(A) Application: The subdivider shall file with the administrator a complete subdivision application form and preliminary plat date as required in this title.
(B) Combining Preliminary And Final Plats: The applicant may request that the subdivision application be processed as both a preliminary and final plat if all the following exist:
1. The proposed subdivision does not exceed ten (10) lots;
2. No new street dedication or street widenings are involved;
3. No major special development considerations are involved, such as development in a floodplain or a hillside development; and
4. All required information for both preliminary and final plat is complete and in an acceptable form.
A request to combine both preliminary plat and final plat into one application shall be acted upon by the commission after receiving a recommendation by the administrator. (Ord. 2012, 7-6-1981)
(C) Content Of Preliminary Plat: The contents of the preliminary plat and related information shall be in such form as stipulated by the commission; however, additional maps or data as deemed necessary by the administrator may also be required.
The subdivider shall submit to the administrator at least the following:
1. Ten (10) copies of the preliminary plat of the proposed subdivision, drawn in accordance with the requirements hereinafter stated; each copy of the preliminary plat shall be on good quality paper, shall be drawn to a scale of not less than one inch equals one hundred feet (1" = 100'), shall show the drafting date and a north arrow.
2. A written application requesting approval of the preliminary plat. (Ord. 2620, 8-2-1999)
3. Appropriate information that sufficiently details the proposed development within any special development area, such as hillside, zoning development agreement, floodplain, cemetery, mobile home, large scale development, hazardous and unique areas of development. (Ord. 3082, 12-8-2014)
4. To ensure adequate water supply to each new subdivision/development, all subdivision/development preliminary plat applications to the city will include water modeling results which indicates the new subdivision/development can be developed in a manner that will provide adequate water supply for domestic water and fire protection and the new subdivision/development will not adversely affect the city's ability to continue to provide adequate domestic water and fire protection to the existing water system users.
5. To ensure adequate sewer treatment service by the city, each subdivision/development preliminary plat application to the city will include sewer service treatment modeling results which indicates the new subdivision/development can be developed in a manner that will provide adequate sewer service and sewer treatment capacity by the city and the new subdivision/development will not adversely affect the city's ability to continue to provide adequate sewer treatment capacity to the existing sewer system users.
6. The cost of the water and sewer modeling will be the responsibility of the developer. (Ord. 2620, 8-2-1999)
(D) Requirement Of Preliminary Plats: The following shall be shown on the preliminary plat or shall be submitted separately together with any other pertinent information requested by the administrator:
1. The name of the proposed subdivision, which does not duplicate the name of any other subdivision in Twin Falls County.
2. The names, addresses and telephone numbers of the subdividers, the engineer or surveyor who prepared the plat, and any other professional persons involved in the subdivision.
3. The names and addresses of all surrounding property owners both adjacent to and beyond any public thoroughfares from the subject property on record in the County Assessor's office.
4. The legal description of the subdivision by section, township and range.
5. A statement of the intended use of the proposed subdivision, such as: residential single-family, two-family and multiple housing, commercial, industrial, recreational or agricultural and a showing of any sites proposed for parks, playgrounds, schools, churches or other public uses.
6. A map of the entire area scheduled for development if the proposed subdivision is a portion of a larger holding intended for subsequent development.
7. A vicinity map showing the relationship of the proposed plat to the surrounding area (covering at least a 4 square mile area).
8. The land use and existing zoning of the proposed subdivision and the adjacent land.
9. Existing streets, street names, rights of way and roadway widths, including adjoining streets or roadways, along with type of surface and the existence of any curb-gutter and/or sidewalks.
10. Approximate location and length of the boundary lines of each lot, parcel or site and the proposed lot and block numbers. Approximate acreage enclosed by subdivision.
11. Contour lines, shown at five foot (5') intervals where land slope is greater than twenty percent (20%) and at two foot (2') intervals where land slope is twenty percent (20%) or less, referenced to an established bench mark of the City vertical control system, including its location and elevation.
12. A site report as required by the appropriate health district where individual wells or septic tanks are proposed.
13. Location, size and direction of flow of all existing utilities, including, but not limited to, storm and sanitary sewers, irrigation laterals, ditches, drainages, bridges, culverts, water mains, fire hydrants, gas lines, power, telephone and streetlights. If utilities are not on or adjacent to the property, indicate direction and distance to nearest ones that can serve the subdivision.
14. A copy of any proposed restrictive covenants and/or deed restrictions.
15. Any dedications to the public and/or easements both public and private, together with a statement of location, dimensions and purpose of such on both, the subject property and surrounding properties.
