(a) General. A Preliminary Plat shall be required for all subdivisions and shall be based upon a survey by a registered land surveyor and the plat prepared on mylar or paper of good quality at a scale of not more than one hundred (100) feet to the inch and shall show correctly on its face the following information:
(1) Identification as a Preliminary Plat shall be clearly noted and labeled on its face "Preliminary Plat".
(2) Title or name under which the proposed subdivision is to be recorded. Such title shall not be the same or similar to a previously approved and recorded plat, unless it is an addition to a previously recorded Plat and is so stated on the Plat.
(3) Location of the proposed subdivision by government lot, quarter section, township, range, county and state.
(4) Date, Scale and North Arrow.
(5) Names and Addresses of the owner, subdivider and land surveyor preparing the plat.
(6) Entire Area contiguous to the proposed plat owned or controlled by the Subdivider/ Developer shall be included on the Preliminary Plat even though only a portion of said area is proposed for immediate development. Where a Subdivier/Developer owns or controls adjacent lands in addition to those proposed for development at that time, he/she shall submit a concept plan for the development of the adjacent lands showing streets, utilities, zoning districts, and other information as may affect the review of the Preliminary Plat in question. The Village Engineer recommendation, may waive this requirement where it is unnecessary to fulfill the purposes and intent of this Chapter and undue hardship would result from strict application thereof, or where adjacent development patterns have already been established.
(7) A Use Statement of the proposed use of lots stating type of residential buildings with number of proposed dwelling units, types of business or industry so as to reveal the effects of the development on traffic, fire hazards and congestion of population.
(b) Plat Data. All Preliminary Plats shall show the following:
(1) Use Statement.
A statement of the proposed use of lots stating type of residential buildings with number of proposed dwelling units; types of business or industry so as to reveal the effect of the development on traffic, fire hazards and congestion of population;
(2) Zoning Changes.
If any zoning changes are contemplated, the proposed zoning plan for the areas, including dimensions;
(3) Area Plan.
Where the Subdivider/Developer owns property adjacent to that which is being proposed for the subdivision, the Plan Commission and/or Village Board may require that the Subdivider/Developer submit a Preliminary Plat of the remainder of the property so as to show the possible relationships betweeµ the proposed subdivision and future subdivision. In any event, all subdivisions must be shown to relate well with existing or potential adjacent subdivisions.
(4) Exact Length and Bearing of the Exterior Boundaries of the proposed subdivision referenced to a comer established in the U.S. Public Land Survey and the total acreage encompassed thereby.
(5) Locations of all Existing Property Boundary Lines, structures, drives, streams and water courses, marshes, rock outcrops, wooded areas, railroad tracks and other significant features within the tract being subdivided or immediately adjacent thereto.
(6) Location, Right-of-Way Width and Names of all existing streets, alleys or other public ways, easements, railroad and utility rights-of-way and all section and quarter section lines within the exterior boundaries of the plat or immediately adjacent thereto.
(7) Location and Names of any Adjacent Subdivisions, condominiums, parks and cemeteries and owners of record of abutting unplatted lands.
(8) Type, Width and Elevation of any existing street pavements within the exterior boundaries of the plat or immediately adjacent thereto, together with any legally established centerline elevations, all to mean sea level (1929 datum).
(9) Location, Size and Invert Elevation of any existing sanitary or storm sewers, culverts and drain pipes, the location of manholes, catchbasins, hydrants, electric and communication facilities, whether overhead or underground and the location and size of any existing water and gas mains within the exterior boundaries of the plat or immediately adjacent thereto. If no sewers or water mains are located on or immediately adjacent to the tract, the nearest such sewers or water mains which might be extended to serve the tract shall be indicated by the direction and distance from the tract, size and invert elevations.
(10) Corporate Limit Lines within the exterior boundaries of the plat or immediately adjacent thereto.
(11) Existing Zoning on and adjacent to the proposed subdivision under the requirements of the Village Zoning Code (Title 13).
(12) Existing and Proposed Contours.
