Section 11, Subsection 6 Preliminary application and plat requirements

A. The requirements of the preliminary plat or record of survey plat are set forth by the Planning Commission and all plats submitted to the Planning Commission must be in conformance with standards, rules and regulations contained herein. B. The Town shall not approve, nor shall a party record, any plat or other creating instrument for a new subdivision unless the party has properly applied under this Section and received both a preliminary approval and a final approval from the respective Land Use Authorities. C. GENERAL INFORMATION, including: 1. The name, address, telephone number and email of the applicant or developer. 2. The applicant’s agent, if there is one; 3. The applicant’s engineer or surveyor’s name, address and phone number; and 4. The applicant’s attorney’s name, address, and phone number, if applicable. 5. Proof of ownership of parcel to be subdivided. D. LAND USE APPLICATION. An approved land use application that describes how the property will be used after it is subdivided. 1. If the intended use is permitted by right under Town ordinances, the land use application must include citations to the specific ordinance(s) that the applicant believes authorizes the intended use. 2. If the intended use requires a conditional use permit or is otherwise conditioned on Town approval, the land use application must include an approved, Town-issued permit authorizing the intended use. Should an applicant seek a use permit concurrently with a related subdivision application, the subdivision application shall be considered incomplete until the use permit is issued. 3. If the intended use is prohibited under Town ordinances and requires a variance or rezoning, the land use application must include an approved, Town-issued variance or rezoning authorizing the intended use. Should an applicant seek a variance or rezoning concurrently with a related subdivision application, the subdivision application shall be considered incomplete until the variance is issued. E. PRELIMINARY PLAT: To be considered a complete application, the plat should include, but not be limited to, the following information: 1. Statement of public survey monuments found and restored. 2. Identification and legal description of the subdivision. 3. Proposed name of the subdivision that is distinct when compared to County records. 4. Proposed name of streets. 5. Location by section, township, and range. 6. Dimensions and bearings of all property boundaries. 7. Layout, dimensions, and acreage of all proposed lots. 8. Existing structures. 9. High water marks of all streams and location of any designated wetlands. 10. Location of prominent natural features such as rock outcropping, woodlands, steep slopes, potential natural hazards. 11. The proposed location of septic systems. 12. Location of dimensions of existing and proposed utilities and utility easements. 13. When a development is located in a seismically active area, a statement shall acknowledge that potential geological hazard exists. 14. Existing and finished contours at intervals of at least 5'. 15. Existing sewage disposal systems, storm drains, water supply mains and culverts within the subdivision or within 100 feet thereof. 16. Proposed on-site and off-site water facilities, sanitary sewage disposal systems, storm drain facilities and fire hydrants. 17. Required setbacks on all lots. 18. Whether any parcel is reserved or proposed for dedication for a public purpose. Landscaping plan for any public or common areas. 19. Proposed or required fencing (location, height, material). 20. Statement of allowance or non-allowance of animals. 21. Floodplain development permit - if applicable. 22. Where the plat submitted covers only a part of the developer's land, or is part of a larger vacant area, the plat shall show the location of the subdivision as it forms part of a larger tract or parcel. In such a case, a sketch of the prospective future street system of the unplanned parts shall be submitted and the street system of the part submitted shall be considered in the light of adjustments and connections with the future street system of the larger area. 23. When accessing over a canal or river an access permit will be required. 24. Graphic scale and north arrow. 13 25. Date of preparation. 26. Signature blocks (for use after final approval) for the owners of the land to be subdivided, the Planning Commission Chair, and the Mayor with the Town Clerk to attest. 27. Other data, material or plans as may be required by the Planning Commission. The plat shall be clearly marked "preliminary". F. A VICINITY MAP, a drawn at a scale not less than one-inch equals two thousand feet (1”=2,000’), showing the perimeter of the plat, access points, abutting subdivision outlines and names, and other relevant information within one-half (0.5) mile of the perimeter of the proposed plat. G. AN IMPROVEMENT PLAN and drawings, created in accordance with applicable portions of Subsections 9 and 10 of this Section, for all public improvements proposed by the applicant or required by Town ordinances. In addition to the requirements in Subsections 9 and 10, the improvement plan must contain: 1. An engineer’s estimate of the cost of completing the required improvements. 2. A description of proposed water facilities, including pipe diameters, valve locations, fire hydrant locations, water sources, water rights, reservoirs, pumps and design calculations. 3. A description of planned excavation or grading of areas requiring in excess of three-foot (3') cuts or fills. 4. Street plans showing proposed grades, curb-gutter, sidewalks, and typical street cross sections. 5. Grading plans, including all proposed changes in grade. All lot corners shall be staked to the finished grade. 6. Environmental Impact Analysis shall be prepared, if the Planning Commission deems necessary, indicating or describing the measures that will be taken with respect to: a. Control of erosion and dust; b. Reseeding of cuts and fills; c. Disposition of any geologic hazard and/or soil conditions which may cause injury or damage to improvements; d. Disposal of surface water; e. Prevention of fire, and accumulation of weeds and debris; f. Preservation of natural drainage channels. 14 7. A site plan showing proposed dwelling locations and driveway locations for each lot where sensitive or special topographic and geologic conditions exist. The Planning Commission may determine, after review of the preliminary application or sketch plan, that lot site plans are required because existing conditions merit more specific details or requirements for developing specific lots. 8. Proof of sufficient water rights for the proposed development. 9. Sewer and Water Feasibility Study that demonstrates all lots in the proposed subdivision meet the water and sewer requirements of this Ordinance and are in conformance with all state health department regulations. The subdivider shall obtain a letter of feasibility stating approval from said agency. 10. A traffic study, if one is required by an applicable UDOT Access Management Plan, for any subdivision touching any road built or maintained by UDOT. H. CERTIFICATIONS, including: 1. An affidavit from the applicant, certifying that the submitted information is true and accurate. 2. The signature of each owner of the land to be subdivided, signifying their consent to the preliminary subdivision application and their intent to dedicate any portions of the subdivision to the public as described on the plat. 3. Letters of approval from the culinary water authority, fire department, and Central Utah Public Health Department. 4. Certification that the surveyor who prepared the plat: a. Holds a license in accordance with Utah Code 58-22; and b. Either: (1) Has completed a survey of the property described on the plat in accordance with state requirements and has verified all measurements; or (2) Has referenced a record of survey map of the existing property boundaries shown on the plat and verified the locations of the boundaries; and c. Has placed monuments as represented on the plat. I. RESTRICTIVE COVENANTS CONTRACT/CC&Rs, if any. J. COPIES: 1. An electronic copy of all plans in PDF format and six (6) printed copies of the preliminary application and plat. 2. A paper copy of the preliminary plat shall be submitted to Elsinore Town for office purposes. K. PAYMENT OF FEES. Preliminary application fees required by the Town (see the Town’s Fee schedule), plus actual costs if an engineering review, consulting or legal assistance from an attorney is required. L. ENGINEERING DRAWINGS and plans shall be required including typical cross sections of proposed streets, location of on and off site, proposed water facilities and other proposed improvements such as sidewalks, curb and gutter, open spaces, fire hydrants, streetlights, drainage, flood control, and retention.