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New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 19 - OTHER AGENCIES › NEW JERSEY MEADOWLANDS COMMISSION › Chapter 5 - SUBDIVISION REGULATIONS › Subchapter 2 - PURPOSE › Section 19:5-2.1 - Purpose

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(a) This chapter
				  specifies procedures, engineering and planning standards, rules and regulations
				  in accordance with which the New Jersey Meadowlands Commission (NJMC) shall
				  review and approve or disapprove applications for the subdivision of land
				  within the District.
(b) This
				  chapter serves the following purposes:
1. To
				  provide for the comprehensive and orderly development of the District in
				  accordance with the NJMC Master Plan and any applicable redevelopment plans for
				  the District;
2. To provide for
				  adequate drainage facilities and easements;
3. To provide for road improvements and the
				  proper location and width of streets in subdivisions;
4. To provide for public water and sewer
				  systems where necessary to protect public health and to ensure an adequate
				  supply of water;
5. To provide for
				  performance guarantees, maintenance bonds and agreements specifying minimum
				  standards of construction for required improvements; and
6. To provide for the exercise of the powers
				  regarding the review and regulation of subdivisions conferred upon the NJMC by
				  13:17-1 et seq.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 19 - OTHER AGENCIES › NEW JERSEY MEADOWLANDS COMMISSION › Chapter 5 - SUBDIVISION REGULATIONS › Subchapter 4 - ADMINISTRATION › Section 19:5-4.1 - Administration

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(a) The NJMC
				  shall administer the provisions of this chapter and shall:
1. Maintain permanent and current records
				  with respect to this chapter, including amendments thereto;
2. Receive all minor subdivision plats,
				  sketch plats, preliminary plats, and final plats, together with applications
				  therefor;
3. Review all minor
				  subdivision plats, sketch plats, preliminary plats, and final plats to
				  determine whether such plats comply with these regulations. In conjunction with
				  the review of preliminary plats, the NJMC may hold a hearing if deemed
				  necessary or if the appropriate authorities of the municipality in which the
				  subdivision is located do not require a hearing. Notice and procedures of such
				  hearing shall be governed by
				  19:4-4.1 6 and 4.17;
4. Approve, approve conditionally, or
				  disapprove minor subdivision plats;
5. Approve, approve conditionally, or
				  disapprove preliminary plats;
6.
				  Approve or disapprove final plats;
7. Transmit a report to the appropriate
				  municipal approval authority within 45 days of the receipt of an application
				  for final plat approval, which report shall indicate the action of the NJMC
				  with respect to said final plat. If the NJMC, the municipal approval authority,
				  and the applicant agree, the 45-day period may be extended for an additional
				  45-day period, and any such extension shall extend the time within which a
				  municipal approval authority shall be required by law to act thereon;
8. Set forth in writing and transmit to the
				  applicant a copy of the reasons thereof in the event of withholding of
				  approval, or the disapproval of, a subdivision application;
9. Make such other determinations and
				  decisions as may be required by these regulations or by the Commission;
				  and
10. Promulgate such rules as
				  may be required to implement the provisions of this chapter.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 19 - OTHER AGENCIES › NEW JERSEY MEADOWLANDS COMMISSION › Chapter 5 - SUBDIVISION REGULATIONS › Subchapter 4 - ADMINISTRATION › Section 19:5-4.2 - Appeals

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Whenever the NJMC approves, approves conditionally, or
					 disapproves an application, in whole or in part, the applicant may appeal such
					 action in accordance with
					 19:4-4.1 9.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 19 - OTHER AGENCIES › NEW JERSEY MEADOWLANDS COMMISSION › Chapter 5 - SUBDIVISION REGULATIONS › Subchapter 5 - PROCEDURE FOR APPROVAL OF SUBDIVISION PLATS › Section 19:5-5.1 - Application for subdivision

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(a) All
				  applications for subdivision shall be filed with the NJMC, and shall include
				  the following:
1. A complete application
				  form, signed by the applicant and the property owner, containing the following
				  major components;
i. Applicant
				  information;
ii. Property
				  description, location, proposed subdivision, and ownership information;
				  and
iii. Specification of whether a
				  major or minor subdivision classification is requested;
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 19 - OTHER AGENCIES › NEW JERSEY MEADOWLANDS COMMISSION › Chapter 5 - SUBDIVISION REGULATIONS › Subchapter 5 - PROCEDURE FOR APPROVAL OF SUBDIVISION PLATS › Section 19:5-5.2 - Classification of subdivision

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(a) Within 15
				  days after the receipt of a complete application in accordance with
				  19:5-5.1, the NJMC shall classify
				  the proposed subdivision as a minor, technical major or major subdivision and
				  shall notify the applicant in writing of the subdivision
				  classification.
(b) If classified
				  as a minor subdivision, the minor subdivision plat shall meet the requirements
				  of 19:5-6.2, and shall be reviewed in
				  accordance with
				  19:5-5.4.
(c) If classified as a technical major
				  subdivision in accordance with
				  19:5-5.3, the subdivision plat
				  shall meet the requirements of
				  19:5-6.2, and shall be reviewed in
				  accordance with
				  19:5-5.4.
(d) If classified as a major subdivision, a
				  notation to that effect shall be affixed on the plat by the Chief Engineer,
				  which shall be returned to the applicant for compliance with
				  19:5-5.5 through 5.9.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 19 - OTHER AGENCIES › NEW JERSEY MEADOWLANDS COMMISSION › Chapter 5 - SUBDIVISION REGULATIONS › Subchapter 5 - PROCEDURE FOR APPROVAL OF SUBDIVISION PLATS › Section 19:5-5.3 - Technical major subdivision

