[Ord. No. 1457 §100, 1-5-1999]
In planning and developing a subdivision the developer shall
comply with the general principles of design and minimum requirements
for the layout of subdivisions set forth in this Chapter, and with
the rules and regulations, and concerning required improvements set
forth in this Chapter, in these regulations, and in every case shall
pursue the following procedure.
[Ord. No. 1457 §100.01, 1-5-1999]
Not less than forty-five (45) days before preparing and submitting
the preliminary plat to the Planning and Zoning Commission, the developer
or his/her surveyor shall consult with the representative of the Planning
and Zoning Commission, while the plat 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/herself with the Commission's requirements. During pre-application
proceedings, the general features of the subdivision, its layout,
facilities and required improvements shall be determined to the extent
necessary for preparation of the preliminary plat. Preferences and
memoranda, as may be necessary, and copies of such documentation shall
be furnished the developer.
[Ord. No. 1457 §100.02, 1-5-1999]
The developer shall prepare a preliminary plat of the proposed
subdivision which shall conform with the requirements set forth in
this Chapter at least two (2) weeks prior to the meeting of the Planning
and Zoning Commission at which action is desired.
[Ord. No. 1457 §100.03, 1-5-1999]
The preliminary plat shall be checked by the Planning and Zoning
Commission as to its conformity with the Comprehensive Plan of Versailles
and as to the plat's compliance with the standards, requirements and
principles hereinafter prescribed and the Planning and Zoning Commission's
representative to ascertain compliance with all applicable additional
requirements of City, County, State and Federal departments and agencies
concerned and with applicable regulations of public utility companies.
[Ord. No. 1457 §100.04, 1-5-1999]
Upon completion of all required improvements as stipulated by
the Planning and Zoning Commission, the developer shall file with
the Planning and Zoning Commission the final plat of the subdivision.
The final plat may include all or any reasonably acceptable part of
the approved preliminary plat and completion of improvements, or the
bond therefor need only cover that portion of the plat for which final
approval is requested.
[Ord. No. 1457 §100.05, 1-5-1999]
The Commission shall within forty-five (45) days after receipt
of the final plat determine its recommendations as to whether the
plat shall be approved, approved with modifications or disapproved
and shall within said forty-five (45) day period give notice to the
subdividers of its determination. If approved, the Commission shall
so note on the face of the plat and shall thereupon forward said plat
to the Board of Aldermen notifying the subdividers of its action.
If approved with modification or if disapproved, the Commission shall
attach to the original of said plat a statement of the reasons for
such action and shall forthwith return the original of said plat to
the subdivider, retaining one (1) copy thereof for its record.
[Ord. No. 1457 §100.06, 1-5-1999]
A.
If
the final plat is returned to the subdivider as provided in the Section
preceding, said subdivider may appeal the decision to the members
of the Board of Aldermen and the decision of the majority of the Board
present and voting at the meeting to which such appeal is made shall
be final.
B.
No
special exception permit shall be granted unless the Board of Adjustment
shall find:
1.
The special exception will not be injurious to the use and enjoyment
of the environment or other property in the immediate vicinity nor
substantially diminish and impair property values within the surrounding
neighborhood;
2.
The proposed development will not increase local or State expenditures
in relation to costs of servicing or maintaining neighborhood properties;
3.
The establishment of the special exception will not impede the normal
and orderly development and improvement of surrounding property for
uses predominant in the area; and
4.
That the location and character of the proposed development are considered
to be consistent with a desirable pattern of development for the locality
in general.
[Ord. No. 1457 §100.07, 1-5-1999]
A.
The
size, shape and orientation of lots shall be appropriate for the location
and physical character of the proposed subdivision and for the type
of development contemplated in compliance with the applicable zoning
ordinance or regulations.
1.
Depth. Excessive depth in relation to width shall
be avoided. (A proportion of one (1) to one (1) or two (2) to one
(1) will normally be considered appropriate, except in the case of
narrow lots.)
2.
Street access. Every lot shall abut on a street,
subject to the requirements of this Chapter.
3.
Width. Lots for residential purposes shall have
sufficient width at the building setback lines to permit compliance
with side yard or distance requirements of the applicable zoning ordinance
or regulations and still be adequate for a building of practicable
width.
4.
Double-frontage. Except as otherwise provided herein,
double-frontage lots and reversed frontage lots shall be avoided.
(Double-frontage lots are lots that run from one street to another
where the house could be faced either way.)
5.
Side lot lines. Where practicable, side lot lines
shall be approximately at right angles to the right-of-way line of
the street on which the lot faces.
6.
Corner lots. Corner lots for residential use shall
be platted wider than interior lots to permit compliance with the
yard and setback requirements for the applicable zoning ordinance.
7.
Minimum lot size. The minimum lot size for residential
purposes for new lots shall be nine thousand (9,000) square feet with
a minimum frontage of seventy-five (75) feet.
[Ord. No. 21-004, 3-9-2021]
8.
No utilities. Where public sanitary facilities and/or
water are not accessible, the lot size shall be determined in accordance
with the requirements of this Chapter, the zoning ordinance, and the
laws and regulations of the State of Missouri.
