If the land to be subdivided contains five or more acres, the subdivider shall submit a sketch plan prior to submitting a preliminary plat. Smaller subdivisions may be submitted in sketch plan form if the developer wishes. Sketch plans shall conform to the following requirements:
(A) Number of copies and graphic media. A minimum of two copies of a sketch design plan shall be submitted. No specific graphic media may be employed.
(B) Size of plan and scale. No specific size requirements apply to sketch design plans; it is suggested that the requirements applicable to preliminary and final plats be utilized.
(C) Administrative fees. No administrative fees are charged in connection with the submission of sketch design plans.
(D) Certification required. No certificates must be provided in connection with the submission of sketch design plans.
(E) Contents required. The sketch design plan shall depict or contain the following information:
(1) A sketch vicinity map showing the location of the subdivision in relation to neighboring tracts, subdivisions, roads and waterways;
(2) The boundaries of the tract and the portion of the tract to be subdivided;
(3) The total acreage to be subdivided;
(4) The existing and proposed uses of the land within the subdivision and adjoining it;
(5) The proposed street and lot layout;
(6) The name, address, and telephone number of the owner;
(7) Streets and lots of adjacent developed or platted properties;
(8) The zoning classification(s) of the tract and of adjacent properties, if applicable.
(9) A letter from the Wayne County Health Department stating that a sanitarian is in general agreement with the sketch design plan.
(F) Review procedure. The Planning Board shall review the sketch design plan for general compliance with the requirements of this chapter and the zoning ordinance, if applicable; the Planning Board shall advise the subdivider or his authorized agent of the regulations pertaining to the proposed subdivision and the procedures to be followed in the preparation and submission of the preliminary and final plats. This review shall in no way be construed as constituting an official action of approval for recording of the subdivision by the Planning Board as required by this chapter.
(G) Disposition of copies. One copy shall be retained as a part of the minutes of the Planning Board with the other copy being returned to the subdivider or his authorized agent.
(Ord., passed 6-2-77)