46:23-9.10 - Definitions - New Jersey Statutes

46:23-9.10.  Definitions
2.Definitions.  As used in this act:

a."Map" means a map, plat, condominium plan, right of way parcel maps of the State, county or municipality, chart, or survey of lands presented for approval to the proper authority as hereinafter defined or presented for filing in accordance with the provisions of this act, but does not mean a map, plat or sketch required to be filed or recorded under the provisions of  P.L.1957, c.130 (C.48:3-17.2).

b."Municipal Engineer" means the official licensed professional engineer appointed by the proper authority of the municipality wherein the territory shown on a map is situate.

c.The term "Professional Engineer" means a person who is legally authorized to practice professional engineering in this State in accordance with the provisions of P.L.1938, c.342 (C.45:8-27 et seq.).

d.The term "Land Surveyor" means a person who is legally authorized to practice land surveying in this State in accordance with the provisions of P.L.1938, c.342 (C.45:8-27 et seq.).

e."Proper authority" means the chief legislative body of a municipality or any other agencies to whom the authority for the approval of maps may be duly designated by ordinance.

f."Right of way parcel map" means any general property parcel map of the State, county or municipality which shows highways, roads or street acquisitions and any associated easements for highway, road or street rights of way.

g."Entire tract" means all of the property that is being subdivided including lands remaining after subdivision.

h."Condominium plan" means a survey of the condominium property in sufficient detail to show and identify common elements, each unit and their respective locations and appropriate dimensions,  which shall be filed in accordance with the requirements of section 3 of P.L.1960, c.141 (C.46:23-9.11). A condominium plan shall bear a certification by a land surveyor, professional engineer or architect authorized and qualified to practice in this State setting forth that the plan constitutes a correct representation of the improvements described.

i."General property parcel map" means any right of way parcel map showing a grouping of parcel and easement acquisitions for part of a section of a highway, road or street project.

L.1960,c.141,s.2; amended 1997, c.211, s.1; 1998, c.23, s.2.