City of Paterson, NJ Article V Plat Details

§ 297-23 Sketch plat.

The sketch plat shall be based on Tax Map information or other similarly accurate base, at a scale suitable to present clear and legible information, but not less than one (1) inch equals fifty (50) feet, and shall show or include the following:

A. The entire tract of land and that portion which is to be subdivided, including an indication of all property lines being eliminated and new ones being proposed with corresponding dimensions.

B. All existing and proposed structures within and adjoining the proposed subdivision, including the use and zoning designation of each parcel.

C. All existing and proposed streets and roads within or adjoining the proposed subdivision, with the right-of-way widths of each clearly indicated.

D. The location, size and direction of flow of all streams, brooks, drainage ditches, all easements relative to the above and all existing and proposed utility easements in the area of the subdivision.

E. Tax assessment information relative to map sheet, block and lot numbers and the names of adjoining property owners.

F. Number and square footage of each lot to result from the proposed subdivision.

G. Key map inset, date and scale of the plat and North arrow.

H. Names and address of owner(s), subdivider(s) and person(s) preparing plat.

§ 297-24 Preliminary plat.

The preliminary plat shall be prepared by a New Jersey licensed land surveyor, architect, engineer, planner or certified landscape architect and shall be clearly and legibly drawn at a suitable scale, but not less than one (1) inch equals fifty (50) feet, and shall show or be accompanied by the following information:

A. A key map showing the entire subdivision and its relationship to the surrounding areas.

B. Tract name, tax block and lot number, city Tax Map sheet, date, revision date if applicable, reference meridian and graphic scale.

C. The names and addresses of the owner(s) of record, the subdivider(s) and the person(s) who prepared the map, plus his seal.

D. Acreage to the nearest tenth of an acre of the entire tract and the portion subdivided.

E. The number of new lots created and square footage of each.

F. The location and dimensions of existing and proposed property lines, buildings and structures, streets, watercourses, railroads, bridges, culverts, drains and any other natural features such as wooded areas and rock formations. The information should also include the boundaries of the designated encroachment lines of all watercourses within or adjacent to the subdivision.

G. Existing and proposed contours shall be provided at two-foot intervals for all slopes of a ten-percent grade or less and at five-foot intervals for all slopes greater than ten percent (10%) grade.

H. Plans of proposed and existing utility facilities (sewers, storm drains, water, gas, electricity) serving the subdivision, showing the size, location and feasible connections to existing or any proposed utility systems. When a public sewerage disposal system is not available, the subdivider shall have percolation tests made and submit the results with the preliminary plat. Any remedy proposed to overcome such a situation shall first be approved by the appropriate local, county or state health agency.

I. The high and low point and tentative cross sections and center-line profiles for all proposed streets within the subdivision and for all other streets at the point(s) where proposed new streets will connect with existing ones.

J. The location, width and purpose of any easement or land reserved or dedicated to public use in the area to be subdivided shall be designated, and the proposed use of sites other than residential shall be noted.

K. A copy of all covenants or deed restrictions applying to the land being subdivided shall be submitted with the preliminary plat and denoted thereon.

L. A certificate from the Revenue Collections Director, showing that all taxes are paid to date, shall be submitted.

§ 297-25 Final plat.

The final plat shall be drawn in ink on translucent tracing cloth or its equivalent at a suitable scale, but not less than one (1) inch equals fifty (50) feet, and shall show or be accompanied by the following:

A. The date, name and location of the subdivision, the name of the owner, graphic scale and reference meridian.

B. Tract boundary lines, right-of-way lines of streets, street names, easements and other rights-of-way, land to be reserved or dedicated to public use, all lot lines and other site lines, with accurate dimensions, bearings and deflection angles and radii, acres and central angles of all curves.

C. The purpose of any easement or land reserved or dedicated to public use shall be designated, and the proposed use of sites other than residential shall be noted.

D. Each block and the lots therein shall be numbered in accordance with the city tax numbering system.

E. Location and description of all monuments.

F. Minimum building setback lines on all lots and other sites.

G. Names of owners and block and lot numbers or descriptions of adjoining unsubdivided lands.

H. Certification by the engineer or surveyor as to the accuracy of the details of the plat.

I. Certification that the subdivider is the agent or owner of the land or that the owner has given consent under an option agreement.

J. Cross section and profiles of streets, approved by the City Engineer.

K. Contours at five-foot intervals for land of greater than ten-percent slope, and at two-foot intervals for land of lesser slope.

L. Plans and profiles of storm and sanitary sewers and water mains.

M. A certificate from the Revenue Collections Director that all taxes are paid to date.