[Adopted by Ord. No. 76-79 (Secs. 11-1.1 to 11-1.4 of the 1996
Revised General Ordinances)]
[Amended by Ord. No. 77-89; Ord. No. 77-102; Ord. No. 81-190; Ord. No. 86-278; Ord. No. 87-334; Ord. No. 90-87-334A; Ord. No. 40-107; Ord. No. 91-136; Ord. No. 92-164; Ord. No. 92-164A; Ord. No. OR96-035; Ord. No. 98-016; Ord. No. 99-003; Ord. No. 02-032; Ord. No. 03-003; 2-12-2007 by Ord. No. 07-001; 7-23-2007 by Ord. No. 07-032; 6-14-2010 by Ord. No. 10-012; 10-24-2010 by Ord. No.
10-029; 1-24-2011 by Ord. No. 10-035; 12-10-2018 by Ord. No. 18-033; 2-22-2021 by Ord. No. 21-10]
The fee for a construction permit shall be the sum of the subcode
fees as listed hereof and shall be paid before the permit is issued.
A. Building subcode fees. Minimum fee shall be $75.
(1) New construction. Fees for new construction shall be based upon the
volume of the structure. Volume shall be computed in accordance with
N.J.A.C. 5:23-2.28. Use groups are as classified and defined in Chapter
3 of the ICC, NJ Edition.
(a)
Per cubic foot of volume [except as in Subsections
A(1)(b) and
(c) below]: $0.045.
(b)
use groups A-1, A-2, A-3, A-4, F-1, F-2, S-1 and S-2: $0.034.
(c)
Structures on farms used exclusively for storage of grains or
food, or sheltering of livestock: $0.007. Maximum fee on farm buildings:
$850.
(2) Fees for renovations, alterations and repairs or site construction
associated with pre-engineered systems of commercial farm buildings,
premanufactured construction, and the external utility connection
for premanufactured construction shall be based upon the estimated
cost of the work. To determine the estimated cost, the applicant shall
submit to the Construction Official such cost data as may be made
available by the architect or engineer of record, or by a recognized
estimating firm, or by a bona fide contractor's bid. The Construction
Official shall make the final decision regarding estimated cost.
(a)
$1 to $49,999: $30 per $1,000.
(b)
$50,000 to $100,000: $20 per $1,000.
(c)
Over $100,000: $18 per $1,000.
(3) Addition. Fees shall be computed on the same basis as for new construction
for the added portion.
(4) Combination renovations and additions. Fees shall be the sum of fees
computed separately for renovation and addition.
(5) Demolition or removal, including fuel storage tanks. The fee shall
be as follows:
(a)
Structures less than 5,000 square feet and less than 30 feet
in height, single-family residences (R-5) in the building code, and
structures on farms as per N.J.A.C. 5:23-3.2(d): $75.
(b)
All other use groups: $100.
(6) Temporary structures, including but not limited to tents, sales trailers,
air-supported structures, temporary mobile homes: $92.
(7) Swimming pools. The fee shall be as follows:
(a)
Residential aboveground: $100.
(b)
Residential in-ground: $175.
(c)
Commercial, public ($20 per $1,000 of cost minimum): $200.
(d)
Pool barrier - residential use groups: $100.
(e)
Pool barrier - all other use groups: $200.
(8) Storage sheds and similar structures. The fee shall be as follows:
(a)
Over 100 square feet or larger: same as new construction.
(9) Signs. The fee shall be $1.50 per square foot of surface area of
the sign, computed on one side only for double-faced signs. Minimum
fee: $75.
(10)
All use groups except R-5: Cost of Alterations under Section
A(2)(a), (b), (c)
(11)
Retaining walls. Fees for retaining walls shall be as follows:
(a)
The fee for a retaining wall with a surface area greater than
550 square feet shall be $225.
(b)
The fee for a retaining wall with a surface area of 550 square
feet or less shall be $175.
B. Plumbing subcode fees. Minimum fee: $75.
(1) Plumbing fixtures and equipment. The fees shall be as follows:
(a)
For each fixture, piece of equipment or appliance connected to the plumbing system, and for each appliance connected to the gas or oil piping system, except as indicated in Subsection
B(1)(b) below, the fee shall be: $20.
