[Ord. No. 2480, 5-8-2023]
After reaching the preliminary conclusions regarding the requirements
for the proposed subdivision, the subdivider shall submit a preliminary
plat together with any supplementary information necessary.
[Ord. No. 2480, 5-8-2023]
A.
Prior to the filing of the preliminary plat, the subdivider shall
contact the Zoning Administrator to determine:
[Ord. No. 2480, 5-8-2023]
A.
Filing Fee. A filing fee of fifty dollars ($50.00) shall accompany
the filing of each preliminary plat, plus two dollars ($2.00) for
each lot for the first ten (10) lots, plus one dollar ($1.00) for
each lot thereafter. Maximum fee shall not exceed one hundred dollars
($100.00).
B.
Number Of Copies. The subdivider shall submit ten (10) copies of
the preliminary plat and ten (10) copies of a vicinity map (if not
on the preliminary plat) showing the location of the proposed subdivision
(see attached sample plat).[1] These plans shall be filed with the official authorized
to administer the Subdivision Regulations at least fifteen (15) days
prior to a regular Planning Commission meeting at which the preliminary
plat is to be considered.
[1]
Editor's Note: Sample plat is on file in the City offices.
C.
Preliminary Plats Shall Contain:
1.
The proposed name of the subdivision. (The name shall not duplicate
or too closely resemble the name or names of any existing subdivision.)
2.
The location of the boundary lines of the subdivision and reference
to the section or quarter section lines.
3.
The names and addresses of the developer, and the surveyor and/or
engineer who prepared the plat.
4.
Scale of the plat 1"=100' or larger.
5.
Date of preparation and basis for north.
6.
Existing conditions:
a.
Location, width and name of platted streets or other public
ways, railroads and utility rights-of-way, parks and other public
open spaces, and permanent buildings within or adjacent to the proposed
subdivision shall be shown on the preliminary plat.
b.
All existing sewers, water mains, gas mains, culverts or other
underground installations within the proposed subdivision or adjacent
thereto, with pipe sizes and manholes, and location shall be shown.
c.
Topography (unless specifically waived by the engineer) with
contour intervals of not less than one (1) foot nor more than five
(5) feet as determined by the Engineer, referred to U.S.G.S. datum
shall be shown; also, location of water courses, bridges, wooded areas,
lakes, ravines, and such other features as may be pertinent to the
subdivision shall be shown.
7.
The general arrangement of lots and their approximate size.
8.
Location and width of proposed streets, alleys, pedestrian ways,
and easements.
9.
The general plan of sewage disposal, water supply, and utilities
in areas where public sewers and/or water are proposed to serve the
subdivision. In other cases, a notation shall be made on the plat
indicating type of sewage disposal and water system proposed.
10.
Location and size of proposed parks, playgrounds, churches,
school sites, or other special uses of land to be considered for reservation
for public use.
[Ord. No. 2480, 5-8-2023]
A.
Action by the Planning Commission shall be conveyed to the subdivider
in writing within ten (10) days after the official Planning Commission
meeting at which time the plat was considered. In case the plat is
disapproved, the subdivider shall be notified of the reason for such
action and what requirements shall be necessary to meet the approval
of the Planning Commission.
B.
The approval of the preliminary plat does not constitute an acceptance
of the subdivision, but is deemed to be an authorization to proceed
with the preparation of the final plat. The approval of the preliminary
plat shall only be effective for a period of six (6) months, unless
an extension is granted by the Planning Commission for up to an additional
six-month period. If the final plat for any part of the area covered
by the preliminary plat has not been submitted for approval within
this specified period, a preliminary plat must be resubmitted to the
Planning Commission for approval.
