A letter of interpretation from the NJDEP indicating the absence of freshwater wetlands or indicating the presence and verifying delineation of the boundaries of freshwater wetlands; or

A letter of exemption from the NJDEP certifying that the proposed activity is exempt from the Freshwater Wetlands Protection Act and regulations promulgated thereunder; or

A copy of any application made to the NJDEP for any permit concerning a proposed regulated activity in or around freshwater wetlands.

A proposed building or use or a specific lot(s) which conforms to the maximum and minimum building standards as set forth in this chapter will not require more than five off-street parking spaces as required by § 30-137 and is not subject to the provisions of Article XVIII of this chapter; or

The proposed expansion or alteration of an existing building or use on a specific lot(s) will not result in additional lot coverage in excess of 10% of the existing coverage, will conform to the maximum and minimum building standards as set forth in this chapter, and will not increase the number of off-street parking spaces by more than five or eliminate existing required parking spaces and said building or use is not subject to the requirements of Article XVIII of this chapter.

Existing schools, special districts and areas proposed for dedication for public use.

Location of all proposed buildings and all other structures, such as but not limited to walls, fences, culverts, bridges and sidewalks, with spot elevations of such structures.

The proposed use or uses of land and buildings and the location of proposed buildings or individual sites, such as in the case of campgrounds, including proposed grades.

The location and design of any off-street parking and loading areas, showing size and locations of bays, aisles and barriers and the number of parking and loading spaces.

All buffered and landscaped areas and means of vehicle access and egress existing and proposed for the site, showing the size and location of driveways and curb openings.

The square footage of each building, total number of employees and of the employees in the largest working shift and where applicable, seating capacity of the structure(s).

If a sign or signs are to be erected, attached or otherwise located on the site, the site plan shall be accompanied by additional details and information as provided in § 30-45G.

If the applicant is a corporation or partnership, a list of the names and addresses of all stockholders or individual partners owning at least 10% of its stock of any class or at least 10% of the interest in the partnership, as the case may be. If a corporation or partnership owns 10% or more of the stock of a corporation or 10% or greater interest in a partnership, subject to a disclosure as set forth above, the corporation or partnership shall list the names and addresses of its stockholders holding 10% or more of its stock or 10% or greater interest in the partnership, as the case may be, and this requirement shall be followed by every corporate stockholder or partner in a partnership, until the names and addresses of the noncorporate stockholders and individual partners, exceeding the ownership criterion of 10% as set forth in N.J.S.A. 40:55D-1 et seq. have been listed.

A limits of disturbance plan showing the construction line for all building, parking and vehicular use areas, all stormwater retention areas, and areas of required cut and fill.

When a running stream with a drainage area of 1/2 square mile or greater is proposed for alteration, improvement or relocation, or when a structure or fill is proposed over, under, in or along such running stream, evidence of approval, required alteration, lack of jurisdiction or denial of the improvement by the New Jersey Division of Water Policy and Supply shall accompany the plat.

Cross sections and profiles of watercourses at an appropriate scale showing the extent of the flood fringe area, top of bank, normal water level and bottom elevations at the following locations:

The total upstream acreage in the drainage basin of any watercourse running through or adjacent to a development, for the flowing streams, small-scale watershed maps developed from the USGS sheets shall be submitted.

The total acreage in the drainage basin to the nearest downstream drainage structure and the acreage in that portion of the development which drains to the structure.

The location and extent of all existing and proposed drainage and conservation easements and flood hazard area and floodway lines.

The location, extent and water level elevation of all existing or proposed lakes or ponds on or within 300 feet of the development.

Plans and computations for any storm drainage systems, including the following:

All lot lines and the exterior boundaries of the tract;

North arrow;

Zone district(s) in which the lot(s) is(are) located;

Date of original drawing and each subsequent revision or amendment;

Existing and proposed street(s) and street name(s);

Existing and proposed contours at two-foot intervals throughout the tract and within 100 feet of any building or paved area under review;

Title of plan and development name;

Watercourse location;

Total area to one square foot;

Total number of parking spaces required and to be provided;

All dimensions, areas and distances needed to conform with the chapter such as, but not limited to, building lengths, building coverage, lot lines, parking spaces, loading spaces, setbacks and yard dimensions;

A small key map giving the general location of the parcel within the City; and

A separate map showing the site in relation to all remaining lands in the present owner's ownership.