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(a) Minor
				  subdivisions shall be considered a technical major subdivision when the
				  proposed subdivision results in the following:
1. A new public or private street;
2. No frontage on an improved public or
				  private street;
3. The extension of
				  municipal facilities;
4. A variance
				  from any zoning regulation of N.J.A.C. 19:4;
5. An adverse effect on the development of
				  the remainder of the parcel or adjoining property; or
6. A conflict with any provision or portion
				  of the NJMC Master Plan or any NJMC redevelopment plan.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 19 - OTHER AGENCIES › NEW JERSEY MEADOWLANDS COMMISSION › Chapter 5 - SUBDIVISION REGULATIONS › Subchapter 5 - PROCEDURE FOR APPROVAL OF SUBDIVISION PLATS › Section 19:5-5.4 - Minor subdivision procedure

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(a) Within 45
				  days after the receipt of the proposed minor subdivision plat, the Chief
				  Engineer shall review the plat and either:
1.
				  Notify the applicant in writing that the minor subdivision plat will be
				  approved upon submission of the required minor subdivision fee pursuant to
				  N.J.A.C. 19:4-11, one original mylar and 10 copies of the minor subdivision
				  plat, and when prepared digitally, a digital copy of the plat in
				  AutoCAD-compatible format; or
2.
				  Notify the applicant in writing of the reasons why the minor subdivision plat
				  cannot be approved.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 19 - OTHER AGENCIES › NEW JERSEY MEADOWLANDS COMMISSION › Chapter 5 - SUBDIVISION REGULATIONS › Subchapter 5 - PROCEDURE FOR APPROVAL OF SUBDIVISION PLATS › Section 19:5-5.5 - Major subdivision procedure

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(a) Upon
				  classification of a proposed subdivision as a major subdivision, the applicant
				  shall submit an application for preliminary plat approval in accordance with
				  19:5-5.6.
(b) If preliminary plat approval is issued by
				  the NJMC, the applicant shall file an application for final plat approval with
				  the NJMC in accordance with
				  19:5-5.7.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 19 - OTHER AGENCIES › NEW JERSEY MEADOWLANDS COMMISSION › Chapter 5 - SUBDIVISION REGULATIONS › Subchapter 5 - PROCEDURE FOR APPROVAL OF SUBDIVISION PLATS › Section 19:5-5.6 - Preliminary plat procedure

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(a) The
				  applicant shall file an application for preliminary plat approval with the NJMC
				  within 18 months after the submission of the sketch plat pertaining to the
				  preliminary plat and within five days of submitting an application for
				  preliminary plat approval to the municipal approval authority.
(b) Applications for preliminary plat
				  approval shall include the following:
1. A
				  complete application form, signed by the applicant and the property owner,
				  containing the following major components:
i.
				  Applicant information;
ii. Property
				  description, location, proposed subdivision, and ownership information;
				  and
iii. Specification of whether a
				  major or minor subdivision classification is requested;
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 19 - OTHER AGENCIES › NEW JERSEY MEADOWLANDS COMMISSION › Chapter 5 - SUBDIVISION REGULATIONS › Subchapter 5 - PROCEDURE FOR APPROVAL OF SUBDIVISION PLATS › Section 19:5-5.7 - Final plat procedure

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(a) The
				  applicant shall file an application for final plat approval with the NJMC
				  within three years from the date of preliminary plat approval and within five
				  days of submitting an application for final plat approval to the municipal
				  approval authority.
(b)
				  Applications for final plat approval shall include the following:
1. A complete application form, signed by the
				  applicant and the property owner, containing the following major components:
i. Applicant information;
ii. Property description, location, proposed
				  subdivision, and ownership information; and
iii. Specification of whether a major or
				  minor subdivision classification is requested;
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 19 - OTHER AGENCIES › NEW JERSEY MEADOWLANDS COMMISSION › Chapter 5 - SUBDIVISION REGULATIONS › Subchapter 5 - PROCEDURE FOR APPROVAL OF SUBDIVISION PLATS › Section 19:5-5.8 - Other approvals

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(a) No zoning
				  certificate or occupancy certificate shall be issued by the NJMC or other
				  agency having jurisdiction for a new building or structure on any lot of any
				  subdivision that is subject to the provisions of this chapter until the minor
				  subdivision plat, minor subdivision deed, or final plat of a major subdivision
				  bearing the certification of approval of the Commission has been recorded by
				  the appropriate county recording officer, and proof of such recording is
				  submitted in writing to the NJMC.
(b) No such permits or certificates shall be
				  issued until there has been compliance with these regulations, including the
				  approval of engineering drawings for required improvements and the submission
				  of performance guarantees to ensure the completion of such improvements.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 19 - OTHER AGENCIES › NEW JERSEY MEADOWLANDS COMMISSION › Chapter 5 - SUBDIVISION REGULATIONS › Subchapter 5 - PROCEDURE FOR APPROVAL OF SUBDIVISION PLATS › Section 19:5-5.9 - Commission approval for subdivision filing

