Somerset County, New Jersey

Department of Planning

last revision 8/95

Instructions for Administrative Site Plan


NOTE: No waiver will be considered if the application does not meet the definition (Section 112-5) of "Minor Site Plan." Pursuant to Section 112-16 C the following is required for submission of a Administrative Site Plan:

 

1. Proposal is for new disturbance or structure(s) not to exceed 1,000 square feet.
2. Complies with all provisions of the Development Ordinance.
3. Does not involve planned development, any new street or extension of any off-tract improvement which is to be pro-rated pursuant to Section 112-26B of the Development Ordinance.


PHASE I - Submission


WHERE TO FILE:

 

Planning/Zoning Office
Township of Franklin
475 DeMott Lane
Somerset, NJ 08873
908-873-2500

WHAT TO FILE:

1. Fee of $100.
2. Completed Application Form.
3) Six sealed site plans showing:
 

(a) All property lines of the subject property plotted from deed descriptions.
(b) All existing and proposed structures.
(c) All required setbacks under existing zoning and proposed setbacks.
(d) All existing and proposed stoned and paved areas, including delination of existing and proposed parking stalls.
(e) Existing and proposed landscaping.
(f) Existing and proposed lighting.
(g) Grading and drainage information as determinied by the Township Engineer.
(h) Area of disturbance is to be clearly delineated and dimensioned.
(i) Revised parking calculations.
4) Six copies of the existing floor plans and proposed floor plans, with the areas subject to change of use clearly defined.
5) Completed lot data table (attached).
6) Signed statement by the owner of the property authorizing the change or addition (if applicable).
7) If any of the above items are not applicable, provide a written explanation or appeal.

PHASE II - Review

Upon application to the Administrative Officer site plan approval shall be waived for any change of tenant or occupant where the change does not require any relief from any provisions of this Ordinance, and where the Administrative Officer has found the amount and size of parking existing to conform to the requirements of this Ordinance. The Administrative Officer shall make his determination within 30 days of receipt of the application.

PHASE III - Procedure After Approval

Upon receipt of approval, the plans will be signed by the Zoning Administrator and Township Engineer and distributed to the applicant and appropriate Township agencies. Building permits (if required) may be issued upon proper application to the Zoning Office after signing of the site plans.

Application for Administrative
Minor Site Plan

  1. Applicant: __________________________________
  2. Responsible contact person: ____________________
  3. Address: __________________________________
    _________________________________________
  4. Phone Number: _____________________________
  5. Property Location: ___________________________
  6. Block(s):______________ Lots:_________________
  7. Owner: ____________________________________
  8. Zone: _____________________________________
  9. Proposed Work: ____________________________
    __________________________________________
    __________________________________________
  10. Total area to be disturbed (this is to include square footage of all proposed structures & areas):
    __________________________________________
  11. Date and Docket Number of any previous Board Approval(s):
    ______________________________________________

I certify that the above information is correct and that the owner has authorized this application. I understand that if any of the above statements are willfully false, I am subject to punishment.

Applicant's Signature:________________________________

I certify that I am the owner of the above listed property and that the above information is correct. I understand that if any of the above statements are willfully false, I am subject to punishment.

Owner's Signature: _________________________________