After the pre-application stage, the subdivider shall submit a preliminary plat of the proposed subdivision which shall conform with the requirements set forth in Section 1105.02 and subsection (c) hereof inclusive. The preliminary plat shall be prepared by a qualified registered engineer and/or surveyor.
(a) Filing of Application for Tentative Approval Required. Five copies of the preliminary plat incorporating subsection (b) and (c) hereof shall be submitted in the Planning Office where the applicant will be requested to sign a standard application for submission. Filing shall take place at least fourteen days prior to the date of the Commission meeting. Any plat must be acted upon by the Commission within a thirty day time period, unless an extension of time is granted in writing by the plat applicant. A letter of authorization to represent the property owner(s) concerning all matters involving the Planning Commission, will be requested by the Commission, if the plat applicant is not the legal property owner on record in the County Recorder's office. For fee see Section 1101.12
(a)(1).
(b) Preliminary Plat Form. The preliminary plat shall be drawn at a scale not less than 100 feet to the inch and may be drawn on paper of a minimum size of 8 1/2" x 11" and the maximum shall be 24" x 36".
(c) Preliminary Plat Contents. The preliminary plat shall contain the following information:
(1) Proposed name of subdivision, which shall not duplicate the name of any other subdivision within or adjacent to the County.
(2) Location by section, great lot, township, county, state and adjacent surveys.
(3) Names, addresses and phone numbers of the owner(s), subdivider(s), and professional engineer and/or registered surveyor who prepared the plat along with appropriate registration numbers and seals.
(4) Date of survey.
(5) Scale of the plat, north point.
(6) Names of adjacent subdivisions, owners of adjoining parcels of acreage, and the location of their boundary lines.
(7) Locations, widths, names of existing streets, railroad right-of-way, easements; corporation, township, state lines; location of wooded areas, active and/or abandoned mines, oil and gas wells, topographic and natural features within and adjacent to the plat for a minimum distance of 200 feet.
(8) Zoning classification of the proposed subdivision and adjoining properties and a description of proposed zone changes, if any.
(9) The subdivision boundary shall be indicated by a heavy line.
(10) Existing contours at an interval of not greater than two feet if the slope of the ground is fifteen percent (15%) or less; and not greater than five feet where the slope is more than fifteen percent (15%). Any anticipated changes in contour shall be shown by dotted lines on this topographic map.
(11) Existing sewers, water lines, culverts and other underground structures and high tension lines, within and adjacent to the Preliminary Plat.
(12) Location and dimensions of all proposed utility and sewer lines, showing their connections with the existing system.
(13) Building setback lines and dimensions. (See Section 1107.01 (d) and (f)).
(14) The Sediment Control Plan as required by Section 1107.07(c)(1) may be required by the Commission during the preliminary design phase.
(15) The approximate acreage in streets, lots, great lots, sections, tract, public land, open space and all remaining acreage over five acres, not being platted by the owner(s) or authorized representative, which is adjacent to the subdivision to be reviewed and acted upon by the Commission.
(16) Location, type, name and width of proposed streets and proposed easements.
(17) Lot design, number of parcels, lot numbers and approximate dimensions of each lot. When a lot is located on a curved street or when side lot lines are not at ninety degree angles, the approximate width at the front property line (street right-of-way) shall be shown in arc dimensions and chords where required by a zoning ordinance or these regulations.
(18) Location of lot(s) or acreage to be established as public land and/or open space within the proposed subdivision.
(19) A vicinity map at a scale of not less than 2,000 feet to the inch shall be shown on the preliminary plat.
(20) Location of all existing buildings located within the preliminary plat along with a note as to whether or not the structure(s) will remain.
(21) For commercial and industrial development, the location of alleys, pedestrian walks, streets and the points of vehicular ingress and egress to the development.
(22) The subdivider shall submit a letter to the Commission pointing out the type of sewage disposal he proposes to use. If public sanitary sewer is not available, the subdivider shall furnish a letter from the County Health Department stating what type of sewage disposal will be approved. A central sewage treatment plant and a central water system shall be constructed by the subdivider when deemed necessary by the Commission, the County Sanitary Engineer and the appropriate Health Agencies.
(23) All transmission lines shall be shown and identified, especially high pressure lines.
(24) The centerline of the proposed entrance to the subdivision shall be staked and marked where it intersects the existing street or road right of way, in order for the County representative(s) to properly locate the proposed subdivision on site and make a preliminary line of sight inspection for safety.
(d) Planning Commission Meeting. The applicant will be notified as to the date and location of the meeting. The plat owner(s) or authorized representative must attend the Planning Commission meeting, otherwise the Commission will disapprove the plat application.
(e) Review and Approval of Preliminary Plat. The Commission may forward copies of the preliminary plat to such officials and agencies as may be necessary for the purpose of study and recommendation. After receipt of the reviews, the Commission shall determine whether the preliminary plat shall be approved, approved with modifications or disapproved. If a plat is disapproved, the reasons for such disapproval shall be stated in writing to the plat applicant. The Commission shall act on the preliminary plat within thirty days from the date of submission unless such time is extended by agreement with the subdivider. Approval of the preliminary plat shall be conditional upon compliance with all other applicable regulations as specified in the township zoning ordinance in which the proposed subdivision is located.
The Commission shall send a copy of the proposed plat written notice, certified mail, return receipt requested to the clerk of the board of township trustees. Any future duly adopted and passed State amendments to this section will control.
(f) Approval Period. The approval of the preliminary plat shall expire in twelve months unless a portion of the subdivision has been recorded as a final plat. The preliminary plat shall be declared void two years after the date of original approval. The plat owner(s) or authorized representative may request in writing the Commission's reevaluation and reapproval of the preliminary plat.
(Ord. 88-1. Passed 6-23-88.)