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Supporting Documentation · Jun 5, 2024

PB 24 06 PB Application

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FEE SCHEDULES: 25-55 ESCROW DEPOSITS FOR APPLICATIONS. The Planning Board and/or Zoning Board of Adjustment shall require fees and escrow deposits in accordance with the provisions of this chapter. Such funds shall be utilized to pay the cost of professional fees, including for engineering, legal, planning and/or traffic experts, and certified shorthand reporting fees incurred for review of and/or testimony concerning an application for development submitted by an applicant. (Ord. No. 2357-12 § 25-55) 25-55.1 Escrow Schedule. a. Subject to the provisions of paragraph b. hereof, each applicant shall prior to the application being ruled complete pursuant to the provisions of the Municipal Land Use Law, submit the following sum(s) to be held in escrow in accordance with the provisions hereof: 1. Residential and Nonresidential Dwelling Units or Lots 3-25 $ 4,000.00 $4,000.00 26-100 4,500.00 101-500 6,500.00 501-1000 9,000.00 1000 + 11,000.00 2. Commercial/Industrial 1,250-2,500 square feet gross floor area $2,500.00 2,501—20,000 square feet gross floor area * 3,500.00 20,000-50,000 square feet gross floor area 6,500.00 Over 50,000 square feet gross floor area $.10 each additional square feet 3. Preparation of Resolution of Approval or Denial: up to $1,500.00. When deemed necessary the Planning/Zoning Board may require an escrow for minor development matters. b. Within thirty (30) days after the filing of an application for development the Planning Board and/or Zoning Board of Adjustment as the case may be, shall, in conjunction with appropriate representative of the staff of the Township, teview the application for development to determine whether the escrow amount set forth in paragraph a. above is adequate. In conducting such review the Board shall consider the following criteria. 1. The presence or absence of public water and/or sewer servicing the site. 2. Environmental considerations, including but not limited to geological, hydrological and ecological factors. 3. Traffic impact of the proposed development. Total escrow fee = $4,000.00

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25-55.2 4. Impact of the proposed development on existing aquifer and/or water quality. Upon completion of the review and within the thirty (30) day period the Board shall adopt a Resolution specifying whether the escrow amount specified in paragraph a. is sufficient, excessive or insufficient. In the event the Board shall determine that the amount is excessive it shall in the Resolution specify the amount that shall be deemed sufficient. in the event the Board shall determine the amount specified in paragraph a. is insufficient it shall so specify and shall further set forth the amount required to be posted in light of the criteria specified herein. c. This paragraph adopts and creates a payment schedule for consultants and/or employees for special Planning Board or Zoning Board meetings paid out of escrow funds paid by the applicant who is heard at said special Planning or Zoning Board Meeting. The schedule is as follows: 1. Schedule. (a) Attendance/all meeting preparation, post-meeting duties/minutes for Secretary: $350.00 (b) Attendance for Public Advocate: $500.00 (c) Attendance of transcriber: $500.00 d) Attendance of Board Attorney: $750.00 e) Attendance of Planner: $500.00 f) All other expenses such as newspaper notices: $100.00 9g) The Board also has the right to hire other consultants if deemed necessary by the Board for regular or special meetings such as traffic or environmental consultants. If the Board deems additional work is needed that is not part of the preparation, meeting and post duties an hourly rate will be paid. The following is the hourly rate: Secretary— $75.00/hr.; transcriber—$125.00/ hr.; any other professionals—$150.00/hr. 2. A ten (10) day written notice with a breakdown of the expenses shall be given to the applicant before funds are removed. (Ord. No. 2357-12 § 25-55.1) Posting of Escrow Funds. No major application for development shall be deemed complete until such time as the applicant shall have posted with the Township in cash or certified check the amount of escrow deposit determined by the Planning Board and/or Board of Adjustment to be required in accordance with the provisions of this chapter. All such escrow funds shall be utilized by the appropriate Board to pay the cost of professional services, including certified shorthand reporting fees, incurred by the

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Board for review and/or testimony in connection with the particular application for development. All sums not actually so expended shall be refunded to the applicant within thirty (30) days after the final determination by the appropriate Board with respect to such application. (Ord. No. 2357-12 § 25-55.2) 25-55.3_ Deposit of Escrow Fund - Interest Bearing Account. The Township shall deposit all funds pending completion and review of the development application. The money shall be placed in an interest-bearing account. In the event that a refund is to be made to the applicant, the municipality shall refund with prorated interest the amount within thirty (30) days from the date of final approval. (Ord. No. 2357-12 § 25-55.3) 25-56 APPLICATION FEES. 25-56.1. Minor Subdivision Application Fees. Fee Escrow a. Resub division whereno = $100.00 N/A new lots are created b. Other Base fee $200.00 N/A Plus per lot fee 50.00 (Ord. No. 2357-11 § 25-56.1) 25-56.2 Major Subdivision Application Fees. a Sketch/Plat Concept Application Base fee $150.00 N/A Plus per lot fee 50.00 b. Preliminary Application Base fee $250.00 (1) Plus per lot fee 75.00 c. Final Application Base fee $375.00 (1) Plus per lot fee 50.00 (Ord. No. 2357-11 § 25-56.2)

