A.
Submission. Subdividers of a major subdivision shall
submit a sketch plan of the proposed subdivision to the Commission prior to
submitting a preliminary plan to enable the Commission and the subdivider
to conduct an informal review of the site plan for general scope and conditions
affecting the final plan. No application nor fee shall be required for review
of a sketch plan. The subdivider shall file eight copies of the sketch plan
with the Office of the Town of South Bethany no less than 10 days prior to
the date of the informal review of the Commission.
B.
Contents. The sketch plan shall show the following:
(1)
Entire perimeter of the subdivider's property.
(2)
Geographic area to be subdivided.
(3)
A location map showing location of the subdivision in
relation to surrounding area.
(4)
The name of the subdivision.
(5)
The name and address of the owner of record.
(6)
Written consent of the owner of record.
(7)
The scale of the drawing and true North arrow.
(8)
Area in square feet of the subdivision.
(9)
Federal Insurance Rate Map zone classification.
(10)
A general plan of all lots, streets, easements and areas
for recreation within the major subdivision.
(11)
All lots consecutively numbered.
(12)
All existing ditches, watercourses and bodies of water.
(13)
All areas designated as wetlands by the current State
Wetlands Map.
(14)
Existing drainage facilities outside the subdivision
that will be used as part of the drainage of the subdivision.
(15)
Certificate of concurrence with Zoning Ordinance provisions,
particularly those applicable to canal bulkheading, if applicable.
(16)
A bearing of the words "sketch plan."
C.
Drawing requirements. A sketch plan need not be drawn
by or sealed by a professional land surveyor or professional engineer but
shall be drawn to scale. The scale shall be in accordance with specifications
established by the Building Inspector. In the case of a large subdivision
requiring more than one sheet, a single sheet showing the entire property
shall accompany the submission.
D.
Commission action. The Commission shall review the sketch
plan with the subdivider with primary regard to conformance with all town
regulations and ordinances, applicable state and federal regulations, and
compatibility of proposed subdivision with abutting developed or undeveloped
lands. No sketch plan shall bear formal approval by the Commission. The Chairman
of the Commission shall sign and note the date of informal review on two copies
of the sketch plan.
E.
Plan disposition. One signed and dated plan attached
to which are the Commission's comments, suggestions and requirements
shall be returned to the subdivider. An additional copy shall be filed in
the Office of the Town of South Bethany.
A.
Submission. Subdividers of a major subdivision shall
apply for and receive approval by the Commission of a preliminary plan before
submitting a final plan. Application shall be made in the Office of the Town
of South Bethany on forms supplied by the town. To be complete, the application
shall contain the form completed and signed by the applicant, the required
fee paid, eight copies of each of the required plans and supporting documents.
A copy shall be filed in the Office of the Town of South Bethany no less than
20 days before the date of preliminary review by the Commission.
B.
Required drawings. A complete application for a preliminary
review of a major subdivision shall contain eight copies of each of the following
drawings: a street and lot plan, a street profile, a drainage plan, a waterline
and sewer line plan and an electric line and streetlight plan.
C.
Drawing contents. The preliminary plan drawings shall
contain the following specific information:
(1)
Street and lot plan.
(a)
Each drawing shall bear the words "preliminary street
and lot plan."
(b)
Private and public property lines outside of the subdivision
that intersect the perimeter line of the subdivision.
(c)
Owner of record of all abutting properties.
(d)
A survey plat of the entire subdivision showing the property
perimeter line, all units or lots, streets, easements and recreation reserved
and public areas and common areas, with distances to the nearest foot of all
perimeter and interior property lines.
(e)
A vicinity location map.
(f)
True North arrow.
(g)
Written consent to subdivide the property signed by the
owner of record.
(h)
The name of the subdivision.
(i)
Names of all streets within such subdivision.
(j)
All lots consecutively numbered.
(k)
All parcels identified.
(l)
The drawing scale.
(m)
The name and license number of the professional land
surveyor or professional engineer.
(n)
Curve data: length and radius of curve.
(o)
Lot data: area in square feet and length of street frontage.
(p)
Total length and area of all streets within the subdivision.
(q)
Total area of the subdivision.
(r)
Location of all monuments, concrete and iron, existing
and proposed.
(2)
Drainage drawing.
(a)
Each drawing shall bear the words "preliminary drainage
plan."
(b)
Contour lines at one-foot vertical intervals of existing
grades.
(c)
If new grades are to be established, existing contour
lines shall be shown as solid lines and new contour lines shown as broken
lines.
(d)
All existing ditches, watercourses and bodies of water.
(e)
Any existing ditches, watercourses and bodies of water
that will be altered during development shall be shown as solid lines and
proposed new locations or dimensions shall be shown as broken lines.
(f)
Proposed underground drainage pipes, culverts, catch
basins and other drainage facilities with dimensions and type of material.
(g)
Existing drainage facilities outside the subdivision
which connect with the subdivision drainage system.
(h)
Any lands designated as "wetlands" by the state or federal
agency having jurisdiction over such areas.
(i)
Flood zone classification as shown on the current Flood
Insurance Rate Map.
(j)
Location of all drainage easements.
(k)
Bulkhead plans, if applicable.
(3)
Water and sewer line drawing.
(a)
Each drawing shall bear the words "preliminary water
and sewer line plan."
(b)
Size and location of all water distribution lines and
valves.
(c)
Size and location of all water distribution lines and
detailed drawings of connections to the town water distribution line.
(d)
Size and location of all lateral waterlines, curb stops
and valve covers.
(e)
Location of all fire hydrants.
(f)
Dimensions and location of all easements for proposed
town waterlines that cross private property.
(g)
Depth of all waterlines.
