(A) Location map. The applicant shall provide a location map illustrating the following information:
(1) Development name and location;
(2) Thoroughfares related to the development;
(3) Existing elementary and high schools, parks, playgrounds and other community facilities within the area of the proposed development that may serve the development; and
(4) Title, scale, northpoint and date.
(B) Development plan - required contents.
(1) The applicant shall provide a development plan illustrating the following items:
(a) Major streets and highways serving the plan area;
(b) School and recreation sites serving the plat area;
(c) Shopping centers serving the plan area;
(d) Water, sanitary sewer and drainage facilities serving the plan area;
(e) Community facilities serving the plan area; and
(f) Other developments within the vicinity of the plan.
(2) These items shall be illustrated on a development plan prepared by a registered land surveyor or engineer illustrating the following:
(a) The proposed name of the development;
(b) The names and addresses of the owner(s) and registered land surveyor and engineer;
(c) Commission’s certificate regarding deed of dedication;
(d) 1. All streets and rights-of-way, on and adjoining the site of the proposed development, showing the names, roadway widths, approximate gradients, types and widths of pavement, curbs, sidewalks, crosswalks, tree planting and other pertinent data;
2. New streets proposed as part of a development plan shall not duplicate the names of existing streets with Hamilton, unless an existing street will be extended. All proposed street names are subject to Commission approval;
(e) Easements, including locations, widths and purposes;
(f) A statement concerning the location, depth and approximate size or capacity of all utilities to be installed within the proposed development;
(g) The layout of lots, showing the dimensions, number designation and square footage for each lot;
(h) Any parcels of land the developer proposes to dedicate or reserve for schools, parks, playgrounds or other public, semi-public or community purposes;
(i) Contours at vertical intervals of two feet, if the slope of the site is less than 10%, and at vertical intervals of five feet if the general slope is 10% or greater;
(j) A Drainage Plan, including narrative and illustrations, indicating how the plan will be drained, how stormwater runoff will be detained, how detained runoff will be out flowed, and where runoff will be outflowed;
(k) Tract boundary lines showing dimensions, bearings and angles, which are referenced to known landlines or benchmarks;
(l) Building setback lines;
(m) Legend and notes;
(n) Other features or conditions;
(o) Scale, northpoint and data;
(p) 1. Construction plans illustrating the location of all sanitary sewers, storm sewers and water mains within the development plan; their elevations, inverts, and all relevant notes; street cross-sections, gradients and paving notes; sanitary tap locations, manhole details, bedding details, inlet details, backfill requirements, and any other information required by the Commission. The developer shall also provide any permits or approvals required from other state, county or local government agencies; or private utility companies for driveway cuts, drainage into a county regulated drain, use of an existing easement, etc.;
2. A development plan shall be drawn to a scale of 50 feet to one inch, or 100 feet to one inch. However, if the resulting drawing would be over 36 inches in shortest dimension, a different scale recommended by the Commission may be used;
3. The Commission may require additional information on a development plan if it deems necessary.
(C) Certifications. The applicant shall certify on the development plan that access to the land proposed for development will be provided over either existing public streets, or over streets to be constructed by the applicant. The applicant shall also certify that the proposed development will not be constructed if the Plan Commission finds that the land proposed for development is unsuitable for such use because of flooding, improper drainage, objectionable earth and rock formations, topography, or any other feature harmful to the health and safety of the community as a whole.
(D) Covenants. A description of the protective covenants or private restrictions to be incorporated in the development plan (if applicable).
(E) Development name. The proposed name of the development shall not duplicate, or too closely approximate phonetically, the name of any other development, subdivision or manufactured housing park within the town. The Commission shall reserve final authority to designate the name of the development at the time of approval.
(Ord. 2004-20, passed 10-4-04)