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25-56.3 Site Plans - Nonresidential Application Fees. a. Sketch Plat/Conceptual Fee $500.00 b. Preliminary Application Base fee (minimum) $450.00 Plus floor area fee .03/sq. ft. Plus parking space fee .75/space Plus acreage fee $75.00/acre N/A (1) $450.00 75.00 The preliminary fee shall be calculated by adding to the base fee one (1) of the three (3) remaining sub-fees. The total fee shall represent the maximum fee possible. c. Final Application 75% of preliminary fee (Ord. No. 2357-11 § 25-56.3) 25-56.4 Site Plans - Residential Application Fees. a. Sketch Plat Fee $100.00 b. Preliminary Application Base fee $300.00 Plus unit fee . 75.00 c. Final Application Base fee $150.00 Plus unit fee 50.00 (Ord. No. 2357-11 § 25-56.4) 25-56.5 Variances and Conditional Use Application Fees. a. “D” Variances Nonresidential $500.00 Residential 1-2 family (owner occupied) 1-2 family (non- owner occupied) Other Public/Quasi public (1) N/A (1) $100.00 150.00 200.00 125.00 393.75 300.00 900.00 150.00 600.00

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b. “C” Variances Nonresidential $350.00 350.00 Residential 1-2 family (owner occupied) $100.00 1-2 family (non- owner occupied) 150.00 Other 350.00 350.00 Public/Quasi public 125.00 c. Interpretations and Appeals Fee $200.00 d. Conditional Uses Fee $450.00 450.00 Separate fee(s) shall be required for each application type. Therefore, if an application package consists of a “D" variance, “C” variance and site plan, the total fee shall be the sum of the fees for each separate application. The escrow charge shall be the maximum for any one type of application. Where disbursements from the escrow account leave less than ten (10%) percent of the original deposit, the applicant shall replenish the account in an amount equal to the original deposit. (See Section 25-55, Escrow Deposits for Applications. If less than ten (10%) percent remains in escrow. account, applicant shall post additional escrow in amounts equal to original deposit.) (Ord. No. 2357-12 § 25-56.5) Total application fee = $4,018.75 25-56.6 Fee for Digitizing Zoning Board of Adjustment and Planning Board Applications, Exhibits and Drawings. a. Residential Site Plan and Subdivision Fees. Concept Plan: 0-20 lots/units: $125.00 per lot or unit 21+lots/units: $2,500.00 + $75.00 per lot/unit in excess of 20 Minor Subdivision: $300.00 + $125.00 per lot Site and/or Major Subdivision: Preliminary: 0-10 units or lots: $750.00 + $150.00 per lot or unit 11-30 units or lots: $1,500.00 + $125.00 per lot or unit 31 or more units or $3,500.00 + $100.00 per lot or lots: unit

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Final: 0-10 units or lots: $500.00 + $150.00 per lot or unit 11-30 units or lots: $750.00 + $125.00 per lot or unit 31 or more units or $1,250.00 + $100.00 per lot or lots: unit b. Commercial/Industrial Development Application. Concept Plan: 0-3 lots: $500.00 + $150.00 per lot 4 or more lots: $3,000.00 + $500.00 per lot If an application involves ten (10) or more acres, an additional $125.00 for each acre, or fraction thereof, in excess of ten (10) acres. c. Commercial/Industrial Development Application Involving New Building Area: Concept Plan: $1,500.00 Preliminary Site Plan: 0-1,999 square feet: $1,500.00 2,000—-19,999 square $1,500 + $200.00 per each feet: 1,000 square feet of gross floor area $3,500.00 + $150.00 per each 20,000+ square feet: 1,000 square feet above 20,000 square feet of gross floor area Final: 0-1,999 square feet: $1000.00 2,000-19,999 square $3,500.00 feet: 20,000+ square feet: $2,000 + $0.15 per square foot d. Other Submissions. Conditional use approval: $1000.00 Appeals under N.J.S.A. 40:55D-70a: Interpretation or special questions under $150.00 N.J.S.A. 40:55D-70b: One- or two-family residences-hardship $75.00 variances under N.J.S.A. 40:55D-70C: (Decks, home addition)

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All other hardship variances under N.J.S.A. 40:55D-70c: $1000.00 Single Family Residence: $ 300.00 Multi-family Residence: $ 300.00 + $200.00 per unit All other use variances N.J.S.A. 40:55D-70d: $700.00 Amended Submissions. Revised or amended plans or submission An amount not to exceed 50% for single- or two-family dwellings: of the original fee requirement Revised or amended plans or submission in An amount not to exceed 50% all other categories: of the original fee A separate check payable to the Township of West Orange shall be submitted for all the above application types. (Ord. No. 2357-12 § 25-56.6)