(h)
Location of all existing and proposed sewer lines.
(i)
Dimensions and location of all easements for existing
or proposed sewer lines.
(4)
Electric line and streetlight drawing.
(5)
Street profile.
D.
Drafting requirements. All preliminary plans shall be
drawn and sealed by a professional land surveyor or professional engineer,
licensed to do such work in the State of Delaware at the time of submission.
A poorly drawn, illegible, incorrect or incomplete plan shall be sufficient
cause for rejection of all or part of the application, in which case, a new
review cycle must be initiated. The drawing scale shall be adequate to fit
on paper no smaller than 24 inches by 36 inches and no longer than 36 inches
by 48 inches. In the case of a large subdivision requiring more than one sheet,
a single sheet showing the entire subdivision shall accompany the submission.
The distance to the nearest foot shall be shown for each property line, perimeter
boundary line and street right-of-way line. Each street shall be named, lots
shall be consecutively numbered and all parcels within the subdivision shall
be identified.
E.
Commission action on preliminary plans. Each drawing
or supporting document may be accepted as submitted or accepted with minor
corrections to be shown on the final plans. If major corrections are required,
the subdivider shall be required to submit new preliminary plans and documents
before submitting the final plans. Following review by the Commission, two
copies of each type of plan shall be signed and dated by the Chairman of the
Commission, and all required changes noted on each plan.
F.
Preliminary plan referral. The Commission shall require
the subdivider to submit a preliminary plan for approval to any other agency,
person or persons who may, in the opinion of the Commission, be affected by
the proposed subdivision. If any feature of the subdivision requires approval
of the Board of Adjustment, such approval shall be obtained prior to approval
of the final plans by the Commission.
G.
Disposition of preliminary plans. One copy of each drawing
found to be acceptable shall be signed and dated by the Chairman of the Commission
and shall be returned to the subdivider within 10 days after the date of the
preliminary review. One copy of each drawing, signed and dated, shall be filed
in the Town of South Bethany Office. Rejected plans shall be returned to the
applicant accompanied by a written explanation of the reasons for the rejection.
A.
Submission. After completing the preliminary plan review
by the Commission, a subdivider shall submit the final plans of the subdivision
for review and approval by the Commission within 90 days from the date of
acceptance of the preliminary plans as dated on the plans by the Chairman
of the Commission. All required final plans and supporting documents shall
be filed in the office of the Town of South Bethany no less than 35 days prior
to the site of final review.
B.
Required drawings. Plans required at time of final approval
of a minor or major subdivision shall be eight copies of each of a street
and lot plan, a street profile plan, a drainage plan, a water and sewer line
plan, an electric line and streetlight plan and two copies of the street and
lot plan suitable for signing by the Commission Chairman and recording in
the Office of the Recorder of Deeds, Georgetown, Delaware.
C.
Drawing contents. The contents of the street and lot
plan, street profile plan, drainage plan, water and sewer line plan, and the
electric line and streetlight plan shall be the same as the accepted preliminary
plan showing all additions, corrections and/or deletions required by the Commission
at the preliminary review.
D.
Drafting requirements. All final plans shall be drawn
and sealed by a professional land surveyor or professional engineer licensed
to do such work in the State of Delaware. A poorly drawn, illegible, incorrect
or incomplete plan shall be sufficient cause for rejection of all or part
of the application, in which case, a new review cycle must be initiated. The
drawing scale shall be adequate to fit on paper no smaller than 24 inches
by 36 inches and no longer than 36 inches by 48 inches. In the case of a large
subdivision requiring more than one sheet, a single sheet showing the entire
subdivision shall accompany the submission. The course, to the nearest second,
and the distance, to the nearest hundredth foot, shall be shown for each property
line, perimeter boundary line and street right-of-way line. Each street shall
be named, lots shall be consecutively numbered and all parcels within the
subdivision shall be identified.
E.
Supporting documents. Documents also required to be submitted
at the time of review for final approval shall include a performance guarantee,
a memo understanding and all specific documents requested by the Commission
at the preliminary plan review of the subdivision.
F.
Commission action on final plans. The Commission shall
conduct a review of the final plan of the subdivision at a public meeting
within 90 days from the date all required plans and supporting documents are
filed with the Town of South Bethany. A quorum of the Commission shall be
present at the review of the final plans of all subdivisions. Each drawing
of the final plans shall be reviewed individually and shall reflect all changes,
additions and deletions required at the preliminary plan review. All required
supporting documents must be submitted for approval at the final plan review,
and, if approved, one copy shall be filed with the Town of South Bethany and
one copy returned to the subdivider. All subdivisions must be approved, signed
and dated by the Chairman of the Commission. Changes or alterations to the
record plats and supporting documentation are prohibited after approval and
signature by the Chairman of the Commission. Two copies of each drawing of
the approved plan shall be dated with the date of approval and signed by the
Chairman of the Commission.
G.
Disposition of final plans. One signed and dated copy
of each approved plan shall be filed with the Town of South Bethany, and one
signed and dated copy of each approved plan shall be returned to the subdivider
within 10 days from the date of approval shown on the plan. Two copies of
the approved street and lot plan shall be recorded in the Office of the Recorder
of Deeds, Georgetown, Delaware, within seven days from the date of approval
by the Commission.
Two copies of the record plat shall be signed by the Chairman of the
Commission when all required final plans and supporting documents have been
approved. After signing and dating of the record plat by the Commission, the
signed plat shall be recorded in the Sussex County Recorder of Deeds Office
in Georgetown, Delaware, within seven days from the date of signing by the
Commission Chairman. Final approval of a subdivision shall be signified by
recording of this signed plat in the Recorder of Deeds Office in Georgetown,
Delaware.
