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Municipal Offices
1070 Route 202/31
Ringoes, NJ
08551-1051
(908) 782-8536
Fax (908) 782-1967
EAST AMWELL
TOWNSHIP
ZONING PERMIT
APPLICATION
The
attached application must be completed and approved by the Zoning Officer prior
to the issuance of a building permit from the Construction Office. If Hunterdon County Department of Health
Construction Permit Referral Form approval is required, the approved documentation
must be submitted with the Zoning Permit Application for the Zoning Officer’s
review. Attach the documents to the
Zoning Permit application.
In
Column “B” list the dimensions that reflect your property. Building setback dimensions are to show distance
to new building, addition, or other proposed exterior improvement from the
property line(s). COLUMN “B” MUST
BE COMPLETELY FILLED IN ACCURATELY FOR THE APPLICATION TO BE CONSIDERED.
PLOT
PLAN INSTRUCTIONS: Submit two (2)
plot plans drawn to scale showing size and shape of all existing and proposed
structures on the property with their dimensions to property lines.
Hand-drawn
plans are acceptable for fences and new structures 100 sq. ft. or less. All others require plot plans drawn by a New
Jersey Licensed Land Surveyor. Copy of
a plot plan prepared at an earlier period by a NJ Licensed Land Surveyor may be
submitted with proposed information drawn on plan, provided that the owner
submit a letter stating that the plot plan reflects current information.
THE FOLLOWING MINIMUM INFORMATION SHALL BE SHOWN ON
THE PLOT PLAN:
1. Dimensions
of all property lines.
2.
Block and lot numbers, zoning district, lot area, and street address.
3.
Existing and proposed buildings, driveway, domestic well, septic
field.
4. Water courses, ponds, easements, flood
plain area, protected conservation features (swales, etc.).
5.
Dimensions from property lines to new building, addition or other proposed
improvements.
6.
Front, side and rear building setback lines as required by regulations.
7.
Scale of plot plan.
SUBMISSION
SHALL INCLUDE: A COPY OF BUILDING
FLOOR PLAN AND BUILDING ELEVATIONS IF APPLICATION INVOLVES A NEW BUILDING OR
BUILDING ADDITION. It is the
applicant’s responsibility to comply with any and all restrictions imposed on
the property by reason of any subdivision and/or site plan approval. Failure to comply with the above plot plan
instructions and zoning information may result in a delay of application
approval.
Applications
are deemed submitted by acknowledged receipt, or by hand delivery and receipt,
by the Zoning Officer at his regularly scheduled hours.
✶As per N.J.S.A. 52:27D-301 et seq and the State
Constitution the NJ Supreme Court determined that the mandatory development
fees are authorized by the Fair Housing Act of 1985. Ask the Zoning Officer if your project will require the payment
of COAH fees. The fees are as follows:
✶Residential Development Fees are 1% of Equalized Value
✶Residential “d” Variance will incur a Development Fee
of 6%
✶Non-Residential Development Fees 2% of Equalized Value
✶Non-Residential
“d” Variance will incur a Development Fee of 6% Revised
4/30/08
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Zoning Officer
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Applicant
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ITEM
REGULATED
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COLUMN “A”
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COLUMN “B”
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Lot
Area
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Lot
Width
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Lot
Depth
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Lot
Frontage
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Front
yard building setback
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Side
yard building setback - right
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Side
yard building setback - left
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Rear
yard building setback
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Building
Height
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Lot
Coverage (percentage)
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Gross Bldg. Area or “Footprint”
(sq. ft.)
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Gross Floor Area
(total of all floor spaces)
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Will
the proposed structure be used as a barn or other shelter for animals?
_____________________________________________________________________________________________
If so, describe number of animals, number of stalls, feed
storage and water supply:___________________________
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Will there be any exterior
lighting?________________Describe:_________________________________________
Is any proposed lighting not in compliance with Township
Lighting Ordinance?_____________________________
Has County Health Department approval been issued for this
structure?____________________________________
Has proposed structure/use been the subject of any prior
application to the Board of Adjustment?_______________
Board of Health?_________________County Agricultural
Board?______________Planning Board?____________
If so, please
describe:____________________________________________________________________________
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Is this application submitted with a building permit
application?__________________________________________
Identify and describe all existing out buildings located on
the property:____________________________________
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Street Location_________________________
Block _____ Lot _____Zone______________
Number of Stories ______________________
SITE/USE:
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Single-family residential
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Other residential
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Commercial
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Farm - Describe Farm Uses
If farm, deed restricted [ ]
yes [
] no
STRUCTURE/ADDITION:
[
] Shed [
] Barn - Farm Use
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] Deck [
] Garage
Other: ________________________________
Owner: _______________________________
Phone: _______________________________
Person to be contacted: (owner/contractor/other):
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NOTICE TO EAST AMWELL RESIDENTS REGARDING LIGHTING
The LMO (Land Management
Ordinance - Chapter 92-57 of The Code of East Amwell) regulates the type and
amount of lighting allowed in the Township.
This section is designed to protect the sky from light pollution,
promote the environmentally-sound, responsible use of resources and improve
night-time public safety. Any questions
should be directed to the East Amwell Township Zoning Officer at 908-782-9296. The following Checklist is for your use and
benefit.
All permanent outdoor light fixtures shall be installed to
comply with the following requirements:
_______ 1. Only shielded
light fixtures shall be used that illuminate the ground rather than the
sky.
