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32-10 DESIGN STANDARDS. 32-10.1 Compliance Required. The subdivider shall observe the requirements and principles of land subdivision in the design of each subdivision or portion thereof, as set forth in this section or the New Jersey Residential Site Improvement Standards (N.J.A.C. 5:21-1 et seq.). (1972 Code § 24-10.1) 32-10.2 General Standards. The subdivision plat shall conform to design standards that will encourage good development patterns within the Township. Where an Official Map or Master Plan, or both, has been adopted, the subdivision shall conform to the proposals and conditions shown thereon. The streets, drainage rights-of-way, school sites, public parks and playgrounds shown on an officially adopted Master Plan or Official Map shall be considered in approval of subdivision plats. Where no Master Plan or Official Map exists, street and drainage rights-of-way shall be shown on the final plat in accordance with N.J.S.A. 40:55-1.20 and shall be such as to lend themselves to the harmonious development of the Township and to enhance the public welfare in accordance with the design standards set forth in subsections 32-10.3 and 32-10.7. (1972 Code § 24-10.2) 32-10.3 Public Use and Service Areas. a. In large scale development, easements along rear property lines or elsewhere for utility installation may be required. Such easements shall be at least fifteen (15) feet wide and shall be located on consultation with the companies or Township departments concerned. b. Where a subdivision is traversed by a watercourse, drainageway channel or street, there shall be provided a stormwater easement or drainage right-of-way conforming substantially with the lines of such water-course and such further width or construction, or both, as will be adequate for the purpose. The Planning Board may prescribe such rules and conditions as it deems fit to properly control such watercourse, drainageway or stream. c. Natural features such as trees, brooks, hilltops and views shall be preserved whenever possible in designing any subdivision containing such features. (1972 Code § 24-10.6) 32-10.4 Shade Trees. Shade trees shall be located on the street line so as not to interfere with utilities or sidewalks or as determined by the Township Engineer, and shall be of one (1) of the following types or

rees. Shade trees shall be located on the street line so as not to interfere with utilities or sidewalks or as determined by the Township Engineer, and shall be of one (1) of the following types or species: Maples, Oaks, Ashes, Locusts, Gingko (male), Lindens, Crab Apples, Callery Pears, Crataegus, Japanese Cherry, Hornbeam, Gums, Kentucky Coffee Trees, Amur Cork Trees and Chinese Scholar. (1972 Code § 24-10.7) 32-11 VIOLATIONS. 32-11.1 Penalty. If, before favorable referral and final approval have been obtained, any person transfers or sells or agrees to sell, as owner or agent, any land which forms a part of a subdivision on which the Planning Board or the Township Council is required to act, such person shall be subject to the penalty provided for a violation of this revision. (1972 Code § 24-11.1) 229