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Matched Legal Cases: ['§ 332', '§ 332', '§ 332', '§ 332', '§ 332', '§ 332', '§ 332', '§ 332', '§ 332']

Borough of Haledon, NJ Site Plan Review
§ 332-3 Administration of provisions.
§ 332-4 Applicability.
§ 332-5 Procedure.
§ 332-6 Site plan details.
§ 332-7 Fees.
§ 332-8 Compliance required.
Chapter 332 Site Plan Review
[HISTORY: Adopted by the Borough Council of the Borough of Haledon 7-12-1989 by Ord. No. 6-14-89A (Ch. 179 of the 1984 Code). Amendments noted where applicable.]
Land use procedures — See Ch. 33.
Quarrying — See Ch. 283.
Sewers — See Ch. 321.
This chapter shall be known as and may be cited as the "Site Plan Review Ordinance of the Borough of Haledon."
§ 332-2 Purpose. [1]
The purpose of this chapter shall be to provide rules, regulations and standards to guide the development of land sites in the Borough of Haledon, other than for detached one- and two-family dwellings, in order to protect the public health, safety, convenience and general welfare of the municipality. It shall be administered to include, and is limited to, standards and requirements relating to:
Preservation of landscape. The landscape shall be preserved in its natural state, insofar as practical, by minimizing tree and soil removal, and any grade changes shall be in keeping with the general appearance of surrounding development areas. Unsightly storage or processing areas shall be adequately screened, and adequate vision shall be maintained to ensure the safety of vehicular and pedestrian traffic.
Relation of proposed buildings to environment. Proposed structures shall be related harmoniously to the terrain and to all existing buildings. The achievement of such relationship may include the enclosure of space in conjunction with other existing or proposed buildings and the creation of focal points with respect to avenues of approach, terrain features or other buildings.
Driveway, parking and circulation. The safety, convenience and adequacy of vehicular access to the site shall be considered in relation to surrounding traffic conditions. The convenience and orientation of required off-street parking spaces to the building or buildings being served shall be considered. The safety, convenience and adequacy of pedestrian circulation within and around the site in relation to surrounding traffic conditions and the orientation of such circulation to surrounding development shall be considered.
Surface water drainage. Special attention shall be given to proper site surface drainage so that removal of surface waters will not adversely affect neighboring properties or the public storm drainage system. Stormwater shall be removed from all roofs, canopies and paved areas and carried away in an efficient and approved manner. Surface water in all paved areas shall be collected at intervals so that it will not obstruct the flow of vehicular or pedestrian traffic and will not create puddles in the paved areas.
Utility service. Electric, telephone and cable television lines and any other similar lines shall be underground where practicable. Any utility installation remaining above ground shall be located so as to have harmonious relation to neighboring properties and the site.
Advertising features. The size, location, lighting and materials of all permanent signs and outdoor advertising structures or features shall not detract from and shall, to the fullest extent feasible, be integrated with the design of proposed buildings and structures and surrounding properties.
Special features. Exposed refuse and garbage storage or disposal areas and storage areas, exposed machinery installations, service areas, truck loading areas, utility buildings and structures and similar accessory areas and structures shall be subject to such setbacks, screen plantings or other screening methods as shall be reasonably required to prevent their being incongruous with the existing or contemplated site design and the surrounding properties.
Application of design standards. The standards of review outlined above shall also apply to all accessory buildings, structures, freestanding signs and other site features, however related to the major buildings or structures. In all cases, the conformity of the proposed development with the objectives and purposes of the Comprehensive Plan for the Borough and the intent and spirit of this Article shall be maintained.
§ 332-3 Administration of provisions. [1]
The provisions of this chapter shall be administered by the Haledon Planning Board in accordance with P.L. 1975, c. 297, N.J.S.A. 40:55D-37.
For the purposes of this chapter, site development shall consist of the construction of any building, other than a detached one-family or two-family dwelling, involving a floor area of over 100 square feet. Site development shall also include the construction of parking areas and driveways for more than two vehicles, except in connection with a detached one- or two-family dwelling, and the regrading, removal of vegetation or displacement of soil in an area of over 5,000 square feet.
Submission of preliminary site plan.
Any owner of land within the Borough of Haledon shall, prior to developing a site as defined and covered by this chapter, submit to the Planning Board or, in the case of a use variance, the Zoning Board, a site plan and such other information as is reasonably necessary to make an informed decision as to whether the requirements necessary for preliminary site plan approval have been met. The site plan and any engineering documents to be submitted may be in tentative form and shall be for discussion purposes for preliminary approval.
