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(A) The following information is required on a layout plan:
(1) A title showing the proposed name of the subdivision and the current legal description and location of the land proposed for subdivision;
(2) A scaled drawing of the proposed subdivision showing the location of lots, streets, and public areas;
(3) A north arrow, scale, creation date, and legend;
(4) A vicinity sketch showing the proposed subdivision in relation to surrounding development (this sketch may be on a separate eight and one-half by 11-inch sheet); and
(5) The proposed names of subdivision streets and the widths of their rights-of-way.
(B) The subdivider is encouraged to provide additional information to support the layout plan application.
(Ord. #115, passed 2-16-2017)
The following information is required on a preliminary plat.
(A) Plat title.
(1) The plat title shall be centered at the top of the page and consist of two parts: the primary title, which shall be the proposed name of the subdivision and shall be shown on the first line of the title; and the secondary title, which is located below the primary title and describes the subdivision, the description of the land being subdivided, and the location of the subdivision (including the section, township, range, and Black Hills Meridian).
(2) The following are two examples of plat titles.
EXAMPLE 1 SUBDIVISION A plat of Lots 1-20 of Example 1 Subdivision, formerly Tract B of Out There Subdivision, located in the NE 1/4 SE 1/4 of Section 22, T2N, R9E, B.H.M., Meade County, SD. |
EXAMPLE 2 SUBDIVISION A plat of Lots 1-6 of Example 2 Subdivision of the City of Summerset, formerly Outlot F of the Old Addition to the City of Summerset, located in the NW 1/4 of Section 19, T2N, R9E, B.H.M., City of Summerset, Meade County, SD. |
(B) Scaled map. A scaled map of the proposed subdivision showing the location, dimension, and area of the subdivision, lot, street, and dedication boundaries. Subdivisions, lots, and streets of adjoining subdivisions shall be shown on the map. Phase lines shall be shown if the subdivision is to be developed in phases.
(C) Map information. A north arrow, scale, creation date, preparer name and address, and legend.
(D) Easements. The location, width, and purpose of all easements and reserve strips.
(E) Public land dedication. The location and dimension of lands to be dedicated or reserved for streets, parks, open space, or other public use.
(F) Lot and block identification. The lot and (if needed) block number that clearly identifies each parcel of land.
(G) Floodplain note. A floodplain note addressing if any FEMA-defined flood hazard area is present within the subdivision.
(H) Major drainage easement note. A note (if there are any major drainage easements shown on the plat) stating: “Major drainage easements shall be kept free of all obstructions, including fences, and that the major drainage easement. Any person violating any provision of this chapter for which no specific penalty is provided shall be subject to § 10.99 of this code of ordinances and maintenance in order to facilitate drainage through these easements.”
(I) Utility and minor drainage easement note. A note stating: “An eight-foot utility and minor drainage easement is hereby granted on the interior of all lot lines. Removal or modification of any obstruction or impediment to such an easement shall be the financial responsibility of the landowner.”
(J) Certifications. All certifications and signature lines that are required on the final plat. (See § 151.053(D).)
(Ord. #115, passed 2-16-2017)
Statutory reference:
Related provisions, see SDCL § 11-3-7
The following supplemental information shall be required unless the Board of Commissioners approves a variance request submitted by the subdivider to waive specific requirements. The submissions identified below are to include the number of paper copies indicated (inclusive of one original) plus one electronic copy (submitted by disk, email, or other electronic media approved by the Planning Official).
(A) Soil erosion and sediment control plan: two paper copies. Each copy shall contain the following:
(1) A scaled topographic survey map of the proposed subdivision site showing proposed lot lines and two-foot contour intervals;
(2) A soil erosion control plan showing locations and areas of anticipated soil disturbance and the proposed erosion control structures and practices that will be used to control the anticipated erosion;
(3) A sediment control plan detailing the structures and practices that will be applied to control sediment generated by on-site erosion;
(4) A seeding and planting plan for any screening strips or other landscaped areas required by the Board of Commissioners;
(5) Evidence of acceptance of the subdivider’s application onto the State National Pollution Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit by DENR; and
(6)
A soils engineering report and/or an engineering geology report may be requested by the Board of Commissioners when unstable soils or steep slopes are present within or adjacent to the subdivision.
