The sketch plan shall consist of a drawing based on tax map information
or some other similarly accurate base map at a scale (preferably not less
than 200 feet to the inch) to enable the entire ownership of the subdivider
to be shown on one sheet, and shall show:
A. The location of that portion of the subdivider's
ownership which is to be subdivided in relation to the whole, and the location
of nearby streets and roads.
B. All existing structures, wooded areas and permanent and
intermittent watercourses within the portion to be subdivided and within 200
feet thereof.
C. The name of the owner(s) of the property to be subdivided
and of all adjoining property owners as disclosed by the most recent municipal
tax records.
D. The tax map sheet, block and lot numbers, if available.
E. All available utilities, and streets which are either
proposed, mapped or built.
F. The proposed lot layout, street layout and any proposed
recreation or open space areas.
G. All existing restrictions on the use of land, including
easements or covenants.
An application for minor subdivision plat approval shall include:
A. The plat, to be filed with the County Clerk, printed upon linen
or canvas-backed paper, or clearly drawn in India ink upon tracing cloth,
or on Mylar or its equivalent. The size of the sheet upon which the plat is
drawn shall be either 20 inches by 20 inches or 20 inches by 40 inches and
shall show:
(1) The proposed subdivision name, the name of the town and
county in which it is located and the names of all adjoining property owners.
(2) North point, map scale and the name and address of the
subdivider, the owner(s) of record and the engineer or surveyor, if any, including
license number and seal.
(3) The boundary lines of the tract and, for each of the
lots therein offered for sale to the public, if any, the boundary lines of
such lots by actual field survey, giving complete descriptive data by bearings
and distances, made and certified to by a licensed land surveyor and bearing
the date of the completion of the survey. The corners of whatever part or
parts of the tract may be offered for sale to the public shall also be located
on the ground and marked by monuments as approved by the Planning Board, and
shall be as shown on the plat. No survey shall be required for a minor subdivision
effected entirely by bona fide gift, devise or inheritance.
B. The design of all proposed on-site sanitation and water supply facilities, meeting the minimum specifications of the State Department of Health and Chapter
132, Sewers.
C. A copy of the deed(s) relating to the property to be
subdivided, and such proposed covenants or deed restrictions as may be intended
to apply to the property, in whole or in part.
An application for major subdivision plat approval shall include:
A. The plat, to be filed with the County Clerk at a scale of not more
than 100 but not less than 50 feet to the inch, printed upon linen or canvas-backed
paper or clearly drawn in India ink upon tracing cloth, or on Mylar or its
equivalent. The size of the sheet upon which the plat is drawn shall be either
20 inches by 20 inches or 20 inches by 40 inches and shall show:
(1) The proposed subdivision name or identifying title, the
name of the town and county in which it is located and the names of all adjoining
property owners.
(2) North point, map scale and the name and address of the
subdivider, the owner(s) of record and the engineer or surveyor, including
license number and seal.
(3) The location of all boundary lines, proposed street lines
and lot lines, as determined by actual field survey, including the length
and bearings of straight lines and length and radii of all curves. All dimensions
shall be shown in feet and decimals thereof. Such survey shall be made and
certified to by a licensed land surveyor and the plat shall bear the date
of the completion of the survey. Referenced on the plat shall be:
(a) Monuments of a type approved by the Planning Board set
at all corners and angle points of the boundaries of the original tract to
be subdivided, all street intersections, angles in street lines, points of
curve and such other points as may be required by the Planning Board; and
(b) Permanently lodged lot corner markers of at least three-fourths-inch
diameter and twenty-four-inch length, located in the ground to existing grade.
(4) Topographic contours, at intervals of five feet or less
as required by the Board, including elevations on existing roads and final
grading plan if natural contours are to be changed by more than two feet.
(5) The location of existing structures, easements, permanent
and intermittent watercourses, wetlands, rock outcrops, wooded areas, single
trees with a diameter of 24 inches or more as measured at breast height and
other significant existing features for the proposed subdivision and adjacent
property.
(6) Location of existing sewers, water mains, culverts and
drains on the property, with pipe sizes, grades and direction of flow.
(7) The location and size of all proposed water lines, valves,
hydrants and sewer lines, and fire alarm boxes, and connections to existing
lines.
(8) A storm drainage plan indicating the location and size
of proposed lines or ditches and their profiles, and connections to existing
lines or ditches.
(9) The final design of any proposed bridges or culverts.
(10) All recreational or open space areas, including parcels
of land proposed to be dedicated to the town.
(11) Typical lot layout(s) with building and on-site sewage
disposal sites.
(12) Typical clearing and grading cross sections for construction
of roads and installation of utilities.
B. Design of all proposed on-site sanitation and water supply facilities meeting the minimum specifications of the State Department of Health and Chapter
132, Sewers.
C. Offers of cession and deeds for any recreational or open
space areas to be dedicated to the town, and for such areas, title to which
is to be retained by the subdivider, copies of agreements or other documents
showing the manner in which such areas are to be maintained and the provisions
made therefor. Such offers, deeds, agreements or other documents shall bear
the approval of the Town Attorney as to their legal sufficiency.