Building and use plan. The size, height, location, arrangement and use of all proposed buildings, structures, and signs, including an architect's sealed elevations of the front, side and rear of any structures and signs to be erected or modified, to the extent necessary to apprise the Planning Board of the scope of the proposed work, shall be shown. Any existing structures shall be identified either to remain or to be removed. A written description of the proposed use(s) and operation(s) or nonresidential building(s), including the number of shifts to be worked and the maximum number of employees on each shift; seating capacity; expected truck and tractor-trailer traffic; emission or noise, glare, vibration, heat, odor and air and water pollution; safety hazards; and anticipated expansion plans incorporated in the building design. Floor plans shall be submitted upon request of the Planning Board.

Circulation plan. This plan shall show access streets and street names, acceleration/deceleration lanes, curbs, aisles and lanes, access points to public streets, sight triangles, traffic channelization, easements, fire lanes, driveways, number and location of parking and loading spaces/loading berths and/or docks, pedestrian walks and all related facilities for the movement and storage of goods, vehicles and persons on the site and including lights, lighting standards, signs and driveways within the tract and within 100 feet of the tract. Sidewalks shall be shown from each entrance/exit along expected paths of pedestrian travel, such as but not limited to access to parking lots, driveways, other buildings on the site and across common yard areas between buildings. Plans shall be accompanied by cross sections of new streets, aisles, lanes, driveways, and sidewalks. Any expansion plans for the proposed use shall show feasible parking and loading expansion plans to accompany building expansion.

Natural resource plan. This plan shall show existing and proposed wooded areas; buffer areas including the intended screening devices and buffers; grading at two-foot intervals inside the track and within 50 feet of its boundaries; seeded and sodded areas; ground cover; retaining walls; fencing; signs; recreation areas; shrubbery; trees; and other landscaping features. These plans shall show the location and type of man-made improvements and the location, species and caliper of plant material and trees to be located on the track. The natural tree cover also shall be delineated by a circumferential line around all stands of trees with similar characteristics such as the species or type based on the outer perimeter of the dripline of the individual trees. Specific locations of specimen trees which are healthy and have a diameter at breast height of 24 inches or greater, or are otherwise noteworthy because of age, size, species, or other exceptional quality such as rarity or uniqueness or status as a landmark or species specimen, shall be noted on the natural features map. All portions of the property not utilized by building or paved surfaces shall be landscaped utilizing combinations such as landscaping fencing, shrubbery, lawn area, ground cover, rock formations, contours, existing foliage and the planting of coniferous and/or deciduous trees native to the area in order to maintain or reestablish the tone of the vegetation in the area and lessen the visual impact of the structures and paved areas. The established grades and landscaping on any site shall be planned for aesthetic, drainage and erosion control purposes.

Facilities plan. This plan shall show the existing and proposed locations of all drainage and stormwater runoff; open space; common property; fire hydrants; gas, electric, telephone, sewerage and water line locations; and solid waste collection and disposal methods, including proposed grades, sizes, capacities and materials and/or equipment to be used for facilities installed by the developer. Installations by utility companies need only show their locations on the plan. All easements acquired or required on the tract and across adjacent properties shall be shown, and copies of legal documentation that support the granting of an easement by an adjoining property owner shall be included. All proposed lighting shall be shown, including the direction, angle, height and reflection of each source of light. All utilities shall be installed underground. All required state and federal approvals for environmental considerations shall be submitted prior to preliminary approval or shall be a condition of approval. Drainage facilities shall include facilities to comply with stormwater runoff provisions of this chapter. The method of sewage treatment and solid waste disposal or collection shall be shown, and percolation tests and soil borings from sufficient locations on the site to allow a determination of adequacy by the Board of Health shall be included where septic tanks and leaching fields are permitted and are proposed.

Environmental impact statement. An environmental impact statement in accordance with the requirements of § 30-46E shall be submitted.

In the case of multifamily and apartment developments, five copies of a housing market analysis which shall describe and demonstrate the need for the proposed project in terms of the regional housing market shall be submitted. Analysis shall include data and information on vacancy rates, type and location of other housing facilities within the City and the region. Such analysis shall clearly indicate how it will meet a need reasonably shown to exist for the type and cost of housing proposed and is in compliance with the City Master Plan Housing Element.

In the case of residential development for which a homeowners association is required, the site plan shall be accompanied by such information as will permit the approval authority to make detailed findings concerning the ability of the proposed association to adequately perform the function for which it is designed. Information to be submitted by the applicant in this regard and subject to approval or revision is as follows:

An application form completed in full, accompanied by such other information or data as may be required by the Planning Board in order to determine that the proposed development is in accordance with the City Master Plan, the provisions of this chapter and all other applicable City ordinances. If the applicant is a corporation or partnership, the corporation or partnership shall list the names and addresses of all stockholders or individual partners owning at least 10% of its stock of any class or at least 10% of the interest in the partnership, as the case may be. Such listing shall be in accordance with the provisions of § 30-45B(2)(h) of this article.