17. A statement as to whether or not any variance will be requested with respect to any provision of this Title describing the particular provision, the variance requested, and the reasons therefor.
18. Location, right-of-way width and name of all public or private traffic ways, the location, right-of-way width and use of any proposed public or private pedestrianways or special ways, and a statement of intended improvements to be made thereto.
19. A statement as to what improvements will be made to existing utilities and what other on-site improvements will be made.
20. Approximate lot corner and easement locations of all adjacent subdivisions. (Ord. 2012, 7-6-1981)
21. Location, size and direction of flow of all drainage, irrigation, sewer and water line improvements which will be part of the subdivision development. (Ord. 2570, 11-17-1997)
22. For additional drainage requirements see Section 10-11-8 of this Title. (Ord. 2481, 5-1-1995)
(E) Fees: A fee for processing and checking a preliminary plat shall be due at the time upon submittal of the preliminary plat to the Administrator. The amount of the fee shall be established by resolution of the Council. (Ord. 2012, 7-6-1981)
(F) Administrator Review:
1. Certification: Upon receipt of the preliminary plat, and all other required data as provided for herein, the Administrator, after review by the City Engineering Department, shall certify the application as complete and shall affix the date of application acceptance thereon. He shall, thereafter, place the preliminary plat on the agenda for consideration at the next regular meeting of the Commission. One copy of the preliminary plat shall be delivered by the subdivider to each member of the Commission at least five (5) days prior to the meeting for plat consideration.
2. Review By Other Agencies: The Administrator shall refer the preliminary plat and application to as many agencies as deemed necessary. Such agencies may include the following:
a. Other governing bodies having joint jurisdiction;
b. The appropriate utility companies, irrigation companies or districts and drainage districts;
c. The superintendent of the school district; and
d. Other agencies having an interest in the proposed subdivision.
3. Recommendation: Upon expiration of the time allowance for department and agency review, the Administrator shall prepare a recommendation to the Commission. (Ord. 2620, 8-2-1999)
(G) Notification To Property Owners: The subdivider shall certify to the Administrator that he has notified all adjoining property owners of the proposed subdivision. Such written notification shall be mailed at least ten (10) days prior to the Commission meeting.
(H) Commission Action:
1. Hearing By Commission: The Commission shall review the preliminary plat, comments from the concerned persons and agencies and the report from the Administrator to arrive at a decision on the preliminary plat.
2. Commission's Findings: In determining the acceptance of a proposed subdivision the Commission shall consider the objectives of this Title and at least the following:
a. The conformance of the subdivision with a Comprehensive Plan;
b. The availability of public services to accommodate the proposed development;
c. The continuity of the proposed development with the capital improvement program;
d. The public financial capability of supporting services for the proposed development; and
e. The other health, safety or environmental problems that may be brought to the Commission's attention.
3. Action On Preliminary Plat: The Commission may approve, conditionally approve, disapprove or table for additional information when acting on the preliminary plat. If tabled, approval or disapproval shall occur at the regular meeting following the meeting at which the plat is first considered by the Commission. The action, and the reasons for such action shall be stated in writing by the Administrator and forwarded to the applicant. The Administrator shall also forward a statement of the action taken and the reasons for such action together with a copy of the preliminary plat to the Council for its information and record. Upon granting or denying a preliminary plat the Commission shall specify:
a. The regulations and standards used in evaluating the application;
b. The reasons for approval or denial; and
c. The actions, if any that the applicant could take to obtain plat approval.
4. Action On Combined Preliminary And Final Plat: If the Commission's conclusion is favorable to the subdivider's request for the subdivision to be considered as both a preliminary plat and final subdivision, then a recommendation shall be forwarded to the Council in the same manner as herein specified for a final plat. The commission may recommend that the combined application be approved, approved conditionally or disapproved. (Ord. 2012, 7-6-1981)
(I) Approval Period:
1. Failure to file and obtain the certification of the acceptance of the final plat application by the administrator within two (2) years after action by the commission shall cause all approvals of said preliminary plat to be null and void, unless an extension of time is applied for by the subdivider and granted by the commission. Only one extension may be granted by the commission for a term of two (2) years.
2. In the event that the development of the preliminary plat is made in successive contiguous segments in an orderly and reasonable manner, and conforms substantially to the approved preliminary plat, such segments, if submitted within successive intervals of two (2) years may be considered for final approval without resubmission for preliminary plat approval. (Ord. 3006, 7-25-2011)
Notes
| 1 | 1. See Section 10-12-5 of this Chapter. |