§ 57-5. Preliminary plat procedure.
(a)
Pre-application procedure. Not less than thirty (30) days before preparing and submitting the preliminary plat to the planning commission, the developer or his engineer may consult with the planning and zoning commission while the plan is in sketch form to ascertain the location of proposed highways, primary or secondary thoroughfares, collector streets, parkways, parks, playgrounds, school sites and other community facilities or planned developments and to acquaint himself with the planning commission's requirements. This pre-application is discretionary with the developer but may assist in the proper approval of his preliminary plat. During the pre-application proceeding, the general features of the subdivision, its layout, facilities and required improvements may be determined to the extent necessary for preparation of a preliminary plat. Pre-application proceedings shall be properly documented by the minutes of conferences and memoranda, as may be necessary, and copies of such documentation shall be furnished to the developer.
(b)
Preliminary plat submission. A minimum of two (2) weeks prior to the next following study session meeting of the planning and zoning commission, the subdivider shall submit to the director for review:
(1)
Five (5) black-line or blue-line prints of the preliminary plat of the proposed development to the director in accordance with the specifications of this chapter;
(2)
The completed subdivision application;
(3)
The filing fee of one hundred dollars ($100.00).
(c)
Minor subdivision, resubdivision plats. Upon recommendation of the planning commission, the board of aldermen may waive the requirements for the submission of a detailed final plat for minor subdivisions and resubdivisions of no more than four (4) lots of record. In such case, however, the subdivider shall submit a survey plat including, at a minimum, the metes and bounds of the proposed subdivision which accurately depicts the subdivision intended and the lots therein. The board may also require any additional information it deems necessary to be included on the survey plat submitted. It shall not be a requirement of the developer of a minor subdivision or resubdivision to submit the final plat and improvement plans on disc or CD to the director.
(d)
Preliminary plat review. The preliminary plat shall be reviewed by the director and the planning and zoning commission.
(1)
The preliminary plat shall be checked by the director and his staff as to its compliance with the standards, requirements, and principles hereinafter prescribed. In addition, the director shall ascertain compliance with all applicable additional requirements of municipal, county, state, and federal departments and agencies concerned with applicable regulation of public utilities.
(2)
The director shall submit said preliminary plat to the planning and zoning commission at the next scheduled meeting following staff approval.
(3)
The preliminary plat shall be checked by the planning and zoning commission as to its conformity to the major street plan, the city comprehensive plan, and as to the plat's compliance with standards, requirements and principles hereinafter prescribed.
(4)
Within sixty (60) days after the official submission date of a plat to the planning and zoning commission, the commission shall approve or disapprove the plat; otherwise the plat is deemed approved by the commission, except that the commission, with the consent of the applicant for the extension, may extend the sixty (60) day period.
(5)
The director shall notify the subdivider in writing of the planning and zoning commission's recommendation within one (1) week after the meeting at which the subdivision was reviewed.
a.
In case the plat is approved by the planning and zoning commission, the plat and commission's recommendation shall be submitted to the board of aldermen for consideration.
b.
In case the plat is disapproved, the subdivider shall be notified of the reasons for such action and what requirements will be necessary to meet the approval of the commission. However, the subdivider may petition in writing the board of aldermen to review and approve the preliminary plat which has been recommended for disapproval by the commission. A two-thirds ( 2/3 ) vote of all members of the board of alderman voting in favor of the original submission shall be required for approval of the plat.
(e)
Preliminary plat approval. After the preliminary plat has been reviewed by the planning and zoning commission, it shall be submitted with the commission's recommendation to the board of aldermen for approval or disapproval.
(1)
Approval or disapproval of the preliminary plat will be conveyed to the subdivider in writing within one (1) week after the meeting of the board of aldermen at which such plat was considered.
(2)
The approval of the preliminary plat does not constitute an acceptance of the subdivision but is deemed to be an authorization to proceed with the preparation of the final plan.
(3)
This approval shall only be effective for a period of one (1) year, unless an extension is granted by the board of aldermen.
(4)
In cases of planned staged development, the one (1) year limitation shall be automatically extended one (1) additional year for each additional phase. If the final plat has not been submitted for approval within this period, a preliminary plat must again be submitted to the planning and zoning commission for approval. Any resubmittal of a preliminary plat shall conform to existing city codes at the time of resubmittal.
(5)
In case the plat is disapproved, the subdivider shall be notified of the reasons for such action and what requirements will be necessary to meet the approval of the board of aldermen.
(f)
Subdivider requirements. Following the approval of the preliminary plat by the board of aldermen, the subdivider shall either:
(1)
Install the minimum improvements, or
(2)
Furnish a bond or other assurance to cover the cost of improvements as set forth in section 57-12. In addition, subdivider shall provide an improvement guarantee as provided in section 57-12.
(g)
Preliminary plat specifications.
(1)
The preliminary plat shall be drawn to a conventional scale.
(2)
The location of present property lines, streets, buildings, and other existing features within the area to be subdivided and similar information regarding existing conditions of land immediately adjacent thereto.
(3)
The location of all existing and proposed streets (their widths and names) and alleys, and the location of all existing easements (their widths and classifications), located on the tract and within one hundred (100) feet thereof.
(4)
The title under which the proposed subdivision is to be recorded and the name of the subdivider platting the tract, and the name of the preparer.
(5)
The names and book and page numbers of all adjoining property owners and the location of their property lines for those properties not subdivided. If abutting property has been subdivided, only the name of the subdivision, the book and page number of the plat, and the individual lot numbers is required.
(6)
North arrow, scale of drawing, and date of preparation.
(7)
The layout of lots showing the approximate dimensions and numbers.
(8)
The building set back line for all lots, as provided for herein.
(9)
All parcels of land proposed to be dedicated or reserved for public schools, parks, playgrounds, or other public, semipublic, or community purposes.
(10)
Zoning classification and boundary lines, if any; proposed uses of property.
(11)
A location map showing the parcel to be subdivided in relation to the surrounding area.
(12)
If the developer intends to subdivide any portion of the parcel into a multiple-family dwelling unit subdivision, then the preliminary plat shall, in addition, include the following data:
a.
Gross area of tract.
b.
Maximum number of units allowed.
c.
Maximum number of units proposed.
d.
Off-street parking ratio.
e.
Distances between structures.
(13)
The sectioning of phases, as indicated on the master plan.
(Ord. No. 02-45, § 1, 7-1-02)