(A) Whenever a preliminary plan is proposed, the developer shall prepare such plan at a scale of 100 feet to an inch, or 200 feet to an inch, on sheets 15 by 26 inches or 22 by 34 inches in size. Three copies of the preliminary plan shall be filed with the Planning Department.
(B) The preliminary plan shall contain the following information:
1. | The name of the proposed subdivision and location by quarter section, section, township, and range. Subdivision names shall not duplicate or be alike in pronunciation with any existing subdivision, unless it is an extension of or adjoining an existing subdivision. All subdivision names shall be approved by the Planning Director. |
2. | The names of all adjacent subdivisions and their platting pattern. Adjoining unplatted land shall be labeled as such. |
3. | The correct legal description. Notations stating acreage, scale, and north arrow. |
4. | The owner, developer, and surveyor’s names and telephone numbers. |
5. | Vicinity map, showing locations of the preliminary plan and surrounding property for at least one mile in every direction. |
6. | Exterior boundaries of the proposed subdivision referenced to a corner marker of the U.S. Public Land Survey, and the total acreage encompassed thereby. |
7. | The location and width of all proposed road rights-of-way, existing structures, easements, railroad rights-of-way, streams and water courses, lakes, wetlands, rock outcroppings, wooded areas, and other similar significant features. |
8. | The boundary lines of the floodway and 100-year flood zones, along with the base flood elevation on each lot as delineated on the Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRM) or as amended by Letter of Map Revision (LOMR). |
9. | Existing contours at vertical intervals not greater than five feet. A lesser interval may be required in those cases where the character or topography of the land is difficult to determine. |
10. | A systematic lot and block numbering pattern, lot lines, setbacks, and road names. |
11. | Approximate dimensions and acreage of all lots. |
12. | Location of all existing roads abutting or serving the proposed subdivision, an estimate of the vehicular traffic to be created by full development of the subdivision, a statement regarding the effect thereof on such roads, and the nature of all improvements as may be required for such roads to properly serve the proposed subdivision. |
13. | Certificate of approval for endorsement by the Planning Commission. |
(C) The following plans, documents, or instruments shall be submitted with the preliminary plan:
1. | Preliminary drainage and grading. The existing drainage pattern for the area shown along with any proposed cut and fill operations which would alter the existing drainage patterns. |
2. | Erosion control. In any proposed subdivision in which an area greater than five acres will be disturbed, or in areas where topographic features are such that erosion, siltation, or temporary run-off problems may occur, a site plan shall be required showing how these problems will be resolved. |
3. | Covenants. Proposed covenants to run with the land providing restrictions or other limitations on land use or development within the subdivision, including road maintenance agreements for all roads not accepted by a governmental entity within the subdivision. |
4. | Agreements. Proposed agreements between the developer and township outlining the assumed or agreed responsibility of the developer to undertake directly, or to pay or reimburse the township for cost of improvements to roads, bridges, culverts, drainage ways, and the like. |
(Ord. 1104-63, passed 4-26-2011)