Section
Legal Framework
154.001 Title
154.002 Effective date
154.003 Authority
154.004 Applicability
154.005 Purposes
154.006 Minimum requirements; compliance with other applicable regulations
154.007 Minimum standards
154.008 Conflicting provisions
154.009 Severability
General Rules of Language and Interpretation
154.020 Meanings and intent
154.021 Tenses and usage
154.022 Conjunctions
154.023 Fractions
154.024 Headings and illustrations
154.025 References to other regulations
154.026 Current versions and citations
154.027 Lists and examples
154.028 Delegation of authority
154.029 Public officials and agencies
154.030 Commentaries
154.031 Definitions
Transitional Provisions
154.045 Applications submitted before the effective date
154.046 Final plats approved before the effective date
154.047 Violations continue
154.048 Applications submitted on or after the effective date
Improvements Generally
154.060 Construction
154.061 Improvements required
154.062 Completion of improvements
154.063 Subdivision guarantees
154.064 As-built plans
154.065 Acceptance of dedication, improvements
154.066 Subdivision warranty
154.067 Construction and inspection of improvements
154.068 Property owners associations
General Design Standards and Guidelines
154.080 Applicable regulations and policies
154.081 Traffic movement and pedestrian circulation
154.082 Appearance
154.083 Open space
154.084 Natural hazards
154.085 Natural and cultural resources
154.086 Public sites
Lots and Blocks
154.100 Lot arrangement
154.101 Lot area and dimensions generally
154.102 Outlots
154.103 Street frontage
154.104 Side lot line orientation
154.105 General arrangement and layout of blocks
154.106 Block dimensions
154.107 Crosswalks
Streets
154.120 General arrangement and layout
154.121 State Department of Transportation standards
154.122 Street classifications
154.123 Private streets
154.124 Layout and alignment
154.125 Intersections
154.126 Access control
154.127 Reserve strips
154.128 Alleys
154.129 Half streets
154.130 Cul-de-sacs
154.131 Temporary T-turnarounds
154.132 Rights-of-way and pavement width
154.133 Curb and gutter
154.134 Improvements to and additional right-of-way for existing streets
154.135 Grades
154.136 Horizontal curves
154.137 Vertical curves
154.138 Reverse curves
154.139 Pavement material and construction
154.140 County highway entrances; curb and gutter and acceleration/deceleration lanes
154.141 Guard rails
154.142 Street names
154.143 Street signs
154.144 Streetlights; where required
Sidewalks and Trails
154.155 When required
154.156 Width
154.157 Barrier-free ramps
154.158 Materials and construction
Easements
154.170 Utility easements
154.171 Drainage easements
154.172 Obstructions
154.173 Screen planting easements
Water Supply, Wastewater and Stormwater
154.185 Water supply
154.186 Wastewater
154.187 Stormwater management
Erosion and Sedimentation Control
154.200 Required
Parks
154.215 Parkland dedication
154.216 Interior parks
Landscaping
154.230 Street rights-of-way
154.231 Parkway or front yard trees
154.232 Screening
154.233 Landscape material
154.234 Landscape placement
154.235 Installation standards
General Provisions For Conservation Design Option
154.250 Purpose/description
154.251 General design principles
Determining Maximum Development Potential
154.265 Maximum number of dwelling units allowed
154.266 Yield plan
154.267 Yield formula
154.268 Density bonuses; calculations
154.269 Lot area and dimensional standards
Open Space
154.280 Determining minimum open space requirements
154.281 Use, location and design of open space generally
154.282 Special incentives for certain open space features
154.283 Limited credit for certain open space features
154.284 Ownership and management of open space
154.285 Legal instrument for permanent protection
154.286 Declaration of consent for maintenance special service area
Overview of Subdivision Approval Process
154.300 Exempt land divisions
154.301 Minor subdivisions
154.302 Major subdivisions
Common Provisions
154.315 Form of application
154.316 Application filing fees
154.317 Application completeness, accuracy and sufficiency
154.318 Application processing cycles
154.319 Burden of proof or persuasion
154.320 Conditions of approval
Pre-Application Meetings
154.335 Intent
154.336 Application filing
154.337 Application requirements
154.338 Distribution of application; scheduling of meeting
154.339 Pre-application meeting
Preliminary Plats
154.350 Intent
154.351 Applicability
154.352 Pre-application meetings
154.353 Application filing
154.354 Responsibility for preparation
154.355 Review and report; Chief Subdivision Engineer
154.356 Review and recommendation; Planning and Zoning Commission
154.357 Final action; Plat Committee
154.358 Approval criteria
154.359 Effect of approval
154.360 Phasing
154.361 Lapse of approval
Improvement Plans
154.375 Intent
154.376 Timing
154.377 Responsibility for preparation
154.378 Application filing
154.379 Review and final decision; Chief Subdivision Engineer
154.380 Construction schedule
154.381 Timing of improvements
154.382 Subdivision guarantees
154.383 Development in phases
154.384 Digital files
Final Plats
154.395 Intent
154.396 Prerequisites to final plat approval
154.397 Application filing
154.398 Review and recommendation; Chief Subdivision Engineer
154.399 Review and action; Plat Committee
154.400 Approval criteria
154.401 Notice of disapproval
154.402 Effect of approval
154.403 Lapse of approval
154.404 Digital files
Vacations
154.415 Intent
154.416 Authority to file vacation application
154.417 Review and approval process
154.418 Review and approval criteria
154.419 Liability
154.420 Recordation
154.421 Effect of vacation
Waivers and Modifications
154.435 Applicability
154.436 Minor waivers or modifications
154.437 Major waivers or modifications
Appeals of Administrative Decisions
154.450 Applicability; authorized appeals
154.451 Right to appeal
154.452 Application filing
154.453 Plat Committee review
154.454 County Board action
Review and Decision-Making Bodies
154.465 Summary of review and decision-making roles
154.466 County Board
154.467 Plat Committee
154.468 Planning and Zoning Commission
154.469 Planning and Zoning Division of the County Land Use Department
154.470 Chief Subdivision Engineer
154.471 County Highway Engineer or Road District Commissioner
154.472 County Health Department
154.999 Penalty
Appendix A: Typical Road Cross Sections
Appendix B: Entrances