(7) Subdivision improvements required by type.
(a) High Density subdivisions shall be required to have the following (10,000 + sq. ft): Geotechnical soil borings must be completed by a geotechnical engineer with one soil boring hole at a depth of at least 15 feet deep per every 12 lots unless otherwise recommended that additional depth or additional soil borings based on soil conditions are needed by the geotechnical engineer.
(b) Modified High Density subdivisions shall be required to have the following (one to three acres): Geotechnical soil borings must be completed by a geotechnical engineer with one soil boring hole at a depth of at least 15 feet deep per every six lots unless otherwise recommended that additional depth or additional soil borings based on soil conditions are needed by the geotechnical engineer.
(c) Medium Density subdivisions shall be required to have the following (three to nine acres): Geotechnical soil borings must be completed by a geotechnical engineer with one soil boring hole at a depth of at least 15 feet deep per every four lots unless otherwise recommended that additional depth or additional soil borings based on soil conditions are needed by the geotechnical engineer.
(d) Commercial subdivisions shall be required to have the following: Geotechnical soil borings must be completed by a geotechnical engineer with one soil boring hole at a depth of at least 25 feet deep per every lot unless otherwise recommended that additional depth or additional soil borings based on soil conditions are needed by the geotechnical engineer.
(e) Multi-residential subdivisions shall be required to have the following (one + acres): Geotechnical soil borings must be completed by a geotechnical engineer with one soil boring hole at a depth of at least 25 feet deep per every four lots unless otherwise recommended that additional depth or additional soil borings based on soil conditions are needed by the geotechnical engineer.
(B) Water distribution plan: four paper copies.
(1) Two of the copies are meant to be used for review by the Planning Department, the Public Works Official, and the City Engineer. Two of the copies are to be submitted to DENR by the subdivider’s engineer for review and comment after review by city staff.
(2) Each copy shall contain the following:
(a) A scaled plan and profile drawing showing the location and size of the water distribution system including such features as pipes, valves, fittings, hydrants, high pressure pumping equipment, pressure reduction valves, and the locations and methods proposed for connection to the community water system; and
(b) A scaled drawing showing the location and size of the service tap for each lot.
(C) Sanitary sewer plan: four paper copies.
(1) Two of the copies are meant to be used for review by the Planning Department, the Public Works Official, and the City Engineer. Two of the copies are to be submitted to DENR by the subdivider’s engineer for review and comment after review by city staff.
(2) Each copy shall contain the following information:
(a) A scaled plan and profile drawing of the proposed subdivision’s sanitary sewer system showing the location and size of all existing and proposed sewer facilities in and adjacent to the subdivision; and
(b) The direction of flow of each sewer main; the location and type of each manhole and other sewerage system appurtenance, including lift stations, treatment plants, and connection locations to the city’s sanitary sewer system; and the service tap location and method for each lot.
(D) Stormwater management plan: two paper copies.
(1) The plan shall provide stormwater management for the entire subdivision and each block within the subdivision.
(2) Each copy shall contain the following information:
(a) A scaled plan and profile drawing of the location of existing and proposed drainage ways, detention structures, streams, and water features in and adjacent to the subdivision with a notation of the direction of water flow through the subdivision;
(b) The location of easements and rights-of-way for drainage ways and maintenance access thereof;
(c) The location, size, and invert elevations of proposed drainage structures, such as culverts, bridges, pipes, drop inlets, and headwalls;
(d) A report on both pre- and post-development runoff within and through the subdivision;
(e) The area of land contributing runoff to each drainage structure;
(f) A report on the capacity of downstream drainage structures and channels and the effects of the proposed subdivision’s development on downstream capacities; and
(g) All stormwater management structures and conveyances shall be designed to accommodate a 100-year, 24-hour design storm.
