1.
General. The subdivider shall prepare a preliminary plat for submission
to the Planning Commission along with a filing fee established by
the City Commission of not less than $100. Ten copies of the preliminary
plat shall be submitted to the office of the Planning Commission not
less than seven days prior to the meeting at which it is to be considered.
2.
Certification of Design. The preliminary plat shall be accompanied
by a statement signed by the registered engineer preparing the plat
certifying that he has, to best of his ability, designed the subdivision
in accordance with the General Plan, with which he is completely familiar,
and in accordance with the ordinances and regulations governing the
subdivision of land, except where an exception is requested in writing
and the reasons for which are clearly stated.
3.
Contents of Preliminary Plat. The preliminary plat shall be drawn
at a scale of 100 feet equals one inch and shall contain or be accompanied
by the following information:
a.
The proposed name of the subdivision.
b.
The name and address of the owner of record, of the subdivider and
of the registered engineer, preparing the plat.
c.
A key map showing the location of the proposed subdivision referenced
to existing or proposed major streets and to government section lines,
and including the boundaries and number of acres of the drainage area
of which the proposed subdivision is a part.
d.
The scale, north point and date.
e.
The names, with location of intersecting boundary lines, of adjoining
subdivision, and the location of City limits, if falling within or
immediately adjoining the tract.
f.
The land contours with vertical intervals not greater than two feet
referenced to a United States geological survey or coast and geodetic
survey bench mark or monument.
g.
The location of existing buildings, water, water courses and the
location of dedicated streets at the point where they adjoin and/or
are immediately adjacent to the subdivision; provided, however, that
actual measured distances shall not be required.
h.
The length of the boundaries of the tract, measured to the nearest
foot, the proposed location and width of streets, alleys, easements
and setback lines and the approximate lot dimensions.
i.
The location, approximate size and type of sanitary and storm sewers,
water mains, culverts, power and natural gas lines and other surface
and subsurface structures and pipe lines existing within or immediately
adjacent to the proposed subdivision; and the location, layout, type
and proposed size of the following structures and utilities:
j.
The location of all drainage channels and subsurface drainage structures,
the proposed methods of disposing of all runoff from the proposed
subdivision, and the location and size of all drainage easements relating
thereto whether they are located within or outside of the proposed
plat.
k.
The classification of every street within or adjacent to the subdivision
in accordance with the intended use of the street based on the proposed
design. This shall be done by placing the appropriate term, expressway,
primary thoroughfare, secondary thoroughfare, collector or minor street
in parentheses, directly on each street.
4.
Planning Commission. The Planning Commission shall approve, approve
conditionally or disapprove the plat within 60 days of the date of
its submission by the applicant. If no action be taken by the Planning
Commission at the end of 60 days after submission, the plat shall
be deemed to have been approved, unless stipulation for additional
time is agreed to by subdivider. If the preliminary plat is disapproved
or approved conditionally, the reasons for such action shall be stated
in writing, a copy of which shall be signed by the Planning Commission
Chairman and shall be attached to one copy of the plat and transmitted
to the subdivider. The reasons for disapproval or conditional approval
shall refer specifically to those parts of the General Plan or specific
regulations with which the plat does not conform. On conditionally
approving a plat, the Planning Commission may require submission of
a revised preliminary plat. If the plat conforms to all of the standards,
or after the applicant and Planning Commission agree upon any revision,
which shall be filed with the Planning Commission on a revised copy,
the subdivider may proceed with the laying out of streets and roads,
the preparation of utility plans and with the preparation of a final
plat.
1.
Plat Preparation. A final plat neatly drawn in ink on tracing cloth
or permanent plastic film and three dark lines print thereof shall
be submitted to the office of the Planning Commission not less than
five days before the Planning Commission meeting at which it is to
be considered for final approval. At the same time there shall be
submitted two sets of the proposed plans and specifications for all
improvements and the proposed restrictions in final form; provided,
however, the final plat may be approved subject to later submission
of final improvement plans and specifications.
2.
Time of Submission. The final plat of the proposed subdivision shall
be submitted to the Planning Commission and City Commission for final
approval within one year of the date on which the preliminary plat
was approved. If not submitted for final approval within such time
the preliminary plat shall be considered as having been disapproved
unless the Planning Commission agrees to an extension of time. The
final plat shall be filed in the office of the County Clerk within
two years after approval by the Planning Commission and the City Commission,
or if not filed within such time said approval shall be considered
as having been voided.