(b)
For each special device, including but not limited to the following:
grease traps, oil separators, refrigeration units, water service connections,
sewer service connections (on multiple units, the fee is per unit),
backflow preventers equipped with test ports (double check-valve assembly,
reduced pressure zone and pressure vacuum breaker backflow preventers),
steam boilers, hot water boilers (excluding those for domestic water
heating), active solar systems, sewer pumps, interceptors, gas and/or
oil piping, modular water piping and modular building drains: $85.
(c)
Replacement of hot water heaters:
[2]
All other use groups: $100.
(2) Hot water base board heat:
(a)
One foot to 150 feet: $46.
(3) Installation of propane fuel storage tanks.
(b)
All other use groups: $750.
(4) Gas- or oil-fired furnaces or RTUs.
(b)
All other use groups: $100.
(5) Lawn sprinkler backflow preventer(s):
(b)
All other use groups: $100.
(6) Cross-connections and backflow preventers annual test: $75.
(7) Dishwasher for all use groups except R: $100.
(8) Annual fee for quarterly inspection/review of quarterly reports for
grease traps: $100.
C. Mechanical subcode fees. The minimum fee shall be $75.
(1) Replacement water heaters: $75.
(2) Replacement air conditioner (R-5 use group): $85.
(a)
All other use groups: $100.
(3) Replacement furnaces: $75.
[Amended 5-10-2021 by Ord. No. 21-18]
(4) Boilers (R-2 & R-5 only): $85.
(a)
All other use groups: $120.
(5) Generators.
(b)
All other use groups: $100
(7) Gas fireplace:
(b)
All other use groups: $120
(8) Water filtration systems:
(b)
All other use groups: $120
D. Fire subcode fees. The minimum fee shall be $75. Fire subcode fees
for fire protection and hazardous equipment, sprinklers, standpipes
(smoke and heat), pre-engineered suppression systems, gas- and oil-fired
appliances not connected to the plumbing system, kitchen exhaust systems,
incinerators and crematoriums shall be as follows:
(1) Gas- or oil-fired appliances (not connected to the plumbing system):
$75.
(2) Fire suppression systems (sprinkler systems):
(b)
Twenty-one to 100 heads: $120.
(c)
One hundred one to 200 heads: $229.
(d)
Two hundred one to 400 heads: $594.
(e)
Four hundred one to 1,000 heads: $822.
(f)
Over 1,000 heads: $1,050.
(3) Fire detectors and alarms (smoke, heat, duct, flame and beam). Each
system will be computed separately.
(b)
Each additional 25 devices: $15.
(5) Standpipes systems (per standpipe): $229.
(6) Independent pre-engineered systems (CO2 suppression, halon suppression,
foam suppression, dry chemical suppression, wet chemical suppression),
each system: $92.
(7) Kitchen exhaust system (per system): $46.
(10)
Fuel-dispensing units (per pump): $92.
(11)
Installation of fuel storage tanks:
(b)
All other use groups: $150.
(12)
Hydraulic calculation review for all use groups: $50.
(13)
Water tank and/or underground fire main: $150.
(14)
Tank-monitoring system (per tank): $50.
(15)
Smoke-removal system [includes smoke detectors (up to six) not
otherwise covered]: $150.
(17)
Automatic smoke-fire control doors or shutters (pair), security
locking devices integrated with alarm systems: $75.
E. Electrical subcode fees. Minimum fee: $75.
(1) For the first block consisting of one to 25 receptacles, fixtures
or devices, the fee shall be $75; for each additional block consisting
of up to 25 receptacles, fixtures or devices, the fee shall be $10.
For the purpose of computing this fee, receptacles, fixtures or devices
shall include lighting fixtures, wall switches, convenience receptacles,
sensors, dimmers, alarm devices, smoke and heat detectors, communications
outlets, light standards eight feet or less in height, including luminaries,
emergency lights, electric signs, exit lights or similar electric
fixtures and devices rated 20 amperes or less, including motors or
equipment rated less than one horsepower (hp) or one kilowatt (kw).
