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APPENDIX A
TOWNSHIP OF ROCHELLE PARK
APPLICATION CHECKLIST
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS FOR ALL DEVELOPMENT APPLICATIONS
Applicant's Name ________________________________________________________________
Application # ____________________________________________________________________
Items Required:
Yes No
1. Application Forms: Sixteen (16) copies. ( ) ( )
2. Fees and Escrow. ( ) ( )
3. Certification of Taxes Paid. ( ) ( )
4. Site Plan or Subdivision Plan: Sixteen (16) copies. ( ) ( )
5. Affidavit of Ownership. If applicant is not the owner, applicant's interest in
land must be indicated; e.g., tenant, contract/purchaser, lien holder, etc.,
and permission of property owner to file the application must be submitted.
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6. If applicant is a corporation or partnership applying to the Board or the
Council for permission to subdivide a parcel of land into six (6) or more
lots, or applying for a variance to construct a multiple dwelling of twenty-
five (25) or more units or for approval of a site to be used for commercial
purposes, list the names and addresses of all stockholders or individual
partners owning at least 10% of its stock of any class as required by
N.J.S.A. 40:55D-48.1 and 48.2.
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7. A statement from the property owner granting permission for the Board and
any of its experts to enter the subject premises for purposes of inspection in
relation to a development application.
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8. Statements as to any requirements for which waiver or variance is sought,
together with a statement of reasons why same should be granted.
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9. For minor site plans, minor subdivisions, preliminary major site plans and
preliminary major subdivisions, a statement of any and all approvals which
are required from other governmental or quasi-governmental entities.
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10. If approval from the Bergen County Planning Board is required pursuant to
P.L. 1968, c. 285, a copy of the application submitted to the Bergen County
Planning Board must be submitted.
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11. For minor subdivisions, preliminary major site plans and preliminary
major subdivisions, one of the following:
a. A letter of interpretation from the N.J.D.E.P.; ( ) ( )
b. A letter of exemption from the N.J.D.E.P.; ( ) ( )
c. A copy of any application made to the N.J.D.E.P. for any permit
concerning a proposed regulated activity in or around freshwater
wetlands; or
( ) ( )
d. Documentation from a qualified professional demonstrating that no
wetlands exist on the subject property, and demonstrating that no
wetlands exist on adjacent property that would affect or limit
development on the property which is the subject of the
development application.
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12. For minor site plans, minor subdivisions, preliminary major site plans,
preliminary major subdivisions and variance applications, a copy of any
protective covenants or deed restrictions, if any, affecting the property in
question; provided that if none exist, an affidavit from the owner
certifying that no such covenants or restrictions exist, shall be submitted.
( ) ( )
13. Complete checklist provided for one of the following development
proposals (Applicant check one or more as required)
Form 1 - Informal (Concept) Subdivision __________
Form 2 - Informal (Concept) Site Plan __________
Form 3 - Minor Site Plan __________
Form 4 - Minor Subdivision __________
Form 5 - Preliminary Major Site Plan __________
Form 6 - Preliminary Major Subdivision __________
Form 7 - Final Major Site Plan or Final Major Subdivision __________
Form 8 - Appeals and/or Interpretation of Ordinance __________
Form 9 - "D" Variance Application __________
Form 10 - "C" Variance Application __________
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FORM 1
INFORMAL (CONCEPT) SUBDIVISION
PLAT DETAILS AND REQUIREMENTS
Applicant's Name __________________________________________________________________
Application # _________________________________ Date Received ________________________
PLAN ACCURACY & LEGIBILITY
SUFFICIENT FOR REVIEW: Yes ( ) No ( )
YES NO
( ) ( ) 1. A general description of the proposed development and a brief assessment
of its effect on the site, adjacent properties, the neighborhood and the
Township as a whole, including but not necessarily limited to effects upon
the natural environment, land use patterns, traffic and circulation, visual
factors, utilities and drainage.
( ) ( ) 2. A key map showing location of tract to be considered in relation to the
surrounding area, within at least 200 feet of the subject site.
( ) ( ) 3. Title block containing name of applicant and owner, preparer, lot and
block numbers, date prepared and date of last amendment.
( ) ( ) 4. Scale of map, both written and graphic. The scale shall contain no more
than 50 feet to the inch.
( ) ( ) 5. North arrow.
( ) ( ) 6. Zoning district in which parcel is located, and the zone district of adjacent
property, with a table indicating all setbacks, lot areas, lot widths, lot
coverage, floor area ratios, and density, both as to required and proposed,
for the subject property.
( ) ( ) 7. The location and width of any abutting streets, both right-of-way and
pavement.
( ) ( ) 8. The boundaries of the tract in question, with dimensions of same.
( ) ( ) 9. Existing and proposed property lines, with dimensions of same.
( ) ( ) 10. Location of existing easements or rights-of-way including power lines.
( ) ( ) 11. Contours to determine the natural drainage of the land. Intervals shall be:
up to 10% slope - 2 feet; over 10% slope - 5 feet.
( ) ( ) 12. Location of natural features, including woodlands, streams and other water
bodies, wetlands, flood hazard areas and rock outcrops, as well as
locations of mining activity.
( ) ( ) 13. Location of existing buildings and their setbacks from property lines.
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( ) ( ) 11. Existing and proposed topographic contours of the site and adjacent areas
affecting the site. Contour intervals shall be no greater than five (5) feet.
( ) ( ) 12. Location of existing and proposed buildings, including accessory
buildings, and their setbacks from property lines. Lines indicating the
minimum required front, side and rear setbacks for principal buildings
shall also be shown. The approximate location of existing buildings and
paved areas on adjacent properties shall also be shown.
( ) ( ) 13. If new buildings, expansion of existing buildings or interior renovations
are proposed, floor plans for existing and proposed buildings shall be
submitted, showing the use and layout of internal space, and front, rear
and side building facade elevations, both at a scale not exceeding eight (8)
feet per inch.
( ) ( ) 14. Location and design of existing and proposed parking, loading, access and
circulation improvements, showing dimensions of same.
( ) ( ) 15. Existing and proposed signs, including the size, materials, nature of
construction, location and illumination of same. If no signs are proposed, a
statement indicating same shall be submitted.
( ) ( ) 16. The location and design of fences, walls, sidewalks and similar
improvements to be constructed.
( ) ( ) 17. Existing and proposed utility service, including septic systems with test
hole locations and soil log information (if new system is proposed),
connections to sanitary sewers, wells and connections to water mains.
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