Faribault |
Code of Ordinances |
Appendix B. UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS |
Chapter 15. SUBDIVISION REGULATIONS |
Article 3. PRELIMINARY PLATS |
§ 15-160. Submittal requirements for preliminary plat.
(A)
In general. Once a sketch plan has been reviewed by the City Planner, the applicant may submit a request for preliminary plat approval as provided for in Section 15-100.
(B)
Required information and contents. The preliminary plat, at a minimum, shall contain the information identified below unless specifically waived by the City Planner prior to submittal:
(1)
Proposed name of subdivision; names shall not duplicate or too closely resemble names of existing subdivisions.
(2)
Location of boundary lines in relation to known section, quarter-section or quarter-quarter section lines comprising a legal description of the property.
(3)
Vicinity sketch, at a legible scale, illustrating the relation of the plat to its surroundings.
(4)
Names and addresses of all persons having property interest, the developer, designer, and surveyor together with his registration number.
(5)
Graphic scale of plat, not less than one (1) inch to one hundred (100) feet.
(6)
Data and north arrow.
(7)
Boundary line and total acreage of proposed plat, clearly indicated.
(8)
Existing zoning classifications for land within and abutting the subdivision and any proposed zoning changes associated with the proposed plat.
(9)
Location, widths, and names of all existing or previously platted streets or other public ways, showing type, width, and condition of improvements, if any, railroad and utility rights-of-way, parks and other public open spaces, permanent buildings and structures, easements and section and corporate lines within the tract and to a distance of one hundred (100) feet beyond the tract.
(10)
Location and size of existing sewers, water mains, culverts, or other underground facilities within the tract and to a distance of one hundred (100) feet beyond the tract. Such data as grades, invert elevations, and locations of catch basins, manholes and hydrants shall also be shown.
(11)
Boundary lines of adjoining unsubdivided or subdivided land, within one hundred (100) feet, identified by name and ownership, including all contiguous land owned or controlled by the subdivider.
(12)
Topographic data of the site and area within one hundred (100) feet, including contours at vertical intervals of not more than two (2) feet. Watercourses, floodplain areas, wetlands, rock outcrops, power transmission poles and lines, and other significant features shall also be shown.
(13)
Layout of proposed streets showing the right-of-way widths, centerline gradients, typical cross-sections, and proposed names of streets.
(14)
Locations and widths of proposed alleys and pedestrian ways.
(15)
Locations and size of proposed sewer lines and water mains.
(16)
Location, dimension, and purpose of all easements.
(17)
Layout, numbers, lot areas, and preliminary dimensions of lots and blocks.
(18)
Minimum front and side street building setback lines.
(19)
When lots are located on a curve, the width of the lot at the building setback line.
(20)
Areas, other than streets, alleys, pedestrian ways and utility easements, intended to be dedicated or reserved for public use, including the size of such area or areas in acres.
(C)
Required supplemental information. Any or all of the supplementary information requirements listed below shall be submitted when deemed necessary by city staff, consultants, advisory bodies or the City Council:
(1)
Proposed protective covenants or restrictions.
(2)
A grading plan to indicate the approximate gradients of streets and lots, proposed grading and drainage of the site, and the anticipated garage floor or basement elevations of all structures.
(3)
Preliminary storm water plans including the location of culverts, bridges, underground pipe, improved channels, and natural waterways. Hydrologic calculations shall be based upon a 50-year standard as stipulated by the City Engineer.
(4)
An accurate soil survey of the subdivision prepared by a qualified person.
(5)
A survey prepared by a qualified person identifying tree coverage in the proposed subdivision in terms of type, weakness, maturity, potential hazard, infestation, vigor, density, and spacing.
(6)
Statement of the proposed use of lots stating type of buildings with number of proposed dwelling units or type of business or industry, so as to reveal the effect of the development on traffic, fire hazards, and congestion of population.
(7)
If any zoning changes are contemplated, the proposed zoning plan for the areas, including dimensions, shall be shown. Such proposed zoning plan shall be for information only and shall not vest any rights in the applicant.
(8)
Provision for surface water disposal, ponding, drainage, and flood control.
(9)
Where the subdivider owns property adjacent to that which is being proposed for the subdivision, it shall be required that the subdivider submit a sketch plan of the remainder of the property so as to show the possible relationships between the proposed subdivision and the future subdivision. In any event, all subdivisions shall be required to relate well with existing or potential adjacent subdivisions.
(10)
Where structures are to be placed on large or excessively deep lots which are subject to potential replat, the preliminary plat shall indicate a logical way in which the lots could possibly be resubdivided in the future.
(11)
A plan for soil erosion and sediment control both during construction and after development has been completed. The plan shall include gradients of waterways, design of velocity and erosion control measures, design of sediment control measures, and landscaping of the erosion and sediment control system and shall be included as part of the required drainage plan.
(12)
When the city has agreed to install improvements in a development, the developer may be required to furnish a financial statement satisfactory to the city indicating the developer's ability to develop the plat.
(13)
Such other information as may be required as documented in writing by the city staff.
(Ord. No. 99-20, § 1, 11-23-99)