[Amended 3-20-1979 by Ord. No. 7-79; 3-18-2008 by Ord. No. 08-11]
A. 
Review and approval. Prior to the issuance of a building permit or certificate of occupancy for any use other than a single-family residence as permitted by this chapter or for any change in the use of a building or part thereof or where a new use requires a greater amount of off-street parking than the prior use, the Planning Board or Borough Engineer shall review and approve a site development plan of the proposed use and shall ascertain that all of the requirements of this chapter and this Code are complied with.
[Amended 6-13-2019 by Ord. No. 19-12]
B. 
Filing; submission of revisions. Twelve copies of the site plan, with three completed application forms, shall be filed with the Secretary of the Planning Board seven days prior to the regular monthly meeting of the Technical Review Committee. Whenever revision to a site plan is required, the revised plan shall be submitted at least five working days prior to the meeting at which it is to be considered.
C. 
Where appropriate, the applicant may request from the Planning Board waiver of site plan detail.
D. 
Action by Technical Review Committee. The Technical Review Committee shall consider each application filed at least seven days prior to its regularly scheduled monthly meeting and shall determine whether the application is complete and in proper form as provided for in this chapter. If the application is found to be complete and in proper form, the Technical Review Committee shall certify the application to the Secretary for public hearing to be held at the next regular meeting of the Board. Upon receipt of such certification, the Secretary shall notify the subdivider of the date of the public hearing. If the TRC finds the application incomplete, the Planning Board Secretary shall be notified, and the notification shall indicate the manner in which the application is incomplete. The Planning Board Secretary shall notify the applicant, in writing, of any finding of incompleteness and said specific deficiencies of the application. The application shall be deemed to be complete if a written notification of incompleteness, as provided above, has not been sent to the applicant within 45 days of the submission of the application to the Board. The applicant may request that one or more of the submission requirements be waived, in which event the Board shall grant or deny the request within 45 days from the first hearing date before the Board. Nothing herein shall be construed as diminishing the applicant's obligation to prove in the application process that he is entitled to approval of the application.
[Amended 11-14-2022 by Ord. No. 22-16]
The following site plan checklist shall be provided:
SITE PLAN CHECKLIST
PLAT REQUIREMENTS
Marginal Information and Administrative Data:
1.
(  )
Application forms and this completed checklist.
2.
(  )
Name, address, phone number of owner or applicant and identification of project.
3.
(  )
Owner's certification of concurrence with the plan:
"I certify that I am the owner of record of the site hereon depicted and that I concur with the plan".
signature
address
phone number
4.
(  )
Name, NJ license number of engineer, date, and revision of drawings.
5.
(  )
Scale, not smaller than 1"=50' except that 40 acres or larger may be 1"=100'.
6.
(  )
Key map, not smaller than 1"=2000', showing location in Borough, the zone district, and properties with names of owners with 200'. (Contiguous ownership may be shown on main drawing.)
7.
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Site data box showing:
o
total site area in square feet
o
total building area in square feet
o
total landscaping area in square feet
o
total area for driveway, access roads, walkways in square feet
o
total parking area in square feet
o
number of parking stalls and stall dimensions
o
number of employees, total and maximum on one shift
o
ratio of parking to building size or occupancy, or both, depending on use
o
list of requested variances
8.
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Certification from applicant's engineer on any development application stating that no wetlands exist on the property in question, in accordance with the requirements of N.J.A.C.7:7A, as amended and supplemented or, in the alternative, any of the following:
a)
an exemption certificate issued by the N.J. Department of Environmental Protection and Energy indicating that no wetlands exist on the property in question.
b)
a wetlands permit issued pursuant to the N.J. Administrative Code.
c)
a certification by the applicant's engineer that application has been made to the N.J. Department of Environmental Protection and Energy for an exemption or wetland permit.
d)
the applicant shall, in addition, submit a map delineating the wetlands if, in fact, wetlands exist on the property.
9.
(  )
Delineation of all floodways and flood hazard areas.
10.
(  )
Completed County Planning Board application.
11.
(  )
Traffic Report (if applicable)
Topography:
1.
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Present and proposed grades based on N.J. Geodetic Control Survey Datum, at 2' contour intervals, except that when slope is greater than 10%, 5' intervals.
2.
(  )
First floor elevations of all proposed buildings.
3.
(  )
A soil removal/import plan for all soil to be taken from or brought to the site. Buildings & Structures:
1.
(  )
Location of all existing and proposed structures, and buildings on and within 100 feet of site with finished grade elevations at corners.
2.
(  )
Storage areas for refuse and garbage.
3.
(  )
Ground floor area in square feet.
4.
(  )
Proposed use for all buildings.
5.
(  )
Location and description of all existing and proposed signs.
6.
(  )
Loading areas, showing dimensions.
7.