A sustainability plan as outlined in § 30-179A of these regulations.

By a New Jersey licensed professional land surveyor as to the accuracy of the plat and of the surveyed dimensions.

That the applicant is agent or owner of the land, or that the owner has given consent under an option agreement or contract of sale.

Approvals of the City Engineer.

Appropriate local, county and state approvals.

By the Municipal Tax Collector that all taxes are paid to date.

Other certifications that may be required by law.

In order to protect the public health, safety, and welfare, all development applications, including subdivisions, site plans, and rezoning requests shall include specific information pertaining to the impact of the proposal upon external physical systems, public facilities and public services. The data that shall be included in the application are specified under this section. The following topics are subject to the impact review requirements of this subsection:

For each of these topics, this section specifies the City's standards and data that must be submitted in order to document the proposed use, available capacities, estimated impacts, and impact mitigation. Applications for preliminary or final subdivision or site plan review shall not be deemed complete until the data required for each topic, as applicable, is submitted to the Planning Board. This section specifies methods, multipliers, and other instructions to be followed in calculating impacts. Alternate calculations submitted by the applicant are acceptable, subject to the Planning Board's accepting these findings as to greater accuracy or currency.

The purpose of the sewer impact evaluation is to ensure that all elements of the sewerage system servicing the proposed development have sufficient capacity to service the additional effluent generated by the development. All applicants that will require sewer services shall submit with their preliminary application information estimating the effluent generated by their project and the capacity of each element of the system.

The capacity analysis shall include information documenting the capacities for each of the following elements, as furnished and verified by the appropriate jurisdiction responsible for the element:

The purpose of the potable water impact evaluation is to ensure that all elements of the potable water supply system servicing the proposed development have sufficient capacity to furnish the additional water that will be required by the development. All applicants that will require potable water shall submit with their application information estimating water usage required by the development as well as the capacity of each element of the water supply system.

The capacity analysis shall include information documenting the capacities for each of the following elements, as furnished and verified by the appropriate jurisdiction responsible for the element:

Capacity of the water pipe and storage capacity shall be determined by the same formula used for calculating sewer capacities, per § 30-46C(2).

The resource capacity of the aquifer and status of saltwater intrusion shall be subject to approval and determination by the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection.

The storage capacity of water tanks capacity shall be determined by the same formula used for calculating sewer capacities, per § 30-46C(2). Water pressure capacity shall meet the requirements for fire-fighting protection.

The purpose of the public services impact evaluation is to enable the City to anticipate the need for additional public services that will be required by new development and prepare or coordinate for any increased service requirements.

All applicants proposing development involving 25 dwelling units or more, or nonresidential development (commercial, industrial, institutional or recreational uses) that involves a building or buildings with 50,000 square feet of space or greater, shall submit with their preliminary application information indicating the public services that will be required by their development, including police, fire protection, health, administrative, or other services. An estimate of revenues to the City generated by the development shall be included.

Estimated population and/or number of employees added by the project;

Description of public services that will be required;

Description, if applicable, of services that will be provided through private auspices; and

Estimated annual revenues and costs to be generated to the City based upon current tax programs and tax rates.

The purpose of the schools impact evaluation is to assess the impact of all residential development on the local public schools and enable the long-range planning for school facilities, operating programs and services that may be required as a result of added school population.

All applicants proposing residential development shall comply with the schools impact evaluation requirements.

Estimate school-age and preschool-age children likely to reside in the housing. A substantiated estimate of the percentage of the school-age population likely to attend private schools may be included. Applicants must use the most recent edition of the Urban Land Institute/Center for Urban Policy Research (Rutgers) multiplier tables in order to project the number and distribution of school-age and preschool-age children.

The development's location in relation to existing busing routes.

The current available school capacities.

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

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

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

All general development plan submissions shall be accompanied by an environmental impact statement.

All preliminary major subdivision and preliminary major site plan applications shall be accompanied by an environmental impact statement when proposed development exceeds 50 housing units or 100,000 square feet of nonresidential building.

Notwithstanding the categories of development that are excluded from the requirement to submit an environmental impact statement, the Board of Jurisdiction may require the submission of information that otherwise would be included in the document that is reasonably necessary in order to make an informed decision.

