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Milltown City Zoning Code

§ 34-16.2

Subdivision Sketch Plat.

[Ord. No. 919 Art. XII, B]
In order to be deemed complete by the Administrative Officer, the sketch plat shall be based on tax map information or some similarly accurate base at a scale not less than 50 feet to one inch, to enable the entire tract to be shown on one sheet and shall show or include the following information:
a. 
A key map at a scale of one inch equals 500 feet showing the location of the tract to be subdivided and its relationship to surrounding areas within 1,000 feet of its boundaries. Zoning boundaries and the intersection of at least two public streets together with the names of such streets shall also be shown.
b. 
A title box containing the title of the map, the name of the development, if applicable, the tax map sheet, block and lot numbers, the name, address, license number, signatures and embossed seal of the engineer who prepared the engineering details, if any, the date of original plan preparation, and a box for recording revision dates, all to appear in the lower right-hand corner of the plat.
c. 
A survey prepared by a surveyor licensed in the State of New Jersey, or certification of a licensed land surveyor as to boundaries and topographic conditions. Such certification shall include name, address, license number, signature and seal.
d. 
Notes adjacent to the title box shall include the name and address of the owner of the tract being subdivided and of the subdivider, if different from the owner. The current zoning and a schedule showing compliance with zoning district bulk requirements shall also be shown.
e. 
Names of all adjacent landowners and owners of property directly across any official street, as disclosed by current tax records. Block and lot numbers shall also be provided.
f. 
North point and graphic scale.
g. 
The location of the tract to be subdivided in relation to any larger tract of which it is a part.
h. 
The layout of the proposed subdivision indicating all lot lines and the dimensions thereof in feet and tenths, as well as the acreage of each proposed lot and minimum setback lines.
i. 
The location, size, type and specifics of all existing and proposed utilities and storm drainage facilities necessary to service the site.
j. 
The location, size and use of all existing structures, wooded areas, watercourses and drainage facilities on the site and within 200 feet of the property in question, as well as the location of all easements, rights-of-way, existing fences, walls, culverts, bridges, roadways, curbs, sidewalks and driveways on the tract. All trees with a caliper of six inches or more as measured three feet above the ground shall also be shown, as shall floodway and flood hazard boundaries, when applicable.
k. 
A copy of any covenants, deed restrictions or exceptions that are intended to cover all or part of the tract.
l. 
Certification that the applicant is the agent or owner of the land, or that the owner has given consent under an option agreement, or that the applicant is a contract purchaser or leasee. If the applicant is not the owner of record of the land, then all contractual agreements concerning its use shall be submitted.
m. 
Certificate from the Tax Collector that no taxes or assessments for local improvements are due or delinquent.
n. 
Signature block for signatures of the Chairman and Secretary of the Board.
o. 
The subdivision plan shall indicate the following improvements: necessary water and sewer services, curb, sidewalk, site grading, paved driveway, concrete driveway apron, improved roadway pavement or pavement repairs along frontage of all adjoining streets, and all other improvements required for the development of the proposed subdivision.
p. 
Soil erosion and sediment control plan, if applicable.
q. 
Trees proposed to be saved must be located and tree save details provided. Limit of disturbance line must be shown.
r. 
The location and dimensions of surface or subsurface structures proposed for demolition must be provided.
s. 
Such other information as may be required by the Board in order to make an informed decision.