Madison Borough - Zoning Board - Application Check List

____	1. Name, address and telephone numbers of applicant(s) and owner(s).
____	2. Address of the subject property.
____	3. Lot and block number of premises in question.
____	4. Zone in which property is located.
____	5. Description of what the applicant seeks to do.
____	6. Specific enumeration of the variances requested or action sought.
____	7. Specification of section(s) of the Zoning Ordinance from which relief is sought.
____	8. Specification of each particular zone requirements that proposal would violate.
____	9. If the application is an appeal from a decision or order of the building inspector, the date of the decision or order of the building inspector.
____	10. Applicant's reasons for the Board to grant relief.
____	11. Summary of specific facts which demonstrate that the relief sought can be granted without substantial detriment to the public good and substantial impairment of the intent and purpose of the Zone Plan and Zoning Ordinance.
____	12. If there has been a previous application to the Zoning Board of Adjustment or to the Planning Board involving the premises in question, the date of filing, the nature of the application and the disposition made.
____	13. Description of the proposed structure, use or changes.
____	14. Statement as to whether the premises in question are, or are not, serviced by municipal water and sewerage systems.
____	15. Size of lot (in square feet).
____	16. Dimensions of lot.
____	17. Size of lot at street level.
____	18. Percentage of lot occupied by buildings and impervious coverage.
____	19. (a) Height of building, stories and feet. (b) Front yard depth. (c) Rear yard depth. (d) Side yard width (both) (e) Side yard width abutting a side street on corner lot.
____	20. Prevailing front yard setbacks of adjoining lots.
____	21. Where applicable, rear yard setbacks of adjoining lots.
____	22. Date of acquisition of property, and from whom.
____	23. State the number of dwelling units in existing building(s).
____	24. State whether applicant or owner owns or has under contract to purchase any adjoining lands. Set forth lot(s) and block(s) number(s).
____	25. State whether application is or is not to be accompanied by a separate application for subdivision, site plan, or conditional use approval. If it is, see Planning Board checklist.
____	26. Submit the following documents with application: (a) Where applicable, copy of building permit application or order of building inspector. (b) Copy of area map showing all lots within two hundred (200) feet of the property. (c) List of names, addresses, lot and block numbers as they appear on the official tax records of the Borough of Madison, of all owners of property within 200 feet of the property affected by the application and upon whom the notice must be served in the manner provided by law. (d) Copy of survey no older than ten (10) years prior to the date of filing of the application, clearly indicating the buildings and improvements thereon with all front, side and rear yard dimensions and setbacks from the property lines. (e) Copies of subdivision, site plan or conditional use application when applicable. (f) Certification that taxes are paid.
____	27. If survey is more than three months old, attach certification of applicant or owner that survey accurately represents status of premises and all improvements at time of filing for variance.
____	28. At least ten (10) days prior to the hearing, applicant shall serve prescribed notice on all owners of property within 200 feet. Note: This may require the inclusion of an adjoining municipality; the County Planning Board when county roads or lands are involved; the Commissioner of Transportation of the State of New Jersey when a State Highway is involved; and the Director of the Division of State and Regional Planning in the Department of Community Affairs. Notice shall also be given by the applicant at least 10 days prior to the date of the hearing by publication in the official newspaper of the Borough (Madison Eagle).
____	29. Applicant must submit original and fifteen (15) copies of the application, properly completed and fifteen (15) copies of a plot plan, map or survey, drawn to scale, affidavit of proof of service, with copy of notice and list furnished by the administrative officer of the municipality of all those persons or entities served (service shall be made by certified mail or personal service).
____	30. All applications for consideration of the Board of Adjustment must be filed 15 days prior to the date of hearing. Proper notice given to those requiring service upon them, and publication made, at least ten (10) days prior to the date of hearing before the Board of Adjustment.
____	31. Written consent of owner, if owner is different from applicant.
____	32. Name, address and phone number of attorney, if any, representing applicant.