The purpose of the sketch subdivision and/or land development
plan is to provide an opportunity for the applicant to consult early
with the municipality before incurring any costs associated with preparing
a preliminary or final subdivision and/or land development plan. During
the sketch subdivision and/or land development plan review process,
matters pertaining to access, circulation, water supply, sewage disposal,
lot layout, building layout, and conceptual drainage design are analyzed
relative to existing natural and man-made conditions, the municipal
comprehensive plan, the zoning ordinance, and any other pertinent
plans and ordinances.
In the case of sketch subdivision and/or land development plans
that call for development in phases or sections, a freehand map at
an appropriate scale showing the successive phases will be required.