Existing and proposed contours within the exterior boundaries of the Preliminary Plat and extending to the centerline of adjacent public streets. In addition:
a. Existing and proposed contours shall be at vertical intervals of not more than two (2) feet where the slope of the ground surface is less than ten (10) percent, and of not more than five (5) feet where the slope of the ground surface is ten percent (10%) or more.
b. Elevations shall be marked on such contours based on National Geodetic Datum of 1929 (mean sea level).
c. At least two (2) permanent benchmarks shall be located in the immediate vicinity of the Preliminary Plat. The location of the benchmarks shall be indicated on the Preliminary Plat together with their elevations referenced to National Geodetic Datum of 1929 (mean sea level) and the monumentation of the benchmarks clearly and completely described on the Preliminary Plat.
(13) Water Elevations of All Lakes, Ponds, Streams, Flowages and Wetlands at the date of the survey and approximate high and low water elevations, all referred to National Geodetic Datum of 1929 (mean sea level). In addition, the status of the navigability of the lakes, ponds, rivers, streams, creeks, and drainage ditches shall be noted on the Preliminary Plat based upon a determination by the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources with the date of such determination so noted on the face of the Preliminary Plat.
(14) F/oodland and Shore/and Boundaries and the contour line lying a vertical distance of two (2) feet above the elevation of the one hundred (100) year recurrence interval flood or, where such data is not available, two (2) feet above the elevation of the maximum flood of record within the exterior boundaries of the plat or within one hundred (100) feet therefrom.
(15) Soil Types and their boundaries, as shown on the operational soil survey maps prepared by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Soil Conservation Service.
(16) Location of Soil Tests where required by SPS 383 and 385, Wis. Adm. Code, and in areas not served, as determined by the Village Board, by municipal or sanitary district sewage treatment facilities, conducted in accordance with SPS 393 and 385, Wis. Adm. Code, taken at the location and depth in which private onsite wastewater treatment systems are to be installed:
a. The number of such tests initially made shall not be less than one (I) test per three (3) acres or one (I) test per lot, whichever is greater.
b. The results of such tests shall be submitted along with the Preliminary Plat.
(17) Location and Results of Percolation Tests within the exterior boundaries of the plat conducted in accordance with Sec. H85.06, Wis. Adm. Code, where the subdivision will not be served by public sanitary sewer service, if permitted in extraordinary situations by the Village Board.
(18) Location, Width and Names of all proposed streets and public rights-of-way, such as alleys, utility easements, bikeways and walking trails.
(19) Size of All Lots and Outlots.
Approximate dimensions and size (in square feet or acres) of each lot together with proposed lot and block numbers as well as for all proposed outlots.
(20) Building Setback Lines
. All building setback lines (front, side and rear) with the respective dimension of each, shall be indicated on the face of the Preliminary Plat for each lot proposed.
(21) Parks Locations and Approximate Dimensions of any sites to be reserved or dedicated for parks, playgrounds, drainageways or other public use or which are to be used for group housing, shopping centers, church sites or other nonpublic uses not requiring formation of lots.
(22) Approximate Radii of all Curves.
(23) Any Proposed Lake and Stream Access with a small drawing clearly indicating the location of the proposed subdivision in relation to access.
(24) Any Proposed Lake, Pond and Stream improvement or relocation, and notice of application for approval by the Division of Environmental Protection, Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, when applicable.
(25) Wetland and/or Floodplain Delineation.
Location and delineation extent of wetlands and/or floodplains. The name of the person, agency, or firm identifying, delineating, and mapping said boundaries of floodplains and/or wetlands shall be noted on the face of the Preliminary Plat with the date of the field survey concerned.
(26) Groundwater Data and Groundwater Supply Impacts.
If the proposed subdivision is to be served by private wells, data shall be provided to the Village which indicates how the existing groundwater table proposed to supply the proposed private wells will be impacted by the proposed subdivision and development.
(27) Historic, Cultural, and Archaeological Features.
Any on-site historic, cultural, and archaeological features - including historic buildings, structures, ruins, and burial sites - which have been identified by the State Historical Society of Wisconsin shall be so noted on the Preliminary Plat with a brief description of each such feature. Based upon any such sites identified by the State Historical Society of Wisconsin being present on the property, the Plan Commission and/or Village Board may require the applicant to prepare a more detailed on-site historic, cultural, and archaeological features - including historic buildings, structures, ruins, and burial sites - survey of the property in order to better identify and locate such features.
(28) Scenic Vistas Identification.
