The preliminary plan submission shall include at least three
alternative concepts for developing the parcel. The preliminary plan
shall be drawn at a scale of one inch equals 100 feet on 24-inch-by-36-inch
sheets. Said plan shall show sufficient information about the subdivision
to form a clear basis for discussion of its problems and for the preparation
of the definitive plan. In addition, the plan shall show at least
the following information:
A. The subdivision name, boundaries, True North arrow, date of submission,
scale, legend and title "Preliminary Plan".
B. The names and addresses of the owners of record, the applicant and
the registered civil engineer and land surveyor.
C. The names of all abutters and those owners of land separated from
the subdivision only by a street, as determined from the most recent
tax list.
D. Existing and proposed lines of streets, proposed names of the latter,
rights-of-way, easements, and any public or common areas within the
subdivision. The purpose of easements shall be indicated.
E. Location, names and present widths of streets bounding, approaching,
or within reasonable proximity of the subdivision.
F. Location of natural waterways and water bodies within and adjacent
to the subdivision.
G. Boundary lines of all proposed lots, with approximate dimensions
and lot areas in square feet.
H. The existing and proposed topography at a five-foot contour interval
or better. Datum must be U.S.G.S. mean sea level; major site features,
such as existing stone walls, fences, buildings, large trees (12 inches
or greater in diameter), rock ridges and outcroppings, swamps, historic
features and wooded areas.
I. Whenever applicable and in a general manner, the proposed and existing
storm drainage, sanitary sewer and water systems.
J. A sketch of the applicant's contiguous unsubdivided land, showing
possible or contemplated development and street layout, if applicable.
K. When multiple sheets are necessary, match lines shall be used and
referenced. An index plan graphically indicating the arrangement of
said standard (24 inches by 36 inches) sheets at a suitable scale
shall be provided.
L. During discussion of the preliminary plan, the complete information required by the definitive plan, Article
VI, may be developed.
M. A locus or location plan at U.S.G.S. scale showing the subdivision
location to the surrounding roadways and physical features.
N. The applicant shall request, in writing to the Planning Board, any
proposed waivers, with justification, of a requirement, rule, or regulation
he/she/they may require.