Checklist ApplicationsItem MA: Planning Application Checklist Changes
Summary: Per UDC 11-5A-3132, the Planning Division requests approval from the Planning and Zoning Commission to revise the
final plat, short plat and annexation/rezone checklists to further clarify the required items needed with an application submittal.
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ANNEXATION/REZONE ■ Application Checklist
Project name: File #:
Applicant/agent:
Application is required to contain one copy of the following:
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Description
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Completed and signed Development Review Application
Narrative fully describing the proposed project
Legal description of the property to be annexed and/or rezoned
• Include a metes and bounds description commencing at a section corner or quarter corner to the section line
(when applicable) or center -line of all adjacent roadways, stamped and signed by a registered professional
land surveyor, (please also provide a basis -of -bearing from a section comer to an adjacent quarter -comer to
allow for accurate input into our GIs system) with
• Scaled exhibit map showing the boundaries of the legal description in compliance w/ the requirements of the
Idaho State Tax Commission Property Tax Administrative Rules IDAPA 35.01.03.225.0l.h
• If requesting more than one zoning designation, include a legal description for each zone along with an overall
annexation/rezone boundary description. Also include the boundaries of each different zone on the map
"Note: When also submitting a Preliminary Plat application, a separate legal description is required for the
boundaries of the plat, excludingproperly to the section line or center -line as re uired or annexations/rezones.
Recorded warranty deed for the subject property
Affidavit of Legal Interest signed and notarized by the property owner (If owner is a corporation,
submit a copy of the Articles of Incorporation or other evidence to show that the person signing is an authorizedagent)
Scaled vicinity map showing the location of the subject property
Pre -application meeting notes (All applications that require a public hearing are required to conduct a pre -
application me ting with the Planning Division)
Neighborhood meeting sign -in sheet (Applicants are required to hold a neighborhood meeting to provide
an opportunity for public review of the proposed project prior to the submittal of an application)
Commitment of Property Posting form signed by the applicant/agent
Written confirmation of parcel verification from Community Development. Please email the
project name, parcels number(s), and a vicinity map to
communitydevLlo men ti eridianci .or to obtain confirmation
Fee (Please call the Planning Division to calculate correct fee. Applications with
incorrect fees will not be accepted.)
For new public utility construction (water, sewer, reclaimed water) applicants are required to submit:
(2) Sets of conceptual engineering plans, including pipe sizes and profiles
(1) Disk with electronic version of the conceptual engineering plans in a format that
complies with the specifications for project Drawings found at:
www.meridianci!y.org/public works/autocad standards/index.as
Note: Only one copy of the above items need be submitted when submitting multiple applications
Additional Requirements for Annexation/Rezone Applications:
Applicant
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Description
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If this application is not accompanied by a plat, conditional use permit, or planned unit
development application, submit a conceptual development plan and elevations for the
property (also submit an electronic version of the plan(s) in pdf format on a disk with the file named
with project name and plan type [i.e. conceptual development plan, elevations]).
APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED UNLESS ALL APPLICABLE ITEMS ON THE CHECKLIST ARE SUBMITTED.
Community Development ■ Planning Division ■ 33 E. Broadway Avenue, Ste. 102 Meridian, Idaho 83642
Phone: 208-884-5533 Fax: 208-888-6854 www.meridiancitv.org/planning
(0512112014)
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Planning Division
FINAL PLAT ■ Application Checklist
Project name: File #:
Applicant/agent:
All applications are required to contain one copy of the following:
Applicant
Staff
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Description
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Completed and signed Development Review Application
Narrative fully describing the proposed project
Legal description of the subject property (Lot, Block, and Subdivision name if located in a recorded
subdivision OR a metes and bounds legal description of the property if not in a subdivision)
Recorded warranty deed for the subject property
Affidavit of Legal Interest signed and notarized by the property owner (If owner is a corporation,
submit a copy of the Articles of Incorporation or other evidence to show that the person signing is an authorized agent)
Scaled vicinity map showing the location of the subject property (If this is a phased development,
show this phase in relation to previously approvedphases)
Written confirmation of parcel verification from Community Development. Please email the
project name, parcels number(s), and a vicinity map to
communitydevL16 men eridianci .or to obtain confirmation
Fee (Please call the Planning Division to calculate correct fee. Applications with
incorrectfees will not be accepted)
Note: Only one copy of the above items need be submitted when submitting multiple applications
Additional Requirements for Final Plat Applications:
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Description
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Include the following additional information in the project narrative:
➢ A statement of conformance with the approved preliminary plat and meeting all
requirements or conditions thereof. If not in conformance, describe the proposed
changes and why they are needed*
➢ A statement of conformance with all requirements and provisions of the UDC
➢ A statement of conformance with acceptable engineering, architectural and
surveying practices and local standards
➢ Note the approved annexation/rezone ordinance number and development
a Bement recorded instrument number (if applicable)
Copy of the approved preliminary plat (8 '/2" x 11 ")
Copy of the "final" Ada County Street Name Evaluation Letter
Detail of any proposed amenities (tot lot play equipment, etc.)
Submit two (2) hardcopy sets, and one electronic version in PDF format, of final engineering
construction drawings for streets, water, sewer, sidewalks, irrigation and other public
improvements with copies copies of the final plat attached. to QemmuaiP� Development
Deigaftment for- ^val (208 887 22! 1). These drawings must be stamped and signed by a
registered engineer/surveyor in the State of Idaho
Applicant's engineer is required to submit a signed, stamped statement certifying that all
street finish centerline elevations are set a minimum of three feet above the highest
established normal groundwater elevation.
