(A) Preapplication procedure.
(1) Before filing a preliminary plat the subdivider shall consult with the Planning Commission for advice regarding general requirements affecting the proposed development. A sketch of the proposed subdivision drawn on the topographic survey map shall be submitted. The subdivider shall also submit a location map showing the relationship of the proposed subdivision to existing or platted streets and arterials and existing community facilities.
(2) The Planning Commission shall determine the classification of the proposed subdivision and shall inform the subdivider of the requirements pertaining to the proposed subdivision as such requirements are established by these regulations.
(3) The preapplication procedure does not require formal application fee or filing of plat with the Planning Commission.
(B) Procedure for conditional approval of preliminary plat.
(1) The subdivider shall submit to the Village Clerk eight copies of the preliminary plat and supplemental material specified with written application for conditional approval.
(2) A plat review fee shall be levied against the subdivider according to the schedule below. Payment of the fee shall accompany the application for conditional approval.
Schedule of Fees | ||
Subdivision Class/Type | Fee | |
All All | $15/plat | $1/lot |
(3) The preliminary plat shall be drawn to a scale of 1 inch equals 100 feet or larger and shall be plainly marked "Preliminary Plat." The preliminary plat shall include and show the following information:
(a) Legal description, acreage and name of proposed subdivision;
(b) Location of boundary lines in relation to section or quarter section lines;
(c) Names and addresses of the owner, developer and engineer, surveyor or land planner preparing the plat;
(d) North point (which shall be directed to the top or right side of the plat), scale and date;
(e) Location, width, length, grades, and name of each existing or platted street within proposed subdivision and within 200 feet thereof, location, grades and width of other public ways, railroads, utility right-of-way or easements, park and other public open spaces within the proposed subdivision;
(f) The location and grades of all existing and proposed sewers, water mains, culverts, and other underground installations within the proposed subdivision or immediately adjacent thereto and the location and grade of the nearest available such facilities;
(g) Existing and proposed contours at five foot intervals adequate to portray existing and proposed conditions, referred to county datum; also the locations of water courses, bridges, wooded areas and such other topographic features as may be pertinent to the subdivision;
(h) Existing and proposed zoning of proposed subdivisions and existing zoning of adjacent tracts;
(i) A small scale key or vicinity map adequately showing the location of the tract;
(j) The location, width, and grades of proposed street access to public roads, roadways, alleys, pedestrian ways and easements;
(k) The location, grades and character of proposed surface storm drainage and sanitary sewer facilities;
(l) Layout, building setback, numbers, dimensions and square footage of lots and the number of each block;
(m) Location and size of any proposed school sites, parks, playgrounds, churches or other public lands in accordance with the Comprehensive Plan to be considered for sale or dedication to public use;
(n) Location and size of required parks and playgrounds;
(o) Draft of protective covenants whereby the subdivider proposes to regulate land use in the subdivision and otherwise protect proposed development.
(4) The subdivider shall indicate by a letter when improvements as required will be provided. Any proposed restrictive covenants for the land involved shall accompany the letter.
(5) Prior to the submission of the preliminary plat to the Planning Commission, the developer shall forward copies of the preliminary plat to the Soil Conservation Service and the County Health Department pertaining to drainage, location and feasibility of septic tanks, if applicable, and location of water wells, if applicable. The Soil Conservation Service and the County Health Department should send their report to the Village Engineer who should review this information and submit his report to the Planning Commission.
(6) Prior to the Planning Commission meeting at which time the preliminary plat is to be considered for approval, the Planning Commission shall submit a copy of the proposal to all agencies as required by law.
(7) After review of the preliminary plat and negotiations with the subdivider, the Planning Commission shall reject or conditionally approve the preliminary plat within 60 days after the official meeting at which the plat was considered.
(8) The action of the Planning Commission shall be noted on three copies of the preliminary plat, referenced and attached to any conditions determined. One copy shall be returned to the subdivider, one copy relayed to the governing body, and one copy retained by the Planning Commission.
(9) Conditional approval of a preliminary plat shall not constitute approval of the final plat. Rather, it shall be deemed an expression of conditional approval of the submitted plat as a guide for the preparation of the final plat which will be subject to further consideration by the Planning Commission and legislative body. Conditional approval of the preliminary plat shall be effective for a period of two years unless an extension is granted by the Planning Commission or unless a final plat has been filed on a portion of the property.
(Ord. C-67, passed 7-11-1977)