§ 156.016 DESIGN STANDARDS.

   (A)   Parcel standards. The lot arrangement and design shall be such that all lots will provide satisfactory and desirable building sites properly related to topography and the character of adjacent development. All side lines of lots shall be at right angles to straight street lines or radial to curved street lines unless a variation of this rule will give a better street and lot plan. Double frontage lots shall not be permitted.

   (B)   Street standards.

      (1)   The character, extent, width, and location of all streets shall conform to any master plan or policies established by the Board of Trustees and shall be consistent and appropriate in their relationship to existing and planned streets, topographic conditions, public convenience, safety, and the proposed uses of the land to be served by the streets.

      (2)   Where a subdivision borders on or contains a railroad right-of-way or limited access highway right-of-way, a street approximately parallel to the right-of-way may be required.

      (3)   Half streets shall be prohibited, except when used as an addition to another half street which was platted and filed before the effective date of these regulations.

      (4)   No street names shall be used which will duplicate or be confused with the names of existing streets within the jurisdiction of the town. Street name changes shall be subject to the approval of the Board of Trustees upon the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission. A street name shall only be changed if the applicant shows that there will be a public benefit that clearly outweighs the public confusion that would be created by the name change.

      (5)   All streets shall be graded, and the roadway improved in accordance with standard specifications of the town.

      (6)   Curbs and gutters may be required on both sides of the street and constructed to standard specifications of the town.

      (7)   A 6-foot wide sidewalk is required on all arterials. A 4-foot wide sidewalk is required on all collectors and local streets.

   (C)   Utility requirements. Easements of at least 5 feet in width shall be provided and dedicated on each side of all rear lot lines (except where there are alleys) and alongside lot lines where necessary for poles, wires, conduits, storm and sanitary sewers, gas, water, and other mains.

   (D)   Public and open space requirements. The Board of Trustees may require adequate provision for suitable park land, playgrounds, or other recreational use in major subdivisions.

(Ord. 719, passed 11-9-2022)

APPLICATION REVIEW, AND APPROVAL PROCEDURES; MINOR SUBDIVISION PLAT

§ 156.030 MINOR SUBDIVISION PLAT.

   The Planning and Zoning Commission may approve or deny the following types of minor subdivision plats. A re-plat of a previously filed subdivision or subdivision of previously unsubdivided land when:

   (A)   No more than 2 new lots are created;

   (B)   All lots to be created have direct, legal, unobstructed access to an existing town maintained street;

   (C)   All lots to be created have direct, unobstructed legal access to existing town water and sewer lines;

   (D)   The subdivider files with the town a letter of credit for funds adequate to pay for connecting the lots to the town's water and sewer lines;

   (E)   The lots comply in all ways with the standards for lots contained within the town's Comprehensive Plan and Zoning Code;

   (F)   All lots are laid out in a manner which allows utility service to be provided to the purchasers of said lots;

   (G)   All lots to be eliminated or created exist within the area of a single block of lots in a previously platted and filed subdivision; and

   (H)   No vacation of street dedications or utility easements is proposed;

   (I)   Lots are to be eliminated or consolidated; or

   (J)   Lot lines are to be adjusted.

(Ord. 719, passed 11-9-2022)

§ 156.031 ELECTIVE PRE-APPLICATION PROCEDURE.

   (A)   Prior to filing a minor plat, the subdivider may submit a conceptual plan of the proposed subdivision to the Town Manager. The conceptual plan shall provide enough information for the Town Manager to locate the proposed subdivision and to comprehend its scope and potential impacts. Neither a written application nor an application fee is required for submittal of a conceptual plan.

   (B)   The Town Manager shall place the proposed minor subdivision on the next agenda of the Planning and Zoning Commission for discussion with the subdivider or the subdivider's representative and shall indicate changes, if any, that will be required for the submittal process.

(Ord. 719, passed 11-9-2022)

§ 156.032 MINOR PLAT SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS.

   (A)   Application signed by all property owners, including all parties having an equitable interest, trustees of an estate, and all persons having a specific "power of attorney" in such land;

   (B)   A record of any pending litigation or any final order entered by any court of law regarding the ownership of the subject property;

   (C)   Application fee as established by the town;

   (D)   Documentation from the Union County Assessor's Office that the current year's property taxes are paid and that no taxes are owed on the property;

   (E)   A plat conforming to the town's subdivision design standards; and

   (F)   Releases by all utility companies which are proposed as providers for the subdivision.

(Ord. 719, passed 11-9-2022)