(A) Prior to preliminary plat application, if the land to be subdivided contains more than 4 lots, the subdivider shall submit to the Fairmont Planning Board a simple sketch plan of the proposed subdivision. Smaller or minor subdivisions may be submitted in sketch form if the developer so wishes or if required by the Fairmont Town Board. The subdivider shall, at this time, discuss the proposed development with the Planning Board and become familiar with the regulations affecting the land to be subdivided. This procedure does not require formal application or fee.
(B) Sketch plans shall conform to the following requirements:
(1) Number of copies and graphic media. A minimum of 2 copies of a sketch design plan shall be submitted. No specific graphic media must be employed.
(2) Size of plan and scale. No specific size or scale requirements apply to sketch design plans; it is suggested that the requirements applicable to preliminary and final plats be utilized.
(3) Administrative fees. No administrative fees are charged in connection with the submission of sketch design plans.
(4) Contents required. The sketch design plan shall 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 the land within the subdivision and adjoining it;
(e) The proposed street and lot layout, approximate rights-of-way for streets, utility easements, wooded areas and drainage;
(f) The name, address and telephone number of the owner and developer;
(g) The name, if any, of the proposed subdivision;
(h) Streets and lots of adjacent developed or platted properties; and
(I) The zoning classification(s) of the tract and of adjacent properties.
(5) Review procedure. The Planning Board shall review the sketch design plan for general compliance with the requirements of this chapter and the zoning chapter; the Planning Board shall advise the subdivider or his or her authorized agent of the regulations pertaining to the proposed subdivision and the procedures to be followed in the preparation and submission of the preliminary and final plats. This review shall in no way be construed as constituting an official action of approval for recording of the subdivision by the Planning Board or Fairmont Town Board as required by this chapter.
(6) Disposition of copies. One copy shall be retained as a part of the minutes of the Planning Board with the other copy being returned to the subdivider or his or her authorized agent.
(7) Certification required. No certificates must be provided in connection with the submission of sketch design plans.
(Ord. passed 5-31-1977)