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

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

Master Plan compatibility. The compatibility or incompatibility of the proposed project shall be described in relation to the Millville Master Plan, the municipal master plan of an adjacent municipality within 200 feet of the proposed project, and any relevant portion of the Cumberland County Master Plan and the State Development and Redevelopment Plan.

Soils. A description of each soil type located on the site from the USDA National Resources Conservation Service or county Soil Conservation Service. Limitations for development shall be identified.

Topography. Describe the topographic conditions of the site, with specific delineation of any lands with slopes exceeding 10%.

Geology. When septic effluent disposal or private well is proposed, whether individual or community, a description of the underlying geologic formations to a depth of the impact shall be provided.

Vegetation. A description of the existing vegetation on the site shall be provided using the categories in the Vegetative Cover Map of the Conservation Plan Element of the Millville Master Plan. A delineation of the tree line, where existing, shall be depicted. Where woodlands are delineated, the forest type shall be indicated. Any vegetation utilized by endangered or threatened species shall be identified.

Wildlife. Where the Endangered and Threatened Species Map of the Conservation Element indicated that a site contains federal and/or state endangered or threatened species, a survey of the land for such species and an assessment of critical habitat shall be performed as part of the environmental impact statement. If critical habitat is found, the applicant shall submit a habitat protection plan by a qualified scientist indicating the means by which the proposed development shall be designed to avoid degradation of the habitat and/or mitigation measures to be undertaken.

Surface water. When the natural drainage pattern will be significantly altered, an analysis shall be conducted which will investigate flow, depth, capacity and water quality of the receiving waters. Floodplains and wetlands shall be delineated and anticipated transition buffers depicted.

Subsurface water. Where private or community wells are proposed, a description of subsurface water conditions shall be provided on the depth to groundwater and the water supply capabilities of the site. Where existing conditions warrant, detailed information regarding existing wells within 500 feet of the site relative to depth, capacity and water quality shall be described.

Cultural resources. A Stage 1A cultural resources survey shall be undertaken pursuant to the State of New Jersey Executive Order No. 53, as it may be amended or superseded. A Stage 1B cultural resource survey shall be conducted should the Stage 1A review provide any indication of the presence of cultural resources.

Historic resources. The historic resources that would be affected by the proposed development shall be discussed if the site is included within the Historic Preservation Element of the Master Plan as an identified site.

Existing development features. A description of any existing improvements shall be provided.

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.

Sewage disposal techniques;

Water conservation proposals;

Energy conservation measures; and

Noise reduction techniques.

Flooding and floodplain impact.

Impact on surface water and groundwater quality.

Impact on the capacity to supply groundwater.

Sewage disposal impacts.

Alteration to existing vegetation and its impact on wildlife and wildlife habitats.

Destruction or disturbance of cultural resources.

Noise level impacts, both during construction and postoccupancy.

Energy utilization.

Blighting or improving effects on neighborhoods.

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

Licenses, permits and 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 not be limited to, approvals required by the municipality, as well as agencies of the county, state and federal governments. Where approvals have been granted, copies of said approvals shall be attached. Where approvals are pending, a note shall be made to that effect.

Documentation. All publications, file reports, manuscripts or other written sources of information related to the project, the project site and the municipality which were consulted and employed in compilation of the environmental impact statement shall be listed. A list of all agencies and individuals from whom pertinent information was obtained orally or by written communication shall be listed separately.

A developer shall furnish to the municipality a safety and stabilization guarantee in favor of the municipality. At the developer's option, a safety and stabilization guarantee may be furnished either as a separate guarantee or as a line item of the performance guarantee. A safety and stabilization guarantee shall be available to the municipality solely for the purpose of returning property that has been disturbed to a safe and stable condition or otherwise implementing measures to protect the public from access to an unsafe or unstable condition, only in the circumstance that:

The amount of a safety and stabilization guarantee for a development with bonded improvements in an amount not exceeding $100,000 shall be $5,000.

The amount of a safety and stabilization guarantee for a development with bonded improvements exceeding $100,000 shall be calculated as a percentage of the bonded improvement costs of the development or phase of development as follows:

The municipality shall release a separate safety and stabilization guarantee to a developer upon the developer's furnishing of a performance guarantee which includes a line item for safety and stabilization in the amount required under this subsection.

The municipality shall release a safety and stabilization guarantee upon the Municipal Engineer's determination that the development of the project site has reached a point that the improvements installed are adequate to avoid any potential threat to public safety.

