[Ord. of 8-4-2008]
(a) 
The subdivider shall submit for informal discussion a sketch plan and other data relative to the proposed subdivision which may be of assistance to the Board in making its determination.
On subdivisions of four or more lots, the applicant may submit two preapplication sketch plans: a conventional subdivision plan with lots designed to meet the minimum lot size requirements of the Land Use Ordinance and the requirements of this chapter, and an optional open space subdivision plan, prepared in accordance with the requirements of Article XII of this chapter. The Planning Board, at its sole discretion, may permit the applicant to proceed with the open space subdivision plan if the Board determines that it best preserves open space, achieves the applicable purposes in § 18-132 of this chapter and otherwise meets the requirements of this chapter. The applicant shall prepare the preliminary plan and the final plan in accordance with the development plan selected by the Planning Board.
(b) 
The sketch plan shall be submitted to the Board at least 30 days prior to the first Planning Board meeting of the month during which the subdivider wishes to be heard. Ten copies of the sketch plan shall be submitted.
(c) 
At said meeting, the Planning Board and the subdivider may arrange for a joint inspection of the site with the Board.
(d) 
Within 30 days after the meeting to review the sketch plan or after the inspection of the site, the Board shall inform the subdivider, in writing, that the plans and data as submitted or as modified do or do not meet the objectives of these standards. Specific suggestions, in writing, to be incorporated by the applicant in the applicant's subsequent submissions shall be made where deemed necessary.
[Ord. of 8-4-2008]
(a) 
The sketch plan shall show, in simple sketch form, neatly done, the proposed layout of streets, lots and other features in relation to existing conditions. The sketch plan shall include the existing data listed below:
(1) 
Boundary lines.
(2) 
Easements: location, width and purpose.
(3) 
Streets on and adjacent to the tract: name and right-of-way width and location.
(4) 
Walks, curbs, gutters, culverts and other known and located underground structures within the tract and immediately adjacent thereto.
(5) 
Existing utilities on and adjacent to the tract.
a. 
Location and size of all proposed and existing sewers and water mains.
b. 
Location of fire hydrants, electric and telephone poles.
c. 
Streetlights.
d. 
If proposed and/or existing water mains or sewers are not on or adjacent to the tract, indicate the distance to and size of the nearest ones.
(6) 
Soil data adequate to show that the subsurface soil conditions on the tract will accommodate the proposed development, for example, but not limited to, soil information form the U.S. Department of Agriculture Soil Conservation Service.
(7) 
Type of land use on and adjacent to the tract.
(8) 
Proposed name of the subdivision or identifying title. This name shall not duplicate or closely resemble the name of a subdivision already existing or proposed in the City.
(9) 
The date, North point, and graphic map scale, the name and address of record of the owner and subdivider, and the names of adjoining property owners.
(b) 
General subdivision information shall describe or outline the existing conditions of the site and the proposed development as necessary to supplement the drawing required above. This information shall include:
(1) 
Data on existing covenants.
(2) 
Available community facilities and utilities.
(3) 
Information describing the subdivision proposal, such as:
a. 
Number of residential lots;
b. 
Typical lot width and depth;
c. 
Playgrounds, park areas and other public areas;
d. 
Proposed protective covenants; and
e. 
Proposed utilities and street improvements.
(c) 
The applicant shall include in the sketch plan application a list of all requirements for the preliminary plan which are not applicable to the application or for which they would request a waiver of the requirement and an explanation for such. The Planning Board may grant such waivers if the intent of the ordinance is upheld.
(d) 
The preliminary plan shall include a list of the construction items that will be completed by the developer prior to the sale of lots; and the list of construction and maintenance items that must be borne by the municipality, which shall include, but not be limited to: schools, including busing; road maintenance and snow removal; police and fire protection; solid waste disposal; recreation facilities; and runoff water disposal drainageways and/or storm sewer enlargement with sediment traps. The Board may require the developer to provide a community impact statement to the City for the above services, including reasonable cost estimates to the City and the expected tax revenue of the subdivision, with the preliminary plan application.