(A) A sketch plan is a plan prepared in advance of formal submittal for purposes of receiving informal staff comments, and serves as a pre-application procedure. Although there are no minimum requirements for the content of a sketch plan, applicants are encouraged to provide as much detail as possible. Staff will review the sketch plan and return comments to the applicant in a timely manner to prepare an application and plat for review.
(B) A sketch plan submittal is required for any action defined as a major subdivision and encouraged for all other subdivisions.
(C) A sketch plan is recommended for all proposed minor subdivisions prior to formal submission. If a sketch plan is prepared, two print copies of a sketch plan shall be submitted to the Subdivision Administrator. The Subdivision Administrator shall discuss with the applicant any deficiencies found during the review that need to be addressed prior to formal submittal of a subdivision plat. No fees are required with submittal of a sketch plan. The sketch plan shall contain the following information:
(1) The boundaries of the tract to be subdivided. The Subdivision Administrator may require the submittal of evidence including a tax map or survey as proof that the subdivision includes all contiguous land owned by the applicant;
(2) The proposed street and lot layout;
(3) The name, address and telephone number of the applicant;
(4) The location of existing public water and sewer utilities to serve the subdivision;
(5) The location of all proposed or existing rights-of-way, easements, drainage, open space; and
(6) Total acreage including gross and net usable acreage.
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