Upon substantial completion of all required street improvements (except for the top course) and appurtenant utility improvements, and the connection of same to the public system, the obligor may request of the governing body, in writing, by certified mail addressed in care of the Municipal Clerk, that the Municipal Engineer prepare, in accordance with the itemized cost estimate prepared by the Municipal Engineer and appended to the performance guarantee pursuant to § 30-62A(1), a list of all uncompleted or unsatisfactory completed bonded improvements. If such a request is made, the obligor shall send a copy of the request to the Municipal Engineer. The request shall indicate which bonded improvements have been completed and which bonded improvements remain uncompleted in the judgment of the obligor. Thereupon the Municipal Engineer shall inspect all bonded improvements covered by the obligor's request and shall file a detailed list and report, in writing, with the governing body, and shall simultaneously send a copy thereof to the obligor not later than 45 days after receipt of the obligor's request.

The list prepared by the Municipal Engineer shall state, in detail, with respect to each bonded improvement determined to be incomplete or unsatisfactory, the nature and extent of the incompleteness of each incomplete improvement or the nature and extent of, and remedy for, the unsatisfactory state of each completed bonded improvement determined to be unsatisfactory. The report prepared by the Municipal Engineer shall identify each bonded improvement determined to be complete and satisfactory, together with a recommendation as to the amount of reduction to be made in the performance guarantee relating to the completed and satisfactory bonded improvement, in accordance with the itemized cost estimate prepared by the Municipal Engineer and appended to the performance guarantee pursuant to § 30-62A(1).

The governing body, by resolution, shall either approve the bonded improvements determined to be complete and satisfactory by the Municipal Engineer, or reject any or all of these bonded improvements upon the establishment in the resolution of cause for rejection, and shall approve and authorize the amount of reduction to be made in the performance guarantee relating to the improvements accepted, in accordance with the itemized cost estimate prepared by the Municipal Engineer and appended to the performance guarantee pursuant to § 30-62A(1). This resolution shall be adopted not later than 45 days after receipt of the list and report prepared by the Municipal Engineer. Upon adoption of the resolution by the governing body, the obligor shall be released from all liability pursuant to its performance guarantee, with respect to those approved bonded improvements, except for that portion adequately sufficient to secure completion or correction of the improvements not yet approved, provided that 30% of the amount of the total performance guarantee and safety and stabilization guarantee posted may be retained to ensure completion and acceptability of all improvements. The safety and stabilization guarantee shall be reduced by the same percentage as the performance guarantee is being reduced at the time of each performance guarantee reduction.

For the purpose of releasing the obligor from liability pursuant to its performance guarantee, the amount of the performance guarantee attributable to each approved bonded improvement shall be reduced by the total amount for each such improvement, in accordance with the itemized cost estimate prepared by the Municipal Engineer and appended to the performance guarantee pursuant to § 30-62A(1), including any contingency factor applied to the cost of installation. If the sum of the approved bonded improvements would exceed 70% of the total amount of the performance guarantee, then the municipality may retain 30% of the amount of the total performance guarantee and safety and stabilization guarantee to ensure completion and acceptability of all bonded improvements, as provided above, except that any amount of the performance guarantee attributable to bonded improvements for which a temporary certificate of occupancy guarantee has been posted shall be released from the performance guarantee even if such release would reduce the amount held by the municipality below 30%.

If the Municipal Engineer fails to send or provide the list and report as requested by the obligor pursuant to § 30-62C(3) within 45 days from receipt of the request, the obligor may apply to the court in a summary manner for an order compelling the Municipal Engineer to provide the list and report within a stated time and the cost of applying to the court, including reasonable attorney's fees, may be awarded to the prevailing party.

If the governing body fails to approve or reject the bonded improvements determined by the Municipal Engineer to be complete and satisfactory or reduce the performance guarantee for the complete and satisfactory improvements within 45 days from the receipt of the Municipal Engineer's list and report, the obligor may apply to the court in a summary manner for an order compelling, within a stated time, approval of the complete and satisfactory improvements and approval of a reduction in the performance guarantee for the approvable complete and satisfactory improvements in accordance with the itemized cost estimate prepared by the Municipal Engineer and appended to the performance guarantee pursuant to§ 30-62A(1), and the cost of applying to the court, including reasonable attorney's fees, may be awarded to the prevailing party.

In the event that the obligor has made a cash deposit with the municipality or approving authority as part of the performance guarantee, then any partial reduction granted in the performance guarantee pursuant to this subsection shall be applied to the cash deposit in the same proportion as the original cash deposit bears to the full amount of the performance guarantee, provided that if the developer has furnished a safety and stabilization guarantee, the municipality may retain cash equal to the amount of the remaining safety and stabilization guarantee.