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No plat or deed of any subdivision subject to the
					 provisions of this chapter shall be accepted for filing by the appropriate
					 county recording officer unless it bears the certification of approval of the
					 Commission.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 19 - OTHER AGENCIES › NEW JERSEY MEADOWLANDS COMMISSION › Chapter 5 - SUBDIVISION REGULATIONS › Subchapter 6 - CONTENTS OF PLATS › Section 19:5-6.1 - Sketch plat contents

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(a) The sketch
				  plat shall be prepared by a New Jersey-licensed professional land surveyor
				  (PLS).
(b) Such plat shall be drawn
				  at a scale sufficient to show the entire tract on one sheet, but in no case
				  shall such scale be less than one inch equal to 200 feet.
(c) The sketch plat shall include the
				  following information:
1. The name and address
				  of the property owner, applicant, and person preparing plat;
2. The names of all adjoining property owners
				  as shown by the most recent municipal tax records;
3. A key map showing the entire subdivision
				  and its relation to surrounding areas;
4. The date, north point, reference meridian,
				  and graphic scale of plat;
5. The
				  existing and proposed tax map sheet, block and lot number;
6. The existing and proposed property lines
				  showing bearings and distances;
7.
				  The acreage of the entire parcel to be subdivided;
8. The area in square feet of all lots to be
				  created;
9. A zoning summary table
				  pursuant to
				  19:4-4.4;
10. The location of the lots to be created in
				  relation to the entire tract;
11.
				  Existing easements in the area to be subdivided and within 200 feet thereof,
				  showing location, width and purpose;
12. All existing structures within the
				  portion to be subdivided and within 200 feet thereof;
13. Existing streets and railroads in the
				  area to be subdivided and within 200 feet of the subdivision with ROWs clearly
				  indicated;
14. All proposed streets
				  and utilities within and adjoining the proposed subdivision with all ROWs and
				  easements clearly indicated;
15.
				  All natural and artificial watercourses, streams, shorelines, and water
				  boundaries and encroachment lines; and
16. All areas claimed by the State of New
				  Jersey as riparian, now or formerly, including any grants or leases.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 19 - OTHER AGENCIES › NEW JERSEY MEADOWLANDS COMMISSION › Chapter 5 - SUBDIVISION REGULATIONS › Subchapter 6 - CONTENTS OF PLATS › Section 19:5-6.2 - Minor subdivision plat contents

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The contents of a minor subdivision plat shall be in
					 accordance with
					 19:5-6.1, and the requirements of
					 the New Jersey Map Filing Law,
					 46:23-9.9 et seq.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 19 - OTHER AGENCIES › NEW JERSEY MEADOWLANDS COMMISSION › Chapter 5 - SUBDIVISION REGULATIONS › Subchapter 6 - CONTENTS OF PLATS › Section 19:5-6.4 - Final plat contents

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(a) The final
				  plat shall be prepared by a New Jersey-licensed professional land surveyor
				  (PLS).
(b) The final plat shall be
				  in compliance with the New Jersey Map Filing Law,
				  46:23-9.9 et seq.
(c) The final plat shall be drawn at a scale
				  of no less than one inch equal to 100 feet.
(d) The final plat shall include or be
				  accompanied by the following information:
1. A
				  legal description of tract boundaries;
2. The block and lot numbers as assigned by
				  the municipal tax official;
3. The
				  block numbers of an addition to a subdivision of the same name shall be a
				  continuation of the numbering in the original subdivision;
4. The following certificates, which may be
				  combined where appropriate:
i. A certificate
				  signed and acknowledged by all parties having any record title or interest in
				  the land subdivided, dedicating all parcels of land shown on the final plat and
				  intended for the exclusive use of the lot owners of the subdivision, their
				  licensees, visitors and tenants; and
ii. A certificate signed and sealed by a New
				  Jersey-licensed Professional Land Surveyor responsible for the survey and final
				  plat certifying the accuracy of the details;
5. A preliminary title report by a title
				  insurance company, or an attorney's opinion of title, showing the name of the
				  owner of the land and all other persons who have an interest in, or an
				  encumbrance on, the land shall be submitted. The written consent of all such
				  persons shall be required;
6. Plans
				  showing the following:
i. Traverse data
				  including the coordinates of the boundary of the subdivision and ties to
				  section corners showing the error of closure, if any;
ii. The computation of all distances, angles,
				  and courses shown on the final plat; and
iii. Ties to existing monuments, proposed
				  monuments, adjacent subdivisions and street corners; and
7. Evidence of approval by other governmental
				  entities having jurisdiction over the proposed improvements.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 19 - OTHER AGENCIES › NEW JERSEY MEADOWLANDS COMMISSION › Chapter 5 - SUBDIVISION REGULATIONS › Subchapter 7 - DESIGN STANDARDS › Section 19:5-7.1 - Scope

