(A) Generally.
(1) Before preparing a plat and subletting it to the Planning Commission for approval, the subdivider should meet and consult informally with the Planning Commission for the purpose of ascertaining the locations of proposed and major streets, parks, playgrounds, school sites and other planned projects, which may affect the property being considered for subdivision. At the pre-application meeting, the subdivider should review with the Planning Commission the minimum standards of subdivision design set forth in §§ 153.35 through 153.44. This informal review should prevent unnecessary and costly revisions in the layout and development of the subdivision. Formal application or filing of a plat with the Planning Commission is not required for this informal advisory meeting; however, it is helpful if a sketch plat as detailed in division (B) below is prepared.
(2) At the pre-application conference the proposed subdivision will be classified as a major or minor subdivision and the subdivider advised accordingly of the proper procedure to follow. Major subdivisions shall be processed in accordance with §§ 153.18 through 153.20. Minor subdivisions shall be processed in accordance with § 153.17.
(B) Sketch plat.
(1) The subdivider may submit a sketch plat containing the information specified below. This plat may be in pencil, on a sheet of paper or other suitable material of adequate size to show the subdivided area at a scale of 100 feet per inch or other suitable scale. The sketch plat does not have to be prepared or certified by a registered professional surveyor or engineer.
(2) A well prepared sketch plat includes the proposed name of subdivision, date, north arrow, scale; name and address of property owner and developer; a generalized vicinity sketch showing existing roads and their names, the subject property, and major streams; generalized shape of the subject property at scale of 100 feet per inch with boundary dimensions and total acreage; existing physical features including natural drainageways, existing structures, wooded areas, ponds, sink holes; generalized topographic contours at 20-foot intervals; generalized layout of proposed streets and lots; names of adjacent land owners or subdivisions; existing and proposed zoning; information about available utilities and proposed methods of service for water supply, sanitary sewer, storm water drainage; relationship to community services including shopping, schools, parks; and the proposed land use for all parcels.
(Ord. passed 4-1-2003)