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Pompton Lakes City Zoning Code

ARTICLE VIII

Plat and Plan Details

§ 190-46 Requirements for plat and plan details.

A. 
Minor subdivision plat. The plat shall be prepared to scale, based on Tax Map information or some other similarly accurate base, at a scale of not less than one inch equals 100 feet, to enable the entire tract to be shown on one sheet. The plat shall be signed and sealed by a licensed New Jersey professional engineer or land surveyor and shall show or include the following information:
(1) 
A key map showing the location of that portion which is to be subdivided in relation to the entire tract and the surrounding area.
(2) 
All existing structures, wooded areas and topographical features, such as cliffs and swamps, within the portion to be subdivided and within 200 feet thereof.
(3) 
The name of the owner and all adjoining property owners and owners of property directly across the street as disclosed by the most recent municipal tax record. If there is no positive evidence of ownership of any parcel of adjoining property within 200 feet, a certificate will be presented from the custodian of tax records to that effect.
(4) 
The Tax Map sheet, block and lot numbers.
(5) 
All streets or roads and streams within 200 feet of the subdivision.
(6) 
Location of existing streets, property lines, lot sizes and areas.
(7) 
Existence and location of any utility or other easement which affects the title of the land being subdivided.
(8) 
Setback, side line and rear yard distances of existing structures.
(9) 
The name and address of the person preparing the plat, the scale, date of preparation and reference meridian.
(10) 
Certification from the Tax Collector that all taxes and assessments for local improvements on the property have been paid up-to-date.
(11) 
The Board reserves the right to require a feasible sketch plan layout of remaining land not being subdivided if it is deemed necessary.
(12) 
Zone district boundary lines, if any, on or adjoining the property to be subdivided and a schedule indicating the required minimum lot area, lot width, lot depth and front, rear and side yards of each zone district located on the property.
B. 
Preliminary major subdivision plat. The preliminary plat shall be designed in accordance with the provisions of this chapter by a licensed New Jersey land surveyor and a professional engineer, at a scale of not less than one inch equals 100 feet, for consideration by the Board prior to the granting of preliminary approval. The plat shall show or be accompanied by sufficient information to establish the design, arrangement and dimensions of streets, lots and other planned features as to form, size and location. This information shall form the basis for the general terms and conditions upon which preliminary approval may be granted and shall include:
(1) 
A key map showing the entire subdivision and its relation to the surrounding areas.
(2) 
The tract name, date, reference meridian and graphic scale.
(3) 
Name and address of subdivider and applicant.
(4) 
Certification that the applicant is the owner of the land, or his authorized agent, or that the owner has given consent under an option agreement.
(5) 
Name and address, seal, signature and license number of the person who prepared the map.
(6) 
Certificate from the Tax Collector that all taxes and assessments for local improvements are paid to date.
(7) 
The Tax Map sheet, block and lot numbers.
(8) 
Acreage of tract to be subdivided to the nearest hundredth of an acre.
(9) 
Sufficient elevations or contours to determine the general slope and natural drainage of the land and the high and low points of the profiles of all proposed new streets, contours at five-foot intervals for slopes averaging 10% or greater and at two-foot intervals for land of lesser slope.
(10) 
The location of existing and proposed property lines, streets, existing buildings, watercourses, railroads, bridges, culverts, drainpipes and any natural features, such as wooded areas and rock formations, on-tract and within 200 feet of the property.
(11) 
The area, in square feet, of each lot.
(12) 
Minimum street setback line and side and rear yard setback lines of each lot.
(13) 
A copy of any proposed protective covenants or deed restrictions applying to the land being subdivided.
(14) 
A grading plan showing existing and final contours of each lot.
(15) 
A soil erosion and sediment control plan, if required. Said plan shall be submitted to the Soil Conservation District, and approval of the application shall be conditioned upon certification of the soil erosion and sediment control plan by the District.
(16) 
Plans, profiles and cross sections of all proposed streets.
(17) 
Plans and profiles of proposed utility layouts, such as but not limited to sewers, storm drains, water, gas and electricity, showing feasible connections to existing or any proposed utility system. When an individual water supply or sewage disposal system, or both, is or are proposed, the plan for each such system must be approved by the appropriate local, county or state health agency. When a public sewer system is not available, the subdivider shall comply with the requirements of N.J.A.C. 7:9A for the installation of an on-site disposal system. The subdivider shall submit with the preliminary plat the results of all tests which are conducted, whether passing or failing the statutory requirements. The Borough reserves the right to supervise or witness all or any tests which are conducted, and the subdivider shall notify the Board of Health at least 48 hours prior to the conducting of any tests. Any subdivision or part thereof which does not meet the requirements of this subsection or other applicable regulations shall not be approved.
