For the purposes of a minor subdivision, the
procedure shall be as follows:
A.
An application shall be submitted to the Secretary
of the Planning Board, in writing, at least two weeks before a regularly
scheduled meeting of the Planning Board. Fifteen copies of the application
and 15 copies of the minor subdivision plat shall be submitted, which
shall be drawn at a scale of not less than one inch equals 50 feet,
certified by a licensed land surveyor or professional engineer. The
plat shall indicate:
(1)
A key map showing the entire subdivision and its relation
to the surrounding area.
(2)
The existing and proposed property lines and existing
structures on the premises and abutting the premises.
(3)
All abutting streets and streams.
(4)
All easements and rights-of-way on the premises and
abutting the premises.
(5)
The name of the owner and of all adjoining property
owners.
(6)
The area and dimensions of the entire tract and the
area and dimensions of the lots to be created.
(7)
Topographic contour lines if grading is contemplated.
(8)
Tax Map sheet, lot and block numbers and the scale
and North point.
B.
Classification; conditions.
(1)
Upon receipt of a completed application, the Planning
Board or Subdivision Committee of the Board shall determine whether
the proposal conforms to the definition of "minor subdivision."[1] Upon such affirmative finding, the Board or Subdivision Committee shall approve such subdivision within the time periods prescribed in Article VI, without the necessity for notice and public hearing for an application for development. If the Board or Committee finds that such proposal does not conform to the definition of "minor subdivision," the application may be classified as a major subdivision or may be disapproved. Minor subdivision approval shall be deemed to be final approval, provided that the Board or said Committee may condition approval on terms ensuring the provision of improvements pursuant to this chapter and provided further that approval may be conditioned upon compliance with the following:
(a)
The applicant shall submit proof that no taxes
or assessments for local improvements are due or delinquent on the
property, whether or not the applicant is the record property owner
of the lands covered in the application.
(b)
Where the applicant is exempt from complying
with the provisions of site plan approval as required by this chapter,
the applicant shall nonetheless be required to:
[1]
Provide adequate water supply, drainage, sewerage
facilities and other utilities necessary for essential services to
residents and occupants.
[2]
Provide information as to any deed restrictions
or covenants that cover the subject property of the application and
which may affect minimum lot size and setback requirements.
[3]
Take reasonable steps to ensure that the natural
features of the site are preserved to the fullest extent practicable.
[4]
Furnish a performance guaranty pursuant to N.J.S.A.
40:55D-53 to ensure installation and maintenance of on-tract improvements
and landscaping.
(2)
The Planning Board may also require the applicant
to:
(a)
Provide a landscaping and planting plan in conformance
with the applicable standards of the Borough of Palisades Park.
(b)
Protect and conserve soil from erosion by wind
or water or from excavation and grading.
(c)
Provide information relative to the location
of existing rock outcrops, high points, watercourses, depressions,
ponds, manholes, wooded areas and other significant features, including
previous flood inundations, and delineate actual or potential flood
hazards.
For the filing of minor subdivisions, the provisions of § 167-56A of this chapter shall apply.
The zoning requirements and general terms and
conditions, whether conditional or otherwise, upon which minor subdivision
approval was granted shall not be changed for a period of two years
after the date of minor subdivision approval, provided that the approved
minor subdivision shall have been duly recorded as provided in this
article.
For the purposes of a minor site plan, the procedure
shall be as follows:
A.
An application shall be submitted to the Secretary of the Planning Board, in writing, at least two weeks before a regularly scheduled meeting of the Planning Board. Fifteen copies of the application and 15 copies of the minor site plan shall be submitted, which shall be drawn at a scale of not less than one inch equals 30 feet, certified by a licensed land surveyor or professional engineer. The minor site plan shall contain information and data as required by § 167-88A(1) through (3), (5) through (10) and (13) through (15) and § 167-88B, C, D and E.
B.
Upon receipt of a completed application, the Planning
Board or Site Plan Committee of the Planning Board shall determine
whether the proposal conforms to the definition of "minor site plan."[1] If the Planning Board or Site Plan Committee finds that
such proposal does not conform with the definition of "minor site
plan," the application may be classified as a preliminary site plan
or may be disapproved.
C.
The Planning Board or Site Plan Committee shall review
the minor site plan to determine conformance with the provisions of
this chapter.
D.
If the Planning Board or Site Plan Committee determines that the proposal meets the definition of "minor site plan" and complies with the provisions of this chapter, the Planning Board shall waive notice and public hearing on the application and shall grant or deny the application in accordance with the time limitation of Article VI. Minor site plan approval shall be deemed to be final approval of the site plan by the Board, provided that the Board or said Committee may condition such approval on terms ensuring the provision of improvements pursuant to Article XV of this chapter and provided further that approval may be conditioned upon compliance with the following:
(1)
The providing of an adequate water supply, drainage,
sewage facilities and other utilities necessary for essential services
to residents and occupants.
(2)
The providing of information as to any deed restrictions
or covenants that cover the subject property of the application and
which may effect minimum lot size and setback regulations.
(3)
The taking of reasonable steps to ensure that the
natural features of the site are preserved to the fullest extent practicable.
(4)
The furnishing of a performance guaranty pursuant
to N.J.S.A. 40:55D-53 to ensure installation and maintenance of on-tract
improvements and landscaping.
E.
The Planning Board may also require the applicant
to:
(1)
Provide a landscaping and planting plan in conformance
with the applicable standards of the Borough of Palisades Park.
(2)
Protect and conserve soil from erosion by wind or
water or from excavation and grading.
(3)
Provide information relative to the location of existing
rock outcrops, high points, watercourses, depressions, ponds, manholes,
wooded areas and other significant features, including previous flood
inundations, and delineate actual or potential flood hazards.
The zoning requirements and general terms and
conditions, whether conditional or otherwise, upon which minor site
plan approval was granted shall not be changed for a period of two
years after the date of minor site plan approval.
