[Ord. No. 29.11, 10-2-1995]
The purpose of these regulations is to control the development of land within the planning jurisdiction of the Village of Theodosia. "Development of land" means the extension or opening of streets (public or private); the extension or provision of utilities; the subdividing of land into lots and blocks; and the parceling of land for non-agricultural purposes resulting in the need for street access and public utilities.
[Ord. No. 29.11 §1, 10-2-1995]
These provisions are designed and intended to promote the health, safety and general welfare of the citizens, to ensure the development of the Village and its environs in accordance with the guidance contained in this Comprehensive Plan, and to provide for an adequate street system for convenient and safe movement of traffic. The provisions of this Chapter will assist in safeguarding owners, lessees and tenants as to the proper location of property lines, building lines and easements. They are intended to amplify and clarify Chapters previously enacted by the Village of Theodosia, copies of which are on file in the Village offices.
[Ord. No. 29.11 §2, 10-2-1995]
This Chapter shall apply within the area planning jurisdiction, which is the corporate limits for the Village of Theodosia, Missouri.
[Ord. No. 29.11 §3, 10-2-1995]
Unless the context clearly indicates a different meaning, the following words, terms and phrases shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this Section.
ALLEY
A minor public way used primarily for vehicular service access to the rear of property abutting a street.
BUILDING LINE
A line parallel to the property line where the land between these two (2) lines is open and unobstructed by improvements.
EASEMENT
A grant by the property owner of the use by the public, a corporation or a person of a strip of land for specified purposes.
LOT
A portion of the subdivision or any other parcel of land intended as a unit of transfer or ownership or for development.
PLAT
A map containing information necessary to transfer, to locate, and to survey property indicated thereon.
STREET
A major public way intended for vehicular traffic and providing the principal means of access to the abutting property.
SUBDIVIDER
Any person, estate, or trust, or any other group or combination acting as a unit which may desire to develop land within the purpose and intent of this Chapter.
SUBDIVISION
Any division of land intended as a unit of transfer or for development within the purpose and intent of this Chapter.
[Ord. No. 29.11 §4, 10-2-1995]
Whenever a subdivider intends to develop land within the meaning of this Chapter, and before a plat is prepared, the subdivider shall appear before the Village Planning Commission to discuss both the intent to develop and the type of development anticipated. At this time the Planning Commission shall advise the subdivider of the content of this Chapter governing development of land, and of other currently effective plans of the Village.
[Ord. No. 29.11 §5, 10-2-1995]
A. 
Before the Village Planning Commission shall approve a plat for record, the subdivider shall show the following information on the plat or plats in question:
1. 
Name of subdivision;
2. 
Boundary of subdivision with description of enclosed property;
3. 
Name and address of owner or owners;
4. 
Acreage in subdivision tract;
5. 
Date, map, scale, and north arrow;
6. 
Dimensions of street rights-of-way, block, parcel and lot lines and subtended angles;
7. 
Bearings of all lines not parallel or perpendicular to lines of known bearing; interior angles of lots may be shown in lieu of bearings; all bearings shall be referred to true north;
8. 
Location of monuments;
9. 
Location of building lines;
10. 
Legal description, lot and block;
11. 
Certification of registered land surveyor;
12. 
Dedication of streets, alleys and easements for public uses; and
13. 
Certificate of approval by the Theodosia Planning Commission.
[Ord. No. 29.11 §6, 10-2-1995]
Plats shall be prepared on sheets no larger than twenty-four (24) inches by thirty-six (36) inches and no smaller than twelve (12) inches by eighteen (18) inches at a scale of not more than one (1) inch equals two hundred (200) feet on linen or other suitable drafting medium. When more than one (1) sheet is needed, an index or a key sheet shall be provided.
[Ord. No. 29.11 §7, 10-2-1995]
Steel rods three-fourths (¾) inch in diameter shall be placed with the top flush to the ground at all points of boundary intersecting streets. The location of all monuments shall be indicated on the plat filed for record. Steel rods one-fourth (¼) inch in diameter will be placed at all lot corners, flush to the ground.
