Completed application form(s), including this completed checklist

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Summary of project

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Subdivision plat or site plan at a scale of not less than 1"=50' printed on one of the following standard sheet sizes and folded into eights with the title block revealed: 8.5 x 13; 15 x 21; 24 x 36; 30 x 42

Each plat or site plan must drawn from a field survey by a professional engineer or land surveyor and must be signed and sealed by a New Jersey professional engineer or land surveyor

All engineering data must be signed and sealed by a professional engineer and all survey data must be signed and sealed by a professional land surveyor

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Reduced scale subdivision plat and/or site plan printed on 11 x 17 sized paper - 2 copy

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Protective covenant or deed restrictions affecting the property, as applicable - 2 copies

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Application fee in accordance with Article 19

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Escrow fee in accordance with Article 19

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An acknowledgment signed by the applicant stating that the applicant is familiar with the procedure set forth herein for submitting and acting upon final site plans and agrees to be bound by it

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Electronic Copy (PDF) - Submitted by USB flash drive

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Key map showing the entire project site and its relation to the surrounding area, at a scale of 1" equals not more than 2,000'

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Title Block:

Name of subdivision or development, City of Trenton, Mercer County

Name, title, address, and telephone number of applicant

Name, title, address, and license number of professional(s) who prepared the plat or plan

Name, title, and address of owner(s) of record

Scale in written and graphic form

Date of original preparation and each subsequent revision with a list of specific revisions entered on each sheet

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North Arrow

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Square footage or acreage of the project site to the nearest hundredth of an acre, not including areas within public rights-of-way

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Computation of the area of the tract to be disturbed

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Approval signature lines for the Planning and/or ZBA Chairperson, Planning and/or ZBA Secretary, and Director of Division of Planning

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Existing tax sheet number(s) and lot and block number(s) of the lot(s) to be subdivided or developed as they appear on the City Tax Map and proposed block and lot numbers, as provided by the City Tax Assessor upon written request

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Subdivision or development boundary line shown as a heavy solid line

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Location of existing and proposed:

Property lines with bearings and distances

Streets, alleys and structures with their numerical dimensions and an indication of whether existing structures will be retained or removed

Parking spaces, loading areas, driveways, watercourses, railroads, bridges, culverts, and drainpipes

Natural features, including wetlands and trees

Historic landmarked areas or sites, as indicated on the City's Historic Landmarks and Districts Map

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Location of existing and proposed Redevelopment areas, as indicated on the City's Redevelopment Areas Map

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Location and width of all existing and proposed utility easements

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Zoning districts on and adjacent to the project site, including district names and requirements with proposed variance requests

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Proposed buffer and landscaped areas

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Delineation of floodplains, including floodway and flood fringe areas

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Contours as shown on the USGS topographical maps

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Names and lot and block numbers of all property owners within 200' of the extreme limits of the project site, as shown on the most recent tax list prepared by the City Tax Assessor

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Certificate from the City Tax Collector that all taxes and assessments are paid to date

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Deed descriptions, including metes and bounds, easements, covenants, restrictions, and roadway and sight triangle dedications

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Location and species associations of all existing individual trees or groups of trees having a caliper of eight inches or more measured three feet above the ground level on portions of the project site that are proposed to be disturbed

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Proposed location of all proposed plantings with a legend listing the botanical and common names, sizes at time of planting, total quantity of each plant, and location of each plant keyed to the plan or plat

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Existing and proposed bridges, culverts, drainage swales, and watercourses both on the project site and within 200 feet of its boundaries. Cross sections of the watercourses and/or drainage swales must be provided at an appropriate scale showing the extent of the floodplain, top of bank, normal water levels and bottom elevations

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Existing and proposed contours with intervals of five feet. All contour information must refer to a known datum. Existing contours must be shown as a dashed line; finished grades must be shown as a solid line

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A soil erosion and sediment control plan as required by N.J.S.A. 4:24-39

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Locations of all existing structures, showing existing and proposed front, rear and side yard setback distances, an indication of whether the existing structures and uses will be retained or removed, and any landmark areas or sites as indicated on the City's Historic Landmarks and Districts Map

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Size, height, and location of all proposed buildings, structures, signs, and lighting facilities

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A zoning compliance table demonstrating conformity to the requirements of the zoning district(s) in which the property is located. Information to be shown on this table must include, but is not limited to lot size, lot coverage, building setbacks, building height, floor area ratio and parking requirements. All tract and lot sizes must be expressed in square feet and must include bearings and distances