C. 
Final major subdivision plat. The final plat shall be drawn in ink on tracing cloth or equal, at a scale of not less than one inch equals 100 feet, and in compliance with all provisions. The final plat shall show or be accompanied by the following:
(1) 
Date, name and location of the subdivision, name of the owner and subdivider, graphic scale, reference meridian and name of the person who prepared the map.
(2) 
Tract boundary lines, right-of-way lines of streets, street names, easements and other rights-of-way, park areas or land to be reserved or dedicated for public use, all lot lines and other site lines, watercourses, with accurate dimensions, including bearings and distances and curve information consisting of the following minimum data:
(a) 
Central angle.
(b) 
Radii.
(c) 
Arc and accurate dimensions to the actual street intersections as projected.
(3) 
The purpose of any easement or land reserved or dedicated to public use shall be designated, and the proposed use of sites other than residential shall be noted.
(4) 
Each block shall be numbered, and the lots within each block shall be numbered in conformity with the Municipal Tax Map, as determined by the Borough Tax Assessor.
(5) 
Minimum building setback lines on all lots and other sites.
(6) 
Location and description of all monuments whether found, set or to be set.
(7) 
Names of owners of adjoining lands and of the land directly across the street or streets from any property involved.
(8) 
Certification by an engineer and/or surveyor as to the accuracy of details or plat.
(9) 
Certification that the applicant is the agent or owner of the land or that the owner has given consent under an option agreement.
(10) 
When approval of a plat is required by any officer or body of such a municipality, county or state, approval shall be certified on the plat.
(11) 
Certification from the Tax Collector that all taxes and assessments for local improvement on the property have been paid to date.
(12) 
As-built plans and profiles for all roads and utilities. Duplicate tracings and three black- or blue-on-white prints shall be filed. One tracing and one print shall be forwarded to the Borough Engineer, and one print shall be retained by the Planning Board.
(13) 
Lot grading plans. Following final approval, but prior to the issuance of a building permit, the applicant shall, when required by the Planning Board as a condition of final approval, submit to the Borough Engineer for his approval a separate detailed grading plan of any lot, in duplicate, prepared by a licensed professional engineer, showing the existing contour lines of the plot upon which the dwelling structure is to be constructed; final elevations proposed for the corners of the plot; corners and floor level of the structure to be erected thereon. All swales, proposed terraces, sidewalks, steps and driveways, including the slopes thereof and provisions for the proper drainage thereof, shall be shown on said site plan. Upon receipt of said plan, the Borough Engineer shall review the plan and determine whether or not it meets the standards set forth in this chapter. Upon making such a determination, the Engineer shall retain one copy and forward one copy of the grading plan to the Building Inspector.
(14) 
A letter containing a list of all items to be covered by a performance guaranty (cash or certified check), the quantities of each item, the cost of each item, utilizing prevailing unit prices common to the area, and the total amount of all items.
(15) 
A letter from the Borough Engineer stating that the required improvements have been installed to his satisfaction and in accordance with applicable Borough specifications and that the performance guaranty is adequate to cover the cost of remaining improvements.
(16) 
A letter from the applicant's engineer stating that the final plat conforms to the preliminary plat, as submitted and approved.
D. 
Minor site plan. A minor site plan shall include:
(1) 
Plot plan, sketch or other description of existing facility, including square footage of building, parking, lighting and signage.
(2) 
Description of proposed use and changes to building, lighting, signage or other changes needed for proposed use, including a sketch of the portion of the building to be occupied, showing entrances, exits, internal partitions, perimeter security protection and fire exits.
E. 
Preliminary major site plan. The preliminary site plan shall be drawn at a scale of not more than 100 feet to the inch and shall include such details as may be necessary to properly evaluate the application and determine compliance with this chapter. The site plan shall be drawn by a licensed New Jersey professional engineer and land surveyor, and, where applicable to the proposed use or construction, the following information shall be clearly shown:
(1) 
Date, name, location of site, name of owner, scale and reference meridian.
(2) 
Area of the lot and all lot line dimensions.
(3) 
The location of all existing watercourses, wooded areas, easements, rights-of-way, streets, roads, highways, freeways, railroads, canals, rivers, buildings, structures and any other feature directly on the property or beyond the property if such feature has an effect upon the use of said property.
