[Ord. No. 1457 §100, 1-5-1999; Ord. No. 24-010, 5-14-2024]
A. 
In planning and developing a subdivision the developer shall comply with the general principles of design and minimum requirements for the layout of subdivisions set forth in this Chapter, and with the rules and regulations, and concerning required improvements set forth in this Chapter, in these regulations, and in every case shall pursue the following procedure.
B. 
For purposes of this Chapter, a subdivision shall include the splitting any lot into multiple parcels (or plats).
[Ord. No. 1457 §100.01, 1-5-1999]
Not less than forty-five (45) days before preparing and submitting the preliminary plat to the Planning and Zoning Commission, the developer or his/her surveyor shall consult with the representative of the Planning and Zoning Commission, while the plat is in sketch form, to ascertain the location of proposed highways, primary or secondary thoroughfares, collector streets, parkways, parks, playgrounds, school sites and other community facilities or planned developments and to acquaint himself/herself with the Commission's requirements. During pre-application proceedings, the general features of the subdivision, its layout, facilities and required improvements shall be determined to the extent necessary for preparation of the preliminary plat. Preferences and memoranda, as may be necessary, and copies of such documentation shall be furnished the developer.
[Ord. No. 1457 §100.02, 1-5-1999]
The developer shall prepare a preliminary plat of the proposed subdivision which shall conform with the requirements set forth in this Chapter at least two (2) weeks prior to the meeting of the Planning and Zoning Commission at which action is desired.
[Ord. No. 1457 §100.03, 1-5-1999]
The preliminary plat shall be checked by the Planning and Zoning Commission as to its conformity with the Comprehensive Plan of Versailles and as to the plat's compliance with the standards, requirements and principles hereinafter prescribed and the Planning and Zoning Commission's representative to ascertain compliance with all applicable additional requirements of City, County, State and Federal departments and agencies concerned and with applicable regulations of public utility companies.
[Ord. No. 1457 §100.04, 1-5-1999]
Upon completion of all required improvements as stipulated by the Planning and Zoning Commission, the developer shall file with the Planning and Zoning Commission the final plat of the subdivision. The final plat may include all or any reasonably acceptable part of the approved preliminary plat and completion of improvements, or the bond therefor need only cover that portion of the plat for which final approval is requested.
[Ord. No. 1457 §100.05, 1-5-1999]
The Commission shall within forty-five (45) days after receipt of the final plat determine its recommendations as to whether the plat shall be approved, approved with modifications or disapproved and shall within said forty-five (45) day period give notice to the subdividers of its determination. If approved, the Commission shall so note on the face of the plat and shall thereupon forward said plat to the Board of Aldermen notifying the subdividers of its action. If approved with modification or if disapproved, the Commission shall attach to the original of said plat a statement of the reasons for such action and shall forthwith return the original of said plat to the subdivider, retaining one (1) copy thereof for its record.
[Ord. No. 1457 §100.06, 1-5-1999]
A. 
If the final plat is returned to the subdivider as provided in the Section preceding, said subdivider may appeal the decision to the members of the Board of Aldermen and the decision of the majority of the Board present and voting at the meeting to which such appeal is made shall be final.
B. 
No special exception permit shall be granted unless the Board of Adjustment shall find:
1. 
The special exception will not be injurious to the use and enjoyment of the environment or other property in the immediate vicinity nor substantially diminish and impair property values within the surrounding neighborhood;
2. 
The proposed development will not increase local or State expenditures in relation to costs of servicing or maintaining neighborhood properties;
3. 
The establishment of the special exception will not impede the normal and orderly development and improvement of surrounding property for uses predominant in the area; and
4. 
That the location and character of the proposed development are considered to be consistent with a desirable pattern of development for the locality in general.
[Ord. No. 1457 §100.07, 1-5-1999]
A. 
The size, shape and orientation of lots shall be appropriate for the location and physical character of the proposed subdivision and for the type of development contemplated in compliance with the applicable zoning ordinance or regulations.
1. 
Depth. Excessive depth in relation to width shall be avoided. (A proportion of one (1) to one (1) or two (2) to one (1) will normally be considered appropriate, except in the case of narrow lots.)
2. 
Street access. Every lot shall abut on a street, subject to the requirements of this Chapter.
3. 
Width. Lots for residential purposes shall have sufficient width at the building setback lines to permit compliance with side yard or distance requirements of the applicable zoning ordinance or regulations and still be adequate for a building of practicable width.
4. 
Double-frontage. Except as otherwise provided herein, double-frontage lots and reversed frontage lots shall be avoided. (Double-frontage lots are lots that run from one street to another where the house could be faced either way.)
5. 
Side lot lines. Where practicable, side lot lines shall be approximately at right angles to the right-of-way line of the street on which the lot faces.
6. 
Corner lots. Corner lots for residential use shall be platted wider than interior lots to permit compliance with the yard and setback requirements for the applicable zoning ordinance.
7. 
Minimum lot size. The minimum lot size for residential purposes for new lots shall be nine thousand (9,000) square feet with a minimum frontage of seventy-five (75) feet.
[Ord. No. 21-004, 3-9-2021]
8. 
No utilities. Where public sanitary facilities and/or water are not accessible, the lot size shall be determined in accordance with the requirements of this Chapter, the zoning ordinance, and the laws and regulations of the State of Missouri.