(2) For each motor or electrical device rated from one hp or one kw to
10 hp or 10 kw; for each transformer or generator rated from one kw
or one kva to 10 kw to 10 kva; for each replacement of wiring involving
one branch circuit or part thereof; for each storable pool or hydro
massage bathtub; for each underwater lighting fixture; for household
electric cooking equipment rated up to 16 kw; for each fire, security
or burglar alarm control unit; for each receptacle rated from 30 amperes
to 50 amperes; for each light standard greater than eight feet in
height including luminaries; and for each communications closet, the
fee shall be $25.
(3) For each motor or electrical device rated from greater than 10 hp
or 10 kw to 50hp or 50 kw; for each service equipment, panel board,
switch board, switch gear, motor-control-center, or disconnecting
means rated 225 amperes or less, for each transformer or generator
rated from greater than 10 kw or 10 kva to 45 kw or 45 kva, for each
electric sign rated from greater than 20 amperes to 225 amperes including
associated disconnecting means, for each receptacle rated greater
than 50 amperes, and for each utility load management device, the
fee shall be $100.
[Amended 5-10-2021 by Ord. No. 21-18]
(4) For each motor or electrical device rated from greater than 50 hp
or 50 kw to 100 hp or 100 kw; for each service equipment, panel board,
switch board, switch gear, motor-control-center or disconnecting means
rated from greater than 225 amperes to 1,000 amperes, and for each
transformer or generator rated from greater than 45 kw or 45 kva to
112.5 kw or 112.5 kva, the fee shall be $250.
[Amended 5-10-2021 by Ord. No. 21-18]
(5) For each motor or electrical device rated greater than 100 hp or
100 kw; for each service equipment, panel board, switch board, switch
gear, motor-control-center or disconnecting means rated greater than
1,000 amperes, and for each transformer or generator rated greater
than 112.5 kw or 112.5 kva, the fee shall be $650.
(6) The fee charged for electrical work for each permanently installed
private swimming pool as defined in the building subcode, spa, hot
tub or fountain shall be a flat fee of $100, which shall include any
required bonding, and associated equipment such as filter pumps, motors,
disconnecting means, switches, required receptacles, and heaters etc.,
excepting panel boards, underwater lighting fixtures.
(7) For electrical work requiring replacement of service entrance conductors
or feeder conductors only, the fee shall be based on the designated
ampere rating of the overcurrent device of the service or feeder as
follows:
(a)
For 225 amperes or less, the fee shall be $100.
(b)
For 226 to 1,000 amperes, the fee shall be $250.
(c)
Greater than 1,000 amperes, the fee shall be $750.
(8) For photovoltaic systems, the fee shall be based on the designated
kilowatt rating of the solar photovoltaic system as follows:
(a)
One to 50 kilowatts, the fee shall be $100.
(b)
Fifty-one to 100 kilowatts, the fee shall be $200.
(c)
Greater than 100 kilowatts, the fee shall be $750.
(9) Replacement of hot water heaters: $50.
F. Elevator subcode fees. The elevator subcode fees shall be as published
in N.J.A.C. 5:23-4.20, Departmental Fees, and in N.J.A.C. 5:23-12,
Elevator Safety Subcode.
G. Certificate of occupancy fees and other permits:
(1) Certificate of occupancy: $75.
(2) Certificate of occupancy for change in use: $125.
(3) Certificate of continued occupancy: $125.
(a)
Tenant/agent to provide the following:
[1]
Completed construction application.
[2]
Completed building, electrical, plumbing and fire subcode application.
[3]
Layout drawing by New Jersey registered architect.
[6]
Health Department sign-off, if applicable.
[7]
Other prior approvals, if applicable.
(b)
A continued certificate of occupancy is needed for any change
in tenant. If any work is being done, i.e., new carpeting, walls,
additional electrical outlets, etc., then an application for each
subcode must be filled out and submitted with a copy of the contract
and two copies of signed sealed architectural plans as well as all
of the above.
(c)
A certificate of continued occupancy is required for every nonresidential
property whenever a change in occupancy occurs which involves reinspection
of all areas of life safety. Construction permits must be obtained
for all proposed modifications.
(4) Temporary certificate of occupancy extension (with the exception
of engineering or soil conservation): $35.
(5) Permit for lead hazard abatement: $140.
(6) Lead abatement clearance certificate: $28.
(7) Administrative fee for permit issued for asbestos abatement: $70.