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TOWNSHIP OF WEST ORANGE ORANGE TREE REMOVAL APPLICATION PROCEDURE STEP 1 THE APPLICANT: 1. Completes application Section A, including block and lot numbers in the upper right hand box at engineering office. NOTE: Agentis the entity actually removing the tree(s). 2. Provides a survey or sketch showing approximate location of tree(s) Proposed for removal. 3. Marks trees proposed for removal with bright colored spray paint or ribbons. 4. provides written proof they have notified the adjacent property owners ofthe pending removals. 5. Provides a sketch or plan showing replacement trees and/or land; ,caping if applicable which shall include a listing of quantities, sizes and species of all replacement plant material. STEP 2 THE ER: 1. Inspects property and determines whether the tree or trees can be removed. 2. Determines whether replacement will be required. 3. Determines whether other precautionary measures will be needed such as the installation of a construction fence to create a protected root zon. pruning, deep root feeding and mycorrhizae inoculations, the creation of tree wells, approval of grading materials, etc. STEP 3 ICANT: 1. Returns completed application to the Engineering Department. 2. Pays the tree removal permit fee: Basic Permit Fee - $25.00 Development Application Fee - $500.00 3. Obtains the permit. 4. Displays the permit in a location clearly visible from the street. EXCEPTION - TREE EMERGENCY Property owners may remove hazardous trees under emergency conditions prior to obtaining a tree removal permit providing: 1. The tree is declared a hazard; proof in writing by a New Jersey Certified Tree Expert or International Society of Arboriculture Certified Arborist. 2. Following the emergency removal of the tree or trees, the property owner shall apply for a tree removal permit at the Engineering Department within five (5) business days of the removal and shall provide written proof of the hazard by the tree expert or certified arborist at that time. Dor EST 2 Please leave a message for the Forester at (973)325-4015 T:IPLANNING BRD\Document Uibrary\2015 Applications\P&D Form 2015 Tr2e Removal App Procedure.doc

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West Permit No: Date Issued, ORANGE * Township of West Orange - Application for Tree Removal and Replacement Permit ALL questions must be answered for the Applications to be considered COMPLETE. Application Date:__ 1/20/2774 This Application for a Tree Removal and Replacement Permit is made with reference to and the intent to comply with all applicable laws, rules, and regulations, including the General Revised Ordinances of the Township of West Orange. 1, Name of Applicant:_410 MAIN ST HOLDINGS LLC Street Address:_G Emma | ane City/State/Zip: Jackson, NJ 08527 Home Phone: Work/Cell Phone:_ (201) 883-1010 (attorney) Emait_ben@primelaw.com (attorney) 2. Location of Property Subject to Street Address:_410 Main Proposed Tree Removal Activity Street Block:_113 Lot: 262, 264 & 308 3. Property Owner(s) of Record Name of Owner__Same as Applicant Street Address: City/State/Zip: Home Phone, Worki/Cell Phone: Email, 4. Status of Applicant (Check One) —Tenant _X Owner __ Contract Purchaser Other: as “If the Applicant is not the owner, attach hereto the notarized consent of the owner.* 5. Has this property been the subject of an application and/or otherwise involved In a matter before the West Orange Planni ing Board and/or Board of Adjustment? YesX_ No__ , If yes, please state the dates and action taken or pending, identify the Township Agency who or is handling the matter, and enclose a copy of the resolution conserved by the mae if applicable:__ Pema 0, ho Cuce. id BAAS, Rac 6. Has the property received a construction permit and/or is there a construction permit pending? Yes__ NoX_ Ifyes, please the issuance of the permit: state the reason for and the date of application or the date of Trea Ramaval Application 4-13-15

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Permit No: Date Issued: 7. Describe or attach the landscaping replacement planting plan, if applicable, including the number, size and species of trees to be replaced. Attach additional sheets if necessary:_See attached plans 8. Describe or attach grading plan if more than six (6) inches of soil will be removed or added within the drip line of a tree or traes on the site: See attached plans 9. Map, drawing or diagram must be attached hereto. List the names, address, phone number + and email of the preparer of the map drawing or diagram attached: See attached plans 10. List the number, species, and diameter of each tree to be removed:_See attached plans 11. State reason for tree removal: New development 12. Identity contractor who will be providing tree removal services: Name:_TBD City/State/Zip:, Work Phone: Cell Phone: Email: 13. Proposed dated to commence tree removal: TBD Proposed dated to complete tree removal: TBD Itis understood that the undersigned may be subject to statutory penalties for each violation of the terms and conditions of the West Orange Tree Preservation, Removal and Replacement Ordinance. The undersigned agrees to past a copy of the Tree Removal Permit on the site and to present a copy for review upon request. == Sau. ™. Svean if 23/2 Yy “Applicant's Signature Print Name Legibly Dai Tree Removal Application 4-13-15

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