(  )
Submit elevations with additional details as required by the Planning Board to ensure architectural compatibility.
Parking Areas, Traffic Control, Lighting:
1.
(  )
Parking areas showing spaces, curbs, aisles, and lanes.
2.
(  )
Driveways showing vehicular circulation and sight triangles.
3.
(  )
Existing and proposed streets abutting the site showing right-of-way and paved widths.
4.
(  )
Locations and dimensions of fire zones and loading zones.
5.
(  )
Sidewalks and pedestrian walkways.
6.
(  )
Lighting standards and utility poles, designating their size, height, type, construction and location.
7.
(  )
Lighting plan including lumens, spacing and height.
Roads, Driveways, Walks, Curbs, Walkways, Fencing:
1.
(  )
Location and dimensions of all items, this category, on the site and within 100 feet.
2.
(  )
Cross-sections and profiles of all existing and proposed streets
3.
(  )
Details of driveway and road intersections, with municipal and County streets at scale of 1" = 20'.
4.
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Location, size and nature of all existing and proposed rights-of-way, easements and other encumbrances which may affect the lot or lots in description of any lands to be dedicated to the County or municipality.
Drainage, Storm and Sanitary Sewers and Utilities:
1.
(  )
Location, type and size of all existing and proposed catch basins, storm drainage structures, facilities and watercourses.
2.
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Location, type and size of waste disposal system and sanitary sewer lines.
3.
(  )
Location, profiles and types of underground utilities; electric, gas, telephone, water.
4.
(  )
Show by means of arrows that lot drains properly into existing waterways or adequate storm drains.
5.
(  )
Location of all easements related to drainage.
6.
(  )
Evidence of approval of drainage by Division of Water Policy & Supply, DEP where applicable.
7.
(  )
Storm drainage calculations
8.
(  )
Location and profiles of all water-courses and drainage facilities within 200 feet of property limits or development.
Landscaping:
1.
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Specify types of plantings.
2.
(  )
Total square feet of landscaping.
3.
(  )
Landscaping within the parking areas (at least 1,000sf. within each 10,000sf. of paved areas).
4.
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Buffer areas, including location of landscape screen
5.
(  )
All areas to be graded and landscaped; all retaining walls and fencing. Size and type of plant material.
6.
(  )
All trees over 4" in diameter.
7.
(  )
Fencing within 100 feet of any existing or proposed road right-of-way line.
8.
(  )
Proposed location and proposed species of trees to be planted.
9.
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Soil Erosion and Sediment Control Plan.
[Amended 10-18-1977 by Ord. No. 22-77; 2-19-1985 by Ord. No. 2-85; 8-19-1986 by Ord. No. 12-86; 2-21-1989 by Ord. No. 1-89; 12-20-1994 by Ord. No. 16-94; 10-19-1999 by Ord. No. 20-99; 3-19-2002 by Ord. No. 4-02; 12-19-2002 by Ord. No. 22-02A; 2-26-2008 by Ord. No. 08-1; 3-18-2008 by Ord. No. 08-4; 3-18-2008 by Ord. No. 08-11; 5-20-2008 by Ord. No. 08-17]
A. 
Certification of completeness of any application shall be contingent upon the payment of all fees required to be paid hereunder at the time of the submission of the application.
[Amended 11-14-2022 by Ord. No. 22-16]
B. 
Fee schedule. All application fees are nonrefundable. Excess escrow payments shall be returned upon completion and/or abandonment of an application in accordance with state law.
[Amended 6-13-2019 by Ord. No. 19-12; 12-10-2020 by Ord. No. 20-20;11-14-2022 by Ord. No. 22-16]
C. 
Fees for general development plans.
[Amended 6-13-2019 by Ord. No. 19-12]
(1) 
Application fees and escrow requirements. Upon submission of an application for a planned commercial development, all applicants shall be required to submit specified fees in accordance with the following schedule at the Office of the Secretary of the Planning Board:
(a) 
$25 per acre, plus $0.01 per square foot of gross floor area for each building, for a general development plan. If any portion of the property comprising the general development plan is intended or proposed for dedication to the Borough of Florham Park, not comprised of any roadways to be established, the Borough may waive the aforementioned per-acre charge for those acres.
(b) 
The escrow review deposit for a general development plan shall be calculated and paid in the same manner as provided for site plans.
(c) 
Conditions of approval to be binding. All conditions of general development plans, preliminary and final approval of any planned commercial development or all conditions of preliminary and final approval of a particular phase of a planned commercial development shall be binding upon all present and future owners, tenants, occupants, lessors, lessees, heirs, assignees, developers, contractors and subcontractors, and the same shall be set forth in a developer's agreement in recordable form and approved by the Borough Council.
D. 
At any time a revision to any previously submitted site plan is submitted for review, there shall be a fee of $350. This shall include any revisions after approvals or permits have been issued for single-family structures.
