PROCEDURE FOR SITE PLAN APPROVAL
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1. Check: If use is permitted, type of application and
permits needed, etc.
2. Call:
Department of Licenses & Inspections - Kevin Kirchner, Construction Code Official 794-
4113
Planning
Division - Stephen Hawk - 794-4101
Health
Department (if on-site septic and/or water) - Louis
Cresci, Director 794-4000, ext. 4112
Landis
Sewerage Authority (if public sewer main) - Robert Schwarz
691-0551
Water Department (if public water)
- Paul Horner - 794-4055
If on State highway (
N.J. Department of Transportation,
428-6550
If stream or wetlands - Contact: NJDEP,
Land Use Regulation Element 984-0266
2. Retain appropriate licensed professionals
(engineer, architect or land surveyor) to prepare necessary plans. (See
plan requirements listed in Land Development Ordinance to ascertain appropriate professional.)
3. Submit a complete application to the Secretary
of the Planning Board (and to the Zoning Officer if a use variance is involved) by the first Monday of each month. A complete application consists of the following:
For a minor
site plan: 6 copies of plan (+4
for County Planning Board)
Appropriate Fee
Note: All
corporations or partnerships, including churches and non-profit organizations,
must be represented by an
attorney. A corporation or partnership
applying for approval to develop land into
6 or more lots, or applying for a variance to construct a multiple dwelling
of 25 or more units, or applying
for approval of a site for commercial use, shall list the names and addresses
of all stockholders or individual partners
owning at least 10% of its stock or 10% interest in the partnership.
Note: Application forms must be signed by the property
owner(s) or attorney.
4. The Site
Plan Review Advisory Board meetings are the 1st and 3rd Monday of each month.
All major site plan applications must be reviewed by SPRAB prior to being forwarded to the Planning Board/Zoning Board of Adjustment for consideration. Applicants will receive a written report following the meeting.
The Planning Board meets the 2nd Wednesday
of each month.
The Zoning Board of Adjustment meets the
3rd Wednesday of each month.
5. All
minor site plan applications are reviewed by the Minor Site Plan and Subdivision Committee (which meets on the same day as the Site Plan Review Advisory
Board). This Committee can grant approval to a minor site plan if the
plan is in order with no variances.
6. The
Site Plan Review Advisory Board/Minor Site Plan and Subdivision Committee
will advise applicant if the
site plan requires variances.
7. Notice of public hearing. (Applies to bulk variances, use variances, revisions
to the Master Plan, and conditional
use permits.) The applicant gives
notice to all property owners within 200 feet of the
property, public utilities, cable television companies, and other
government agencies as required, at least
10 days prior to the hearing date. Instructions
and sample forms can be obtained from the
Vineland Planning Division (or Zoning Officer when use variance is
involved). The Board will publish the necessary notice in the newspaper.
8. After approval of an application which required public hearing.
a brief notice of the decision in the Daily Journal
will be published by the Planning Board/Zoning Board of Adjustment.
9. After approval, the applicant will receive
notification in writing. The
following requirements are standard:
a. Posting surety is the amount determined
by the Planning Division. (Cash,
Certified Check, Performance
Bond, Irrevocable Letter of Credit). Surety
is to be posted by the owner and made
payable to the City of Vineland for 100% of the amount quoted. Applicant should contact Stephen Hawk after approval and submission
of perfected plan, if required, to request surety estimate. Surety assures the
installation of all required site improvements exclusive of buildings. Surety
is submitted to the Vineland Planning Division. Permits can not be obtained until surety is approved by the Planning Board
Solicitor. Processing takes several
days. Irrevocable letters of credit drawn on out-of-town banks must have
a clause allowing demands for
payment by certified mail, overnight carrier or at a local branch bank.
After
improvements are installed, applicant should contact Stephen Hawk for their
inspection. Formal action by City Council is required for release or reductions
of surety. A Maintenance Bond may
also be required. If surety is not
renewed or if approval expires, demand for
payment will be made.
b. Soil Erosion and Sediment Control Permit.
c. A
N.J. Department of Transportation
Driveway and Curb Permit must be obtained prior to issuance of any construction permits.
d. County Planning Board review/approval.
e. Prior to a permit being issued, code requirements
administered by the Department of
Licenses and Inspections must be met.
10. Final Site plan approval is valid for two
years. During this time, all
improvements should be completed. Three one-year extensions may be approved if
the surety remains valid and if the written
request for an extension is approved by the Planning Board (a minimum
of 50% of the improvements is
required to be complete within the first two years).