(E) Utility distribution plan: two paper copies.
(1) This shall include gas, electric, cable, and telephone utilities.
(2) Each copy shall contain the following information:
(a) A scaled plan and profile drawing showing the location of gas mains, street lights, electric lines, telephone lines, cable television lines, and facilities as necessary to serve each lot within the subdivision and, where necessary, adjacent property; and
(b) A scaled map showing required easements, including anchor easements for guy wires.
(F) Street plan: two paper copies.
(1) This shall be used for review by the Planning Department, the Public Works Official, and the City Engineer. Additional copies may be required for review by the County Highway Superintendent(s) or the South Dakota Department of Transportation (SDDOT) Rapid City Region Engineer.
(2) Each copy shall contain the following information:
(a) A plan and profile drawing of the location and names of all streets in and adjacent to the proposed subdivision, the widths and areas of existing and proposed rights-of-way, the locations, dimensions, and areas of all parks and dedications, and the location of all required sidewalks, curbs and gutters, drop inlets, gang mailboxes, street name and traffic control signage, bike or walking paths, crosswalks, and curb cuts;
(b) A notation of any major street that is identified in the major street plan; and
(c) The topography of the subdivision at two-foot contour intervals, unless a smaller contour interval is requested by the City Engineer, showing the location of streets and rights-of-way.
(3) The Board of Commissioners may require that a traffic impact study be prepared for a large subdivision.
(G) Street maintenance plan: two paper copies.
(1) This shall be submitted for all plats within the extraterritorial platting jurisdiction of the city to provide evidence that a legal entity will provide the mechanism for street maintenance and snow removal on all proposed subdivision streets.
(2) Each copy shall include one or more of the following documents:
(a) An agreement with the county indicating that the proposed street will be accepted by the county for road maintenance and snow removal;
(b) Evidence that a Road District has been established in accordance with SDCL Ch. 31-12A;
(c) An agreement to be approved by the Board of Commissioners which guarantees sufficient financial commitment to provide these services; and
(d) A written request to be approved by the Board of Commissioners for a waiver based upon one or more of the following:
1. The proposed subdivision includes four or fewer lots and resubdivision is unlikely under existing zoning or covenants;
2. Unusual topographic restraints which would prevent acceptance of the street for public maintenance; or
3. Other unique circumstances proposed to the Board of Commissioners.
(Ord. #115, passed 2-16-2017; Ord. 2022-07, passed 7-7-2022)
The following information is required on final plats.
(A) Size and material. The original final plat shall be drawn in waterproof black ink upon a 15- by 26-inch Mylar sheet.
(B) Final plat title. The title of the final plat shall be the same as that approved for the preliminary plat, except for modifications approved by the Board of Commissioners for phased development of the proposed subdivision.
(C) Congruency with preliminary plat. The final plat shall include the information shown on the approved preliminary plat (as described in § 151.051) except for modifications approved by the Board of Commissioners for phased development of the proposed subdivision.
(D) Certifications and resolution. The following certifications and resolutions shall appear on the final plat followed by lines for the appropriate signature(s) and date.
(1) Landowner. The landowner, or his or her duly authorized agent, shall certify that the plat has been made at the request and under the direction of the landowner for the purposes indicated therein, that he or she is the owner of all land included therein, and that development of this land shall conform to all existing applicable zoning, subdivision, and erosion and sediment control regulations. This certification shall be acknowledged before some officer authorized to take the acknowledgment of deeds, and this acknowledgment shall be endorsed on the plat.
(2) Registered land surveyor. The registered land surveyor who actually performed the survey or had the survey performed under his or her direct supervision shall certify that the plat is in all respects correct and shall attach thereto his or her official seal as specified in SDCL § 36-18A-45.
