In addition to the information required for
a zoning permit, all site plans shall fulfill the information requirements
of this section prior to review by the approving authority:
A.
Site plans shall be prepared under the supervision
of and be signed and sealed by either a New Jersey licensed professional
engineer or a registered architect. A plan shall be drawn in black
on white, at a scale not less than one inch equals 50 feet.
B.
The site plan shall clearly show the conditions on
and adjacent to the site at the time of application, the features
of the site which are being incorporated into the proposed use or
building and the appearance and function of the proposed use or building.
At a minimum, the preliminary site plan shall include the following
information, unless waived by the Planning Board:
(1)
A key map at an appropriate scale, showing the
location of the site and its relationship to surrounding areas and
to existing street locations.
(2)
The name and address of owner, developer and
the person preparing plan.
(3)
The Tax Map sheet block, and lot numbers.
(4)
Certificate from the tax collector that all
taxes are paid to date.
(5)
The names of all adjoining property owners as
disclosed by the most recent tax records.
(6)
The entire property in question, even though
only a portion of said property is involved in the site plan; provided,
however, that where it is physically impossible to show the entire
property on the required sheet, a separate map at an appropriate scale
may be submitted.
(7)
The location, design and dimensions of each
new and existing use and building.
(8)
The building or use setback distances from all
property lines.
(9)
The location, dimensions and arrangement of
streets, vehicular accessways and driveways, off-street parking areas,
methods of separating land traffic and parking traffic within off-street
parking areas and loading and unloading areas.
(10)
A survey prepared by a land surveyor licensed
by the State of New Jersey shall accompany site plans and shall show
the boundaries of the parcel and the limits of all proposed streets,
recreation areas and other property to be dedicated to public use
on to common open space. In the case of new commercial, industrial
or public buildings, the site plan shall be accompanied by preliminary
architectural floor plans and elevations with the name, address, professional
number and seal of the architect involved.
(11)
The location of all existing trees or tree masses,
indicating general sizes and species of trees.
(12)
The location, design and dimensions of open
areas, buffer areas, pedestrian walkways and any recreation areas
and facilities proposed by the developer.
(13)
A landscaping and buffering plan, showing what
will remain and what will be planted, indicating names of plants and
trees and dimensions, approximate time of planting and method of planting.
(14)
Contours at two-foot intervals for slopes averaging
5% or greater and one-foot contours for slopes less than 5%, unless
determined by the City Engineer to be unnecessary in whole or in part.
(15)
A grading plan showing existing and proposed
spot elevations based upon the United States Coastal and Geodetic
Survey datum at all building corners, all floor levels, center lines
of abutting roads, top and bottom curbs, property corners, gutters
and other pertinent locations.
(16)
The location, size and direction of flow of
all streams, brooks, ditches, lakes and ponds. The boundaries of the
floodplains of all watercourses shall also be submitted.
(17)
Cross sections and center-line profiles of all
existing or proposed streets or watercourses.
(18)
Plans and design data for storm drainage facilities.
(19)
Preliminary plans and profiles of proposed utility
layouts and water and sewer facilities.
(20)
If on-site sewage disposal is required, the
results and location of all percolation tests and test borings.
(21)
At a minimum, the floor plan and front elevation
of all proposed principal buildings and all contemplated accessory
buildings and structures.
(22)
The size, type and location of all proposed
signs.
(23)
The location and design of proposed lighting
for buildings, signs and grounds.
(24)
A written commitment from the City Sewerage
Superintendent of sufficient capacity to provide sewerage service
for the project when completed.
(25)
A written commitment from the City Water Superintendent
of sufficient capacity to provide water service for the project when
completed.
C.
The approving authority may require additional information
in order to properly review and take action on a specific application.
The approving authority may also rely on the information or design
requirements of Part 5, Subdivision of Land, where applicable, or
may make reasonable requests for additional information.
D.
Environmental impact statement.
(1)
If the site plan involves the disturbance of
more than one acre, the applicant shall also submit 12 copies of an
environmental impact statement, signed and sealed by a New Jersey
licensed professional planner or New Jersey licensed professional
engineer, preferably with experience in environmental studies. As
used in this subsection, an "environmental impact statement" means
a written description and analysis of all possible direct and indirect
effects the development will have upon the development's site as well
as upon the surrounding region affected thereby, with particular reference
to the effect of the development upon the public health, welfare and
safety, the protection of public and private property, existing agricultural
activities and preservation and enhancement of the natural environment.
Every environmental impact statement shall contain the following:
(a)
A key map showing the location of the development
and how it relates to the surrounding region affected thereby.
(b)
A description of the development specifying,
in the form of maps, drawings, graphs or similar visual aids and also
by narrative, what is to be done and how it is to be done during and
after construction of the development, including the information and
technical data adequate to permit a careful assessment of the environmental
impact of the development.
(c)
An inventory of the existing environmental conditions
at the development site and in the surrounding region affected thereby,
which shall describe the following:
[1]
Physical characteristics.
[a]
Air quality.
[b]
Hydrology, including maps and descriptions
of streams, water bodies and floodplains and a discussion of water
quality.
[c]
Geology.
[d]
Soils and their properties, including
capabilities and limitations.
[e]
Topography and slope.
[f]
Drainage.
[g]
Vegetation.
[h]
Air quality and water quality shall
be described with reference to the standards promulgated by the Department
of Environmental Protection of the State of New Jersey and soils shall
be described with reference to criteria contained in the Northeast
Jersey Soil Conservation District Standards and Specifications.
(d)
A listing of all licenses, permits or other
approvals required by municipal, county or state law, the status of
each and proof that the applicant has contacted officials of any federal,
state, county or municipal agency affected by the proposed development.
(e)
An assessment of the probable impact of the development upon all of the topics listed in Subsection D(1)(c) above.
(f)
A listing and evaluation of adverse environmental
impacts which cannot be avoided, with particular emphasis upon air
or water pollution, increase in noise during and after construction,
damage to plant, tree and wildlife systems, damage to natural resources,
displacement of people and businesses, increase in sedimentation and
siltation, flooding, potential stormwater runoff damage both on and
off site, increase in municipal services and health, safety and well-being
of the public. Off-site and off-tract impact shall also be set forth
and evaluated.
(g)
A thorough description of the steps to be taken
to minimize adverse environmental impact before, during and after
construction of the development, both at the development site and
in the surrounding region affected thereby, such description to be
accompanied by necessary maps, schedules and other explanatory data
as may be needed to clarify and explain the actions to be taken.
(h)
Identification and description of any irreversible
and irretrievable commitment of resources which would be involved
in the proposed action.
(i)
A statement of alternatives to the proposed
development which might avoid some or all of the adverse environmental
effects, including a no-action alternative, with an objective evaluation
of each alternative, including the no-action alternative.
(j)
A reference list of available pertinent, published
information relating to the development, the development site and
the surrounding region affected thereby.
(2)
Notwithstanding the foregoing, the reviewing
Board may waive the requirement for an environmental impact statement
if sufficient evidence is submitted by the applicant to support a
conclusion that the proposed development will have a slight or negligible
environmental impact. Portions of such requirement may likewise be
waived upon a finding by the reviewing Board that a complete statement
need not be prepared in order to evaluate adequately the environmental
impact of the development.
A site plan submitted for final approval in accordance with the provisions of Article IV, Development Review Procedures, shall contain all data and show all details required by the Planning Board in its resolution granting preliminary approval.