(8) Certificate of occupancy following asbestos abatement: $75.
(9) Reinstate a lapsed construction permit, 10% of the original cost,
plus any amendments to the fee ordinance (minimum fee): $75.
(10)
Plan review fee shall be 20% of the amount charged for a new
construction permit.
(11)
Variation applications:
(a)
Class I buildings and/or structures: $594.
(b)
Class II and III buildings and/or structures: $120.
(c)
Resubmission for Class I applications: $229.
(d)
Resubmission for Class II and III applications: $120.
(12)
Annual permits.
(a)
Construction permit. Flat fee based upon the number of maintenance
workers who are employed by the facility, and who are primarily engaged
in work that is governed by a subcode. Managers, engineers, and clericals
shall not be considered maintenance workers for the purpose of establishing
the permit fee.
(b)
Annual permits may be issued for building, fire protection,
electrical and plumbing.
[1]
One to 25 workers, the fee shall be $667.
[2]
Over 25 workers, each additional worker shall be $150.
(c)
Training registration fee, to be paid prior to issuance of an
annual permit, fees shall be submitted (payable to "Treasurer State
of New Jersey," per subcode): $140.
H. Training, certification and technical. The enforcing agency shall
collect, in addition to the fees specified above, a surcharge of $0.0016
per cubic foot of volume of new construction and $0.80 per $1,000
of value of all other construction. Such fees shall be submitted to
the Department of Community Affairs of the State of New Jersey.
I. Waiver of permit fees for disabled persons. There shall be no permit
fees charged for disabled persons' accessible home improvements (R-2,
R-3, and R-5 use groups only).
J. Exceptions. Pursuant to and in accordance with N.J.S.A. 52:27D-126d
et seq., the Township of Manchester may waive, by resolution, all
enforcing agency fees for nonprofit organizations for construction
within its boundaries including but not limited to construction permit
fees, zoning fees and surcharge fees.
K. Review fees.
(1) Plot plan review: $200 for the first submittal; $100 for any ensuing
submittal.
(2) Final engineering review for certificate of occupancy: $200 for the
first and any ensuing submittal (additional field inspection required).
(3) Top of foundation review: $85.
L. Plan review fee schedule for uniform construction code plans.
(1) A nonrefundable plan review fee payment of $350 shall accompany the
construction permit application for all proposed newly constructed
R-2, R-3, R-4 and R-5 use groups.
(2) A nonrefundable plan review fee of $75 shall accompany a construction
permit application for all other use groups and for all additions,
renovations, alterations and reconstruction work performed on existing
structures.
(3) The total review fee shall be deducted from the total cost of the
construction permit fee.
(4) Partial release fee for plan review and permit process for each occurrence:
$75.
(5) There shall be an additional fee of $75 per hour for review of any
amendment or change to a plan that has already been released. Minimum
fee: one hour.
[Amended by Ord. No. 76-79]
A. Organization.
(1) Membership; term; qualifications of members.
(a)
There is hereby established a Construction Board
of Appeals to hear appeals from decisions by an enforcing agency.
The Construction Board of Appeals shall consist of five members and
two alternates.
(b)
Board members shall be appointed for a term
of four years by the Township Council. For the members first appointed,
the Township Council shall designate the appointees' terms so that
one shall be appointed for a term of one year, one for a term of two
years, one for a term of three years; and two for a term of four years;
thereafter, the term shall be for four years. Vacancies on the board
shall be filled for the unexpired term. Members may be removed by
the authority appointing them for cause. A person may serve on more
than one Construction Board of Appeals.
(c)
No more than two members of the Board shall
be selected from the same profession or business. At least one of
the members shall be either a licensed architect or structural or
civil engineer of architectural engineering experience, and at least
one member of the Board shall be qualified as a plumbing subcode official,
and one as an electrical subcode official.
(d)
No employee of any local enforcing agency may
serve on any Board of Appeals which exercises appeals jurisdiction
over such enforcing agency.