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All subdivisions subject to this chapter shall conform to
					 the design standards contained or referred to in this subchapter.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 19 - OTHER AGENCIES › NEW JERSEY MEADOWLANDS COMMISSION › Chapter 5 - SUBDIVISION REGULATIONS › Subchapter 7 - DESIGN STANDARDS › Section 19:5-7.2 - NJMC Master Plan or applicable redevelopment plans

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No subdivision shall conflict with the NJMC Master Plan or
					 any applicable redevelopment plan of the District.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 19 - OTHER AGENCIES › NEW JERSEY MEADOWLANDS COMMISSION › Chapter 5 - SUBDIVISION REGULATIONS › Subchapter 7 - DESIGN STANDARDS › Section 19:5-7.3 - Land subject to flooding

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(a) No land
				  subject to flooding or which lacks adequate drainage shall be subdivided for
				  any use that would be incompatible with such flooding or drainage
				  characteristics.
(b) If the
				  subdivider or owner of land that is subject to periodic flooding or that has
				  inadequate drainage agrees to install at his own expense improvements meeting
				  the standards and requirements of the NJMC and designed in such a manner so as
				  to render such land suitable for the intended use, then the provisions of (a)
				  above shall not bar the approval of such subdivision.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 19 - OTHER AGENCIES › NEW JERSEY MEADOWLANDS COMMISSION › Chapter 5 - SUBDIVISION REGULATIONS › Subchapter 7 - DESIGN STANDARDS › Section 19:5-7.4 - Streets layout and design

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(a) All lots
				  located in any subdivision shall have direct access to an improved public or
				  private street.
(b) The
				  arrangement, character, extent, width, grade and location of all streets shall
				  conform to the NJMC Master Plan and any applicable redevelopment plan of the
				  District, and shall be considered in their relation to existing and planned
				  streets, topographical conditions, public convenience and safety, and in
				  appropriate relation to the proposed uses of the land to be served. The
				  arrangement of streets in a subdivision shall either:
1. Provide for the continuation or
				  appropriate projection of existing principal streets in surrounding areas;
				  or
2. Conform to a plan approved or
				  adopted by the Commission to meet a particular situation.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 19 - OTHER AGENCIES › NEW JERSEY MEADOWLANDS COMMISSION › Chapter 5 - SUBDIVISION REGULATIONS › Subchapter 7 - DESIGN STANDARDS › Section 19:5-7.5 - Blocks

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(a) The length,
				  width, and shape of blocks shall be determined with regard to the following:
1. Provision of adequate building sites
				  suitable for the needs of the proposed use;
2. Lot size requirements, in accordance with
				  N.J.A.C. 19:4-5;
3. Convenient
				  access, circulation, control, and safety of street traffic; and
4. Topographical conditions.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 19 - OTHER AGENCIES › NEW JERSEY MEADOWLANDS COMMISSION › Chapter 5 - SUBDIVISION REGULATIONS › Subchapter 7 - DESIGN STANDARDS › Section 19:5-7.6 - Lots

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(a) The lot
				  size, width, depth, shape, and orientation shall be appropriate for the
				  development.
(b) Lot size
				  requirements shall conform to N.J.A.C. 19:4-5.
(c) Where lots front upon a cul-de-sac or
				  curved street having a radius of 200 feet or less, the minimum lot widths
				  required in N.J.A.C. 19:4-5 shall be measured at the building setback line
				  along an arc parallel to the ROW of such cul-de-sac or curved street. Such lots
				  shall be designed so that their frontage, as measured on the arc of such ROW
				  line, is not less than 50 percent of the required lot width measured at the
				  building setback line.
(d) The area
				  of the street ROW shall not be included and calculated in the area of the lot
				  with respect to minimum lot size requirements of N.J.A.C. 19:4-5.
(e) There shall be no through lots except
				  where the lots abut a limited access highway or arterial street or where the
				  topography of the land prevents reasonable subdivision. There shall be no
				  vehicular access between such through lot and an abutting limited access
				  highway or arterial street. Through lots abutting such highway or street shall
				  have an additional depth of 10 feet from the required depth to provide
				  screening between the lot and such highway or street.
(f) The depth and width of properties
				  reserved or laid out for commercial and industrial purposes shall be adequate
				  to provide for the off-street service and parking facilities required by the
				  proposed use and development.
(g)
				  Side lot lines shall be substantially at right angles or radial to street
				  lines.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 19 - OTHER AGENCIES › NEW JERSEY MEADOWLANDS COMMISSION › Chapter 5 - SUBDIVISION REGULATIONS › Subchapter 7 - DESIGN STANDARDS › Section 19:5-7.7 - Easements

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(a) Utility
				  easements shall be provided where necessary, and shall be of adequate width as
				  required by the utility company with jurisdiction.
(b) A stormwater easement or drainage ROW
				  shall be provided if a subdivision is traversed by a watercourse or drainage
				  way. Such easement or ROW shall conform substantially to the lines of such
				  watercourse.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 19 - OTHER AGENCIES › NEW JERSEY MEADOWLANDS COMMISSION › Chapter 5 - SUBDIVISION REGULATIONS › Subchapter 7 - DESIGN STANDARDS › Section 19:5-7.9 - Water supply and sewerage disposal systems

