The preliminary subdivision or preliminary land development plan shall be at a scale of 100 feet to one inch or larger. Smaller map scales are permissible in the case of large development when approved by the Planning Commission.
(a) Existing conditions data shall include the following:
(1) Boundary lines with bearings and distances; existing monuments;*
(2) Easements: location, width, purpose;*
(3) Streets on and adjacent to the tract;*
(4) Utilities on and adjacent to the tract;*
(5) Ground elevations on the tract based on a datum plane approved by the Commission. Contours shall be at an interval of not less than five feet for land sloping more than approximately 2%. For land sloping less than 2%, show contours with an interval of not more than two feet;
(6) Subsurface conditions of the tract: show location and results of tests made to ascertain subsurface soil, rock and ground water conditions; location and results of soil percolation tests, if individual on lot sewage disposal systems are proposed, shall conform to the minimum requirements for individual water-supply and sewage disposal systems specified by the Federal Housing Administration;
(7) Proposed public improvements: highways or other essential services planned by public authorities for future construction on or near the tract;
(8) Title and certificates: present tract designation according to official records in the office of the appropriate recorder; scale, north point, bench marks, date of survey, certification of survey by registered surveyor or engineer as required;
(9) Gross acreage of development;
(10) Name and address of developer and owner;*
(11) A location map;*
(12) Proposed name of subdivision or land development;
(13) Location, character of existing buildings, species and size of large trees standing alone, the outline of all wooded areas, quarries, marshy areas, areas subject to inundation and other data which may serve to affect the street or building layout; and
(14) Name and address of the registered professional engineer, land surveyor, registered architect or other person responsible for preparation of the plan.
(b) Proposed layout shall include the following:
(1) The layout of streets, including the name and width of streets, alleys and crosswalks;
(2) The layout and approximate dimensions of lots;*
(3) The arrangement of buildings and parking areas in commercial and multi-family developments, with all necessary dimensions noted on the plan;
(4) Applicable zoning requirements and the location of zoning district boundary lines affecting the subdivision;
(5) A reference to any land dedicated for public use or offered for dedication for parks, recreation areas, schools, widening of streets or other public uses;
(6) For multi-family developments, the total area, total dwelling units, number of buildings, proposed density, total parking spaces, building coverage and the floor area ratio shall be on the plan;
(7) For subdivisions, the total area, number of lots, average and minimum lot size and proposed length of new streets shall be noted on the plan;
(8) Location and size of storm drains, sanitary sewers, culverts, watercourses and all appurtenances thereof, on site sewage disposal facilities, gas mains, water mains, fire hydrants, street lights, planting, special structures and other underground conduits or structures;
(9) Building setback lines established by zoning or other ordinances or deed restrictions with distances from the right-of-way line;*
(10) An indication of any lots in which other than a residential use is intended;
(11) Rights of way and/or easements proposed to be created for all drainage purposes, utilities or other pertinent reasons;
(12) Tentative typical cross-sections and centerline profiles for each proposed street shown on the preliminary plan. These plans may be submitted as separate sheets;
(13) Where the preliminary plan covers only a part of the owner’s entire holding, a sketch shall be submitted of the prospective street layout for the remainder;
(14) The words “Preliminary Plan - Not to be Recorded” shall be shown on the plan; and
(15) Draft of protective covenants shall be submitted whereby the developer proposes to regulate the land use in the subdivision and otherwise protect the proposed development.
*Minor subdivision requirements are limited to items with an asterisk.
(Ord. 4486, approved 10-14-1971; Ord. 5508, approved 1-31-1991)