(3) City Finance Officer. The City Finance Officer shall certify that all special assessments that are liens upon any land included within such plat, as shown by the records of her or his office, have been fully paid.
(4) County Treasurer. The County Treasurer shall certify that all taxes that are liens upon any land included within such plat, as shown by the records of her or his office, have been fully paid.
(5) County Official of Equalization. The County Official of Equalization shall certify that he or she has received a copy of such plat.
(6) Street or Highway Authority.
(a) The appropriate Street or Highway Authority shall certify that the location of the proposed access to an abutting subdivision street(s) from the existing public street or highway is hereby approved and any change in the location of said access street(s) shall require additional approval.
(b) The signature lines for this certification may be required multiple times on the plat to accommodate the signatures of the City Street Authority, the County Highway Authorities, the Rapid City Region Engineer for the State Department of Transportation, and/or the President of the applicable Road District.
(7) Planning Commission. A Planning Commission member shall certify that the city’s Planning and Zoning Board has reviewed such final plat on (date) and has provided a recommendation to the Board of Commissioners.
(8) Board of Commissioners resolution.
(a) Every plat shall bear of copy of the resolution approving the plat by the Board of Commissioners, which shall state:
WHEREAS there has been presented to the Board of Commissioners, the within plat of the above-described lands, and it appears to this Board of Commissioners that: (A) The system of streets set forth therein conforms to the system of streets of the existing plats of the city; (B) All provisions of the city’s subdivision regulations have been complied with; (C) All taxes and special assessments upon the tract or subdivision have been fully paid; and (D) Such plat and the survey thereof have been executed according to law. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that said plat is hereby approved in all respects. |
(b) This resolution shall be signed and dated by the Mayor and certified by the Finance Officer.
(9) Register of Deeds. Every plat shall bear a certificate of the County Register of Deeds indicating the date and time of recording. This certification shall also indicate the location of filing by plat book and page number.
(Ord. #115, passed 2-16-2017)
Statutory reference:
Related provisions, see SDCL §§ 11-3-4, 11-3-6, 11-3-9, 11-3-10, and 11-6-26
IMPROVEMENTS
All required improvements shall be:
(A) Designed and constructed in accordance with the city’s Infrastructure Design Criteria Manual and all other applicable city specifications;
(B) Installed per plans prepared by and under the construction administration of the subdivider’s engineer. Said plans shall be approved by the Public Works Official and/or the City Engineer before the commencement of construction;
(C) Installed subject to inspection and approval by the Public Works Official, Planning Official, and/or City Engineer;
(D) Subject to the requirement that any changes to the approved plans shall be submitted as change orders by the subdivider’s engineer to the Planning Official and approved by the Public Works Official and/or the City Engineer before the commencement of construction;
(E) Certified by the subdivider’s engineer who shall provide one set of stamped, as-built plans to the Planning Official within 30 days after the final inspection and approval of the improvements by the Public Works Official and/or City Engineer. Failure to submit said as-built plans in a timely manner shall result in the denial of building permits and municipal utility connections within the subdivision until the drawings are accepted by the Planning Official; and
(F) Subject to a warranty against defective workmanship or materials by the subdivider for a period of two years after the final inspection and approval of the improvements by the Public Works Official and/or City Engineer. The subdivider shall make all needed repairs to such improvements at the direction, inspection, and approval of the Public Works Official and/or City Engineer. The Public Works Official and/or city is hereby authorized to make such repairs at the subdivider’s expense if, within ten days after the first class mailing of a notice in writing to the subdivider, the subdivider neglects to make, or undertake with due diligence to make, the directed repairs. However, in the case of an emergency where, in the judgment of the Public Works Official and/or City Engineer, delay would cause serious loss or damage, repairs may be made immediately after the mailing of said notice and the subdivider shall pay the cost of such repairs.
(Ord. #115, passed 2-16-2017)
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