(A) General. All subdivision plans shall observe the requirements of the sketch plan review process. The purpose of the sketch plan is to provide a conceptual level of information that will help to establish a preliminary determination regarding the feasibility of the proposed development, compliance with the intent of the general plan, and the capacity of the land to support the development.
(B) Pre-submittal conference. Prior to the submittal of a sketch plan, the subdivider shall schedule a pre-submittal conference with the Director and/or Planning and Zoning Department staff to present the subdivision concept and give an overview of the development including the number and size range of lots, zoning, land use, public streets and utilities, any significant exceptions that will be requested, and other information the subdivider deems important for the town to know.
(C) Sketch plan submittal. Following the pre-submittal conference, and based on input received from Town staff, the subdivider shall submit a sketch plan of the proposed development to the Planning and Zoning Department. The sketch plan shall be circulated to and reviewed by the town staff and related reviewing agencies to highlight development opportunities or apparent constraints prior to accepting a preliminary subdivision plat submittal. Additional items may be required.
(D) Sketch plan contents. The following items shall be provided by the subdivider as part of the sketch plan submittal:
(1) Vicinity map;
(2) Name of development and title "sketch plan;"
(3) Location by Section, Township and Range (GandSRM);
(4) Legal description. Dimensions are to be shown by either a metes and bounds description or description by aliquot part or by reference to a tract or parcel shown on a previously recorded subdivision or record of survey plat. There must be a tie (by scale or legal description) to at least 2 aliquot government section corners (section, quarter-section and the like) or by reference to a tract or parcel shown on a previously recorded subdivisions or record of survey plat;
(5) Boundaries of proposed development clearly identified;
(6) North arrow;
(7) Scales (both graphic and equivalent inch to feet) using standard engineering intervals. The map scale shall not to exceed 1 inch = 100 feet;
(8) Date of preparation plus date of any amendments since original submittal;
(9) Contact information. Names, addresses, phone numbers and notation of relationship to development for landowners, subdivider/development agents, engineers, surveyors, land planners, landscape architects, architects, hydrologists or others responsible for platting and design (include respective Arizona registration numbers);
(10) Zoning. Existing and proposed zoning;
(11) Topography by contours (maximum 2-foot interval for areas with less than a 10% slope (a rise of 10 feet over a 100-foot run), and a maximum of 5-foot interval for areas with 10% or greater slopes, unless otherwise approved by the Planning and Zoning Director) relating to North American Vertical Datum (NAVD 1988) survey datum and/or town benchmark (shown on the same map as proposed development). Include the description and elevation of the bench mark used. Features information must be sufficient in detail to allow for an acceptable review as determined by the Planning and Zoning Department. Topography shall be depicted a minimum of 100 feet beyond project boundary. The site plan shall identify all slopes of 20% or greater. A slope analysis diagram will be required for any subdivision with slopes exceeding 10% grade;
(12) Existing and proposed land uses by area as well as ownership, land uses and zoning for all tracts within 300 feet;
(13) Tentative lot and tract layout;
(14) Proposed circulation plan. The subdivider shall submit a proposed vehicular, bicycle, pedestrian and equestrian circulation plan. The circulation plan shall include:
(a) In narrative form, identify general traffic impacts to adjacent property and existing streets and non-motorized vehicle facilities, as well as specific high traffic generation points and uses on site;
(b) Show all existing and proposed streets (public or private) and their classification (arterial, collector, local street, other) within the project and within 1/2 mile of the project boundaries. Show all proposed connections to the public transportation system. The scale of the transportation system map shall not exceed 1 inch = 500 feet. The map shall also demonstrate legal primary and secondary access routes, as well as existing or proposed street right-of-way widths; and
(c) Existing or proposed sidewalks, bike lanes, multiuse pathways, and other pedestrian, bicycle and equestrian facilities and trail networks and open space features affected by or intended to be implemented as part of future subdivision design.
(15) Drainage concept plan. Illustrate and discuss in narrative form the proposed methods of handling storm drainage and floodplains that affect the property. Include retention basins required to handle the 100-year storm without flooding developed lots and properties, per Chapter 151 of this Code or any successor ordinance;
(16) Land use table. Identify in chart, table or note form on the sketch plan map the following:
(a) Total acreage, acreage for each use and each phase;
(b) Number of units/lots for each type of use by phase;
(c) Average area and range of areas per lot/unit proposed;
(d) Percent open space, exclusive of streets, building envelopes and parking areas;
(e) Water source (if new source, indicate potential well field and storage tank on sketch plan);
(f) Sewer service provider and type, if available, and if not available, describe how sanitary sewer waste disposal is to be handled;
(g) Proposed utility providers; and
(h) Identify unique site conditions including rock outcroppings, major drainage features and the like. These items may necessitate submittal of a slope analysis diagram and other additional information as required;
(i) Identify any unbuildable tracts and the proposed disposition of those tracts.
(17) Preliminary title report. Submit 2 copies of a preliminary title report or a policy of title insurance issued by a title insurance company within the preceding 30 working days to the owner of the land, covering the entire land within the sketch plan or subdivision area and showing all record owners, liens and encumbrances. The preliminary title report shall contain the status of legal access to the proposed subdivision and identify any parcels which do not have legal access.
(Ord. 2007-2, passed 5-29-2007; Am. Ord. 2014-02, passed 12-15-2014)