The subdivider shall submit the following:
(a) Application.
(b) Vicinity Map. The vicinity map shall show the relationship of the proposed subdivision to the existing community facilities which serve or influence it. The map may be on the same sheet as the preliminary plan drawing and shall show:
(1) The name of the subdivision, the tract, the original lot or section number, and the north arrow;
(2) The existing and proposed main traffic arteries; and
(3) Other significant community activity areas or features.
(1) Identification:
A. The proposed name of the subdivision, which name must not duplicate any other name in the area, and the original lot or section number;
B. The names, addresses, and telephone numbers of the owners, the subdivider and the person who prepared the drawing; and
C. The scale, north arrow, and date.
(2) Existing data:
A. A boundary line survey, showing bearings and distances;
B. The streets on and adjacent to the subdivision, including the name, location, right-of-way, and roadway width of each, the planned public improvements, and the highways or other major improvements planned by public authorities for future construction on or near the subdivision, including journalized routes for highways;
C. Easements, including the location, width, and purpose of each;
D. The utilities on and adjacent to the subdivision, including the location and size of sanitary and storm sewers, the location and size of water mains, and the location of gas lines, fire hydrants, and utility poles. If water mains, sewers, or culverts are not on or adjacent to the tract, the drawing shall include the direction, distance to, and size of those nearest;
E. The ground elevations on the subdivision, shown by contours at reasonable intervals;
F. The soil conditions from the United States Soil Conservation Service or an approved soil testing laboratory;
G. Other conditions on the subdivision:
1. Water drainageways and areas subject to flooding;
2. Marshes;
3. Rock outcroppings;
4. Wooded areas;
5. Any structures or other significant features;
H. Other conditions on adjacent land within 200 feet:
1. The approximate direction and grade of the ground slope, including any embankments or retaining walls;
2. The location and type of buildings, fences, or tree lines;
3. Railroad lines;
4. Power lines and towers;
5. Other nearby nonresidential uses of land; and
6. The owners of adjacent unplatted land, for adjacent platted land, reference to the subdivision plat by name, plat book, and pages; and
I. Zoning requirements:
1. The district; and
2. The lot size and yard requirements.
(3) Proposals:
A. Streets, including the proposed streets, street names, and right-of- way widths;
B. Provisions for sanitary sewerage, water supply, and storm drainage systems;
C. Other rights-of-way or easements, including the location, width, and purpose of each;
D. Lots, including the numbers and dimensions and the area of irregular lots in square feet;
E. The minimum building setback lines;
F. The land parcels within the subdivision not to be divided into lots;
G. Public sites, reserved or dedicated for parks, playgrounds, or other public uses;
H. Sites for other uses, including multi-family dwellings, shopping facilities, churches, industry, or other nonpublic uses exclusive of single-family dwellings;
I. The total site data, including acreage, number of residential lots, minimum lot size, and acres in parks and other public uses;
J. When extensive changes of topography are contemplated, indication of the proposed topography; and
K. Proposals for the control of erosion and sedimentation as recommended by the soil and water conservation district.
(d) Other Information:
(1) The Commission or Council may require the additional information as they deem necessary.
(2) The information may include the subdivider's further preparation or modification of the plans and specifications and any additional studies or expert advice sought by the Planning Commission to assist in their evaluation of the proposed subdivision. The studies and expert advice may be provided by appropriate City officials, i.e. the City Engineer, the director of planning and development, the building inspector, or by other recognized and duly certified experts.
(3) The cost of securing expert advice or studies, including the use of City officials' time in excess of that normally provided under these regulations, shall be borne by the subdivider, who shall pay the costs prior to the approval of the preliminary plan, or the costs may be paid from the cash deposit required by Section 1101.04. All charges against the cash deposit shall be administered as provided in Sections 1101.02 to 1101.05 prescribed in the employment ordinances of such expert consultants to the City.
(Ord. 2007-222. Passed 1-10-08.)