The Secretary of the Planning Board or Zoning Board, depending on which Board has jurisdiction, shall transmit a copy to the Borough Engineer. If the application for development is found to be incomplete by the Borough Engineer, the developer shall be notified thereof within 45 days of the submission of such application, or it shall be deemed to be properly submitted. Copies shall also be transmitted to the Borough Public Works Director.
If the Planning Board or Zoning Board requires any substantial amendment in the layout of improvements proposed by the developer that have been the subject of a hearing, an amended application for development shall be submitted and proceeded upon, as in the case of the original application for development.
The Planning Board shall, following public hearing if variances are involved or the plan is determined to be of major significance, if the proposed development complies with this chapter and P.L. 1975, c. 291 (N.J.S.A. 40:55D-1 et seq.), grant preliminary site plan approval.[1]
Upon the submission of a complete application for a site plan of 10 acres of land or less, the Planning Board shall grant or deny preliminary approval within 45 days of the date of such submission or within such further time as may be consented to by the developer. Upon the submission of a complete application for a site plan of more than 10 acres, the Planning Board shall grant or deny the preliminary approval within 95 days of the date of such submission or within such further time as may be consented to by the developer. Otherwise, the Planning Board shall be deemed to have granted preliminary approval of the site plan.
Whenever review or approval of the application by the County Planning Board is required by Section 8 of P.L. 1968, c. 285 (N.J.S.A. 40:27-6.6), the Borough Planning Board shall condition any approval that it grants upon timely receipt of a favorable report on the application by the County Planning Board or approval of the County Planning Board by its failure to report thereon within the required time period.
Effect of preliminary site plan approval.
Preliminary approval of a site plan shall protect the applicant for a three-year period from the date of the preliminary approval from changes in the general terms and conditions on which preliminary approval was granted, including but not limited to use requirements; layout and design standards for streets, curbs and sidewalks; lot size; yard dimensions and off-tract improvements; and any requirements peculiar to such preliminary site plan approval. However, nothing herein shall be construed to prevent the Borough from modifying by ordinance such general terms and conditions of the preliminary approval as relate to public health and safety.
The applicant may submit for final approval on or before the expiration date of the preliminary approval the whole or a section or sections of the preliminary site plan.
The applicant may apply for and the Planning Board or Zoning Board may grant extensions on such preliminary approval for additional periods of at least one year, but not to exceed a total extension of two years, provided if the design standards have been revised by ordinance, such revised standards may govern.
Submission of final site plan. The final site plan shall be submitted within the time limit specified in § 332-5B(2) above, and the Planning Board or Zoning Board shall act upon the final site plan within 45 days after the date of submission. A public hearing shall not be required, except that if any substantial amendment in the layout of improvements proposed by the developer that have been the subject of a hearing is made or is required, the plan shall again go through the procedure required for a preliminary site plan.
Inspection and completion of improvements. The installation of improvements as approved in the final site plan shall be subject to inspection by the Borough Engineer, and approval shall be revoked if there is a significant deviation from the site plan as approved. Performance and maintenance bonds shall be released subject to approval by the Borough Engineer and the Borough Council. All improvements shall be completed in a timely manner so as not to leave the site in an unfinished or unsightly condition, as determined by the Borough Engineer, and if this is not done, the final approval shall be deemed to be revoked, and the performance and maintenance bonds may be used by the Borough to restore the site to an acceptable condition.
Time for completion of improvements. Any site plan approved under the terms of this chapter shall be good for a period of three years from the date of said approval where a building or structure is involved in said plan. If all conditions of approval have not been met as approved within said three-year period, a new site plan approval will be required.
Every development plan shall be prepared by a licensed architect, a licensed professional engineer or land surveyor and shall be drawn to a scale of not less than one inch equals 30 feet if the subject property is less than two acres; to a scale of not less than one inch equals 50 feet if the subject property is more than two acres and less than five acres; and to a scale of not less than one inch equals 100 feet if the subject property is more than five acres. Every development plan shall show the following:
A place for the signatures of the Chairman and Secretary of the Planning Board and the Borough Engineer.
The location and size of plot.
The location of all existing structures within two 200 feet of the subject property and the setback of adjoining structures.
Proposed final contours at contour intervals of two feet, as well as proposed elevations at significant points, on United States Coast and Geodetic datum.
The required building setback, side yards and rear yard.
