N.J. Admin. Code § 19:5-5.7

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 12, June 17, 2024

Section 19:5-5.7 - Final plat procedure

(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;

2. The required final plat fee, in accordance with N.J.A.C. 19:4-11;

3. Ten copies and one original mylar of the proposed final plat, and when prepared digitally, a digital copy of the plat in AutoCAD-compatible format, prepared in accordance with these regulations; and

4. Such additional information and documents as may be required by N.J.A.C. 19:5-7.

(c) The Chief Engineer shall review and approve or disapprove the final plat within 45 days after receipt of a complete application for final plat approval. Upon mutual agreement among the NJMC, the municipal approval authority, and the applicant, the 45-day period shall be extended for an additional 45-day period.

(d) The Chief Engineer shall approve a final plat in accordance with the following:

1. The final plat shall be substantially the same as the approved preliminary plat;

2. The final plat shall comply with any conditions of the approval of the preliminary plat; and

3. The final plat shall comply with all NJMC regulations and other applicable requirements.

(e) If the Chief Engineer approves the final plat, the Secretary shall affix the seal of the Commission on the face of the plat. A copy of the approved final plat shall be forwarded to the municipal approval authority and to the applicant.

(f) If the Chief Engineer disapproves the final plat, the Chief Engineer shall notify the applicant in writing of the reasons for such disapproval within 10 days of such decision.

(g) If the Chief Engineer has taken no action to approve or disapprove the final plat within the required time period, the Secretary shall, at the request of the applicant, certify such fact upon the final plat submitted and transmit the final plat to the municipal approval authority. Such certification shall be sufficient authorization for further action by the municipal approval authority and filing with the appropriate county recording officer.

(h) The approved final plat shall be filed by the applicant in the appropriate county recorder's office in accordance with 19:5-5.9 within the timeline established by the municipal approval authority. The applicant shall forward to the NJMC a copy of any time extensions granted by the municipal approval authority. Proof of the recording of the subdivision shall be submitted to the NJMC.

N.J. Admin. Code § 19:5-5.7

Amended by R.2009 d.40, effective 1/20/2009.
See: 40 N.J.R. 4696(a), 41 N.J.R. 624(b).
In (b)3, inserted ", and when prepared digitally, a digital copy of the plat in AutoCAD-compatible format,".