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Architectural drawings including urban design elements and signage as follows:

Proposed floor plans

Proposed elevations

Indication of room sizes and building height of proposed/existing structures on both floor plans and elevations

Materials and manufacturers of building details including windows and siding

Color palette for proposed structures, including but not limited to facade, trim, and roof

Proposed facade details including, but not limited to doors, shutters, and cornices

Materials, sizes and treatments for all porches, stoop areas, garden walls, planters and stair railings, as well as landscaping in accordance with Article 11 Height, size, boundaries, and entry/gate locations for all fencing

Locations, type, and character of all proposed wall mounted light fixtures, mail boxes and any other exterior building features

Proposed paving patterns and brick work for sidewalks, driveways and parking areas.

Size, color, materials for any proposed signage as well as scaled representations on elevations including verbiage and font style.

Design and location of any proposed freestanding signs including size and materials to be used

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Proposed location and direction of illumination, power, and type of proposed outdoor lighting, including details of lighting poles, luminaries, and hours of operation.

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An open space, screening, buffering and landscaping plan per Article 11

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The location and design of any off-street parking area, showing size and location of parking spaces, aisles and barriers in accordance with the provisions of Article 10

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Proposed on-site green space and civic space and proposed location of such per Article 9, as applicable

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All means of vehicular access and egress to and from the site onto public streets and alleys showing the site and the location of driveways, cartways and curb cuts, including the possible utilization of traffic signals, channelization, acceleration and deceleration lanes, sight triangle easements, additional width and other proposed devices necessary to prevent vehicular conflicts

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Plans and computations for any storm drainage system demonstrating compliance with Chapter 254: Stormwater Management of the City ordinance, per Article 13

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Show compliance with any state watercourse, riparian, and/or wetland protections

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Location of existing infrastructure such as water and sewer mains, utility structures, gas transmission lines and high tension power lines on the project site and within 200' of its boundaries

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Plans of proposed infrastructure improvements and utility layouts, including sewers, storm drains and waterlines and feasible connections to gas, telephone and electrical utility systems

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Plans for proposed streets including typical cross sections and construction details, horizontal and vertical alignments of the center line of all proposed streets and of all existing streets abutting the project site

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Submit a completed Complete Streets Checklist from the Trenton Complete Streets Design Handbook (Appendix A: Complete Streets Checklist)

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Protective covenants or deed restrictions applying to the land being developed

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Proposed permanent monuments

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Provide proof of review and approval from the New Jersey State Delaware and Raritan Canal Commission, where applicable

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Submit a copy of the site plan application to the City of Trenton Historic Landmark Commission for advisory review, where applicable

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Submit a subdivision application to Mercer County for review and approval

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Submit a recycling plan to the Mercer County Improvement Authority, as set forth in the county recycling plan, for any new development of 50 or more single-family units, 25 multi-family units, and 1,000 sf or more of lot area for commercial or industrial use

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Proposed structures must be related harmoniously to themselves and to existing topography, buildings and roads in the vicinity of the project site. The achievement of a harmonious relationship may include the creation of focal points with respect to public views of the site, surrounding terrain and other buildings. Proposed structures must be sited so as to minimize any adverse impact upon the surrounding area and particularly upon any nearby residences by reason of:

Building location, height, bulk and shadows

Location, intensity, direction and times of use of outdoor lighting

Likelihood of nuisances

Other similar considerations

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Capital City Renaissance Plan impact statement if required by the CCRC

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The City and the Planning Board and/or Zoning Board of Appeals reserve the right to require additional information before granting a preliminary subdivision and/or site plan hearing or approval when, in their judgment, such additional information is required in order for the relevant Board to make an informed decision or when unique circumstances affect the project site or when the application for development poses special problems for the project site and the surrounding area - such information must include, but not be limited to, drainage calculations and traffic impact analyses or engineering studies

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All additional details required at the time of preliminary approval

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Detailed architectural and engineering data including:

An architect's third angle projection drawing, with total envelope dimensions, of each structure and sign or of a typical structure and/or sign, showing front, side and rear elevations

Cross sections, plans, profiles and established grades of all streets, aisles, lanes and driveways, including center line geometry and horizontal alignments with bearings, radii and tangents

Plans and profiles of all storm and sanitary sewers and water mains

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The final submission must be accompanied by a certificate from the City Tax Collector that all taxes and assessments are paid to date

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