(A) Preapplication; sketch plan.
(1) It is recommended that the developer of a major subdivision meet with members of the Town Planning Board in a preapplication conference. The developer should prepare a sketch plan to show general plans for the subdivision. No specific size or scale is required for the sketch plan. The sketch plan should contain:
(a) A sketch vicinity map showing the location of the subdivision in relation to neighboring tracts and roads;
(b) Boundaries of the tract and portion to be subdivided;
(c) Total acres to be subdivided;
(d) Proposed general street and lot layout;
(e) Zoning classification of tract and adjacent properties; and
(f) Name, address and telephone number of owner.
(2) The Planning Board will review the sketch plan and recommend changes, if necessary, prior to the development of a preliminary plat.
(B) Preliminary plat, major subdivisions.
(1) Submission requirements.
(a) A preliminary plat of a proposed major subdivision (a subdivision involving development or extension of a public road) shall be prepared by the developer. Specifications for preliminary plats are contained in § 154.20.
(b) Five copies of the preliminary plat, along with any proposed deed restrictions shall be submitted to the Planning Board at least 20 days before the Planning Board meeting at which it is to be considered.
(c) The Town Manager shall send a copy of the plat to the Appalachian District Health Director for review. He or she may also advise the appropriate school superintendent in writing of proposed new residential subdivisions.
(d) The Town Manager shall also notify in writing all adjoining property owners. The notice shall state the date of the Planning Board meeting when the preliminary plat will be considered and shall be mailed in sufficient time to provide adequate notice.
(2) Planning Board action. Following a review of the preliminary plat and other submitted material and, if necessary, a conference with the subdivider regarding changes deemed advisable and the kind and extent of improvements to be made by him or her, the Planning Board shall act on the plat as submitted or modified. If approved, the Planning Board shall state the condition of the approval, if any, or if disapproved, shall express its disapproval and its reasons.
(C) Final plat, major subdivisions.
(1) Submission requirements. When the requirements of this chapter have been complied with, the subdivider shall submit six copies of the final subdivision plat and any deed restriction to the Town Manager for the Planning Board to determine that the final plat conforms to the preliminary plat and other requirements of this chapter.
(2) Improvements and certifications. No final plat shall be approved until all improvements are installed or their execution guaranteed as set forth in this chapter and all certificates required for final plats by this chapter or approvals by state law have been properly completed and signed.
(3) Disagreement. In any case of disagreement between the Planning Board and a developer and/or engineer or surveyor, the aggrieved party may appeal to the Town Council for relief and/or a decision.
(4) Recordation. The approval of the final plat by the Planning Board shall be on condition that the plat be recorded in the office of Register of Deeds within 60 days after approval.
(D) Minor subdivisions. The developer of a minor subdivision (a subdivision not involving development or extension of a new public street with all lots having access to an existing state maintained road) may apply for final approval of any minor subdivision through the procedures set forth in this section.
(1) Submission requirements.
(a) Two copies of a plat, prepared according to specification in § 154.22, shall be presented to the Planning Board for all minor subdivisions.
(b) Plat for minor subdivisions must be accompanied by a certificate of survey and accuracy as specified in § 154.24 by a registered land surveyor or professional engineer licensed and registered to practice in the state.
(2) Review procedure. The Planning Board shall review each minor subdivision and shall find that it either does or does not meet the requirements of this chapter. Based on these findings, the Planning Board shall either approve, disapprove or approve conditionally the proposed minor subdivision within 30 days of its submission. The decision of the Planning Board is subject to appeal by the subdivider to the Town Council, which must act on any appeal within 30 days.
(3) Certificate of approval for recording. If the proposed minor subdivision is approved by the Planning Board, or by the Town Council upon appeal, the approval shall be shown by a certificate of approval for recording (§ 154.24).
(Ord. passed 1-2-1990)