(A) Sketch plan.
(1) General. The subdivider may submit a sketch plan prior to submitting a preliminary plat. The purpose of submitting the sketch plan is to afford the subdivider an opportunity to obtain the advice and assistance of the Zoning Administrator, in order to facilitate the subsequent preparation and approval of the preliminary plat. The Zoning Administrator shall discuss with the applicant any problems found from review of the sketch plan that would need to be addressed prior to submittal of a subdivision plat. This procedure does not require formal application or fee.
(2) Suggested information. It is suggested that the sketch design plan depict or contain the following information:
(a) A sketch vicinity map showing the location of the subdivision in relation to neighboring tracts, subdivisions, roads and waterways;
(b) The boundaries of the tract and the portion of the tract to be subdivided;
(c) The total acreage to be subdivided;
(d) The existing and proposed uses of land within the subdivision and adjoining it;
(e) The proposed street and lot layout;
(f) The name, address and telephone number of the owner;
(g) Street and lots of adjacent developed or platted properties; and
(h) The zoning classification(s) of the tract and adjacent properties, if applicable.
(B) Preliminary plan.
(1) General. The subdivider must submit a preliminary plan prior to submitting a preliminary plat. The purpose of submitting the mandatory preliminary plan is for the Planning Board to ascertain the scope of the proposed project, and to afford the subdivider an opportunity to obtain the advice and assistance of the Planning Board, in order to facilitate the subsequent preparation and approval of the preliminary plat. This procedure requires a formal application and fee.
(2) Information required.
(a) The applicant shall submit the information listed above, plus any other information that will assist in detailing the scope and magnitude of the proposed project.
(b) The applicant shall furnish cost estimates for the infrastructure to be associated with the construction of the project facilities, such as potable water, wastewater facilities, soil investigation for onsite wastewater facilities, earthwork as preparation for paving, erosion control, bridges, drainage and electric power.
(3) Bond requirement. As a condition of proceeding toward the approval of a preliminary plat, no permit, such as a land disturbance permit, shall be issued for that which cause development or improvement of the land, or any other action on the land, until a surety bond, a cash deposit, or a letter of credit is deposited with the village, in an amount of 150% of the projects' estimated cost, as approved by the Village Engineers and the Zoning Administrator.
(2002 Code, Art. VII, § 702) (Ord. passed 4-1-1985; Am. Ord. passed 10-16-2002; Am. Ord. passed 8-23-2005; Am. Ord. passed 10-18-2005; Am. Ord. passed 6-20-2006; Am. Ord. passed 8-19-2008)