(e)
Each member shall be qualified by experience
or training to perform his duties as a member of the Board, which
shall be no less than that which is required of a construction or
subcode official, under Section 8b of the Act as follows:
[1]
Each board member shall have had at least three
years' experience in construction, design or supervision as a licensed
engineer or registered architect, or, in the alternative, five years'
experience in construction, design or supervision as an architect
or engineer with a bachelor's degree in architecture or engineering,
respectively, from an accredited institution of higher education;
or, as a further alternative, 10 years' experience in construction,
design or supervision as a journeyman in a construction trade or as
a construction contractor, subcontractor or inspector.
[2]
No member shall receive an appointment unless he shall meet at least these minimum requirements. The Commissioner may further require that members of the Board satisfactorily undertake a program of training and continuing education similar to that required of construction or subcode officials or may require more specialized training consistent with the duties of members of a Board of Appeals. Failure to satisfactorily undertake such a program shall be deemed good cause for removal by the appointing authority. Failure to be present at one or more than 50% of all meetings of the Board during any calendar year shall be considered good cause for removal by the appointing authority; provided, however, that disqualification pursuant to Subsection
A(3) below shall not be considered in computing attendance.
(f)
The appointing authority shall designate one
of the members to serve as chairman.
(2) Substitute. During the absence of any member by reason of disability or disqualification pursuant to Subsection
A(3) below, the appointing authority shall designate a qualified substitute or alternate. Such individual shall not be a member of the enforcing agency, the decisions of which are subject to the review of the Board.
(3) Exemption of members. A member of the Board shall
not pass on any question in which he is engaged as contractor or material
dealer, or in which he has been involved in the preparation of plans
or specification, or in which he has any personal or professional
interest. (Provided, however, that employees of the municipality may
serve as a member of the Board. Such person shall, however, be disqualified
from consideration of matters affecting municipal or county-owned
or -leased structures.)
(4) Compensation of Board members. Members in the Board
of Appeals shall serve without compensation, but shall be reimbursed
for all necessary expenses incurred by them in the performance of
their duties.
(5) Secretary of the Board. The Construction Official
shall designate a Clerk from the enforcing agency to serve as Secretary
to the Board and to maintain its records.
B. Administration and enforcement.
(1) Right of appeal.
(a)
Whenever an enforcing agency shall deny an application
for a construction permit; refuse or fail to act upon an application
for a construction permit; refuse to grant a variation pursuant to
the Uniform Construction Code or regulations of the Commission; or
make any other decision pursuant or related to the Act or code, including
the assessment of any monetary penalties, an owner or his authorized
agent may appeal to the Construction Board of Appeals.
(b)
The application for appeal shall be taken within
20 days of the receipt of written notice of the denial or other decision
on the application for a construction permit. Where no notice of denial
has been forthcoming, appeal may be taken within 20 days after the
expiration of 20 days from the time of filing of a completed application
for a construction permit.
(c)
The application for appeal shall be in writing,
filed with the Board, briefly setting forth the appellant's position.
Such application shall state the name and address of the appellant,
the address of the building or site in question, the permit number,
and shall reference the specific sections of the code in question,
and the extent and nature of the appellant's reliance on them. The
appellant may append to his written application any data or information
that he may deem appropriate to his cause.
(d)
The enforcing agency shall make available to
the Board the full record of the application below, which include
a detailed explanation of the reasons for the denial of the appellant's
request.
(e)
The application shall be accompanied by a fee
in the sum of $50. An application shall not be considered complete
unless accompanied by the appeal fee.
(f)
The time for appeal may be extended upon application
to the Secretary of the Board and shall be in writing or may be extended
at any regular or special meeting of the Board, by the affirmative
vote of a majority of the Board.
(2) Procedure of the Board.
(a)
The Board shall meet upon notice of the Chairman
or at stated periodic meetings, if warranted by the volume of work.
The hearing shall be recorded and copies made available upon request
at the expense of the requesting party.
(b)
All hearings shall be open to the public. The
appellant, his representatives or legal counsel and the enforcing
agency through the Construction Official or the appropriate subcode
official shall be granted an opportunity to be heard.
(c)
When five qualified members are not present
to consider a specific appeal, either the appellant or the enforcing
agency may request a postponement of the hearing. If there is no such
request for a postponement, any decision made by the members present
shall be binding and shall be considered as a decision of the full
Board. No meetings shall be conducted unless there are at least three
members of the Board present. No specific combination of business
or profession represented on the Board need be present, unless an
affirmative vote of the members present determines that such is necessary
in the public interest.
