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TOWNSHIP OFFICES 915 VALLEY ROAD, GILLETTE, NJ 07933
973-647-8000 / www.longhillnj.gov
TOWNSHIP OF LONG HILL
COUNTY OF MORRIS
GILLETTE, HOMESTEAD PARK, MEYERSVILLE, MILLINGTON, STIRLING
APPLICATION FOR DEVELOPMENT CHECKLIST B
LIMITED TO BULK VARIANCES
ITEM #
Applicant: Project Name:
Property Address: Block: Lot(s): Zone:
ITEM DESCRIPTION HOW TO DO IT
COMPLY NA
1
Place the following information on any plan or other
submission to the Board: Name of Applicant; Property
Address, Block and Lot.
2
For each item that is listed as "N/A", on a separate sheet of
paper, list the items and explain why you believe each item
does not apply to your application.
FORM INCLUDED.
Complete the
“Checklist Waiver Request” form.
3
Copy of Letter of Denial by the Zoning Officer of intended
use, occupancy, or construction.
You will receive this letter from the
Zoning Officer.
4
Certification from the Township Tax Collector that all taxes
and assessments are paid to date.
FORM INCLUDED. Complete top
portion only. The Planning & Zoning
Coordinator will submit the request to the
Tax Office at the appropriate time.
5
Color photograph(s) no smaller than 4" X 6" showing the
property as it currently exists from the front, back, both
sides and the area of proposed development.
You will need to take a minimum of five
4" X 6" color photos. Label each photo
(e.g. "Front." "Left Side," etc. ).
6
Copy of completed application form to the Morris County
Planning Board. Upon Completeness Review
, other
applications to other agencies may be required.
FORM INCLUDED. Complete Sections
I, II, and III. The Planning & Zoning
Coordinator will complete the remainder.
7
Copy of completed Soil Erosion and Sediment Control
Certification form. Upon Completeness Review
, other
applications to other agencies may be required.
FORM INCLUDED. Please check off
one of the options at the bottom of the
form and sign.
8
A plan with the location of all proposed improvements
drawn to scale and dimensioned to the front, rear, and side
yards.
Generally, your builder or architect will
need to complete this requirement.
9
An aerial view or map showing the entire tract and its
relation to the surrounding area, including at least one
roadway intersection, and including all zone district
boundaries within 200 feet of property, at a scale of 1 inch
equals not more than 800 feet (such as a Google map).
TAX MAPS:
http://www.longhillnj.gov/maps/Tax-
Map-2017.pdf
Google:
https://www.google.com/maps
https://www.google.com/earth/
10
A Boundary and Existing Conditions survey showing the
existing structures on the property with North arrow, scale,
date of survey and the name, signature and embossed seal
of the preparer of the survey.
You should have received a sealed copy
when you purchased your home. Your
mortgage company might also have a
copy.
11
A Zoning Table including zone district with all area and
bulk requirements, comparing e
xisting and proposed
conditions.
FORM INCLUDED. The Zoning
Application you filled out prior to this
application will have that information.
12
Obtain Certified Tax List from Tax Assessor listing names
of all property owners within 200 feet for notification prior
to hearing date. Fee as per MLUL statute 40:55D-12c
FORM INCLUDED. Complete the top
portion. The Planning & Zoning
Coordinator will submit the request to the
Tax Office at the appropriate time.
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Completed "Owner's Letter of Consent" form if the
Applicant is not the Owner.
FORM INCLUDED.
14
A copy of any protective covenants, deed restrictions, or
easements applying to the land being developed.
These can be found in your deed or on a
survey.
15
Any information necessary to fully describe the proposed
development, such as floor plans, architectural elevation,
lighting, construction details, building and lot cover
dimensions, product/promotional pamphlets and similar
information.
Generally, your builder or architect will
need to complete this requirement.
16
All existing and proposed wooded and landscaped areas and
proposed buffering and screening to be shown (such as a
Google map).
Generally, your builder or engineer will
need to complete this requirement.
17
A plan of any proposed landscaping including details as to
the size, number, location and type of vegetation and
method of planting to be used.
Generally, your builder or engineer will
need to complete this requirement.
18 A site grading plan if any changes in grading are proposed.
Generally, your builder or engineer will
need to complete this requirement.
19
For applications that disturb more than 5% or 1,000 sq. ft.
of lot area (whichever is less), or create a net increase of
more than 400 sq. ft. of impervious sur
face, stormwater
calculations consistent with Sec. 146 must be provided.
Generally, your builder or engineer will
need to complete this requirement.
20
The location and size of all existing and proposed utilities
for both undeveloped and developed lots that are part of the
application.
Generally, your builder or engineer will
need to complete this requirement.
21
For sites with no critical areas, a plan note, signed by the
preparer of the plan, indicating the site contains no critical
areas. For sites with critical areas, provide a map noting the
location of all critical areas, as defined in the Land Use
Ordinance (Section 110), with the source of critical area
delineation noted. The map shall also note:
1. The square footage of critical areas
2. The square footage of non critical areas
3. The square footage of impervious lot coverage of
non critical areas
4. Setback dimensions from all principal buildings to
any critical area.
Generally, your builder or engineer will
need to complete this requirement.
22
For properties that contain a special flood hazard area, any
information required by Chapter 143, Flood Damage
Prevention.
Generally, your builder or engineer will
need to complete this requirement, if
necessary.
DEFINITIONS
COMPLETENESS REVIEW - a review of the application and
accompanying checklist documents by the Board Planner, Board
Engineer and Planning and Zoning Coordinator to ensure that all
the necessary information has been provided for the appropriate
board to make a qualified decision.
FLOOD HAZARD AREA the areas of any project as
identified by the map referred to in Section 143.3b. of the Land
Use Ordinance. The term "flood hazard area" includes the terms
"area of special flood hazard" and "floodplain."
CRITICAL AREA - The combined area of any portion of a site
having an average slope of fifteen percent (15%) or greater
measured across ten vertical feet of contour; and/or an area of
special flood hazard; and/or any wetlands areas.
IMPERVIOUS LOT COVERAGE - anything such as a
building
, pavement, walkways, patios, pools, gravel (with the
exception of decorative gravel), decks, etc. which prevents or
limits infiltration of water into the soil. (See Land Use
Ordinance Section 110 "Definitions" - Lot Coverage)