(4) 
Location, use and ground floor area of all existing and proposed buildings, with the building setback, side line and rear yard distance.
(5) 
Elevations at the corners of all proposed buildings and paved areas and at property corners if new buildings or paved areas are proposed.
(6) 
The location and widths of existing and proposed streets servicing the site plan.
(7) 
Specifications for and location of proposed surface paving and curbing.
(8) 
Location of all structures within 200 feet of the property.
(9) 
Location of off-street parking areas, with dimensions, showing proposed parking and loading spaces, with dimensions, width of proposed access drives and aisles and traffic circulation.
(10) 
Proposed storm drainage and sanitary disposal facilities; specifically, the location, type and size of all existing and proposed catch basins, storm drainage facilities, utilities, plus all required design data supporting the adequacy of the existing or proposed facilities to handle future storm flows.
(11) 
Existing and proposed contours of the property and for 200 feet outside the property at two-foot intervals when new buildings or parking areas are proposed.
(12) 
The location and treatment of proposed entrances and exits to public rights-of-way, including the possible utilization of traffic signals, channelization, acceleration and deceleration lanes, additional widths and any other devices necessary to traffic safety and/or convenience.
(13) 
The location and identification of proposed open space, parks or other recreation areas.
(14) 
The location and design of landscaping, buffer areas and screening areas showing size, species and spacing of trees and plants and treatment of unpaved areas.
(15) 
The location and design of the exterior lighting, including direction of illumination, amount of illumination expressed in horizontal footcandles, wattage and drawn details of all outdoor lighting standards and fixtures.
(16) 
The location of sidewalks, walkways, traffic islands and all other areas proposed to be devoted to pedestrian use.
(17) 
The nature and location of public and private utilities, including maintenance and solid waste disposal and/or storage facilities.
(18) 
Specific location and design of traffic control devices and signs. The Board may require of the applicant expert testimony concerning the adequacy of proposed traffic control devices and signs.
(19) 
Preliminary architectural plans for the proposed buildings or structures, indicating typical floor plans, elevations, heights and general design or architectural styling.
(20) 
The present status and contemplated use of all existing buildings on the property.
(21) 
A soil erosion and sediment control plan is required. Said plan shall be submitted to the Soil Conservation District, and approval of the application shall be conditioned upon certification of the soil erosion and sediment control plan by the District.
(22) 
Planned commercial developments.
[Added 11-28-2007 by Ord. No. 07-20]
(a) 
The information required for preliminary and final site plan approval, in addition to all relevant checklists.
(b) 
The locations, dimensions and uses of adjacent properties.
(c) 
Any restrictive covenants.
(d) 
Certificate of disclosure of ownership interest form.
(e) 
A landscape plan, including:
[1] 
Landscaping location and treatment, plant material types, size and quantity, open spaces, and exterior surfaces of all structures;
[2] 
Location, type and size of trees to be removed, and protection plan for existing trees; and
[3] 
Location, type, height and material of all fences and walls.
(f) 
Provisions for maintaining all public and private open space.
(g) 
Schedule of development.
(h) 
Environmental impact statement.
(i) 
Market and economic feasibility study.
(j) 
Fiscal impact analysis.
(k) 
Traffic circulation impact study.
(l) 
Statement showing relationship of proposed development to the Master Plan, the Downtown Vision Plan, or any other applicable Borough plan.
(m) 
Statement of compatibility of proposed development within surrounding neighborhoods.
(23) 
Hillside development.
(a) 
The information required for preliminary and final site plan approval, in addition to all relevant checklists.
[Added 11-28-2007 by Ord. No. 07-20]
(b) 
A cut and fill map identifying proposed fill areas (colored blue) and cut areas (colored red) with depths of such areas clearly shown in ten-foot contour intervals. Quantities of each cut and fill area shall be clearly specified on the map.
(c) 
Grading plan for all structures and road construction.
(d) 
Hydrology, drainage and flooding reports for the development area.
(e) 
Soils and geology report prepared by a certified engineering geologist or a geotechnical engineer. The purpose of the soils and geology report is to evaluate the existing geologic condition of the subject property, particularly with respect to slope stability; evaluate the potential risks with respect to potential geologic hazards associated with the development of the site; and provide guidelines to minimize potential for erosion and impacts to the natural condition of the site.
(f) 
Underlying geology/engineering report attesting to the stability of all development areas.