The proposed location of all new buildings, as well as the locations of any existing buildings on the subject property, whether such existing buildings are to remain or to be demolished.
The proposed location of all driveways and off-street parking areas, with dimensions showing parking spaces and the plan of traffic circulation, including any off-tract improvements required. A share of cost shall be paid by the developer according to the benefit received.
The type of proposed surface paving and curbing, including any off-tract improvements required. A share of cost shall be paid by the developer according to the benefit received.
The proposed means of sanitary sewage disposal and water supply, including any off-tract improvements required. A share of cost shall be paid by the developer according to the benefit received.
The proposed means of surface water drainage, including any off-tract improvements required. A share of cost shall be paid by the developer according to the benefit received.
A landscaping plan, including location of proposed planting, seeding, screening and shade trees, prepared and signed by a qualified landscape designer.
The description, size, height and location of all proposed signs.
The description and locations of all proposed outdoor lighting.
Facilities for the collection of recyclables. Commercial and industrial buildings of 1,000 square feet or more shall incorporate facilities for the placement of containers for recyclables as specified under state, county and municipal requirements, such as to permit the appropriate storage and removal of such containers.
There shall also be submitted drawings of every principal or accessory structure proposed to be erected or altered on the subject property. The drawings shall show at least the schematic floor plans and exterior design. The exterior design shall show all elevations of the structures and indicate the proposed construction materials.
Soil erosion and sediment control. A soil erosion and sediment control plan shall be submitted.
Waiver of requirements. The Planning Board or its properly authorized committee, or the Zoning Board where it has jurisdiction, may, upon written application, waiver part or all of the requirements of this section in instances where, in the opinion of the Planning Board or such committee or the Zoning Board, such requirements as provided in this section will not be useful or helpful to the Planning Board or Zoning Board with regard to its deliberation.
Site plan submissions shall be accompanied by a deposit to cover the cost of review services provided by the Borough Engineer, Planning Consultant, Borough Attorney, Planning Board Attorney, Zoning Board Attorney and other Borough personnel; the publication of notices; and other required expenses. The Borough Clerk shall place the deposit in a trust account in the name of the applicant and shall charge thereto all disbursements to professional consultants and Borough personnel for review services. The amount of the deposit shall be determined as follows:
Preliminary site plan: $50 for each acre or part thereof involved in the site to be developed, plus $1 for each 200 square feet of building floor area of part thereof.
Final site plan: $50 for each acre or part thereof involved in the site to be developed, plus $1 for each 200 square feet of building floor area or part thereof.
Any unused portion of the deposit shall be returned to the applicant. If the cost of review services exceeds the amount of deposit, sufficient additional funds shall be deposited before any approved site plan is returned to the applicant or advertised.
The inspection fee for the installation of improvements which is to be paid for by the applicant shall be 2% of the estimated improvement costs. The estimated improvement costs shall be determined as follows: In cases where the amount of the required performance guaranty has been fixed by the governing body, the amount of such guaranty shall represent the estimated cost of improvements, or in other cases, the estimated cost of improvements shall be determined by the governing body based upon the following:
The written estimate of improvements costs submitted by the subdivider or developer;
The recommendation of the Municipal Engineer as to the reasonableness of the developer's estimate; and
The recommendation of the Municipal Planning Board as to the adequacy of such amount.
Requirements for certificate of occupancy. Whenever a building permit has been issued after approval of a development plan, no certificate of occupancy shall be issued for the subject property until all improvements shown on the development plan have been installed in accordance with the plans therefor. The Construction Official shall submit a written report to the Planning Board or Zoning Board when all improvements have been installed in accordance with the plans therefor. No certificate of occupancy shall be issued for a period of five days after the Planning Board or Zoning Board has received the foregoing report. In the event that the Chairman or Secretary of the Planning Board or Zoning Board shall, within such period of five days, notify the Construction Official that any improvement has, in the opinion of the Board, not been installed in accordance with the development plan, the Construction Official shall not issue a certificate of occupancy until the Planning Board or Zoning Board authorizes it issuance.
Failure to comply. Failure to comply with any of the conditions of site plan approval subsequent to the receipt of a building permit or certificate of occupancy, as the case may be, shall be construed to be a violation of this chapter and shall be grounds for the revocation of any building permit or certificate of occupancy, as the case may be. Written notice of revocation, sent by certified mail, by the Construction Official requiring compliance with the conditions of site plan approval, within a period of time of not less than five days, shall effectively revoke any building permit or certificate of occupancy, as the case may be, if compliance shall not be made within the time limit set.