Voorhees Township City Zoning Code
CHAPTER 158
SCHEDULES
§ 158.02 SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS CHECKLIST A
(Am. Ord. 3-02, passed 1-28-02; Am. Ord. 124-08, passed 4-14-08)
§ 158.03 SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS CHECKLIST B
§ 158.04 ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT REQUIREMENTS
(A) Project identification and description. The project identification and description shall fully describe the project including all proposed facilities and activities to be conducted on the site and shall include the items in the following list as applicable. This information may be included in the text of the EIR or on exhibits and drawings that are included in and made a part of the EIR:
(1) Project name.
(2) Tax map identification of all real estate parcels included in the project.
(3) Streets abutting the project site.
(4) Current and proposed zoning classification.
(5) Present and proposed land use and current use of adjacent properties.
(6) Name, address and telephone number of the property owner, applicant, their respective legal counsel, president or managing partner of applicant, applicants engineer or other representative with direct responsibility for the design of the project and the person preparing the EIR.
(7) Area of the project site and the area to be disturbed by the project.
(8) Area of existing and proposed roadways.
(9) Number, square footage and function of existing and proposed buildings.
(10) Total area of other existing and proposed impervious areas.
(11) For subdivisions, the total number of proposed lots and the minimum and maximum lot size.
(12) Construction sequence and schedule for the project (and each phase of the project if the project will be constructed in phase) including estimated duration of construction and proposed daily work start and stop times.
(13) Existing and proposed land elevations and contours.
(14) First floor elevations for all existing and proposed buildings.
(15) All surface water bodies, wetlands, water supply wells on or within 500 feet of the project site.
(16) A key map utilizing the appropriate USGS quadrangle map showing the location of the project site.
(17) A location plan showing the project site and all properties within 200 feet of the project site drawn to a scale not less than 1 inch = 50 feet.
(18) Proposed erosion control methods during construction.
(19) Proposed storm water runoff control system.
(20) Proposed landscaping plan.
(B) Environmental inventory. The Environmental Inventory shall describe the current use(s) of the project site and all existing environmental features and conditions on or affecting the project site. The Environmental Inventory shall include, but not be limited to, the following features and conditions:
(1) Ground and surface water hydrology and wetlands. Identify and describe the watershed in which the site is located, surface water bodies, ground water aquifers, wells and wetlands. The description of these features shall include a discussion of physical and chemical water quality, applicable stream and aquifer classifications, applicable wetland resource classifications and existing well head protection measures.
(2) Air quality. Describe the ambient air quality in the vicinity of the site.
(3) Noise vibration. Describe ambient noise levels and sources of noise and potential off-site noise and vibrant impacts of the project or the means and methods of construction.
(4) Topography. Describe the topography of the site including minimum and maximum ground elevations and identification of slopes in excess of 15%.
(5) Soils. Describe the soils at the site including physical and chemical characteristics, infiltration and percolation capacity, stability of slopes in excess of 15% and any existing erosion problems.
(6) Potable water supply. Identify the current source(s) of potable water to the site including public or private water supply wells and the availability of a public community water supply system.
(7) Sanitary sewage disposal. Describe the existing and past method(s) of disposal for sanitary sewage at the site including existing or abandoned cesspools, septic systems, drain fields and the existing availability of a public sanitary sewage collection system.
(8) Storm water. Describe the natural storm water runoff directions as well as any existing controls or stormwater management facilities, their discharge point from the site and the receiving stream. Indicate if the site is within an aquifer recharge area.
(9) Solid waste disposal. Describe the existing source(s) and type(s) of solid waste generated at the site and existing methods of collection and disposal or recycling.
(10) Hazardous materials. Describe the source(s) and type(s) of hazardous materials (as defined in applicable NJDEP regulations) generated, used, stored or disposed at the site. The EIR shall include a copy of any existing inventory of materials that the owner or operator of the site is required to provide to the local emergency response committee pursuant to the state or federal Emergency Planning and Community Right to Know Acts.
(11) Vegetation. Describe the existing vegetation on the site and shall identify the presence of endangered or threatened species.
(12) Wildlife. Describe the known fish and wildlife species that inhabit the site and shall identify the presence of endangered or threatened species.
(13) Cultural or historic features. Describe the past uses of the site and any features or conditions of cultural or historical interest on the site.
(C) Environmental impact assessment. The EIR shall describe and assess the actual and probable impact of the project on each of the features and conditions described in division (B). This assessment shall be supported by objective date where appropriate. This assessment shall discuss the direct, incidental and consequential impacts of the project both during and after construction and shall specifically identify all permanent or adverse impacts of the project that cannot be avoided if the project is approved.
(D) Mitigation and remedial measures. The EIR shall describe the mitigation and remedial measures and project components that the applicant will use to eliminate or minimize the unavoidable or adverse impacts of the project on each of the features and conditions described in division (B).
(E) Alternatives. The EIR shall describe the alternatives to the project that were considered by the applicant and the reasons that the applicant rejected those alternatives. These alternatives should include, but not be limited to, other locations for the project, other projects for the site, other configurations and sizes for the project and the “no action” alternative.
(F) Permits. The EIR shall include a list of all state and federal permits or approvals required to construct the project and the status of each permit or approval as of the date of the EIR.
