[R.O. 1991 § 425.110; Ord. No. 2901-14 § 1, 8-5-2014]
A. 
Residential Subdivisions. The length of any block in a residential subdivision shall not exceed one thousand three hundred twenty (1,320) feet. In blocks longer than eight hundred (800) feet, pedestrianways shall be included. Blocks should be designed, to the extent practicable, to avoid double frontage lots, except corner lots.
B. 
Business And Industrial Subdivisions. Block length in business and industrial subdivisions are subject to review and approval by the Smithville Area Fire Protection District and the requirements of the International Fire Code.
[R.O. 1991 § 425.120; Ord. No. 2901-14 § 1, 8-5-2014]
A. 
Street design, layout and plans shall be in accordance with the standards adopted pursuant to Sections 520.010 through 520.050.
B. 
Street design should incorporate those features necessary to ensure connectivity between the proposed subdivision and the rest of the City. Existing adjacent streets or streets identified in the Comprehensive Plan of the City of Smithville should be incorporated into the design of each subdivision.
C. 
Street names shall not be similar to or confusing with any other existing street names in the City. If the proposed street is in alignment with, or is an extension of an existing street, such street should continue the existing street name if possible.
D. 
Local Streets. Local streets shall be so designed to discourage through or non-local traffic.
E. 
Streets Adjacent To A Railroad Right-Of-Way, Limited Access Freeway, Principal Highway. Where lots front or side, but do not back on railroad rights-of-way, limited access freeways or principal highways, a marginal access street or frontage road may be required parallel and adjacent to the boundary of such rights-of-way. The distance from said rights-of-way shall be determined with due consideration to minimum distance required for approach connections to future grade-separated intersections.
F. 
Half Streets. Half-street dedications shall be avoided, except for arterial streets and collector streets where applicable, identified in the Comprehensive Plan or where they are essential to the reasonable development of the subdivision in conformity with the other requirements of these regulations; or, when the Planning and Zoning Commission finds that it will be practicable to require the dedication of the other half of the street when the adjoining property is subdivided.
G. 
Additional Requirements.
1. 
When existing or anticipated traffic on arterial and collector streets warrants greater widths of right-of-way, the additional width shall be dedicated.
2. 
When a subdivision shall include an island in the roadway, proper distance shall be allowed for unrestricted traffic flow through the roadway adjacent to and approaching said island. A minimum distance of roadway on each side of the island shall be twenty-two (22) feet, excluding curb and gutters.
H. 
Street Alignment. On streets with reverse curves, a reasonable tangent shall be provided between curves to permit a smooth flow of traffic.
[R.O. 1991 § 425.130; Ord. No. 2901-14 § 1, 8-5-2014]
A. 
Minimum lot width and area shall be determined by Ch. 400, Zoning Regulations.
B. 
The maximum depth of residential lots shall not exceed two and one-half (2 1/2) times the width thereof except cul-de-sac lots that shall not exceed four (4) times the width thereof.
C. 
All side lot lines shall bear sixty degrees (60°) to ninety degrees (90°) from the street right-of-way line on a straight street or from the tangent of a curved street.
D. 
Front building or setback lines shall be shown on the final plat for all lots in the subdivision and shall not be less than the setbacks required by the zoning regulations or any other regulations adopted by the Governing Body; the most restrictive setback requirement shall govern.
E. 
Corner lots shall be laid out such that, to the extent practicable, the rear yard area of one lot does not abut the side yard of another. If a rear yard of a corner lot must abut a side yard of another lot, the corner lot must be of adequate size to accommodate front yard setbacks on both street frontages, and such setback shall be drawn on the plat.
F. 
Double frontage lots shall be avoided unless, in the opinion of the Planning and Zoning Commission, a variation to the rule will give better street alignment and lot arrangement. If double frontage lots are created, the plat shall indicate "no driveway access" on one (1) side of such lots.
G. 
Every lot shall abut on a public street other than an alley.
H. 
The subdivision or resubdivision of a tract or lot shall not be permitted where said subdivision or resubdivision places an existing permanent structure in violation of the requirements of the zoning regulations or the minimum design standards of these regulations.
I. 
Where possible, residential lots shall not face on arterial or collector streets. The street pattern shall be designed so that the side lines of lots abut collector streets wherever land shapes and topography permit.
[R.O. 1991 § 425.140; Ord. No. 2901-14 § 1, 8-5-2014]
A. 
Where alleys are not provided, permanent easements of not less than seven and one-half (7 1/2) feet in width shall be provided on each side of all rear lot lines; and on side lot lines, where necessary, for utility wire, conduits, storm and sanitary sewers, gas, water and heat mains and other public utilities. These easements shall provide for a minimum, continuous right-of-way at least fifteen (15) feet in width. Manholes, access pits, meter pits, and any aboveground appurtenance to gas, electric, cable, phone or other utility inside any permanent easement shall not be obstructed by structures or landscaping and shall be kept in an open condition for easy access by maintenance personnel. Any fencing may be constructed in such areas, but any such fencing that obstructs access to the easement may be removed and not replaced by the contractor or utility needing access for maintenance, installation or improvements to any such utility.