[Amended 11-14-2022 by Ord. No. 22-16]
E. 
Conference or pre-application meetings with the Borough Engineer and/or Borough professionals concerning the development of any subdivision or site plans shall be charged a fee of $600.
[Amended 11-14-2022 by Ord. No. 22-16]
F. 
Fees for general development plans.
(1) 
Application fees and escrow requirements. Upon submission of an application for a planned commercial development, all applicants shall be required to submit specified fees in accordance with the following schedule at the Office of the Secretary of the Planning Board:
(a) 
Twenty-five dollars per acre, plus $0.01 per square foot of gross floor area for each building, for a general development plan. If any portion of the property comprising the general development plan is intended or proposed for dedication to the Borough of Florham Park, not comprised of any roadways to be established, the Borough may waive the aforementioned per-acre charge for those acres.
(b) 
The escrow review deposit for a general development plan shall be calculated and paid in the same manner as provided for site plans.
(c) 
Conditions of approval to be binding. All conditions of general development plans, preliminary and final approval of any planned commercial development or all conditions of preliminary and final approval of a particular phase of a planned commercial development shall be binding upon all present and future owners, tenants, occupants, lessors, lessees, heirs, assignees, developers, contractors and subcontractors, and the same shall be set forth in a developer's agreement in recordable form and approved by the Borough Council.
G. 
Fees for informal concept review. The fee for an informal concept review by the Planning Board shall include an application fee of $250, together with an escrow deposit of $1,000.
H. 
Special meetings fee. A fee of $1,000 shall be charged to any applicant for each special meeting of the Planning Board held to accommodate an applicant.
[Amended 6-13-2019 by Ord. No. 19-12]
In reviewing the site plan, the Planning Board shall consider its conformity with the Master Plan and the other codes and ordinances of the Borough.
A. 
It shall review and ascertain that all the following requirements are complied with:
(1) 
Traffic flow, circulation and parking shall ensure the safety of the public and users of the facility and ensure that there is no unreasonable interference with traffic on surrounding streets. Also, provisions are made and shown for all off-street parking, in accordance with this chapter, to properly ensure adequate traffic circulation and protection to adjoining property and for paving and curbing or approved design and construction in all parking areas, unless expressly modified or waived by the Planning Board.
(2) 
The surface water management plan and all other plans for drainage shall ensure against flooding.
(3) 
The location, design or construction of any building or use is not likely to increase risk or traffic congestion or risk to public safety; nor will such building or use be so markedly incongruous with the character of the neighborhood as to affect the value of adjacent or nearby property.
(4) 
There is an adequacy of Borough water supply and sewage disposal facilities to serve the site.
(5) 
There is conformance with the standards for control of soil erosion and sediment control as set forth in Chapter 203, Soil Removal.
(6) 
There shall be no objectionable smoke, gases, vapors, fumes, dust, odors or noise emanating from any building or use.
(7) 
The specifications for installation, as set forth in the public works construction standards, shall be applicable to all site plan work, with the exception of structures.
(8) 
There is a report of a tax search certifying that all taxes are paid. prior to Board approval.
B. 
In this review, the Planning Board may request recommendations from the committees, boards, commissions or authorities or any local, county, state or federal agency which may have an interest in the particular development for which site plan approval is being sought. It is desirable to obtain County Planning Board review or waiver on all site plan applications, and the Local Board should not approve any plan until receipt of County Planning Board approval or after the lapse of 30 days from date such plan was submitted to the county and not returned to the Board.
C. 
At its first public meeting following receipt of all required reports, the Planning Board shall take one of the following actions:
(1) 
Approve or deny the application.
(2) 
Withhold action, pending modifications by the applicant. Any required modifications shall be made within 60 days of such action, which period may be extended by the Planning Board for an additional period not to exceed 30 days.
D. 
In the event that a determination cannot be made with respect to required data or information at the time of the submittal of a site plan, the Planning Board may make compliance with the particular requirement a condition to approval for a certificate of occupancy and not require it prior to the issuance of a building permit.
E. 
If the Board takes no action within 95 or 45 days following the submission of a completed site plan application, the Planning Board Secretary will endorse on the site plan:
"Site plan automatically approved for failure of the Planning Board to act within required time per Borough Code § 212-24."
The Construction Code Official shall not act until the applicant has complied with the written recommendations of the Planning Board regarding the site plan. As soon as site plan approval is obtained, such approval shall be sent to the Construction Code Official.
A. 
The site plan as approved by the Planning Board shall be binding upon the applicant. Any changes from the approved plan shall require resubmission and reapproval by the Planning Board.
B. 
The approved site plan shall remain effective for a period of two years from the date of approval, and all improvements shall be installed within that time period. Any change from the approved site plan shall require a reapplication, with appropriate fees.