3.
Drafting. The final plat shall be drawn at a scale of at least 100
feet equals one inch from an accurate survey and on sheets whose dimensions
are 21 inches by 33 inches between border lines. On the first sheet
of every plat there shall be a key map showing the location of the
subdivision referenced to government survey section lines and major
streets. If more than two sheets are required for the plat, the key
map shall show the number of the sheet for each area. A border of
1/2 inch surrounding the sheet shall be left blank at the top, bottom
and right side, and there shall be a margin of two inches at the left
side for binding purposes.
4.
Contents of the Final Plat. The final plat shall show:
a.
The location and description of all section corners and permanent
survey monuments in or near the tract, to at least one of which the
subdivision shall be referenced.
b.
The length of all required lines dimensioned in feet and decimals
thereof and the value of all required true bearings and angles dimensioned
in degrees and minutes as hereafter specified.
c.
The boundary lines of the land being subdivided fully dimensioned
by lengths and bearings, the location of boundary lines of adjoining
lands and adjacent subdivisions identified by official names. Material
which is not a part of the subdivision shall be shown in dashed or
dotted lines.
d.
The lines of all proposed streets fully dimensioned by lengths and
bearings or angles.
e.
The lines of all proposed alleys. Where the exact location and/or
direction of an alley is not readily discernible from data given for
lot and block lines, the length and/or bearing shall be given.
f.
The widths, and names where appropriate, of all proposed streets
and alleys, and of all adjacent streets, alleys and easements which
shall be properly located.
g.
The lines of all proposed lots fully dimensioned by lengths and bearings
or angles; except where a lot line meets a street line at right angles,
the angle or bearing value may be omitted.
h.
The outline of any property which is offered for dedication to public
use fully dimensioned by lengths and bearings, with the area marked
"PUBLIC".
i.
The blocks numbered consecutively throughout the entire subdivision,
the lots numbered consecutively throughout each block and with areas
to be excluded from platting marked "RESERVED" or "NOT A PART".
j.
The location of all building lines, setback lines, and easements
for public services or utilities with dimensions showing their location.
k.
The radii, arcs, points of tangency, points of intersection and central
angles for curvilinear streets and radii for all property returns.
l.
The proper acknowledgements of owners and the consent of the mortgagee
to plat restrictions.
m.
The following, which shall be made and shown on the cloth tracing:
(1)
Owner's certificate and dedication, signed.
(2)
Engineer's certificate of survey, signed and his seal.
(3)
Certificate for release of mortgage for any portion dedicated
to the public.
(4)
Reference to any separate instruments, including restrictive
covenants, filed in office of the County Clerk of Deeds which directly
affect the land being subdivided.
(5)
Certificate of Planning Commission approval.
(6)
Certificate of City Commission acceptance of ways, easements
and public land dedications.
(7)
Treasurer's certificate.
5.
Planning Commission Action.
a.
The Planning Commission shall act upon the final plat within 45 days
after it has been submitted for final approval. This approval and
the day thereof shall be shown on the plat over the signature of the
Planning Commission Chairman or secretary member. Unless stipulation
for additional time is agreed to by the subdivider, and if no action
is taken by the Planning Commission at the end of 45 days after submission,
the plat shall be deemed to have been approved.
b.
If the final plat is disapproved, grounds for this refusal shall
be stated in writing, a copy of which shall be transmitted with the
tracing and prints to the applicant. The reasons for disapproval shall
refer specifically to those parts of the General Plan or ordinance
or regulation with which the plat does not comply.
6.
City Commission Action. Before recording the final plat, it shall
be submitted to the City Commission for approval and for acceptance
of public streets, alleys and utility easements and land dedicated
to public use. This approval of the plat shall be shown over the signature
of the Mayor and properly attested. The disapproval of any plat or
plan by the City Commission shall be deemed a refusal of the proposed
dedications shown thereon.
7.
Recording of Plat. After final approval of the plat and the affixing
of all required signatures on the original tracing, the subdivider
shall provide the Planning Commission with two dark line prints thereof
and one contact reproducible cloth tracing. The applicant shall file
the original tracing, one dark line on cloth and one contact reproducible
tracing on cloth or film with the County Clerk.
8.
Abandonment of Approved Plat. All plats may be considered as void
if development is not begun within two years from the official recording
date of the plat with the County Clerk, unless an extension has been
granted.
