[R.O. 1991 § 425.110; Ord. No. 2901-14 § 1, 8-5-2014]
A.
Residential Subdivisions. The length of
any block in a residential subdivision shall not exceed one thousand
three hundred twenty (1,320) feet. In blocks longer than eight hundred
(800) feet, pedestrianways shall be included. Blocks should be designed,
to the extent practicable, to avoid double frontage lots, except corner
lots.
B.
Business And Industrial Subdivisions. Block
length in business and industrial subdivisions are subject to review
and approval by the Smithville Area Fire Protection District and the
requirements of the International Fire Code.
[R.O. 1991 § 425.120; Ord. No. 2901-14 § 1, 8-5-2014]
B.
Street design should incorporate those
features necessary to ensure connectivity between the proposed subdivision
and the rest of the City. Existing adjacent streets or streets identified
in the Comprehensive Plan of the City of Smithville should be incorporated
into the design of each subdivision.
C.
Street names shall not be similar to or
confusing with any other existing street names in the City. If the
proposed street is in alignment with, or is an extension of an existing
street, such street should continue the existing street name if possible.
D.
Local Streets. Local streets shall be so
designed to discourage through or non-local traffic.
E.
Streets Adjacent To A Railroad Right-Of-Way,
Limited Access Freeway, Principal Highway. Where lots front or side,
but do not back on railroad rights-of-way, limited access freeways
or principal highways, a marginal access street or frontage road may
be required parallel and adjacent to the boundary of such rights-of-way.
The distance from said rights-of-way shall be determined with due
consideration to minimum distance required for approach connections
to future grade-separated intersections.
F.
Half Streets. Half-street dedications shall
be avoided, except for arterial streets and collector streets where
applicable, identified in the Comprehensive Plan or where they are
essential to the reasonable development of the subdivision in conformity
with the other requirements of these regulations; or, when the Planning
and Zoning Commission finds that it will be practicable to require
the dedication of the other half of the street when the adjoining
property is subdivided.
G.
Additional Requirements.
1.
When existing or anticipated traffic
on arterial and collector streets warrants greater widths of right-of-way,
the additional width shall be dedicated.
2.
When a subdivision shall include
an island in the roadway, proper distance shall be allowed for unrestricted
traffic flow through the roadway adjacent to and approaching said
island. A minimum distance of roadway on each side of the island shall
be twenty-two (22) feet, excluding curb and gutters.
H.
Street Alignment. On streets with reverse
curves, a reasonable tangent shall be provided between curves to permit
a smooth flow of traffic.
[R.O. 1991 § 425.130; Ord. No. 2901-14 § 1, 8-5-2014]
B.
The maximum depth of residential lots shall
not exceed two and one-half (2 1/2) times the width thereof except
cul-de-sac lots that shall not exceed four (4) times the width thereof.
C.
All side lot lines shall bear sixty degrees
(60°) to ninety degrees (90°) from the street right-of-way
line on a straight street or from the tangent of a curved street.
D.
Front building or setback lines shall be
shown on the final plat for all lots in the subdivision and shall
not be less than the setbacks required by the zoning regulations or
any other regulations adopted by the Governing Body; the most restrictive
setback requirement shall govern.
E.
Corner lots shall be laid out such that,
to the extent practicable, the rear yard area of one lot does not
abut the side yard of another. If a rear yard of a corner lot must
abut a side yard of another lot, the corner lot must be of adequate
size to accommodate front yard setbacks on both street frontages,
and such setback shall be drawn on the plat.
F.
Double frontage lots shall be avoided unless,
in the opinion of the Planning and Zoning Commission, a variation
to the rule will give better street alignment and lot arrangement.
If double frontage lots are created, the plat shall indicate "no driveway
access" on one (1) side of such lots.
G.
Every lot shall abut on a public street
other than an alley.
H.
The subdivision or resubdivision of a tract
or lot shall not be permitted where said subdivision or resubdivision
places an existing permanent structure in violation of the requirements
of the zoning regulations or the minimum design standards of these
regulations.
I.
Where possible, residential lots shall
not face on arterial or collector streets. The street pattern shall
be designed so that the side lines of lots abut collector streets
wherever land shapes and topography permit.
[R.O. 1991 § 425.140; Ord. No. 2901-14 § 1, 8-5-2014]
A.
Where alleys are not provided, permanent
easements of not less than seven and one-half (7 1/2) feet in
width shall be provided on each side of all rear lot lines; and on
side lot lines, where necessary, for utility wire, conduits, storm
and sanitary sewers, gas, water and heat mains and other public utilities.
These easements shall provide for a minimum, continuous right-of-way
at least fifteen (15) feet in width. Manholes, access pits, meter
pits, and any aboveground appurtenance to gas, electric, cable, phone
or other utility inside any permanent easement shall not be obstructed
by structures or landscaping and shall be kept in an open condition
for easy access by maintenance personnel. Any fencing may be constructed
in such areas, but any such fencing that obstructs access to the easement
may be removed and not replaced by the contractor or utility needing
access for maintenance, installation or improvements to any such utility.
