(A) Identification and description.
(1) Proposed name of subdivision, which shall not duplicate or be similar to pronunciation or spelling to the name of any plat heretofore recorded in the county.
(2) Location by section, township, range, and by legal description.
(3) Name of city.
(4) Names and addresses of the record owner, and any agent having control of the land, subdivider, land surveyor, engineer, and designer of the plan.
(5) Graphic scale not less than 1 inch to 100 feet.
(6) North arrow.
(7) Key map including area within one-mile radius of plat.
(8) Date of preparation.
(B) Existing conditions.
(1) Boundary line of proposed subdivision, clearly indicated and to a close degree of accuracy.
(2) Existing zoning classifications for land within and abutting the subdivision.
(3) A general statement on the approximate acreage and dimensions of the lots.
(4) Location, right of way width, and names of existing or platted streets, or other public ways, parks, and other public land, permanent buildings and structures, easements, and section and corporate lines within the plan and to a distance 150 feet beyond shall also be indicated.
(5) Boundary lines of adjoining unsubdivided or subdivided land, within 150 feet, identified by name, including all contiguous land owned or controlled by the subdivider.
(6) Topographic data, including contours at vertical intervals of ten feet, watercourses, marshes, rock outcrops, power transmission poles and lines, and other significant features shall also be shown, USGS datum shall be used for all topographic mapping where feasible. The city may require topography data at two or five-foot intervals if conditions warrant it.
(7) An accurate soil survey may be required of the subdivision, prepared by a qualified person. Soil percolation tests may also be required if conditions warrant it.
(C) Subdivision design features.
(1) Layout of proposed streets showing the right-of-way widths, centerline gradients, typical cross-sections, and proposed names of streets. The name of any street heretofore used in the city shall not be used unless the proposed street is a logical extension of an already named street, in which event the same name shall be used.
(2) Locations and widths of proposed alleys and pedestrian ways.
(3) Layout, numbers and preliminary dimensions of lots and blocks.
(4) Minimum front and side street building setback lines.
(5) When lots are located on a curve, the width of the lot at the building setback line.
(6) Areas, other than streets, alleys, pedestrian ways and utility easements, intended to be dedicated or reserved for public use, including the size of the area or areas in acres.
(7) Placement of all public utilities, including sewer, water, electrical, and telephone, and the location and width of all utility easements.
(D) Other information.
(1) Statement of the proposed use of lots stating type of residential buildings with number of proposed dwelling units and type of business or industry, so as to reveal the effect of the development on traffic, fire hazards, and congestion of population.
(2) Provision for surface water disposal, drainage, and flood control.
(3) If any zoning changes are contemplated, the proposed zoning plan for the areas.
(4) Where the subdivider owns property adjacent to that which is being proposed for the subdivision, the Planning Commission shall require that the subdivider submit a sketch plan of the remainder of the property, so as to show the possible relationships between the proposed subdivision and the future subdivision. In any event, all subdivisions shall be shown to relate well within existing or potential adjacent subdivisions.
(5) Potential resubdivisions and use of excessively deep or wide (over 200 feet) lots shall be indicated in a satisfactory manner.
(6) A plan for soil erosion and sediment control both during construction and after development has been completed. The plan shall include gradients of waterways, design of erosion control measures, and landscaping of the erosion and sediment control system.
(7) A vegetation preservation and protection plan that shows those trees proposed to be removed, those to remain, the types and location of trees and other vegetation that are to be planted.
(8) Any other information as may be requested by the Zoning Administrator or Planning Commission.
(Ord. 217, passed 11-28-1994) Penalty, see § 10.99