A.
Major land divisions require approval under this chapter.
A.
Prior to submitting a preliminary plat for review and approval, it
is recommended that the subdivider consult with the Town of Holland,
Sheboygan County, and/or any municipality or agency having approval
jurisdiction, for assistance and to become informed of the purpose
and intent of the applicable codes and ordinances adopted by the Town
of Holland, Sheboygan County, and/or any municipality or agency having
approval jurisdiction.
B.
A sketch plan of the proposed division of land drawn on a topographic
survey map should be submitted. The sketch plan should identify property
boundaries, proposed roads, lots, and any proposed dedications; slopes
exceeding 15%; general conditions, including wetlands, floodplains,
drainage easements, and vegetation; proposed filling and grading;
and a sketch of all contiguous property owned or controlled by the
subdivider.
A.
Prior to submitting a final plat for approval, a preliminary plat prepared by a registered land surveyor shall be required for all major land divisions. It shall comply with the requirements of Ch. 236, Wis. Stats., the Sheboygan County Code of Ordinances Chapter 70, Chapter 71, and Chapter 72, Chapter 330, Zoning, Town of Holland, and this chapter.
B.
The subdivider shall file with the Clerk of the Town Plan Commission
three full-size hard copies and one electronic copy, in PDF format,
of the preliminary plat and related complete application which includes
all documents and written submittals required for the review of the
application accompanied by the application fee, as identified in the
Town of Holland Fee Schedule, established by the Town Board. During
the Plan Commission review of the documents submitted, the Plan Commission
shall determine if the application is complete. The Clerk of the Town
Plan Commission shall distribute a copy of the preliminary plat and
application to all applicable Town professional staff for review.
[Amended 6-1-2020 by Ord. No. 6-2020; 6-8-2020 by Ord. No. 7-2020; 3-14-2022 by Ord. No. 2022-01]
C.
Within two days from the date of filing of the preliminary plat,
the subdivider shall transmit a copy of the preliminary plat to the
following for their review and recommendation concerning matters within
their jurisdiction:
E.
The Town Plan Commission shall approve, approve conditionally, or reject the preliminary plat based on a determination of conformance with the requirements of § 220-39A of this chapter. If the preliminary plat is rejected, the reason(s) shall be stated in the minutes of the meeting and a written statement forwarded to the subdivider. If the preliminary plat is approved or conditionally approved, the Town Plan Commission shall transmit the preliminary plat along with its recommendation to the Town Board.
[Amended 6-1-2020 by Ord. No. 6-2020]
F.
The Town Board shall within 90 days from the date of filing of the complete and official preliminary plat and related complete application which includes all documents and written submittals required for the review of the application (unless the time is extended by agreement with the subdivider), approve, approve conditionally, or reject the preliminary plat based on the recommendation of the Town Plan Commission and determination of conformance with the requirements of § 220-39A of this chapter. If the preliminary plat is rejected, the reason(s) shall be stated in the minutes of the meeting and a written statement forwarded to the subdivider. If the preliminary plat is approved or conditionally approved, the conditions of approval shall be stated in the minutes of the meeting and a written statement forwarded to the subdivider. Approval or conditional approval shall constitute preliminary acceptance of any dedications of land to the Town of Holland. Failure of the Town Board to act within 90 days, or extension thereof, shall constitute approval. The subdivider shall provide the Town of Holland with one copy of the approved or conditionally approved preliminary plat for permanent filing.
[Amended 6-1-2020 by Ord. No. 6-2020]
A.
The subdivider shall submit a final plat prepared by a registered land surveyor, within 36 months of the preliminary plat approval, unless the time is extended by agreement with the subdivider. It shall comply with the requirements of § 236.20, Wis. Stats., the Sheboygan County Code of Ordinances Chapter 70, Chapter 71, and Chapter 72, Chapter 330, Zoning, Town of Holland, and this chapter.
B.
The subdivider shall file with the Clerk of the Town Plan Commission
three full-size hard copies and one electronic copy, in PDF format,
of the complete and official final plat and related complete application
which includes all documents and written submittals required for the
review of the application accompanied by the application fee, as identified
in the Town of Holland Fee Schedule, established by the Town Board.
During the Plan Commission review of the documents submitted, the
Plan Commission shall determine if the application is complete. The
Clerk of the Town Plan Commission shall distribute a copy of the final
plat and application to all applicable Town professional staff for
review.
[Amended 6-1-2020 by Ord. No. 6-2020; 6-8-2020 by Ord. No. 7-2020; 3-14-2022 by Ord. No. 2022-01]
C.
Within two days from the date of filing of the final plat, the subdivider
shall transmit a copy of the final plat to the following for their
review and recommendation concerning matters within their jurisdiction:
E.
The Town Plan Commission shall recommend approval, conditional approval,
or rejection of the final plat and shall transmit the final plat along
with its recommendation to the Town Board.
[Amended 6-1-2020 by Ord. No. 6-2020]
F.
The Town Board shall within 60 days from the date of filing of the complete and official final plat and related complete application which includes all documents and written submittals required for the review of the application (unless the time is extended by agreement with the subdivider), approve or reject the final plat based on the recommendation of the Town Plan Commission and determination of conformance with the requirements of § 220-40A of this chapter. If the final plat is rejected, the reason(s) shall be stated in the minutes of the meeting and a written statement forwarded to the subdivider. If the final plat is approved, any conditions of approval shall be stated in the minutes of the meeting and a written statement forwarded to the subdivider. Failure of the Town Board to act within 60 days, or extension thereof, shall constitute approval.
[Amended 6-1-2020 by Ord. No. 6-2020]
G.
If the final plat conforms substantially to the preliminary plat
as approved, including any conditions of that approval, and to local
plans and ordinances as authorized by law, it is entitled to approval.
If the final plat is not submitted with 36 months after the last required
approval of the preliminary plat, the Town Board may refuse to approve
the final plat (or may extend the time for submission of the final
plat).
The final plat shall be recorded with the Sheboygan County Register
of Deeds after the certificates of the Town of Holland, Sheboygan
County, any municipality or agency having approval jurisdiction, and
the surveyor are placed on the final plat and the required improvements
either installed or an agreement and security bond (cash or irrevocable
letter of credit) insuring their installation is filed. The subdivider
shall record the final plat within 12 months after the last date of
the approval and within 36 months of the first approval. The subdivider
shall provide the Town of Holland with one copy of the recorded final
plat for permanent filing.
When a replat of a recorded plat or part thereof is proposed so that the boundaries are to be changed and/or areas to be dedicated to the public are to be altered, the subdivider shall initiate action to vacate or alter the recorded plat as provided in §§ 236.36 through 236.44, Wis. Stats. The replat shall be prepared and submitted as provided in Article VIII of this chapter. Both the title of the replat and the title of the original plat shall appear in the surveyor's certificate.