B.
Where a private green space adjoins a street
or property outside the boundaries of a proposed subdivision, additional
easements shall be provided that will authorize the installation of
utilities to allow future developments to connect to existing utility
infrastructure. Any such easement shall be located to allow gravity
sewers to flow into an existing public main.
C.
Drainage Easements. If a subdivision is
traversed by a watercourse, drainageway or channel, as shown on the
Storm Drainage Map in the Comprehensive Plan or any applicable Flood
Insurance Rate Map, then a stormwater easement or drainage right-of-way
shall be provided. Such easement or right-of-way shall conform substantially
to the lines of such water course and shall be of such width or construction,
or both, as may be necessary to provide adequate stormwater drainage
and for access for maintenance thereof. Parallel streets or parkways
may be required in connection therewith. The subdivider shall have
an engineer's study prepared and report to the Planning and Zoning
Commission as to the required width of such easement. Such study and
report shall be based on the 100-year flood depth.
[R.O. 1991 § 425.150; Ord. No. 2901-14 § 1, 8-5-2014]
In the interest of public safety and for the preservation of the traffic-carrying capacity of the street system, the Planning and Zoning Commission shall have the right to restrict and regulate points of access to all property from the public streets system. Such access control should be in accordance with the standards adopted pursuant to Sections 520.010 through 520.050 and any such restrictions shall be indicated on the final plat.
[R.O. 1991 § 425.160; Ord. No. 2901-14 § 1, 8-5-2014]
A.
All lots, whether by subdivision plat or
lot split, shall be as near rectangular as is practical, due consideration
being given to lots fronting on curved streets and cul-de-sac turnarounds.
Lot lines shall generally be at right angles to abutting streets and
radial to curved streets and cul-de-sac turnarounds. Vehicular access
to residential lots from major arterial streets is discouraged and
will be permitted only when other access is not available. All lots
shall have the full lot width exposed to a public or private street.
No flag lots or other home sites partitioned from a larger lot, either
by subdivision plat or lot split and served by a driveway strip or
easement, are allowed except as may be approved in the planned zoning
process.
B.
In reviewing a subdivision plat for approval,
the Planning and Zoning Commission shall base its review and approval
on the following factors and conditions:
1.
The conformance of the proposed subdivision
to the policies and other findings and recommendations of the City's
Comprehensive Plan.
2.
The size of the lots which currently
abut the proposed subdivision.
3.
The average size of lots which lie
within three hundred (300) feet of the proposed subdivision.
4.
The fact that the width of the lot
is more perceptive and impacts privacy more than the depth or the
area of the lot.
5.
The likelihood that the style and
cost of homes to be built today may be quite different from those
which prevailed when nearby development took place.
6.
The general character of the neighborhood
relative to house sizes, age and condition of structures, street and
traffic conditions, terrain and quality of necessary utilities.
7.
The zoning and uses of nearby property.
8.
The extent to which the proposed
subdivision will, when fully developed, adversely or favorably affect
nearby property.
9.
The relative gain to the public health,
safety and general welfare if the subdivision is denied as compared
to the hardship imposed on the applicant.
10.
Recommendations of the staff.
[R.O. 1991 § 425.170; Ord. No. 2901-14 § 1, 8-5-2014]
The design of the subdivision shall
provide for adequate stormwater drainage and shall consider the effect
of the completed subdivision upon stormwater drainage and water quality.
The subdivider shall have an engineer's study prepared and report
to the Planning and Zoning Commission as to the effect of the subdivision
upon stormwater drainage and water quality. The subdivision shall
not have an adverse effect upon stormwater drainage and water quality
and shall not increase the drainage or water quality downstream.
[R.O. 1991 § 425.180; Ord. No. 2901-14 § 1, 8-5-2014; Ord.
No. 3204-23, 10-3-2023]
A.
The
City of Smithville shall require the submittal and subsequent recording
of covenants to run with the land that ensures continuous maintenance
of all stormwater management systems located within any final plat.
Such covenant shall run with the land, tracts and lots included in
such plat and all owners of such land, lots or tracts shall be responsible
for such maintenance and the costs thereof in perpetuity.
B.
The
City may require the submittal and subsequent recording of covenants
to run with the land that ensures continuous maintenance of all private
green space not otherwise considered part of the stormwater management
system located within any final plat. Private green space areas intended
to be natural, undisturbed resource areas shall be identified in such
covenants as such.
[R.O. 1991 § 425.190; Ord. No. 2901-14 § 1, 8-5-2014]
The applicant shall provide a copy
of his or her erosion control plan for review as well as a copy of
a Missouri Department of Natural Resources land disturbance permit.
The erosion control plan shall utilize best management practices as
prescribed in the Missouri Department of Natural Recourses principles
of best management guideline. The applicant shall adhere to the City
of Smithville Erosion and Sediment Control Manual.[1]
[1]
Editor's Note: Said manual is on file in the City offices.