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(a) The
				  applicant shall provide written proof from the water company serving the
				  subdivision that the development therein will be adequately served by public
				  water supply.
(b) The applicant
				  shall provide written proof from the appropriate sewerage authority serving the
				  subdivision that the development therein will be adequately served by a central
				  sewerage system in accordance with
				  19:4-7.9.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 19 - OTHER AGENCIES › NEW JERSEY MEADOWLANDS COMMISSION › Chapter 5 - SUBDIVISION REGULATIONS › Subchapter 7 - DESIGN STANDARDS › Section 19:5-7.10 - Fill

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Filling, excavation, regrading, or surcharging of land
					 shall be in accordance with
					 19:4-8.1 6.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 19 - OTHER AGENCIES › NEW JERSEY MEADOWLANDS COMMISSION › Chapter 5 - SUBDIVISION REGULATIONS › Subchapter 7 - DESIGN STANDARDS › Section 19:5-7.11 - Business, commercial and industrial subdivisions

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(a)
				  Notwithstanding the other provisions of this chapter, the minimum width of
				  streets adjacent to areas designed, proposed, or zoned for business,
				  commercial, or industrial uses may be required to be increased to such width
				  deemed necessary by the NJMC to ensure the free flow of through-traffic without
				  interference from parked or parking motor vehicles.
(b) Blocks intended for business, commercial,
				  or industrial uses shall be designed specifically for such purpose, including
				  sufficient space for off-street parking and loading required by these
				  regulations.
(c) When blocks or
				  lots in a proposed business, commercial, or industrial subdivision front on a
				  limited access highway or arterial street, the subdivider may be required to
				  dedicate and improve a service road to provide ingress and egress to and from
				  such blocks or lots.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 19 - OTHER AGENCIES › NEW JERSEY MEADOWLANDS COMMISSION › Chapter 5 - SUBDIVISION REGULATIONS › Subchapter 7 - DESIGN STANDARDS › Section 19:5-7.12 - Coordination with constituent municipalities

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(a) This chapter
				  shall not be deemed to supersede, modify, amend, or otherwise invalidate the
				  subdivision regulations of any constituent municipality, except to the extent
				  provided by
				  13:17-11(b)  and
				  16(b).
(b) It shall be the policy
				  of the Commission to consult with appropriate officials of the constituent
				  municipalities, both generally and with respect to specific subdivision
				  applications, in order to facilitate the effectuation of the NJMC Master Plan
				  and these regulations; municipal subdivision standards and objectives; and,
				  compliance by applicants and developers of land within the District with NJMC
				  and municipal requirements.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 19 - OTHER AGENCIES › NEW JERSEY MEADOWLANDS COMMISSION › Chapter 5 - SUBDIVISION REGULATIONS › Subchapter 8 - INSTALLATION OF REQUIRED IMPROVEMENTS › Section 19:5-8.1 - Final improvement plans

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(a) Upon the
				  approval of a preliminary plat, the applicant shall submit engineering drawings
				  for the improvements required in
				  19:5-8.2, in accordance with the
				  following:
1. Such drawings shall be submitted
				  in triplicate to the NJMC a minimum of 60 days prior to the date of the
				  submission of the application for final plat approval.
2. Such drawings shall be prepared, signed,
				  and sealed by a New Jersey-licensed professional engineer.
3. Such drawings shall contain the following:
i. Plans, design details, specifications and
				  cost estimates for street construction, including a center line profile and a
				  grade line for each street with a typical cross-section of the roadway. The
				  profiles of grade lines shall be shown at a scale of one inch equal to 100 feet
				  horizontal, and one inch equal to 10 feet vertical. This information shall be
				  shown on standard plan and profile sheets;
ii. Plans, design details, specifications,
				  calculations, and cost estimates of proposed stormwater management facility
				  improvements;
iii. Plans, design
				  details, specifications and cost estimates of proposed water supply and
				  distribution systems;
iv. Plans,
				  design details, specifications and cost estimates of sanitary sewerage systems,
				  including treatment plants;
v.
				  Grading plans, lighting plans, street plantings and monument locations;
				  and
vi. Such other information as
				  may be required by the NJMC deemed necessary for the review of the
				  improvements.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 19 - OTHER AGENCIES › NEW JERSEY MEADOWLANDS COMMISSION › Chapter 5 - SUBDIVISION REGULATIONS › Subchapter 8 - INSTALLATION OF REQUIRED IMPROVEMENTS › Section 19:5-8.2 - Required improvements

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(a) The
				  subdivider shall install, or provide for the installation of, the following, in
				  accordance with this chapter:
1. All roadways,
				  curbs, gutters, and street drainage facilities;
2. All sidewalks located within public
				  areas;
3. A water supply system,
				  including fire hydrants;
4. A
				  sanitary sewer system;
5. A
				  stormwater management system;
6. A
				  street lighting system;
7. Street
				  signage and traffic control devices;
8. Landscaping of public areas; and
9. Monuments, as required by the New Jersey
				  Map Filing Law,
				  46:23-9.9 et seq.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 19 - OTHER AGENCIES › NEW JERSEY MEADOWLANDS COMMISSION › Chapter 5 - SUBDIVISION REGULATIONS › Subchapter 8 - INSTALLATION OF REQUIRED IMPROVEMENTS › Section 19:5-8.3 - Exceptions for existing improvements