(3) Decision of the Board.
(a)
The Board shall hear the appeal, render a decision
thereon, and file its decision with a statement of the reasons therefor
with the enforcing agency from which the appeal has been taken not
later than 10 business days following the submission of the appeal,
unless such period of time has been extended with the consent of the
appellant. Such decision shall also be filed with the State Division
of Housing and Urban Renewal, Bureau of Housing Inspection, Attention:
Uniform Construction Code Appeals File, 363 West State, Trenton, New
Jersey 08625. Decisions of the Board shall be available for public
inspection at both the offices of the Bureau and the enforcing agency
during normal business hours.
(b)
Such decision may affirm, reverse, or modify
the decision of the enforcing agency or remand the matter to the enforcing
agency for further action. Whenever the Board shall reverse or modify
the decision of the enforcing agency, its statement of reasons therefor
shall fully explain the nature of and extent of its disagreement with
the enforcing agency.
(c)
Decisions of the Board shall be by a concurring
vote of three members. Failure to secure three concurring votes shall
be deemed a confirmation of the decision of the enforcing agency.
Any dissenting member may attach a statement of reasons in opposition
to the decision of the Board.
(d)
Every action of the Board shall be by resolution
and copies shall be forwarded by certified or registered mail to the
appellant or his representatives.
(e)
Failure by the Board to hear an appeal and render
and file a decision thereon, within the time limits prescribed in
this section, shall be deemed a denial of the appeal for purposes
of a complaint, application or appeal to a court of competent jurisdiction.
C. Prospective interpretations.
(1) The Board of Appeals shall be bound to the prospective
interpretation of the Code by the Commissioner.
(2) Whenever the Commissioner shall make a prospective
interpretation of the Code, such shall be forwarded to each Board
of Appeals and to each enforcing agency.
D. Pursuant to N.J.A.C. 4:23, the Township Council shall
adopt an ordinance establishing fire limit boundaries. The Construction
Official shall prepare and submit to the Township Council, at least
once every two years, a report reevaluating the delineation of the
fire limits. The Construction Official shall prepare this report with
the advice of the Building Subcode Official and Fire Subcode Official.
This report shall indicate the recommendations of the Construction
Official, the Building Subcode Official, and the Fire Subcode Official
regarding those areas which should be designated as within fire limits,
with the reasons therefor.
[Amended by Ord. No. 77-89; Ord. No. 78-118; Ord. No. 90-107; 9-27-2004 by Ord. No. 04-026; 2-12-2007 by Ord. No.
07-001]
A. Preliminary engineering review, plot plan.
(1) Plot plan required.
(a)
Unless previously approved as part of a valid site plan or subdivision by the Planning or Zoning Board, an approved plot plan is required prior to the issuance of a construction permit for the following on any residential property: new or replacement structures; any building addition or accessory structure exceeding 225 square feet; pools; patios. A plot plan is not required for structures constructed as part of a valid site plan or subdivision approved by the Planning or Zoning Board provided the structure size, layout, and location conforms with the approved plan and site grading and finished floor elevation is within six inches of the approved site plan or subdivision. The applicant for the plot plan shall submit to the Construction Official the required fee as set forth in §
133-3K(1) and four copies of a plot plan, prepared by a licensed professional engineer or licensed land surveyor, showing in addition to the requirements contained in N.J.A.C. 5:21-2.5 (Construction Permits) (B)5i(1), the following items (Checklist) must be shown on the plot plan for the lot on which the improvements are proposed to be constructed:
[1]
The seal and signature of the licensed professional
engineer or licensed land surveyor that prepared the plot plan.
[2]
Existing and proposed contours at elevation
intervals of two feet or less, in accordance with U.S. Coast and Geodetic
Survey Datum.
[3]
Proposed finish floor elevations for the first
floor, basement/crawl space, if applicable, and garage.
[4]
Any swales, brooks, streams, springs, or watercourses
on the site. In addition, it must be noted on the plan whether or
not watercourses are present within 150 feet of the primary structure,
well or septic areas that are off-site.
[5]
Proposed or existing retaining walls.
[6]
Proposed or existing driveways and sidewalks,
and the proposed grade (slope) of the driveway.
