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DRAFT PROPOSED REVISIONS – OCTOBER 2011 b. Improvements for which preliminary subdivision or site plan approval or construction permits have been issued prior to the effective date of this. c. Other than where the exceptions set forth herein apply, all applications for subdivision or site plan approval shall be reviewed under these requirements by the applicable land use board and its professionals to determine the presence of steep slopes and other natural features, if any, on the subject property and compliance with the provisions of this chapter. All construction permit applications that include grading or clearing of any lot, other those within the scope of the exceptions set forth herein, shall be reviewed under these requirements by the Township Engineer and the Township Planner. 25-28.6 Initial Procedure. a. Applicants for site plan approval or subdivision approval shall submit to the Department of Planning and Development all information and documents required by this section. b. The Township Planner shall process all exhibits submitted under this section in the same manner as applications for subdivision approval and/or site plan approval. 25-28.7 Information Required. a. For all sketch plats, sketch site plans, subdivisions and site plans, the following exhibits shall be submitted: 1. A colored topographic map, prepared, signed and sealed by a New Jersey licensed engineer and surveyor showing existing contours at two foot intervals. 2. Areas clearly noted in different colors on the topographic map showing the following slopes as measured between (2) foot contour lines designated as areas one (1) through five (5): Area 1. Zero to ten (0 – 10%) percent; Area 2. Ten to 14.99 (10-14.99%) percent; Area 3. Fifteen to 19.99 (15-19.99%) percent; Area 4. Twenty to 24.99 (20-24.99%), and Area 5. Twenty-five (25%) percent or more. 3. Calculations, in square footage and acres, of amount of area in the various slope categories listed above. 4. On the colored topographic map superimpose all existing trees as defined under the tree ordinance and mark tree to be removed. 5. On the colored topographic map super impose the location of State open waters,

pose all existing trees as defined under the tree ordinance and mark tree to be removed. 5. On the colored topographic map super impose the location of State open waters, wetlands, wetland transition areas, flood hazard areas, floodways, and riparian zones. 6. A separate map shall be prepared showing proposed improvements overlain on the preceding color topographic map. b. Where development is proposed on slopes greater than ten (10%) percent as part of preliminary subdivision approval, or preliminary site plan approval the following additional exhibits, prepared, signed and sealed by a New Jersey licensed engineer shall be submitted. 1. Identification of soil types on the property , with specific reference to highly erodible soils as identified by the United States Department of Agriculture Soil Conservation Service or other recognized authority; 2. Erosion potential of exposed soils; 3. Length, steepness and surface roughness of exposed slopes; 4. Resistance of soil to compaction and stability of soil aggregates; 5. High water table, water infiltration capacity and capacity of soil profile; 154