(1) Subdivision plats shall be initiated by the filing of a notarized petition, in a form as prescribed by the Department of Planning and Zoning, signed by the owners or an authorized agent of the owners of the land involved in the petition. An authorized agent shall file a written statement with the Department, signed by the owner on a form acceptable to the Department, at the time of filing a petition which authorizes the agent to act on the owner’s behalf.
(2) Petitions for primary plat approval shall be filed with the Department of Planning and Zoning no later than 12:00 noon on the day of the filing deadline set forth below:
Type of Petition | Filing Deadline* |
Residential subdivisions | |
Minor | 37 days |
Major | 60 days |
Nonresidential subdivisions | 60 days |
* Note: The filing deadline shall mean the number of days prior to the initial hearing before the Plan Commission at which the petition is to be considered | |
(3) Each petition for primary plat approval shall be accompanied by four folded copies of the primary plat. A copy of the proposed primary plat shall be submitted to each checkpoint agency prior to filing with the Department of Planning and Zoning.
(4) All petitions shall be on forms provided by the Department of Planning and Zoning. In addition, site plans, surveys, legal descriptions, proposed commitments and any other relevant supporting documentation shall be of a usable scale and quality as specified below.
(5) When findings of fact are required by this ordinance, the petitioner shall prepare proposed detailed written findings of fact which shall be filed at the time of filing of the petition.
(6) All petitions shall specify the approvals requested. Any items, including proposed waivers of the standards set forth in this ordinance, even if indicated on the proposed plans, shall not be considered a part of the request presented to the Plan Commission for its consideration unless such waivers are specified in the petition.
(7) Each petition filed in proper form pursuant to the guidelines established by the Department of Planning and Zoning shall, within 30 days of filing, be numbered and docketed by the Director for an review by the Technical Advisory Committee and for initial hearing by the Plan Commission.
(8) After review and comment is received from the members of the Technical Advisory Committee, the Director shall inform the subdivider of the review comments. The subdivider shall make revisions to the primary plat, as appropriate, and resubmit 12 folded copies of the primary plat to the Director not less than 14 days prior to the date of the Plan Commission hearing.
(9) Standards for approval: primary plats shall only be approved by the Plan Commission upon determination that the primary plat is in full compliance with all terms and provisions of this ordinance, the Plainfield Zoning Ordinance and that:
(a) Adequate provisions have been made for regulation of minimum lot width, minimum lot depth and minimum lot area;
(b) Adequate provisions have been made for the widths, grades, curves and coordination of subdivision public ways with current and planned public ways; and
(c) Adequate provisions have been made for the extension of water, sewer and other municipal services.
(10) Conditions of approval: the Plan Commission may specify reasonable conditions on the approval of a primary plat related to the following:
(a) The manner in which public ways shall be laid out, graded and improved. The Plan Commission may determine the need for additional street rights-of-way and improvements based upon existing plans, reports or studies undertaken by the Plan Commission, or other county, state or federal agency’s reports or studies. The Plan Commission may require additional studies to be done by the subdivider or other professional consulting firms to determine the need for additional street rights-of-way and improvements as a result of the proposed development and its impact on the surrounding areas;
(b) A provision for water, sewage and other utility services;
(c) A provision for lot size, number and location;
(d) A provision for drainage design; and
(e) A provision for other services specified in this ordinance.
(Ord. 22-97, passed - -1997; Ord. 40-2006, passed 10-9-2006)