[7]
Proposed or existing terraces or decks.
[8]
Existing or proposed easements.
[9]
Limits of clearing and soil disturbance.
[10]
Existing and/or proposed elevations of the gutter
and center line of the streets that abut the lot, as well as the names
of the streets. The gutter elevation need only be provided for the
side of the streets of the subject lot. In addition, where curbing
exists or is proposed, the elevations must be provided for the top
of the curb and the gutter.
[11]
Drainage flow arrows corresponding to the proposed
finished grading shall be provided which clearly depict the directions
of stormwater runoff.
[12]
All proposed setback dimensions for the structure
and the required setbacks as specified for the zone district.
[13]
The metes and bounds of the lot in the form
of bearings, distance, radii and arcs.
[14]
The proposed method of providing water and sewer
services. In the case of connecting to public sources for these services,
the sewer lateral and water service line locations shall be shown
as well as the proposed elevation of the lines at the gutter and center
of the adjacent roadway. In the case where a septic system and/or
well is proposed, the plan shall include all information required
by the Ocean County Board of Health.
[15]
Results of soil borings/test pits and percolation
or permeability tests including groundwater table determinations.
Date the soil borings/test pits were performed should also be provided.
[16]
The actual or estimated seasonally high groundwater
table.
[17]
Specification that the driveway shall be constructed
of a stabilizing material.
[18]
Specification that the earthen portion of the
street ROW shall be restored to a stable condition.
[19]
Specification that during construction, any
siltation which forms on the roadway shall be cleaned by the applicant,
at the applicant's expense.
[20]
Approval from the Ocean County Soil Conservation
District.
[21]
Construction details for all proposed site improvements,
excluding building construction.
[22]
Dimensions of all existing and proposed structures.
[23]
The location, size and storage volume of proposed
dry wells.
(b)
No plot plan is required to show an area of
land in excess of one acre nor to show any area of land more than
150 feet from any exterior wall of any structure on the site plan,
if the applicant shall own more than one acre; except that if the
area being cleared or disturbed is in excess of 150 feet from the
structure, it must be shown.
(c)
The Township Engineer may waive any of the items
required to be submitted and/or require additional information if
extraneous site conditions exist.
(2) All plot plans shall be reviewed by the Township Engineer,
or duly appointed representative, within 10 days of filing date (excluding
Saturdays, Sundays, and legal holidays) for the following:
(a)
Adequate provision has been made by way of proper
grading to prevent wet basements, muddy yards, eroding banks or slopes
and other conditions injurious to the block and lot for which application
for the Building Permit is made.
(b)
Further adequate provision has been made considering
the relationship of the lot in question with other adjoining properties,
for the surface drainage away from the building and lot in question
on a sound neighborhood development basis and without adverse effect
upon adjoining properties or public streets.
(c)
The site diagram includes all of the requirements as provided in Subsection
A(1) of this subsection.
(d)
All proposed improvements adhere with the intent of Subsection
A(4), Design standards, below.
(3) Upon making such a determination, the Township Engineer or duly appointed representative shall forward to the Construction Official two copies of the site plan with their findings and recommendations. No construction permit shall be issued unless the report of the Engineer is favorable, otherwise the application shall be rejected. If the application is rejected, a new application must be submitted with the required fee set forth in §
133-3K(1).
(4) Design standards. All plans requiring approval by this Subsection
A shall adhere to the following design standards:
(a)
Drainage and grading.
[1]
Site grading must not promote negative impacts
on any surrounding properties. All additional runoff resulting from
the development must be managed on the property in question. The developer
must also make accommodations to manage any off-site runoff collecting
on the site under existing/predevelopment conditions.
[Amended 8-9-2021 by Ord. No. 21-33]
[2]
All roof runoff shall be piped to dry wells
or connected to an existing drainage system. If sufficient downstream
collection facilities are available in the roadway within 400 feet
of the property, roof runoff must be conveyed via underground pipe
on the subject lot and tied directly into the existing drainage system
with an approved connection.
[Amended 8-9-2021 by Ord. No. 21-33]
[3]
Dry wells shall consist of a below-grade structure
that is surrounded with clean stone and filter fabric. Acceptable
structures include precast/cast-in-place concrete, concrete block
structures, perforated pipe and similar products.
