(For Major and certain Minor Subdivision and Land Development projects)
Materials submitted for pre-application should be conceptual in nature. Maps based on existing information, such as that available from RIGIS, are appropriate.
At least three (3) copies of the following shall be submitted:
• Site Plan
• Site Analysis Map
• Site Context Map
• Potential Conservation Areas
• Soils Map
ITEM | ||||
SITE PLAN Plan drawn to a scale of no smaller than forty (40) feet to the inch (1"=40') to show at a minimum, the information listed below ( may be shown on one or more pages). | ||||
Name of the Subdivision | ||||
Name and address of the owner(s) | ||||
North arrow and graphic scale | ||||
Tax Assessor's designation of land being subdivided | ||||
Approximate parcel boundaries and boundary monument locations | ||||
Property lines of all lots abutting or across the street from the perimeter of the lot proposed to be subdivided | ||||
Approximate location of public rights-of way and/or easements | ||||
Zoning of land being subdivided and all abutting properties | ||||
Known surface waters including rivers, streams, lakes, ponds and wetlands | ||||
Location and approximate size of any existing structures, embankments, stone walls or any other significant physical features | ||||
SITE ANALYSIS MAP(S) | ||||
Topography and Slopes | Prese nt | Not prese nt | ||
Topography with 10' contour lines | ||||
Slope map, with slopes grouped according to five categories based on development suitability: 0-3&, 3-8%, 8-15%, 15-25% and over 25% | ||||
Existing drainage and drainage structures, such as culverts and pipes, etc. | ||||
Natural Resource Inventory | ||||
Name and location of surface watershed, water quality classification and existing condition of nearest surface water(s) (See RI DEM Water Quality Regs) | ||||
Groundwater aquifers, recharge areas and wellhead protection areas | ||||
State-designated Natural Heritage Sites | ||||
Unfragmented forest tracts | ||||
Prime farmland soils | ||||
Land in active agricultural use | ||||
State, regional, or community greenways and greenspace priorities | ||||
100-year floodplains | ||||
Cultural Resource Inventory | ||||
State or locally-designated historic sites, districts, cemeteries or landscapes | ||||
Archaeological sites | ||||
Scenic road corridors and state-designated scenic areas | ||||
Approximate location of stone walls, structures, outbuildings, roads or trails and other historic features on the parcel | ||||
Recreational Resources Inventory | ||||
Existing hiking, biking, and bridle trails within and adjacent to site | ||||
Boat launches, lake and stream access points, beaches and water trails | ||||
Existing play fields, playgrounds, and play areas on or adjacent to the site | ||||
Utilities & Infrastructure (If available) | ||||
Size and approximate location of public water lines | ||||
Size and approximate location of public sewer lines | ||||
Gas service | ||||
Electrical service | ||||
Telephone, cable, and other communication services | ||||
SITE CONTEXT MAP A 1997 RIGIS orthophoto, or more recent aerial photograph if available, showing the area within one (1) mile of site at a scale of 1" = 400' or 1" = 500', showing the following information as may be readily available: | ||||
Parcel boundary outline | ||||
Surrounding parcels | ||||
Topography (10' contours) | ||||
Surface Waters | ||||
Wetlands (from existing data, ie. RIGIS) | ||||
Public drinking water supply watersheds | ||||
Groundwater aquifers | ||||
Conservation & recreation land | ||||
Locations of major streets | ||||
Zoning Districts | ||||
POTENTIAL CONSERVATION AREA MAP Map(s) at the same scale as the Site Plan, showing as much readily available information as possible, including the following: | ||||
Development Constraints | ||||
Wetlands and vernal pools (mapped in blue/green) | ||||
Surface waters (mapped in blue) | ||||
State-regulated wetland setbacks (mapped in dark blue/green) | ||||
Ledge/outcrops (mapped in brown) | ||||
Slopes greater than 25% (mapped in orange) | ||||
Existing utility easements and power line right-of-ways | ||||
Hydric soils (mapped collectively in red cross-hatching) | ||||
Partially Constrained Areas | ||||
Slopes between 15-25% (mapped in yellow) | ||||
100-yr flood plains (mapped with blue cross-hatching) | ||||
Soils with seasonal high water table less than 3.5 feet or slowly permeable "hardpan" soils ( mapped with orange cross-hatching) | ||||
Important Natural, Cultural, and Recreation Resource Areas (from site analysis) | ||||
Natural resource areas (mapped in green transparent tones) | ||||
Cultural resource areas (mapped in red transparent tones) | ||||
Recreational resources (mapped with solid and dashed lines, hatching for areas, and annotation as appropriate) | ||||
SOILS MAP A soils map of the site and surrounding area, along with a general analysis of soil types and suitability for the development proposed. If present, agricultural land as defined in Section X and any very poorly drained soils shall also be shown. |