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(a) Where the
				  proposed subdivision is a resubdivision or concerns an improved area, and where
				  such improvements meet the requirements of
				  19:5-8.2, no duplication of
				  improvements will be required. However, where any improvement required in
				  19:5-8.2 is not provided, or where
				  the existing improvements do not conform to
				  19:5-8.2, the subdivider shall
				  repair, correct, or replace such improvements in accordance with this
				  chapter.
(b) Where the proposed
				  subdivision concerns an area presently abutting or containing any existing
				  public street having a ROW width of less than the width required in
				  19:5-7.5(k), or a
				  roadway pavement width of less than 20 feet, land may be required to be
				  dedicated to provide the minimum width required in this chapter. The subdivider
				  shall provide the necessary additional roadway pavement required by the
				  governmental entity with jurisdiction. Where the proposed widened roadway
				  connects with existing streets, the connection shall be appropriately designed,
				  subject to the approval of the NJMC and the governmental entity with
				  jurisdiction.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 19 - OTHER AGENCIES › NEW JERSEY MEADOWLANDS COMMISSION › Chapter 5 - SUBDIVISION REGULATIONS › Subchapter 8 - INSTALLATION OF REQUIRED IMPROVEMENTS › Section 19:5-8.4 - Guarantee of installation of required improvements

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(a) After
				  approval of the engineering drawings per
				  19:5-8.1 regarding required
				  improvements, the subdivider shall enter into an agreement with the NJMC under
				  which the subdivider agrees to install the required improvements at his own
				  expense in accordance with the approved plans, within the time proscribed by
				  the provisions of this chapter. Such agreement shall be conditioned upon the
				  approval of the final plat.
(b)
				  Simultaneously with the execution of the agreement provided for in (a) above,
				  the subdivider shall furnish a performance guarantee, with sufficient sureties
				  thereon, or a cashier's check, escrow account, irrevocable letter of credit, or
				  cash in favor of the NJMC in an amount equaling 120 percent of the estimated
				  cost of all improvements, as approved by the NJMC. Such guarantee shall be
				  conditioned upon the approval of the final plat and further conditioned upon
				  the actual completion and installation of such required improvements within
				  three years from the date that the final plat is approved.
(c) Upon failure of the subdivider to
				  complete the required improvements in a manner satisfactory to the NJMC, the
				  required improvements may be completed using the performance guarantee. Any
				  remaining balance of cash or escrow funds shall be returned to the
				  subdivider.
(d) Upon completion of
				  the required improvements and acceptance by the municipality, the subdivider
				  shall furnish a maintenance bond for the benefit of the municipality within
				  which the improvement is located, with sufficient surety, in an amount of 15
				  percent of the sum of the guarantee in (b) above, to warrant the required
				  improvements against defective material and faulty workmanship for a period of
				  24 months from the date of the completion and acceptance of the required
				  improvements by the municipality.
(e) Anything in this subchapter to the
				  contrary notwithstanding, guarantees received by the NJMC herein shall not
				  duplicate guarantees required by the constituent municipalities for municipal
				  purposes.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 19 - OTHER AGENCIES › NEW JERSEY MEADOWLANDS COMMISSION › Chapter 5 - SUBDIVISION REGULATIONS › Subchapter 8 - INSTALLATION OF REQUIRED IMPROVEMENTS › Section 19:5-8.5 - Construction of improvements

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No improvement shall be constructed, nor shall any work
					 preliminary thereto be done, until such time as a final plat and the associated
					 engineering drawings have been approved and compliance with all of the
					 requirements relating to the agreement and guarantee required in
					 19:5-8.4 has been demonstrated.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 19 - OTHER AGENCIES › NEW JERSEY MEADOWLANDS COMMISSION › Chapter 5 - SUBDIVISION REGULATIONS › Subchapter 8 - INSTALLATION OF REQUIRED IMPROVEMENTS › Section 19:5-8.6 - Vacation of undeveloped subdivision

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The subdivider may request the vacation of the plat prior
					 to the time that the improvements covered by the bond are installed, provided
					 that no individual lots within the subdivision have been sold. When such plat
					 is vacated, the guarantee shall be returned to the subdivider.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 19 - OTHER AGENCIES › NEW JERSEY MEADOWLANDS COMMISSION › Chapter 5 - SUBDIVISION REGULATIONS › Subchapter 8 - INSTALLATION OF REQUIRED IMPROVEMENTS › Section 19:5-8.7 - Inspection