(g) 
Archaeological and paleontological resources and documented or potential historic resources.
(h) 
Areas of known or suspected contamination and remediation plans.
(i) 
A slope analysis map identifying slope ranges using a contour interval of two feet. The map shall also identify prominent ridgelines.
(j) 
A utility plan demonstrating the feasibility of providing water for domestic and fire suppression purposes, sewer, power, and other utilities, especially with regard to the scarring effects of the grading necessary to install such utilities.
(k) 
Biological resource map showing all existing plant communities, with sensitive or protected species or communities clearly delineated, as well as known habitat area for protected animal species, including the location of sensitive biological resources.
(l) 
A viewshed study, including plans and sections, showing visibility of proposed project and grading as viewed from surrounding properties located at lower elevations.
(24) 
The Board may require any additional information which is reasonably necessary to ascertain compliance with the provisions of this chapter.
F. 
Final major site plan.
(1) 
The site plan and related drawings and information submitted for preliminary approval shall satisfy the requirements for final approval of a site plan when final approval of the entire plan is being sought unless modifications approved by the Borough Engineer were made subsequent to preliminary approval. In such instances, revised drawings shall be submitted.
(2) 
When final approval of only a section of a site plan granted preliminary approval is being sought, a final site plan of the section showing all applicable details prescribed in Subsection E shall be submitted.
(3) 
The Borough Engineer may authorize minor variation between the final and preliminary site plans caused by field conditions and shall notify the Board of any change. All changes shall be shown on a final as-built site plan to be submitted to the Board before the issuance of a certificate of occupancy.
(4) 
The foregoing provisions shall in no way be construed as exempting the applicant from filing the required fees or the required application forms.
G. 
General development plan. A general development plan shall include, but not be limited to, the following:
[Added 11-28-2007 by Ord. No. 07-20]
(1) 
The information required for preliminary and final site plan approval, in addition to all relevant checklists.
(2) 
A general land use plan indicating the tract area and general location of the land uses, which shall include:
(a) 
The total number of dwelling units and amount of nonresidential floor area to be provided.
(b) 
The proposed types of nonresidential and residential uses and the estimated land area to be occupied by each proposed use.
(c) 
The density and intensity of use of the entire planned development, and a residential density and a nonresidential floor area ratio.
(3) 
A circulation plan showing the general location and types of transportation facilities, including facilities for pedestrian access, within the planned development and any proposed improvements to the existing transportation system outside the planned development;
(4) 
An open space plan showing the proposed land area and general location of parks and any other land area to be set aside for conservation and recreational purposes and a general description of improvements proposed to be made thereon, including a plan for the operation and maintenance of parks and recreational lands;
(5) 
A utility plan indicating the need for and showing the proposed location of sewage and water lines, any drainage facilities necessitated by the physical characteristics of the site, proposed methods for handling solid waste disposal, and a plan for the operation and maintenance of proposed utilities;
(6) 
A stormwater management plan setting forth the proposed method of controlling and managing stormwater on the site;
(7) 
An environmental inventory, including a general description of the vegetation, soils, topography, geology, surface hydrology, climate and cultural resources of the site, existing man-made structures or features and the probable impact of the development on the environmental attributes of the site;
(8) 
A community facility plan indicating the scope and type of supporting community facilities which may include, but not be limited to, educational or cultural facilities, historic sites, libraries, hospitals, firehouses, and police stations;
(9) 
A housing plan outlining the number of housing units to be provided and the extent to which any housing obligation assigned to the municipality pursuant to P.L. 1985, c. 222 (N.J.S.A. 52:27D-301 et al.) will be fulfilled by the development;
(10) 
A local service plan indicating those public services which the applicant proposes to provide and which may include, but not be limited to, water, sewer, cable and solid waste disposal;
(11) 
A fiscal report describing the anticipated demand on municipal services to be generated by the planned development and any other financial impacts to be faced by municipalities or school districts as a result of the completion of the planned development. The fiscal report shall also include a detailed projection of property tax revenues which will accrue to the county, municipality and school district according to the timing schedule provided under Subsection G(12) of this section, and following the completion of the planned development in its entirety;
(12) 
A proposed timing schedule in the case of a planned development whose construction is contemplated over a period of years, including any terms or conditions which are intended to protect the interests of the public and of the residents who occupy any section of the planned development prior to the completion of the development in its entirety; and
(13) 
A municipal development agreement, which shall mean a written agreement between a municipality and a developer relating to the planned development.