of the property described in Exhibit B attached hereto and made a part hereof is an environmentally constrained and sensitive area that is subject to certain restrictions regarding the activities that can be conducted within that area (the "Conservation Area"). The delineation and maintenance of the Conservation Area and the markers identifying the boundary of the Conservation Area are subject to applicable restrictions, including, without limitation, those restrictions set forth in § 132-111.1, Conservation easements, of the Kingwood Township Code and regulations promulgated by the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection." |
§ 132-112 Site plan checklist.
[Added 7-19-1999 by Ord. No. 10-10-99; last amended 5-6-2021 by Ord. No. 21-11-2021]
(Editor's Note: The Site Plan Checklist is included as Attachment 2 to this chapter.)
§ 132-112.1 Site plan exemption checklist.
[Added 10-1-2015 by Ord. No. 18-12-2015; last amended 5-6-2021 by Ord. No. 21-11-2021]
The Site Plan Exemption Checklist is included as Attachment 2.1 to this chapter.
§ 132-113 Combined checklist for conditional use applications.
[Added 2-21-2000 by Ord. No. 11-3-2000; last amended 5-6-2021 by Ord. No. 21-11-2021]
(Editor's Note: The Combined Preliminary and Final Site Plan Checklist for Conditional Use Applications is included as Attachment 3 to this chapter.)
§ 132-114 Checklist for variance applications.
[Added 5-20-2002 by Ord. No. 11-8-2002; amended 11-4-2003 by Ord. No. 12-13-2003; 12-6-2005 by Ord. No. 13-14-2005; 4-4-2006 by Ord. No. 13-21-2006; 8-1-2006 by Ord. No. 13-28-2006; 9-5-2006 by Ord. No. 13-31-2006; 12-4-2007 by Ord. No. 14-20-2007; 8-1-2024 by Ord. No. 12-2024]
2024 CHECKLIST FOR VARIANCE APPLICATIONS | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Applicant ____________________ | ||||
Road Name ____________________ | ||||
Tax Map Sheet/Block/Lot ____________________ | ||||
Date Submitted ____________________ | ||||
Name of Project (if any) ____________________ | ||||
Signature of Applicant ____________________ | ||||
KEY: | ||||
X = Required | ||||
M = May be required due to unusual circumstances | ||||
N/A = Not applicable | ||||
TO ALL APPLICANTS: If your application lacks any of the below requirements, circle the items and in the remarks column, provide an explanation. |
Item Number | Checklist Item | Residential Variance | Non-Residential Variance | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | 7 FULL SIZE (24" x 36") paper prints of site plan and other drawings, folded - not rolled, 8 paper copies sized 11" x 17" of site plan and other drawings. 15 copies of application and checklist. A total of 15 complete assembled sets of the submissions are required. Also email the documents and/or provide an electronic copy of all documents (CD or USB stick) | X | X | |
2 | Site plan size: 24" x 36" (7 copies) and 11" x 17" (8 copies) | X | X | |
3 | Scale: Not more than 1 inch = 50 feet (written & graphic) and not less than 1 inch = 20 feet (written & graphic) | X | X | |
4 | Key Map: site, streets, zones (North arrow to have same orientation as site plan) | X | X | |
5 | Prepared and sealed by the appropriate professional (i.e., architect, engineer, surveyor) | X | X | |
6 | Based on current survey prepared by a licensed New Jersey land surveyor | X | X | |
7 | Bearings in degrees, minutes and seconds | X | X | |
8 | Title block giving names of site plan, applicant(s), owner(s) and preparer | X | X | |
9 | Current Tax Map Sheet, Block & Lot Number | X | X | |
10 | North arow with reference meridian (same direction on all sheets) | X | X | |
11 | Date of original site plan and date and nature of each revision | X | X | |
12 | Name(s) of the owner(s) of all property within 200 feet of the property being developed as disclosed by the most recent municipal tax records | X | X | |
13 | Existing, proposed and required setback dimensions of all structures | X | X | |
14 | Location of existing and proposed property lines with dimensions to nearest 0.01 foot | X | X | |
15 | Acerage of tract to nearest 0.01 acre | X | X | |
16 | Contours and topography covering the property and surrounding area within 10 feet, maximum contour interval of 2 feet | M | X | |
17 | Existing and proposed drainage facilities on tract and within 200 feet (e.g., culverts, marches, ponds, streams and floodplains) | M | X | |
18 | Location and type of existing and proposed easements or rights-of-way and utility structures, including ponds, drainage, sewer, water, sight rights, power, telephone and gaslines within 200 feet | X | X | |
19 | Location of existing septic system and potable well | X | X | |
20 | Location and line of all existing streets and roads, and areas dedicated to public use, within 200 feet | X | X | |
21 | Location of existing and proposed buildings with dimensions | X | X | |
22 | Indicate the location of all existing and proposed structure, i.e., walls, fences, culverts, bridges, roadways, etc., with grade elevations | X | X | |
23 | The distance from the property line to the nearest intersection | X | X | |
24 | Identify all means of vehicular ingress and egress to and from the site onto public streets, showing the size and location of driveways, curb cuts and curbing, sight lines and radii | M | X | |
25 | Location and design of off-street parking areas | M | X | |
26 | Location, arrangement and dimensions of truck loading and unloading platforms and docks | M | X | |
27 | Indicate provisions for refuse and garbage disposal | M | X | |
28 | Show provisions for screening storage of equipment, attached or separate from buildings | M | X | |
29 | Indicate all exisiting or proposed exterior lighting | N/A | X | |
30 | Show all existing and proposed signs and their sizes | N/A | X | |
31 | Indicate locations, dimensions and construction of off-site sidewalks, on-site walks and sidewalks | N/A | X | |
32 | Show proposed screening, green areas, landscaping and fencing, including a planting plan and schedule | N/A | X | |
33 | Show improvements to adjoining streets and roads and traffic control devices necessary in streets or highways | N/A | X | |
34 | Copies of any existing or proposed covenants and deed restrictions intended to cover any of the development site | X | X | |
35 | Submit elevations, sketches, renderings or pictures of any new buildings or structures | X | X | |
36 | Show fire service lines, hydrants, siamese connections, automatic sprinkler systems, fire zones, no-parking fire zones and pavement and wall signs | N/A | X | |
37 | Complete construction plans (plans, profiles and cross sections at fifty-foot intervals and details) for all improvements, including roads, fences, drainage, water, sewer and surface water management facilities | M | X | |
38 | Lot grading plan | M | X | |
39 | Location of natural features to be preserved | X | X | |
40 | Soil erosion and sediment control plan in accordance with Chapter 103, Soil Erosion | M | X | |
41 | Calculations demonstrating the adequacy of existing and/or proposed drainage and/or surface water management facilities | M | X | |
42 | Certification from Tax Collector that all taxes and assessments on the entire tract have been paid to date | X | X | |
43 | County application and fee submitted to County Planning Board (where appropriate) | M | M | |
44 | Certifications as to D&R canal Review Zone or that property is exempt | X | X | |
45 | Steep slopes | X | X | |
46 | Stormwater management plan | M | X | |
47 | Deliniation of floodplain zone as required by § 132-115E | X | X | |
48 | Application and escrow fees in 2 separate checks made out to Kingwood Township | X | X |