Scenic vistas shall be identified by both views into the proposed subdivision from adjacent roads and public areas and views from within the proposed subdivision. All such scenic vistas shall be documented through the use and submission of topographic maps and photographs identifying all such scenic vistas.
(29) Location of Proposed Deed Restrictions, Landscape Easements, and/or Conservation Easements.
The location of any proposed deed restrictions, landscape easements, and/or conservation easements shall be graphically indicated and clearly delineated and dimensioned on the face of the Preliminary Plat. The location and extent of conservation easements shall be directly related to the Natural Resource Protection Plan.
(30) Landscape Plan.
As required by Section 14-1-44 of this Chapter by the Village Board, upon the recommendation of the Plan Commission.
(31) Lighting Plan.
For all proposed outdoor lighting, an Outdoor Lighting Plan shall be required pursuant to the requirements of the Village of Edgar Outdoor Lighting Ordinance (if enacted) or similar such regulations.
(32) Survey Monuments locations.
(33) Consecutive Numbering System of all blocks and lots.
(34) Potential Resubdivision and use of exceptionally deep [over two hundred (200) feet] or oversized lots shall be indicated.
(35) Where the Village Board, Plan Commission, or Village Engineer finds that it requires additional information relative to a particular problem presented by a proposed development in order to review the Preliminary Plat, it shall have the authority to request in writing such information from the subdivider.
(c) Street Plans and Profiles. The Subdivider or Condominium Developer (as applicable) shall submit with the Preliminary Plat street plans and profiles showing existing and proposed ground surface, proposed and, when requested by the Plan Commission, Village Board or Village Engineer, established street grades including extensions for a reasonable distance beyond the limits of the proposed subdivision. All elevations shall be based upon mean sea level (1929) datum, and plans and profiles shall meet the approval of the Village Engineer.
(d) Testing. The Village Board, upon recommendation of the Village Engineer and/or Plan Commission, may require that borings and soundings be made in specified areas to asce1tain subsurface soil, rock and water conditions, including depth to groundwater table.
(e) Soil and Water Conservation. The Subdivider or Condominium Developer (as applicable) shall submit with the Preliminary Plat soil erosion and sedimentation control plans and specifications. Such plans shall generally follow the guidelines and standards set forth in the publications USDA Conservation Technical Guide, prepared by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, the Wisconsin Construction Site Best Management Practices Handbook prepared by the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, and Title 15, Chapter 2, "Construction Site Erosion Control" of the Village of Edgar Code of Ordinances. (See also Sections 14-1-56 and 14-1-65.)
(f) Declaration of Deed Restrictions, Protective Covenants, Conservation Easements, and Homeowners' Association. The following documents shall be submitted with the Preliminary Plat as required:
(1) Declaration of Deed Restrictions and Protective Covenants.
The Plan Commission shall require submission of a draft of declaration of deed restrictions and protective covenants whereby the Subdivider or Condominium Developer (as applicable) intends to regulate land use in the proposed Subdivision and otherwise protect the proposed development.
(2) Conservation Easements.
The Village Board and/or Plan Commission shall, where natural resources are present which are required to be preserved, require submission of a draft of conservation easements whereby the Subdivider or Condominium Developer (as applicable) intends to regulate the protection of natural resource features in the proposed Subdivision in conjunction with the Natural Resources Protection Plan.
(3) Wisconsin Non-Profit Membership Corporation (Homeowners' Association).
The Village Board and/or Plan Commission shall require submission of a draft of the legal instruments and rules for any proposed Wisconsin non-profit membership corporation (homeowners' association), when the Subdivider or Condominium Developer (as applicable) proposes that property within a Subdivision would be either owned or maintained by such an organization of property owners or a subunit of the Village pursuant to Section 236.293, Wis. Stats., whereby the Subdivider or Condominium Developer (as applicable) intends to regulate land use in the proposed Subdivision and otherwise protect the proposed development. (See also Section 14-1-23).
(4) Village Attorney Review.
The Village Attorney shall review all draft declaration of deed restrictions and protective covenants, conservation easements, and homeowners' association documents and shall approve said instruments as to form.
(g) Surveyor's Affidavit. The surveyor preparing the Preliminary Plat shall certify on the face of the Preliminary Plat that it is a correct representation of all existing land divisions and features within and thereto; and that he/she has fully complied with the provisions of this Chapter and Chapter 236, Wis. Stats.