Step I — Preapplication.
A. Prior to the preparation of a preliminary plat for review by the Planning and Zoning Commission, the subdivider and/or his/her engineer shall submit a sketch plat and consult the City staff, County, Board of Education and Department of Natural Resources to determine particular requirements of each agency. Approval of the sketch plat is an authorization to the subdivider to proceed with the development of a preliminary plat and plan and profiles for approval. The following items should be checked:
1. Availability of an approved public sanitary sewer system.
2. Availability of an approved public water system.
3. Availability of storm sewers.
4. Street right-of-way requirements.
5. Zoning of the property to be subdivided.
6. Zoning of adjacent land.
7. Lot area requirements.
8. Building setback requirements.
9. Park site requirements.
10. School site requirements.
11. Building requirements:
a. Construction.
b. Electrical.
c. Plumbing.
d. Mechanical.
12. Improvement requirements:
a. Streets.
b. Water.
c. Sanitary sewers.
d. Storm sewers.
e. Street signs.
f. Tree planting.
g. Retaining walls.
h. Drainage structures.
13. Data to be shown on the preliminary plat.
14. Data to be shown on the final plat.
Step II — Preliminary Plat.
A. Following the pre-application procedure, the subdivider shall prepare or cause to be prepared a preliminary plat and plan and profiles incorporating the requirements found in the pre-application. Ten (10) copies of the preliminary plat shall be filed with the Planning and Zoning Director.
B. Upon receipt of the required copies of the preliminary plat, the Planning and Zoning Director shall distribute copies as required by
§ 410.030(B) for review and report on needs for easements and other requirements.
C. The Planning and Zoning Director shall check the plat and review reports from the various departments and organizations. If the plat complies with all the requirements of the subdivision regulations, it shall be placed on the Planning and Zoning Commission agenda for review and action. If said plat is found not in compliance with the subdivision regulations, the plat shall be returned to the subdivider for compliance. A letter of transmittal from the Planning and Zoning Director shall state reasons of non-compliance.
D. A letter of transmittal shall be prepared and submitted with the preliminary plat. The letter of transmittal shall include the following data:
1. Date.
2. Name of the subdivision.
3. Name, address and phone number of the subdivider.
4. Name, address and phone number of the landowner if not the same as the subdivider.
5. Name, address and phone number of the engineer or designer.
6. Area of tract in acres.
7. Number of lots in the subdivision.
8. Minimum lot size in square feet.
9. Average lot size in square feet.
10. Type of water system proposed.
11. Type of sanitary sewer system proposed.
12. Type of storm sewer system or drainage system proposed.
E. The preliminary plat shall contain the information set forth in
§ 410.030(C).
F. Approval of all or any part of the preliminary plat by the Planning and Zoning Commission does not constitute final approval.
