(a) The preliminary plat of a proposed subdivision, one reproducible and two copies, shall be submitted to the Planning Commission staff for their review and action.
(b) The preliminary plat shall be drawn at a scale not less than fifty feet to the inch.
(c) The preliminary plat shall contain the following information:
(1) Proposed name of the subdivision, which shall not duplicate or closely approximate the name of any other subdivision in the City;
(2) The names and addresses of the owner or owners of record, the subdivider and the engineer and/or surveyor who prepared the plat, along with the appropriate registration numbers and seals;
(3) Date of survey;
(4) Scale both numerical and graphic, of preliminary plat and north arrow with basis of bearings;
(5) The boundary of the proposed subdivision should be tied by metes and bounds to an existing subdivision or existing tract of land. The boundary survey of the tract to be subdivided shall show the type of marker at each corner of the tract as well as ties to two permanent markers of an adjoining tract. The total area of the subdivision, including streets, shall be shown to the nearest thousandth (.001) of an acre. All distances shall be shown to hundredths of a foot (.01) and all bearings shall be shown to one-half (1/2) minutes. Any variation between recorded and measured dimensions shall be shown on the plat. The proposed subdivision shall be tied to any public horizontal control station that is located within 500 feet of the tract that is subdivided. The error of closure shall not exceed one in 7,500;
(6) The location and names of adjoining subdivisions with deed book references and names of all owners;
(7) Accurate location and widths of existing streets, railroad rights-of-way, easements, parcels, permanent buildings, corporation boundaries and names of existing streets. Significant topographic and natural features adjacent to the plat shall also be shown;
(8) Zoning classification of the tract and adjoining properties and a description of proposed zoning changes, if any;
(9) Existing contours at two foot intervals for predominant ground slopes within the subdivision between level and ten percent (10%) grade and five foot intervals for predominant ground slopes within the subdivision over ten percent (10%) grade;
(10) Location and dimension of existing sewers, water lines, culverts and other underground transmission or associated structures, and power transmission poles and lines within and adjacent to the tract;
(11) Location, names and widths of proposed streets and easements;
(12) Building setback lines with dimensions;
(13) The location and dimensions, of all existing and proposed utility and sewer lines, showing their connections with the existing systems;
(14) Layout, numbers and dimensions of each lot. The dimensions of each lot shall be shown to one hundredth (.01) of a foot and bearings of each lot line shall be shown to one-half minutes; and
(15) A vicinity map at a scale of 400 feet or more to the inch shall be shown on, or accompany the preliminary plat. This map shall show all existing subdivisions, roads and tract lines and the nearest existing thoroughfares. It shall also show the most advantageous connection(s) between the roads in the proposed subdivision and those of neighboring areas.
(d) The following information shall be supplied in addition to the requirements in subsection (c) hereof:
(1) Statement and proposed use of lots, giving the type and number of dwelling units and/or type of business or industry;
(2) Location and approximate dimensions of all existing buildings;
(3) For commercial and industrial development, the locations, dimensions and approximate grade of proposed parking, loading areas, alleys, pedestrian walks, streets and the points of vehicular ingress and egress to the development to be approved by the City Engineer; and
(4) The City Engineer may require a soils survey to determine soil stability at proposed contours. The cost of this survey shall be borne by the developer.
(e) The following information shall be supplied in addition to the requirements in subsections (c) and (d) hereof for subdivisions, mobile home parks or other development proposed for the Flood Plain District:
(1) A map showing the location of the proposed subdivision and/or development with respect to the City's Flood Plain District, proposed lots and sites, fills, flood or erosion protective facilities and areas subject to special deed restriction. In addition, it is required that all subdivisions located within the Flood Plain District shall include base flood elevation data.
(2) Where the subdivision and/or development lies partially or completely within the Flood Plain District, the site plan shall include detailed information giving the location and elevation of proposed roads, public utilities and building sites. All such maps shall also show contours at intervals of two or five feet depending upon the slope of the land and accurately identify the boundaries of the Flood Plain District.
(f) At the time of submission of the preliminary plat, the subdivider shall pay a filing fee, payable to the City, in the amount shown below:
Preliminary Plat: Twenty dollars ($20.00) plus two dollars ($2.00 for each additional lot over five lots.
Until all applicable fees, charges and expenses have been paid in full, no action shall be taken on any application by the Planning Commission. (Ord. 0-461. Passed 8-26-86.)