All subdivision design plans and final plats
shall be prepared by a registered engineer or certified surveyor duly
licensed by the State of Virginia, who shall practice within the limits
of his license.
The following items shall be shown on the preliminary
sketch unless waived by the Subdivision Administrator:
A.
Scale [no greater than one to one hundred (1:100)].
B.
North arrow.
C.
Zoning and total acreage of property and adjoining
properties.
D.
Proposed and existing uses of property and adjoining
properties.
E.
Street layout, street width, street connections, proposed
and existing streets and road networks.
F.
Lot layouts, number of lots and building restriction
lines.
G.
All drainage and utility easements.
H.
Location of common open space or 60% of parcel to remain intact and all environmental features, including prime agricultural or locally significant soils as defined by Chapter 165, Zoning.
[Amended 4-27-2011]
I.
Topographic contours at intervals no greater than
10 feet.
J.
Gross residential density.
[Amended 5-22-2002]
The subdivision design plan shall be drawn at
a scale that is acceptable to the Subdivision Administrator. The subdivision
design plan shall include a sheet depicting the full subdivision submitted.
The subdivision design plan shall include the following information:
A.
The title of the subdivision ("Subdivision Design
Plan for ......... ............"), with a notation of all previous
names of the subdivision.
B.
The original property identification number.
C.
The page number and total pages on each page.
D.
The name of the owner or subdivider.
E.
A vicinity map (scale of 1:2,000) showing all roads,
properties and subdivisions within 1,000 feet of the subdivision.
F.
A written and graphic scale.
G.
A day, month and year plan, prepared and revised.
The dates of revisions should be clearly listed.
H.
A North arrow.
I.
The name of the magisterial district in which the
subdivision is located.
J.
The zoning of all land to be subdivided.
K.
A boundary survey of all lots, parcels and rights-of-way.
The perimeter boundary line and section lines shall show bearings
to the nearest minute and distances to the nearest 1/100 of a foot.
L.
The topography shown at a contour interval acceptable
to the Subdivision Administrator but in no case greater than five
feet.
M.
The names of the owners, zoning and use of all adjoining
properties and deed-book and page-number references for each adjoining
parcel.
N.
A tabulation illustrating the following shall be provided
together on the subdivision design plan:
(1)
The total land area of the subdivision;
(2)
A breakdown of the number of lots in each use category;
(3)
The total land area of all common open space;
(4)
The total land area of all residential lots;
(5)
Perimeter and interior landscaping calculations (if
required); and
(6)
All parking space calculations, including handicap
spaces (if required).
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All of the above information should be broken
down into phases on the subdivision design plan, where applicable.
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O.
The location of each residential use category area.
P.
The location of each parcel of common open space and
the total area of common open space.
Q.
The location, names, right-of-way widths and classifications
of existing and planned roads, streets and shared private driveways
adjacent to and on the property.
R.
Existing or proposed utilities, sewer and water lines,
manholes, fire hydrants and easements.
S.
Existing and proposed drainageways, drainage facilities,
culverts and drainage easements with dimensions and design details.
T.
A stormwater management plan, with calculations describing
how stormwater management requirements are being met, including the
location and design details of proposed facilities.
U.
A proposed grading plan, including spot elevations
and flow arrows.
V.
Cross sections, profiles and design details of all
proposed streets, roads, culverts, storm sewers, sanitary sewers and
water mains.
W.
The location, dimensions and cross sections of existing
and proposed sidewalks and walkways.
X.
The location of all environmental features, including
floodplains, steep slopes, wetlands, sinkholes, woodlands and natural
stormwater detention areas.
Y.
The names of all streams and bodies of water, including
all one-hundred-year flood limits as mapped by FEMA.
Z.
The location of all land to be dedicated or reserved
for public use.
AA.
All required setback information.
BB.
The location of proposed recreational areas and facilities.
CC.
The location of proposed buffers and screening, with
design details, locations and types of plants and screening.
DD.
Proposed landscaping, with location, types of plants,
and size specifications.
EE.
Certification by an engineer, surveyor or other qualified
professional of the accuracy of the plat.
FF.
The signature of the owner, certifying ownership of
property.
GG.
A signature line for the Subdivision Administrator.
HH.
A statement listing all requirements and conditions
placed on the land included in the subdivision resulting from approval
of conditional zoning or a conditional use permit.
II.
A table illustrating the relationship between the
Master Development Plan and the Subdivision Plan. The intent of this
table is to provide an incremental update which will tabulate the
expended acreage, lot counts, open space and special environmental
areas disturbed for each phase of development.
JJ.
The location of all required regular and handicap
parking spaces, aisles, curb and gutter, and pavement striping.
KK.
Facilities necessary to meet the requirements of the
Fire Code.
LL.
Other information necessary to ensure that all requirements
of the Frederick County Code have been met.
The subdivider shall be required to submit a
deed of dedication, a copy of all covenants or restrictions, an estimate
of all public improvements, all required guaranties for improvements
and all final plats to the Subdivision Administrator. All final plats
shall be drawn at a scale that is acceptable to the Subdivision Administrator.
All final plats shall contain the following information:
A.
The title of the subdivision ("Final Subdivision Plat
for ....................").
B.
The page number and total pages on each page.
C.
A vicinity map [scale of one to two thousand (1:2,000)],
showing all roads, properties and subdivisions within 1,000 feet of
the subdivision.
D.
A written and graphic scale.
E.
A day, month and year plan, prepared and revised.
F.
A North arrow.
G.
The name of the magisterial district in which the
subdivision is located.
H.
The zoning and use of all land to be subdivided and
all adjoining land.
I.
A boundary survey of all lots, parcels and rights-of-way,
showing bearings to the nearest degree, minute and second and listing
distances to the nearest 1/100 of a foot.