[4]
The invert of all dry wells, recharge trenches,
etc., shall be a minimum of two feet above the seasonally high groundwater
elevation.
[Amended 8-9-2021 by Ord. No. 21-33]
[5]
Dry wells shall be sized to provide a storage
volume of one cubic foot per 6 square feet of contributing roof or
other impervious area.
[Amended 8-9-2021 by Ord. No. 21-33]
[6]
Site grading shall promote runoff away from
structures and into an on-site recharge system via yard inlets, etc.
The recharge system can consist of dry wells, recharge trench, rain
garden, etc., or a combination thereof. Site grading shall promote
road runoff to remain in the roadway.
[Amended 8-9-2021 by Ord. No. 21-33]
[7]
The discharge of all sump pumps shall be connected
to a dry well. In such case, dry well(s) volume shall be increased
to accommodate this additional discharge.
[Amended 8-9-2021 by Ord. No. 21-33]
(b)
All driveways shall be provided with a driveway
apron. The driveway apron shall be constructed of bituminous or concrete
materials. Concrete driveway aprons must be utilized where a driveway
crosses a sidewalk. A concrete apron should be constructed of NJDOT
Class B concrete, six inches thick with welded wire mesh reinforcement.
A bituminous driveway apron shall be constructed to a minimum thickness
of three inches, including base material(s) required. All driveway
aprons should be the width of the driveway and extend to the right-of-way
limit. A plus-or-minus one-inch lip should be provided at the driveway
interface with the road.
(c)
Miscellaneous.
[1]
All retaining walls exceeding three feet in
height must be accompanied by a stability analysis that is signed
and sealed by a licensed professional engineer.
[2]
The lowest floor elevation must be a minimum
of one foot above the seasonally high groundwater table.
[3]
A minimum of one soil boring/test pit and permeability
test must be performed within the building footprint and within the
footprint of each on-site recharge system to determine elevation of
the seasonally high groundwater.
[Amended 8-9-2021 by Ord. No. 21-33]
B. Final engineering review.
(1) Upon completion of all improvements indicated on the approved plot plan or building lot of a valid site plan/subdivision, a final engineering review will be required prior to the issuance of a certificate of occupancy. The application shall include an application form, the required fee as set forth in §
133-3K(2) and four as-built drawings, which shall be submitted to the Construction Official. The as-built drawings shall show all conditions as existing after the completion of all construction and improvements. The as-built drawings shall be prepared by a licensed professional engineer or licensed land surveyor who shall certify that the completed work is as shown on the as-built drawings; a certificate of compliance from the Ocean County Soil Conservation District must accompany all applications that have disturbed more than 5,000 square feet of land. The form and survey shall be reviewed by the Township Engineer, Zoning Officer, and Construction Official within 10 days of filing date (excluding Saturdays, Sundays and legal holidays) to determine if improvements to the land are satisfactory and comply with all requirements related thereto. Upon approval by all, a certificate of occupancy may be issued.
(2) In the event that the final as-built conditions shall in any way deviate from the original approved plan or as-built conditions are unacceptable, the final engineering application shall be rejected. Upon addressing all issues indicated in the final engineering rejection, a revised application and required fee as indicated in Subsection
B(1) above must be submitted for reinspection by the Township Engineer and/or Zoning Officer and/or Construction Official. Upon a satisfactory report by the Township Engineer, Zoning Officer and Construction Official, a certificate of occupancy may be issued.
C. Top-of-foundation certification. The top-of-foundation certification is required for all dwelling unit construction after the construction of the foundation prior to any wood or other material being constructed on the foundation. One top-of-foundation certification form must be submitted to the office of the Construction Official. This form must be signed and sealed by a licensed professional engineer or land surveyor. The form shall be accompanied by the fee required by §
133-3K(3) and a sealed foundation survey showing the as-built location of the foundation, the front, side and rear setbacks and the top-of-foundation elevations. The form and survey shall be reviewed by the Zoning Officer, Township Engineer, and Construction Official within 10 days of filing date (excluding Saturdays, Sundays and legal holidays) to determine if the improvements to the land are satisfactory and comply with all requirements related thereto. Upon approval by all, wood may be applied to the foundation.