14-2-3 PRELIMINARY PLAT

1. APPLICATION PROCEDURE AND REQUIREMENTS. Based upon the approval of the Planning and Zoning Commission of the concept plat, the applicant should file in duplicate an application for approval of a preliminary plat. The application shall: a. Be made on forms available at the office of the Administrative Assistant to the Planning and Zoning Commission together with a fee as outlined in the schedule of fees. b. Include all land which the applicant proposes to subdivide and all land immediately adjacent extending one hundred (100) feet therefrom, or of that directly opposite thereto, extending one hundred (100) feet from the street frontage of such opposite land, with the names of the owners as shown in the Assessor's Office showing the subdivision superimposed thereon. c. Be accompanied by the minimum of six (6) copies of the preliminary plat as described in these regulations. d. Be accompanied by a minimum of three (3) copies of construction plans as described in these regulations. e. Comply in all respects with the concept plat as approved. f. Be presented to the Administrative Assistant to the Planning and Zoning Commission at least seven (7) days prior to a regular meeting of the Commission. g. The following items shall be included as part of the preliminary plans: 1. Dimensions of Site and Improvements. 2. Soils Characteristics and Analysis (Including Profile). 3. Bridges and Culverts. 4. Adequate Water System. 5. Adequate Sewer System. 6. Curb, Gutter and Sidewalks. 7. Curb Cuts and Driveways. 8. Off-Street Parking Required. (2.5 per D.U. plus guest parking). 9. Building Lines, Including Dimensions (Setbacks, Buildable Areas, etc.) 10. Contours at 2 Ft. and/or 5 ft. Intervals if required 11. Grading Plan Conform to: a. Building Code Regulations. b. Fire District and Fire Code Regulations. 12. Fire Hydrant Locations. 13. Surface Drainage Plan Including Storm Drainage System. 14. Irrigation System Modification. 15. Street Lighting. 16. Area Lighting. 17. R.V. Parking – Reasonable Percentage. 18. Names of New Streets and Circulation Pattern. 19. Landscaping Plans. PRELIMINARY APPROVAL. After the Planning and Zoning Commission has reviewed the preliminary plat and construction plans, the applicant shall be advised of any required changes and/or additions. The Commission shall approve, conditionally approve, or disapprove the preliminary plat within thirty (30) days after the date of the regular meeting of the Commission when preliminary plans are received. One (1) copy of the proposed preliminary plat shall be returned to the developer with the date of approval, conditional approval, or disapproval and the reasons therefore accompanying the plat. PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS. The Planning and Zoning Commission shall require the applicant to indicate on the plat all roads and public improvements to be dedicated, all special districts for water, fire, and utility improvements which shall be required to be established or extended and any other special requirements deemed necessary by the Planning and Zoning Commission in order to conform the subdivision plat to the Official Map and the General of the City. 4. EFFECTIVE PERIOD OF PRELIMINARY APPROVAL. The approval of a preliminary plat shall be effective for a period of one (1) year at the end of which time final approval on the subdivision must have been obtained from the Planning and Zoning Commission, although the plat need not yet be signed and filed with the County Recorder. Any plat not receiving final approval within the period of time set forth herein shall be null and void, and the developer shall be required to resubmit a new plat for preliminary approval subject to all new zoning restrictions and subdivision regulations. 5. ZONING REGULATIONS. Every plat shall conform to existing zoning regulations and subdivision regulations applicable at the time of proposed final approval, except that any plat which has received preliminary approval shall be exempt from any subsequent amendments to the Zoning Ordinance rendering the plat nonconforming as to bulk or use, provided that final approval is obtained within the one-year period. 6. GRADING OF SITE PRIOR TO FINAL APPROVAL. Subsequent to preliminary approval the developer may apply for a topsoil and excavation permit from the Planning and Zoning Commission or such other agency or person as the City Council shall direct, and upon receipt of such permit may commence construction to the grades and elevations required by the approved preliminary plat. 7. MODEL HOMES. For the purpose of allowing the early construction of model homes in a subdivision, the Planning and Zoning Commission in its discretion may permit a portion of a major subdivision involving no more than two (2) lots to be created in accordance with the procedures for minor subdivision, provided said portion derives access from an existing city, township, county or state highway, and provided no future road or other improvement is anticipated where said lots are proposed. The subdivision plat for the "minor" portion shall be submitted to the Planning and Zoning Commission simultaneously with the preliminary plat for the entire major subdivision. Subsequent to preliminary approval, the model may be constructed, subject to such additional requirements that the Planning and Zoning Commission may require.