[Ord. No. 29.11 §8, 10-2-1995]
The subdivision plat shall conform to all official plans currently in effect. In addition, the Village Planning Commission may require the subdivider to reserve sites for public use for a period of twelve (12) months after the subdivider indicates the intent to subdivide. Such requirement will only be imposed pursuant to an officially adopted plan permitting the public board, commission or body having jurisdiction or financial responsibility the opportunity to acquire such sites through purchase, through taking of option, or through the filing of condemnation proceedings under the power of eminent domain.
[Ord. No. 29.11 §9, 10-2-1995]
A. 
The character and location of all streets shall conform with official plans, including minimum rights-of-way of forty (40) feet, and chip and seal surfacing. The Village Planning Commission may permit adjustments in the location of major streets due to topographical conditions and public convenience and safety.
B. 
For streets not indicated on official plans, the arrangement of streets in the subdivision may provide for the continuation of appropriate projection of existing principal streets in the surrounding area except where topographical or other conditions make continuance or conformance to existing streets impractical.
C. 
The location and alignment of local streets should be such that their use by through traffic will be discouraged. All alleys shall be dedicated to the Village. All alleys shall have a minimum of twenty (20) foot rights-of-way.
D. 
Street intersections should be, insofar as practical, at right angles.
E. 
Street jogs and centerline offsets of less than one hundred twenty-five (125) feet should be avoided.
F. 
Street grades should be of sufficient slope to ensure drainage of storm or surface water into natural or man-made ditches.
[Ord. No. 29.11 §10, 10-2-1995]
Where public water is available to the subdivision, each lot in the subdivision shall be provided water in accordance with the policies and standards established by the Village of Theodosia.
[Ord. No. 29.11 §11, 10-2-1995]
A. 
Where sanitary sewers are available to the subdivision, each lot in the subdivision shall be provided sanitary sewers in accordance with the policies and standards established by the Village of Theodosia.
B. 
When the subdivision cannot be served by an existing sanitary sewer, the disposal of sewage shall be provided in accordance with the policies and standards established by the Village of Theodosia.
[Ord. No. 29.11 §12, 10-2-1995]
Streets shall be improved by the subdivider in accordance with the policies and standards established by the Village of Theodosia as being minimal for acceptance of dedication and maintenance of streets as noted in Section 410.100 above.
[Ord. No. 29.11 §13, 10-2-1995]
A. 
The subdivider shall provide one (1) of the following in respect to any improvement or improvements required:
1. 
Evidence of installation of improvements in the form of a certificate containing the signatures of the proper official or officials as to compliance;
2. 
A performance bond based on equal value of the estimated cost of the improvements; or
3. 
A deposit with the Village of a sum equal to the estimated cost of the improvements; the developer may be permitted to draw on that deposit upon satisfactory completion of various stages of improvements.
B. 
The Theodosia Board of Trustees shall designate the official or officials who shall be responsible for certifying installation of required improvements.
[Ord. No. 29.11 §14, 10-2-1995]
A. 
The Village Planning Commission shall require the following of the subdivider for plat approval:
1. 
The preparation of an official plat, or map, suitable for filing, containing data required by Section 410.060 of these regulations;
2. 
The preparation of a sketch layout for the entire area, if the plat is to be only for a portion of the land intended for immediate development (to ensure that the purposes and intent of these regulations are complied with);
3. 
Evidence of installation of improvements where required; and
4. 
Conformance with all other provisions of this Chapter.
[Ord. No. 29.11 §15, 10-2-1995]
A. 
No plat shall be accepted for record unless approved by the Village Planning Commission. No publicly or privately owned utility shall extend its facilities to service a subdivision unless one (1) of the following applies:
1. 
The extension is to an area where a subdivision plat of record existed prior to the effective date of the Chapter enacting these regulations;
2. 
The extension is to an area where a plat of record has been approved by the Village Planning Commission;
3. 
Installation of utilities is required before the plat can receive approval for filing for record; in this event, the Village Planning Commission will grant the utilities permission to extend facilities in accordance with specified plans; or
4. 
The extension of utilities is along a public way in existence and use at the time of the effective date of the Chapter enacting these regulations; however, extension may not exceed a depth of two hundred (200) feet from the public way.
B. 
No deed shall be accepted for record by the County Recorder pertaining to land within the corporate area of Theodosia unless such deed is referenced to a plat of record or represents a transfer of unplatted land in its entirety without subdivision.