§ 3   PRE-APPLICATION CHECKLIST
(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
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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.