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2. Light
fixtures shall not be focused to illuminate about the lowest part of the
fixture & shield.
_______ 3. Light fixtures
used to illuminate flags or other objects mounted on a pole or platform shall
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only a narrow
cone/beam of light.
_______ 4. Architectural, landscape and decorative lighting shall not
be visible above the roof line.
_______ 5. Lights for
external identification signs or advertisements shall only use shielded light
fixtures
mounted on top
of the sign structure.
_______ 6. The light source
must be a maximum of 25 feet high or the height of the building roof line,
whichever is
less.
_______ 7. In walkways or
bikeways, the maximum height for mounting poles shall be 15 feet.
_______ 8. Poles should be
made of material which minimizes glare from the light source.
_______ 9. Lights should be
turned off during non-operating hours.
_______ 10. Lighting shall not project off the property.
_______ 11. The following are PROHIBITED: upward-pointed light sources,
mercury vapor lights, laser
source lights,
arc lights, pulsed or flashing lights, search lights.
REMEMBER: Be aware of the vision hazard that lights can
cause to drivers, and be considerate of your neighbors’ privacy. If you have any questions about compliance,
please call the East Amwell Township Zoning Officer.
Additional Zoning Permit Application Questions
for those lots
located in the Sourland Mountain District
If lot is
five (5) acres or more, was the lot in existence on December 11, 2003? ________
Is there currently existing a cumulative cleared space(s) on
this lot that is greater than 30,000 square feet? __________________
Is all clearing and/or
improvements and development (including all structures) currently existing on
this lot, located within 500 feet of the road right-of-way. (The road
right of way is that portion of the “road” which is 25 feet from the
centerline. The 500 foot distance should start at the point that is 25
feet from the centerline of the road.)
Is any clearing and/or improvements
and/or development currently existing on this lot, located within 100 feet of
the road right-of-way (i.e. starting the 100’ measurement at the point 25 feet
from the centerline of the roadway? __________________
Is any clearing and/or
improvements and/or development currently existing on this lot located within
50 feet of any property line? __________________
Is any
agricultural activity taking place on this property? __________________
If so, please
describe. ______________________________________________________
Is property
“farmland assessed” for tax purposes? ___________________
If so, please describe the source
of the income generated for farmland
assessment:
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Does the
property have an “easement” or “deed restriction” of any
type? ______________
If so, please describe the nature of the easement or
restriction:________________________________________________________________
I certify all of the above
information is correct, and authorize the Zoning Officer or other Township
representative to enter and inspect this property for zoning compliance.
I understand that compliance with freshwater wetlands and stream encroachment
laws is not regulated by the Township, and I must contact NJDEP to determine
applicability and compliance.
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Dated:______________________
Owner/Applicant
I have examined this application
for compliance with the Land Management Ordinance (Chapter 92 of The Code of
East Amwell Township) and find that it is acceptable based on the information
contained herein.
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Dated:______________________
Zoning Officer
Public
Information Sheet for Sourland Mountain Resource Protection
This is a summary to highlight ordinance requirements, provided
for informational purposes only. Please consult the precise wording of our
land use ordinances, Chapter 92, and/or the township office prior to taking any
actions.
Regulations were adopted in
2003, and amended in 2006, to protect vital natural resources in the Sourland
Mountain District and to ensure clean drinking water for all inhabitants.
Please help the Township and your neighbors by protecting the forest, and
complying with the following requirements:
1. Clearing
of trees, or other areas of native vegetation, for a new or existing house,
shall not exceed 30,000 square feet of total cleared space on a lot. If a
lot already has a cleared area greater than 30,000 sq. ft., it is not entitled
to additional clearing.
2. New
clearing & development or construction of any kind, with the exception
of a driveway, is limited to the area between 100 ft. and 500 ft. from the road
right-of-way for lots that abut a street, and the area at least 50 ft. from any
other property line, except where a cleared area already exists. Smaller limits
apply to existing or grandfathered lots of less than 15 acres. Any
construction must be approved in advance by the appropriate township officials.
3. Maximum
Lot Coverage, the ground area that may be covered by impervious surfaces
including all structures and paved or gravel driveways and parking areas, is
limited by a sliding scale formula. Permitted coverage starts at 4000 square
feet for existing or grandfathered lots of less than 1-1/2 acres and increases
to approximately 24,000 square feet for lots of 15 acres, plus 1 % of lot area
over 15 acres.
4. Maximum gross floor area allowed in the Sourland
Mountain District is also based on lot area in accordance with a sliding scale
formula allowing higher percentages for existing or grandfathered small
lots. The permitted gross floor area starts at 2178 square feet and
increases to 6461 square feet for lots of 15 acres plus 0.4% of lot area over
15 acres.
5. Adding any rooms on the
second floor and/or additional bathrooms requires local Board of Health approval.
Call the Board of Health at 908-782-8536, ext. 11.
6. Any new farm operation in the Sourland Mountains
requires prior Planning Board approval, but properties with farmland assessment
as of 12/11/03 are grandfathered.
7. A property must be 30
acres or larger for
a farm building of 2000 sq. ft. or more, and this requires planning board
review and approval. A smaller accessory building may be built on a
property less than 30 acres, provided certain conditions are met.
8. Any soil disturbance over
5,000 square feet requires Hunterdon County Soil Conservation Approval.
Please call them at 908-788-9466.
Thank you for your assistance
in helping the environment and being a good neighbor!
Rev. Spring 2007