B. 
Where a private green space adjoins a street or property outside the boundaries of a proposed subdivision, additional easements shall be provided that will authorize the installation of utilities to allow future developments to connect to existing utility infrastructure. Any such easement shall be located to allow gravity sewers to flow into an existing public main.
C. 
Drainage Easements. If a subdivision is traversed by a watercourse, drainageway or channel, as shown on the Storm Drainage Map in the Comprehensive Plan or any applicable Flood Insurance Rate Map, then a stormwater easement or drainage right-of-way shall be provided. Such easement or right-of-way shall conform substantially to the lines of such water course and shall be of such width or construction, or both, as may be necessary to provide adequate stormwater drainage and for access for maintenance thereof. Parallel streets or parkways may be required in connection therewith. The subdivider shall have an engineer's study prepared and report to the Planning and Zoning Commission as to the required width of such easement. Such study and report shall be based on the 100-year flood depth.
[R.O. 1991 § 425.150; Ord. No. 2901-14 § 1, 8-5-2014]
In the interest of public safety and for the preservation of the traffic-carrying capacity of the street system, the Planning and Zoning Commission shall have the right to restrict and regulate points of access to all property from the public streets system. Such access control should be in accordance with the standards adopted pursuant to Sections 520.010 through 520.050 and any such restrictions shall be indicated on the final plat.
[R.O. 1991 § 425.160; Ord. No. 2901-14 § 1, 8-5-2014]
A. 
All lots, whether by subdivision plat or lot split, shall be as near rectangular as is practical, due consideration being given to lots fronting on curved streets and cul-de-sac turnarounds. Lot lines shall generally be at right angles to abutting streets and radial to curved streets and cul-de-sac turnarounds. Vehicular access to residential lots from major arterial streets is discouraged and will be permitted only when other access is not available. All lots shall have the full lot width exposed to a public or private street. No flag lots or other home sites partitioned from a larger lot, either by subdivision plat or lot split and served by a driveway strip or easement, are allowed except as may be approved in the planned zoning process.
B. 
In reviewing a subdivision plat for approval, the Planning and Zoning Commission shall base its review and approval on the following factors and conditions:
1. 
The conformance of the proposed subdivision to the policies and other findings and recommendations of the City's Comprehensive Plan.
2. 
The size of the lots which currently abut the proposed subdivision.
3. 
The average size of lots which lie within three hundred (300) feet of the proposed subdivision.
4. 
The fact that the width of the lot is more perceptive and impacts privacy more than the depth or the area of the lot.
5. 
The likelihood that the style and cost of homes to be built today may be quite different from those which prevailed when nearby development took place.
6. 
The general character of the neighborhood relative to house sizes, age and condition of structures, street and traffic conditions, terrain and quality of necessary utilities.
7. 
The zoning and uses of nearby property.
8. 
The extent to which the proposed subdivision will, when fully developed, adversely or favorably affect nearby property.
9. 
The relative gain to the public health, safety and general welfare if the subdivision is denied as compared to the hardship imposed on the applicant.
10. 
Recommendations of the staff.
[R.O. 1991 § 425.170; Ord. No. 2901-14 § 1, 8-5-2014]
The design of the subdivision shall provide for adequate stormwater drainage and shall consider the effect of the completed subdivision upon stormwater drainage and water quality. The subdivider shall have an engineer's study prepared and report to the Planning and Zoning Commission as to the effect of the subdivision upon stormwater drainage and water quality. The subdivision shall not have an adverse effect upon stormwater drainage and water quality and shall not increase the drainage or water quality downstream.
[R.O. 1991 § 425.180; Ord. No. 2901-14 § 1, 8-5-2014; Ord. No. 3204-23, 10-3-2023]
A. 
The City of Smithville shall require the submittal and subsequent recording of covenants to run with the land that ensures continuous maintenance of all stormwater management systems located within any final plat. Such covenant shall run with the land, tracts and lots included in such plat and all owners of such land, lots or tracts shall be responsible for such maintenance and the costs thereof in perpetuity.
B. 
The City may require the submittal and subsequent recording of covenants to run with the land that ensures continuous maintenance of all private green space not otherwise considered part of the stormwater management system located within any final plat. Private green space areas intended to be natural, undisturbed resource areas shall be identified in such covenants as such.
[R.O. 1991 § 425.190; Ord. No. 2901-14 § 1, 8-5-2014]
The applicant shall provide a copy of his or her erosion control plan for review as well as a copy of a Missouri Department of Natural Resources land disturbance permit. The erosion control plan shall utilize best management practices as prescribed in the Missouri Department of Natural Recourses principles of best management guideline. The applicant shall adhere to the City of Smithville Erosion and Sediment Control Manual.[1]
[1]
Editor's Note: Said manual is on file in the City offices.