6-405 Application Contents For Preliminary Subdivision Approval

Section 6-405 Application Contents For Preliminary Subdivision Approval

An application for preliminary approval of a large or small scale subdivision shall contain fifteen (15) copies of the following information:

6-405.A. Minimum Contents. The minimum contents for all applications specified in Section 5-202.C of this Title.

6-405.B. Small Scale Subdivision. Application contents for preliminary review shall be those as set forth in Section 6-407 for final approval.

6-405.C.1. Preliminary Plan. A sufficient number of copies of the preliminary plan shall be submitted at a scale of one inch equals one hundred feet (1" = 100'). The plan shall depict the preliminary design of the subdivision, show the overall areas to be developed, and delineate separate land uses and road design so that the subdivision may be reviewed and checked against the specific design standards and improvement requirements set forth in this Division.

The preliminary plan shall be signed by a registered land surveyor, contain the date of preparation, written and graphic scale and north arrow, and the following information:

a. Proposed name of subdivision;

b. Designation of various land uses anticipated;

c. Street and/or right-of-way layouts indicating general dimensions;

d. Contour intervals at not more than two feet (2') if the slope is less than ten percent (10%) or, if the slope is ten percent (10%) or more, contour intervals shall not be at more than ten (10) feet;

e. The location and dimensions of all proposed public improvements, public easements, lot lines, parks, and other areas to be dedicated or re-dedicated for public use, a dedication thereof to the public use, and identification of areas reserved for future public acquisition;

f. Zoning on and adjacent to the proposed subdivision;

g. The approximate location of structures off the property within ten (10) feet of the proposed plat boundary; and

h. A designation of areas subject to the one hundred (100) year flood and the estimated flow rate used in determining that designation.

6-405.C.2. Improvements Survey. An improvements survey, signed and sealed by a registered land surveyor, shall be submitted at the same scale as the preliminary plat depicting existing and recorded section lines, streets, easements, utilities, watercourses, improvements and any other major feature in and adjacent to the tract.

6-405.C.3. Vicinity Map. A vicinity map shall be submitted indicating the location of the proposed subdivision and land uses and residential densities of other properties within four hundred feet: The map should be at a scale no less than one inch equals one hundred feet (1" = 100').

6-405.C.4. Narrative. A written statement shall be submitted containing the following information:

a. Total area of the subdivision;

b. The number of lots, expected lot sizes, expected uses of all lots, and specifying the number of dwelling units proposed for the subdivision;

c. The land area breakdown of each type of use within the subdivision, including the land area for residential and non-residential uses, and the land area to be dedicated to open space, roads, easements and other public uses;

d. The square footage breakdown of each type of use proposed to be built within the subdivision; and

e. The number of separate filings anticipated.

6-405.C.5. Slope Study. Data submitted with the preliminary plat shall include a slope study overprinted on the preliminary plat indicating the following slope categories (if no slopes within the subdivision area exceed seven percent (7%), a notation in the written submittal so stating shall suffice).

a. Zero through seven percent (0% - 7%);

b. Eight through fifteen percent (8% - 15%);

c. Sixteen through thirty percent (16% - 30%);

d. Thirty one through forty percent (31% - 40%); and

e. Over forty percent (> 40%).

6-405.C.6. Streets and Utilities Plan. A master streets and utility plan shall be submitted meeting the guidelines and requirements of the Town Engineer showing proposed plans for private and public utility systems including water, sewer, drainage, streets, electric, gas, telephone, telecommunications, and any other applicable services.

The utility location plan shall include statements of approval signed by a representative of the Town or other provider for water and sanitation and representatives for the electric, gas telecommunications, and telephone companies, as appropriate.

The statements shall be worded substantially as follows:
I hereby certify that:
1.	I have been authorized by my company or district to review and approve the attached utility location plan for:
	Applicant	Date
2.	I have reviewed said utility location plan.
3.	The facilities and improvements shown on the utility plan are acceptable to and serviceable by my company or district.
4.	Adequate service capability exists for development utilizing this utility location plan, which is quantified as follows:
Signature:__________________________		Title:_____________
Company/District:______________________________________
Date:__________________________________________________

6-405.C.7. Environmental Maps. The Planning Director may, based on the site’s natural features and the nature and extent of the proposed development, also require any of the following environmental conditions maps to be submitted with the preliminary plat:

a. A soils map of the subdivision overprinted on the preliminary plan accompanied by a written plan, prepared by a registered soils engineer, to overcome any soils problems or hazards along with below grade soils horizons obtained by soil cores drilled often enough to give indication of all below grade characteristics.

b. A geologic map overprinted on the preliminary plan, accompanied by a detailed geologic report indicating geologic characteristics affecting land use and determining the impacts of the subdivision on such geologic characteristics. The map and report shall be prepared by a licensed professional engineer or qualified geologist.

c. A map showing vegetation by type and identifying major rock formations overprinted on the preliminary plan.

d. A drainage study prepared by a professional engineer indicating one hundred (100) year and twenty five (25) year flood volumes and an appropriate street drainage plan overprinted on the preliminary plan.

e. A landscaping plan overprinted on the preliminary plan, showing utility lines and structures, accompanied by a written statement setting forth the types of vegetation and other landscaping improvements, including steps which will be taken to revegetate all exposed land surfaces and the estimated cost to accomplish the plan.

6-405.C.8. Covenants And Restrictions. The preliminary plan submittal shall include a preliminary draft of any protective covenant or deed restrictions proposed for the subdivision.

6-405.D. Other. Additional information may be required by P&Z in order to adequately review the preliminary plan.