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(a) All
				  improvements constructed shall be subject to inspection by the NJMC.
(b) The cost attributable to all inspections
				  required by this chapter shall be borne by the applicant in accordance with the
				  fee schedule in
				  19:4-11.3. The fee shall be paid
				  prior to the commencement of construction of improvements.
(c) The applicant shall provide written
				  notification to the NJMC a minimum of 48 hours prior to the performance of any
				  of the following work:
1. The surfacing of any
				  roadway;
2. The installation of any
				  curbing;
3. The grading or
				  backfilling of any open trench or excavation in which any utilities have been
				  installed, including water, sewer, stormwater, gas, telephone, and electric;
				  and
4. The jointing of pipe
				  installed under roadways.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 19 - OTHER AGENCIES › NEW JERSEY MEADOWLANDS COMMISSION › Chapter 5 - SUBDIVISION REGULATIONS › Subchapter 8 - INSTALLATION OF REQUIRED IMPROVEMENTS › Section 19:5-8.8 - Final inspection

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(a) Upon
				  completion of all improvements within the area covered by the final plat, the
				  applicant shall notify the NJMC in writing by certified or registered mail, and
				  shall deliver to the NJMC two complete sets of engineering drawings showing
				  as-built conditions of all improvements. This notification shall include a
				  certification by a New Jersey-licensed professional engineer stating that the
				  improvements have been installed in accordance with the approved engineering
				  drawings.
(b) The NJMC shall
				  thereupon conduct a final inspection of all improvements installed.
(c) If such final inspection indicates that
				  there are any defects or deficiencies in any such improvements installed, or if
				  such improvements deviate from the approved engineering drawings in a manner
				  that, in the opinion of the NJMC, will adversely affect the performance,
				  suitability or desirability of said improvements, the NJMC shall notify the
				  applicant in writing of such defects, deficiencies, or deviations and the
				  applicant shall, at his sole cost and expense, correct such defects,
				  deficiencies, or deviations within six months of the date of
				  notification.
(d) When such
				  defects, deficiencies, or deviations have been corrected, the applicant shall
				  notify the NJMC that the improvements are ready for final inspection in
				  accordance with (a) above.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 19 - OTHER AGENCIES › NEW JERSEY MEADOWLANDS COMMISSION › Chapter 5 - SUBDIVISION REGULATIONS › Subchapter 8 - INSTALLATION OF REQUIRED IMPROVEMENTS › Section 19:5-8.9 - Certification of improvements

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(a) If a final
				  inspection indicates that all installed improvements contain no defects,
				  deficiencies, or deviations, within 10 days from the completion of such
				  inspection, the Chief Engineer shall certify to the applicant that all
				  improvements have been installed in conformity with the approved engineering
				  drawings associated with the final plat.
(b) A copy of the certification shall be
				  filed with the Chief Engineer.
(c)
				  All improvements so certified shall become the property of the municipality in
				  which the subdivision is located or the entity with jurisdiction.
(d) Upon receipt of such notification, the
				  applicant shall submit the maintenance bond required in
				  19:5-8.4.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 19 - OTHER AGENCIES › NEW JERSEY MEADOWLANDS COMMISSION › Chapter 5 - SUBDIVISION REGULATIONS › Subchapter 9 - WAIVERS › Section 19:5-9.1 - Waiver procedure

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(a) In cases
				  where there is unnecessary hardship in carrying out the literal provisions of
				  this chapter, or where the literal enforcement of one or more of the
				  regulations is impractical, whether because of a conflicting municipal
				  requirement or otherwise, the Chief Engineer may grant waivers from such
				  provisions.
(b) An application for
				  a waiver shall be submitted in writing to the Chief Engineer. The Chief
				  Engineer shall respond in writing within 15 days of receipt of the waiver
				  request.
(c) The Chief Engineer may
				  grant such waivers as will not be contrary to the interest of the public
				  health, safety and welfare or the purposes of the NJMC Master Plan or
				  redevelopment plan, upon a demonstration by the applicant that the literal
				  enforcement of one or more of these regulations is impractical or will result
				  in unnecessary hardship.
(d) When
				  used in this subchapter, the term "unnecessary hardship" shall not mean a mere
				  inconvenience.
(e) No municipal
				  approval authority shall refuse to approve a subdivision application for which
				  a waiver has been granted by the NJMC on the basis that such waiver is
				  incompatible with the subdivision ordinance administered by the municipal
				  approval authority.
(f) In granting
				  waivers, the Chief Engineer may impose such conditions, safeguards and
				  restrictions as, in his or her judgment will be necessary to carry out the
				  purposes, intent, and objectives of the provisions of this chapter.
(g) A copy of any waiver granted by the Chief
				  Engineer shall be sent to the Commission and to the municipalities involved for
				  their information.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 19 - OTHER AGENCIES › NEW JERSEY MEADOWLANDS COMMISSION › Chapter 5 - SUBDIVISION REGULATIONS › Subchapter 10 - FEES, PENALTIES AND ENFORCEMENT › Section 19:5-10.1 - Fees and escrow deposits

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Fees and escrow deposits shall be in conformance with
					 19:4-4.2 0.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 19 - OTHER AGENCIES › NEW JERSEY MEADOWLANDS COMMISSION › Chapter 5 - SUBDIVISION REGULATIONS › Subchapter 10 - FEES, PENALTIES AND ENFORCEMENT › Section 19:5-10.2 - Penalties and enforcement