(Ord. 35-00, passed 12-28-00)
§ 158.05 SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT STATEMENT REQUIREMENTS.
Statement description. The Sustainable Development Statement is intended to elicit information on the use of various sustainable development practices in the Township. Completion of the statement is required for major subdivision and minor and major site plan applications. Although implementation of the statement items is encouraged, compliance is not a condition of approval unless otherwise specified by law. The completed statement shall include full descriptive answers to all applicable items in the following list:
(A) Existing context.
(1) Description of the project site as an undeveloped, developed, brownfield, or infill location;
(2) Description of the project site as currently served by public transit, pedestrian, or bicycle networks;
(3) Description of the project site as currently served by rail (distance) or bus services (distance);
(4) Description of any roads within the project site as currently meeting Complete Streets standards;
(5) Description of the project site as currently part of a district energy or water infrastructure;
(6) Description of the project site as currently part of a regional stormwater management system;
(7) Description of the project site as currently integrating:
(a) A mix of land use types;
(b) Housing diversity by type and income;
(c) Land use densities greater than the current zoning or surrounding context;
(d) Historic preservation and/or adaptive reuse of existing facilities;
(e) Civic and/or public spaces or proximity to them;
(f) Recreation facilities and/or green space/parks or proximity to them;
(g) Local food production or opportunities for Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) or farmers' markets;
(h) Definable natural landscape and/or waterscape features;
(i) Dedicated federal, state, and/or municipal open space;
(j) Any association with an integrated ecological network;
(k) Alternative parking designs such as reduced parking ratios, a percentage of compact stalls, banked parking, shared parking, priority parking for low emission vehicles, charging stations, and/or provisions for bicycle storage;
(B) Site development.
(1) Description the site plan's provisions for:
(a) Minimum site disturbance during construction;
(b) Increased erosion and sedimentation control beyond statutory requirements;
(c) Low impact design features, including, but not limited to, bio-swales, rain gardens, green roofs, pervious pavements, green walls, indigenous plant species, non-invasive plant species, low-maintenance landscaping, and onsite management of vegetative waste;
(d) Regenerative design features, including, but not limited to, conservation, restoration, and/or long-term conservation management of habitat, wetlands, or water bodies.
(2) Description of the site plan's provisions for minimizing heat island effects through reduced paving, landscaping or other methods;
(3) Description of the site plan's provisions for light pollution reduction and energy efficient site lighting and controls;
(4) Description of the site plan's provisions for landscape and stormwater maintenance specifications that employ integrated pest management post-bond to assure implementation for five years after occupancy;
(5) Description of the site plan's provisions for the inclusion of public art and opportunities for civic events;
(6) Description of the site plan's provisions for integrating:
(a) A mix of land use types;
(b) Housing diversity by type and income;
(c) Land use densities greater than the current zoning or surrounding context;
(d) Historic preservation and/or adaptive reuse of existing facilities;
(e) Civic and/or public spaces;
(f) Recreation facilities and/or green space/parks;
(g) Local food production or opportunities for Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) or farmers' markets;
(h) Preservation of definable natural landscape and/or waterscape features;
(i) Dedication of open space and/or conservation easement(s);
(j) Alternative parking designs such as reduced parking ratios, a percentage of compact stalls,
banked parking, shared parking, priority parking for low emission vehicles, charging stations, and/or provisions for bicycle storage;
(k) A plan for promoting and educating people on green features.
(C) Construction and improvements.
(1) Construction.
(a) Description of the use of Certified Green (LEED) Building criteria;
(b) Description of the use of building orientation to maximize benefits of daylighting, view sheds, and energy and to minimize detrimental impacts on surrounding sites;
(c) Description of the use of respect for current site scale and context in building design.
(2) Water.
(a) Description, by percentage, of the reduction in water use beyond minimum water efficiency standards set by the EPA and local government;
(b) Description of the use of water conservation features including, but not limited to, low-flow fixtures, waterless urinals, sensor-controlled fixtures, and/or Water Sense-labeled products;
(c) Description of the use of rainwater, gray water, and/or storm water capture and re-use;
(d) Description of the use of onsite wastewater treatment and ground recharge.
(3) Energy.
(a) Description of the use of energy usage reduction through efficient heating and cooling, geothermal technology, enhanced daylighting, efficient lighting, occupant controls and/or an efficient building envelope;
(b) Description of the use of Energy Star-labeled products;
(c) Description of the use of onsite renewable energy generation, including anticipated energy cost savings and carbon emission reductions.
(4) Indoor air.
(a) Description of the use of natural ventilation and the efficient use of outdoor air during heating and cooling periods;
(b) Description of any other measures being used to improve indoor air quality.
(5) Materials.
(a) Description of the construction waste management plans in place;
(b) Description of the solid waste management plans in place;
(c) Description, by material and percentage, of the reuse of existing building materials;
(d) Description of the use of new building materials containing recycled content;
(e) Description of the use of new building materials sourced within the region (distance).
(6) Social.
(a) Description of the implementation of indigenously inspired art in the landscape (rate of one installation per building or per residential units).
(D) General. Description of any other steps heretofore unmentioned to promote green building and sustainable development practices.
(Ord. 277-16, passed 3-28-16)