9-5 Preliminary Plat
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The official Bryce Canyon City code is at https://brycecanyoncityut.gov/community-plan/.
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A preliminary plat shall be finished for all proposed land divisions. Subdivision applications shall include all the items below.
1. Completed Application: Completed preliminary plat (Subdivision) application.
2. Feasibility Study: The subdivider shall be required to show the feasibility of the proposed water and sewage systems necessary to meet the requirements of this chapter, the local health officer and the state division of environmental health as indicated by letters of feasibility from such health officers.
3. Summary Statement: Summary statement containing the following:
a. Total area within the subdivision showing all phases.
b. Total area of each lot.
c. Total number of proposed dwelling units.
d. Estimated maximum drainage flow (100-year storm) through any natural courses lying within the area to be subdivided expressed in cubic feet per minute.
4. Scaled Drawing: A plan showing the proposed subdivision layout drawn at a scale of one-inch equals fifty feet, which shall meet the requirements of the County Surveyor (UCA 17-23) County Recorder (UCA 17-21) and UCA 10-9a-6.
5. Preliminary Engineer Drawings: Preliminary engineering drawings, including typical cross sections, and plans and/or written statements regarding width and type of proposed off-site and on-site water mains, sanitary sewers, drainage facilities and other proposed improvements such as sidewalks, curbs and gutters, parks and fire hydrants. The proposed location of all of the aforementioned improvements, if such improvements are required, must be shown on the preliminary plat.
6. Drainage Study: A drainage study and report shall be prepared by a licensed professional civil engineer and shall be submitted with each application.
7. Proof of Interest, Permission: Sufficient documentation to show the subdivider has a vested interest in the subject property or has the owner's permission to subdivide must be presented with preliminary application.
8. Irrigation Clearance: For all subdivisions proposed through which an irrigation ditch, canal or other such waterway passes, the subdivider will need to obtain a letter of agreement from the owner of said ditch, canal or other waterway specifying any required improvements or possible relocation.
9. Traffic Study: If deemed necessary by the Planning Commission, the developer shall submit a traffic study prepared by a licensed engineer qualified in the area of traffic and circulation. Such study will incorporate safety issues for pedestrian, bicycle and vehicular traffic, as applicable.
10. Disposal of Floodwater, Surface Water: Disposal of surface water and disposition of flood hazards so as to protect lands located outside the boundaries of the subdivision due to impacts of the development of the subdivision.
11. Other: Any additional reports which are required by the associated Zoning District.