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Penalties and enforcement shall be in conformance with
					 19:4-4.2 1.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 19 - OTHER AGENCIES › NEW JERSEY MEADOWLANDS COMMISSION › Chapter 5 - SUBDIVISION REGULATIONS › Subchapter 11 - SEVERABILITY › Section 19:5-11.1 - Severability

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If any subchapter, section, or subsection of this chapter
					 is invalidated by judicial decision, such decision shall not affect the
					 remaining subchapter, section, or subsection of this chapter.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 19 - OTHER AGENCIES › NEW JERSEY MEADOWLANDS COMMISSION › Chapter 6 - BUILDING CODE › Subchapter 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS › Section 19:6-1.1 - Authority

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These rules are hereby adopted for the Hackensack
					 Meadowlands District (District) pursuant to the Interagency Agreement between
					 the New Jersey Meadowlands Commission (NJMC), the predecessor agency of the New
					 Jersey Sports and Exposition Authority (NJSEA) (see
					 P.L.
					 2015, c. 19 ), and the
					 New Jersey Department of Community Affairs (NJ DCA), and pursuant to
					 N.J.S.A. 5:10A-1et
					 seq.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 19 - OTHER AGENCIES › NEW JERSEY MEADOWLANDS COMMISSION › Chapter 6 - BUILDING CODE › Subchapter 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS › Section 19:6-1.2 - NJMC responsibility

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The NJMC, acting as agent for the NJ DCA, shall have the
					 responsibility, pursuant to
					 13:17-1 et seq., for the approval
					 of all plans, for ensuring compliance with the New Jersey Uniform Construction
					 Code (NJ UCC) and for enforcement as outlined in this chapter.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 19 - OTHER AGENCIES › NEW JERSEY MEADOWLANDS COMMISSION › Chapter 6 - BUILDING CODE › Subchapter 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS › Section 19:6-1.3 - Enforcement

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(a) As per the
				  Interagency Agreement between the NJ DCA and the NJMC dated February 27, 1991
				  and last amended March 10, 2003, the NJMC shall act as the NJ DCA's agent
				  within the HMD.
(b) The NJMC shall
				  have the responsibility for reviewing and approving plans for all work within
				  the HMD, pursuant to
				  13:17-1 et seq., subject to the
				  requirements of this chapter, in addition to the responsibilities cited in
				  19:6-1.2. The NJMC shall reserve
				  the right to perform any or all inspections conducted in accordance with
				  5:23-2.1 8.
(c) Each municipal construction official has
				  the responsibility of enforcing the requirements of the NJ UCC and of this
				  chapter in that portion of the District within the boundaries of his or her
				  municipality, except for the specific circumstances noted in these
				  rules.
(d) At least one NJMC
				  inspector/plan examiner in each subcode shall hold a class I license in
				  accordance with N.J.A.C. 5:23. At least one member of the NJMC staff shall also
				  be licensed as a construction official, in accordance with
				  5:23-5.6.
(e) In the event that a municipal code
				  enforcement official fails to implement any provision of this chapter or the NJ
				  UCC in that portion of the District within his or her jurisdiction, and no
				  immediate action is deemed necessary by the NJMC, then the NJMC, with prior
				  written approval by the NJ DCA, shall act in the capacity of that official, as
				  agent for the NJ DCA, in order to ensure compliance with this chapter and the
				  NJ UCC.
(f) Except for (g) below,
				  when the NJMC shall determine that a violation of this chapter or the NJ UCC
				  exists, the NJMC shall notify the municipal construction official in writing of
				  such violation and request the municipal construction official and the
				  appropriate subcode official to take action necessary to bring about compliance
				  with this chapter or the NJ UCC and to notify the NJMC of his or her
				  actions.
(g) When the NJMC
				  determines that work in progress is being done contrary to approved plans and
				  there is not adequate time to follow the procedure outlined in (f) above,
				  and/or the NJMC believes that any delay may exacerbate the extent and nature of
				  the violation, then the NJMC may act immediately to prevent continuation of
				  such violations, as a subcode official acting as the agent of the NJ DCA. This
				  designation is temporary in nature and the NJMC will act in this capacity until
				  the violation is resolved. The municipality, upon written notification by the
				  NJMC, of the emergency situation and of its resolution, shall resume compliance
				  authority.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 19 - OTHER AGENCIES › NEW JERSEY MEADOWLANDS COMMISSION › Chapter 6 - BUILDING CODE › Subchapter 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS › Section 19:6-1.4 - Fees

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(a) Fees for
				  plan review shall be in accordance with
				  19:4-11.4.
(b) In the event the NJMC enters into an
				  agreement with any or all municipalities within the District to perform
				  required inspections, the NJMC shall collect 100 percent of the NJMC's permit
				  fee. Twenty percent of that fee, exclusive of plan review fees, will be
				  returned to the municipality to cover administrative costs.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 19 - OTHER AGENCIES › NEW JERSEY MEADOWLANDS COMMISSION › Chapter 6 - BUILDING CODE › Subchapter 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS › Section 19:6-1.5 - Violations and penalties

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For any violation of this chapter or the NJ UCC, notice of
					 violation and penalty procedure shall be in accordance with
					 19:4-4.2 1 and the NJ UCC,
					 5:23-2.3 1. All penalties shall be
					 in accordance with the NJ UCC.