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12-3-3: PRELIMINARY PLAT:
A. Application: The applicant shall file with the Administrator a complete subdivision application form
and preliminary plat data as required in this Title, not less than thirty (30) days prior to the
Commission's public hearing. The Commission will not schedule any hearing or workshops or put
the application on the agenda unless the above conditions have been met.
B. Public Hearing Held Prior To Plat Approval: A public hearing shall be held at the time of
presentation of the preliminary plat by the developer to the Commission for the purpose of
allowing public input on the proposed subdivision.
C. Combining Preliminary And Final Plats:
1. The applicant may request that the subdivision application be processed as both a preliminary
and final plat if all of the following exists:
a. The proposed subdivision does not exceed four (4) lots;
b. No new street dedication or street widening is involved;
c. No major special development considerations are involved, such as development in a
floodplain, hillside development or the like; and
d. All required information for both preliminary and final plat is complete and in an acceptable
form.
2. A request to combine both preliminary plat and final plat into one application shall be acted
upon by the Commission upon recommendation by the Administrator.
D. Responsibilities Of Applicant; City Notify Adjoining Property Owners:
1. The applicant shall submit all required copies of plats, maps, application forms, conceptual
engineering forms, and any other appropriate supplementary information required by the
Administrator, Commission, or Council. See subsection E of this Section.
2. The applicant shall pay all required fees. See subsection G of this Section. (Ord. 430, 4-2-1984)
3. The City shall notify all adjoining property owners of hearings as required in this Section. (Ord.
592,11-17-1992)
E. Content Of Preliminary Plat:
1. The contents of the preliminary plat and related information shall be in such form as stipulated
by the Commission; however, additional maps and supporting data deemed necessary by the
Administrator or the Commission or Council may also be required.
2. The subdivider shall submit to the Administrator at least the following: (Ord. 430, 4-2-1984)
a. Thirty (30) copies of the preliminary plat of the proposed subdivision, drawn in accordance
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with the requirements hereinafter stated; each copy of the preliminary plat shall be on good
quality paper, shall have dimensions of not less than twenty four inches by thirty six inches (24"
x 36"), shall be drawn to a scale suitable to ensure clarity of all lines, dimensions and other
data, shall show the drafting date, and shall indicate thereon, by arrow, the general northerly
direction.
b. Thirty (30) copies of a one inch equals three hundred feet (1" = 300') scale map on eight and
one-half inch by eleven inch (8 1/2" x 11") paper indicating thereon all adjacent development
and/or lots of record within three hundred feet (300') of any boundary of the proposed
development, and the layout of the proposed development in bold outline.
c. Thirty (30) copies of the completed and executed subdivision application form.
d. Four (4) sets of conceptual engineering plans (not meant to be detailed designs) for streets,
water, sewers, sidewalks and other required public improvements. Such engineering plans shall
contain sufficient information and detail to enable the City Engineer to make a determination as
to conformance of the proposed improvements to applicable regulations, ordinances and
standards. (Ord. 557, 10-1-1991)
e. Appropriate supplementary information that sufficiently details the proposed development
within any special development area, such as hillside, planned unit development, floodplain,
cemetery, mobile home, large-scale development, hazardous and unique areas of development.
F. Preliminary Plat Requirements: The following shall be shown on the preliminary plat or shall be
submitted separately:
1. The name of the proposed subdivision and general location.
2. The names, addresses and telephone numbers of the owner, the subdivider or subdividers and
the engineer, surveyor or planner who prepared the preliminary plat.
3. Name and address of the party to receive City billings and/or correspondence.
4. The legal description of the subdivision.
5. A statement of the intended use of the proposed subdivision, such as: residential single-family,
two-family and multiple housing, commercial, industrial, recreational or agricultural and a showing
of any sites proposed for parks, playgrounds, schools, churches or other public uses.
6. A map of the entire area scheduled for development if the proposed subdivision is a portion of a
larger holding intended for subsequent development.
7. A vicinity map showing the relationship of the proposed plat to the surrounding area (1/2 mile
minimum radius, scale optional).
8. The land use and existing zoning of the proposed subdivision and the adjacent land.
9. Streets, street names, right-of-way and roadway widths, including adjoining streets or
roadways.
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10. Lot lines and blocks showing scaled dimensions and numbers of each.