J.
The names of owners of all adjoining properties and
deed-book and page-number references for each adjoining parcel.
K.
The area of each lot and parcel, the total area of
the subdivision and the total area in lots.
L.
The location and area of each parcel of common open
space and the total area of common open space.
M.
The location, names and right-of-way widths of existing
and planned roads, streets and shared private driveways adjacent to
and on the property.
N.
Existing or proposed utilities, utility easements
and other easements, with dimensions and locations.
O.
Existing and proposed drainage easements, with dimensions
and locations.
P.
The location of floodplain limits.
Q.
The location of all land to be dedicated or reserved
for public use.
R.
The location of required setback lines on each lot.
S.
The location of proposed recreational areas.
T.
The location of proposed buffers.
U.
The location and description of monuments and markers.
V.
Certification by a registered engineer or surveyor
qualified to practice in the State of Virginia, verifying the accuracy
of the plat.
W.
The signature of the owner, certifying ownership of
property.
X.
Signature lines for the Subdivision Administrator
and relevant reviewing agencies.
Y.
A statement listing all requirements and conditions
placed on the land included in the subdivision resulting from approval
of conditional zoning or a conditional use permit.
Z.
An indication of the portion of the allowable density from the parent tract, (as determined by § 165-401.04, Permitted residential density; exception, of Chapter 165 of the Frederick County Code) which is to be allocated to each parcel resulting from the subdivision.
[Added 6-9-1993; amended 8-12-2009]
AA.
Notarized owner's certification as required by § 15.2-2264
of the Code of Virginia.
[Added 6-9-1993; Amended 11-12-2003]
The subdivider shall be required to submit a
deed of dedication to the Subdivision Administrator for review and
approval prior to the approval of any final plat. The deed of dedication
shall provide for the following:
A.
Dedication of streets and roadways to Frederick County
for public use.
B.
Covenants and use restrictions.
C.
Establishment of a nonprofit property owners' association.
D.
Dedication of all common open space to the property
owners' association for its use or as specified by the approval of
the subdivision.
E.
Dedication of all drainage easements and facilities
for public use and access.
F.
Specification of maintenance provisions and use restrictions
for all drainage easements and facilities.
G.
Dedication of recreational facilities for use by the
property owners' association.
H.
Dedication and maintenance of any other public improvements.
A plat for a minor rural subdivision shall be
prepared by a certified professional engineer or land surveyor and
shall contain the following information:
A.
A cover sheet to contain the following:
(1)
A title indicating "Final Plat for Minor Rural Subdivision
of the Land of .................... "; "Boundary Line Adjustment Between
the Land of .................... and .................... "; or "Lot
Consolidation of the Land of .................... and ....................
."
(2)
The Tax Map number, magisterial district, County and
state where the parcel is located.
(3)
The name and signature of the owner(s) of record,
with the deed book and page number of the last instrument in the chain
of title and a statement that the division is with the owner's consent.
(4)
A vicinity map, showing the location of the parcel
to be subdivided at a scale of not more than one to two thousand (1:2,000).
(5)
A notation of the zoning on the parent tract that
is being divided.
(6)
A signature block for a representative of the Frederick
County Health Department and the Subdivision Administrator.
(7)
In the case of a lot being created under the provision for a family division (§ 144-15A of this chapter), a statement listing to whom the lot is to be conveyed and their relationship to the recorded owner.
(8)
A statement indicating the portion of the allowable density of the parent tract (as determined by § 165-401.04, Permitted residential density; exception, of Chapter 165 of the Frederick County Code) which is to be allocated to each parcel resulting from the subdivision.
[Amended 6-9-1993; 8-12-2009]
(9)
The page number and the number of total pages making
up the plat, for example, "Sheet 1 of 3."
(10)
Notarized owner's certification as required
by § 15.2-2264 of the Code of Virginia.
[Added 6-9-1993; amended 11-12-2003]
B.
The actual plat of the subdivision shall contain at
least the following information:
(1)
A North point and scale.
(2)
The date the plat was prepared along with the signature
and seal of the licensed surveyor or engineer preparing the plat.
(3)
A dashed line showing the location of the front, rear
and side setback requirements for principal structures.
(4)
A boundary survey and acreage of all lots created
or altered by the division or adjustment. Unchanged lot lines of residual
parcels of over 20 acres in size are not required to be shown, provided
that the general location of the perimeter boundary of the tract is
shown on an insert map and the acreage of the unsurveyed lot(s) is
given.
(5)
In the case of boundary line adjustments, the amount
of acreage to be added to or deleted from any parcel, with the tabulation
of the resulting acreage for all lots.
(6)
The zoning, use (vacant, agricultural, residential,
commercial or industrial) and name of owners of all adjoining parcels.
(7)
The location of all existing streets with their names
and numbers and any existing or proposed right-of-way adjacent to
or providing access to any of the subject lots.
(8)
The location and names of any watercourses, ponds
and designated floodplain areas.
(9)
The location of existing buildings and drainfields,
along with any designated environmental or historical features on
the site.
(10)
The location, width and design details of shared
private driveways and/or private roads. All plats with shared private
driveways and/or private roads should contain the following language:
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The proposed private driveway/road is not built
according to street specifications of and will not be maintained by,
the Virginia Department of Transportation or Frederick County. The
improvement and maintenance of said driveway/road shall be the sole
responsibility of the owners of lots which are provided with access
via the driveway/road. Said driveway/roads will not be considered
for inclusion into the state secondary system until they meet the
applicable construction standards of the Virginia Department of Transportation.
The cost of bringing said driveway/road to acceptable standards shall
not be borne by the Virginia Department of Transportation nor by Frederick
County.
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