11. Contour lines, shown at five foot (5') intervals where land slope is greater than ten percent
(10%) and at two foot (2') intervals where land slope is ten percent (10%) or less, referenced to an
established benchmark, including location and elevation.
12. A site report as required by the appropriate health district where individual wells or septic
tanks are proposed. (Ord. 430,4-2-1984)
13. Any proposed or existing utilities, including, but not limited to, storm and sanitary sewers,
irrigation laterals, ditches, drainage, bridges, culverts, water mains, fire hydrants, street lights, and
their respective profiles. (Ord. 557, 10-1-1991)
14. A copy of any proposed restrictive covenants and/or deed restrictions.
15. Any dedications to the public and/or easements, together with a statement of location,
dimensions and purposes of such.
16. Any additional required information for special development as specified in this Title.
17. A statement as to whether or not a variance will be requested with respect to any provision of
this Title describing the particular provision, the variance requested, and the reason therefor.
18. A statement of development features.
G. Fee: At the time of submission of an application for a preliminary plat, the applicant shall pay the
applicable fee as approved by the Council to cover the costs of processing.
H. Administrator Review:
1. Certification: Upon receipt of the preliminary plat and all other required data as provided for
herein, the Administrator shall affix the date of application acceptance thereon. The Administrator
shall, thereafter, place the preliminary plat on the agenda for consideration at the next regular
meeting of the Commission if there is sufficient time prior to the date of certification for the
Commission to consider and review the application, and to give proper notice of a public hearing
as required in subsection H2 of this Section.
2. Notice Of Hearing: Notice will be published in the City's newspaper of record at the expense of
the requesting party in at least one edition, fifteen (15) days prior to the hearing of the Planning
and Zoning Commission meeting, which notice shall also give a summary of the request and the
location.
3. Review By Other Agencies: The Administrator shall refer the preliminary plat and application to
as many agencies as deemed necessary. Such agencies may include the following:
a. Other governing bodies having joint jurisdiction;
b. The appropriate utility companies, irrigation companies or districts and drainage districts;
c. The superintendent of the school district; and
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d. Other agencies having an interest in the proposed subdivision. (Ord. 430, 4-2-1984)
I. Notification By Applicant:
1. Notification Of Property Owners: The City shall notify all adjoining property owners by mailing,
by certified mail, notice of the hearing to all property owners within three hundred feet (300') of the
proposed boundaries of the subdivision. (Ord. 592,11-17-1992)
2. Names Provided By Applicant: The names and addresses of property owners notified shall be
provided by the applicant to the City with a notarized statement of compliance and a copy of the
notification.
J. Commission Action:
1. Hearing By Commission: Following the receipt of application and after notice, the Commission
shall conduct a public hearing, at which time they shall review the preliminary plat and receive
comments from concerned persons and agencies to arrive at a decision on the preliminary plat.
2. Commission Findings: In determining the acceptance of a proposed subdivision, the
Commission shall consider the objectives of this Title and at least the following:
a. The conformance of the subdivision with the Comprehensive Development Plan;
b. The availability of public services to accommodate the proposed development;
c. The continuity of the proposed development with the capital improvement program;
d. The public financial capability of supporting services for the proposed development; and
e. The other health, safety or environmental problems that may be brought to the Commission's
attention.
3. Action On Preliminary Plat: The Commission may approve, approve conditionally, deny or table
the preliminary plat for additional information. Approved or conditionally approved preliminary plats
are forwarded to the Council. If the plan is denied, it is not forwarded to the Council. If the plan is
tabled, it may be reconsidered by the Commission within forty five (45) days of the public hearing.
The Administrator shall notify the applicant of the Commission's action within ten (10) days.
4. Action On Combined Preliminary And Final Plat: If the Commission's conclusion is favorable to
the subdivider's request for the subdivision to be considered as both a preliminary plat and final
subdivision, then a recommendation shall be forwarded to the Council in the same manner as
herein specified for a final plat. The Commission may recommend that the combined application
be approved, approved conditionally or disapproved.
K. Appeals: Any person or aggrieved party who appeared in person or writing before the Commission
or the subdivider may appeal in writing the decision of the Commission relative to the final action
taken by the Commission. Such appeal must be submitted to the Council within fifteen (15) days
from such Commission action.
L. Record Of Hearing And Findings: A record of the public hearing, findings made and action taken
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shall be made and maintained. (Ord. 430, 4-2-1984)
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