Storm drainage calculations must be submitted for private drives and parking areas within
subdivisions.
Submit cross section (civil plan drawing) of rp ivate street to the Planning Division (if
Community Development ■ Planning Division ■ 33 E. Broadway Avenue, Ste. 102 Meridian, Idaho 83642
Phone: 208-884-5533 Fax: 208-888-6854 www.meridiancity.org[planning
(0512112014)
applicable).
Final Plat-13 copies (in addition to the net ink copies for Public Works as required
above), dimensions of 18" x 27" per Idaho Code (folded to 8'/z" x I I" size)
The following items must be included on the finalplat:
• Approved plat name
• Year of platting
• Section location and coup (situate statement)
• North arrow
• Scale of plat (not smaller than 1 "=100')
• Streets and alleys with widths and bearings
• Street names
• Consecutive numbering of all lots in each block, and each block numbered
• Each and all lengths of the boundaries of each lot including curve and/or line table
• Exterior boundaries shown by distance and bearing (heavier lines than streets and lots)
including curve and/or line table
• Description of survey monuments
• Initial point and tie to at least two public land survey corners or, in lieu thereof, to
two monuments recognized by the City Engineer or County Engineer or surveyor
• Common area lots and/or landscape easements
• Existing and proposed easements (show graphically on the plat)
• Pertinent notes for easements, restrictions, dedications, etc.
• Basis of bearings
• Land Surveyor signed seal
• Land Surveyor business name and address
• Le end of symbols
• Adjacent platted subdivision names
Reduction of the final plat (8 ''/z" x 11")
Signature sheet of the final plat 2(_4 copies)
Landscape plan — 2 3 copies (folded to 8 ''/2" x I I" size)
NOTE: Internal (parking lot) landscaping will not be reviewed with the final plat for commercial
developments unless a separate CZC application is submitted concurrently.
Plan must have a scale no smaller than I " = 50' (1 " = 20' is preferred) and be on a standard drawing
sheet, not to exceed 36"x 48" (24"x 36" is preferred). A plan which cannot be drawn in its entirety
on a single sheet must be drawn with appropriate match lines on two or more sheets.
The following items must be included on the landscapeplan:
• Date, scale, north arrow, and project name
• Names, addresses, and telephone numbers of the developer and the person and/or
firm preparing the plan
• Stamp/signature of a landscape architect, landscape designer, or qualified
nurseryman preparing the plan
• Existing natural features such as canals, creeks, drains, ponds, wetlands,
floodplains, high groundwater areas, and rock outcroppings
• Location, size, and species of all existing trees on site with trunks 4 inches or
greater in diameter, measured 6 inches above the ground. Indicate whether the tree
will be retained or removed
• A statement of how existing healthy trees proposed to be retained will be protected
from damage during construction
• Existing buildings, structures, planting areas, light poles, power poles, walls,
fences, berms, parking and loading areas, vehicular drives, trash areas, sidewalks,
pathways, stormwater detention areas, signs, street furniture, and other man-made
elements
• Existing and proposed contours for all areas steeper than 20% slope. Berms shall
Community Development ■ Planning Division ■ 33 E. Broadway Avenue, Ste. 102 Meridian, Idaho 83642
Phone: 208-884-5533 Fax: 208-888-6854 www.meridiancitv.org.[planning
be shown with one -foot contours
• Site Triangles as defined in 11-3A-3 of this ordinance
• Location and labels for all proposed plants, including trees, shrubs, and
groundcovers. Scale shown for plant materials shall reflect approximate mature
size
• A plant list that shows the plant symbol, quantity, botanical name, common name,
minimum planting size and container and tree class (I, II, or III). and eemments
• Planting and installation details as necessary to ensure conformance with all
required standards
• Location and drawing/detail of all proposed fencing
• Calculations of project components to demonstrate compliance with the
requirements of this ordinance, including:
➢ Width of street buffers, lineal feet of street frontage, and number of street trees
➢ Width of parkways, lineal feet and number of trees Residential ^.,bdivi&io Moos
➢ Acreage dedicated for qualified open space (include detail of calculations)
➢ Number of trees provided on common lot(s)
➢ Mitigation for removal of existing trees
Reduction of the landscape plan (8 ''/z" x 11 ")
Electronic version of the approved preliminary plat, final plat, and landscape plan in pdf
format on a disk with the files named with project name and plan type (i.e. approved
preliminary plat, final plat, landscape plan, amenities, etc.). We encourage you to submit at
least one color version for presentation purposes
If the number of buildable lots has increased or there has been an overall reduction in the amount of open space, the
final plat shall be determined not to be in substantial compliance with the preliminary plat. If the Director
determines that there is substantial difference in the final plat than that which was approved as a preliminary plat
or conditions that have not been met, the Director may require that a new preliminary plat be submitted to the
Commission (UDC 11-6B-3C2b).
APPLICATION WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED UNLESS ALL APPLICABLE ITEMS ON THE CHECKLIST ARE
SUBMITTED.
Community Development ■ Planning Division ■ 33 E. Broadway Avenue, Ste. 102 Meridian, Idaho 83642
Phone: 208-884-5533 Fax: 208-888-6854 www.meridiancitv.org/planning
Planning Division
SHORT PLAT ■ Application Checklist
Project name: File #:
Applicant/agent:
All applications are required to contain one copy of the following unless otherwise noted:
Applicant
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Description
Staff
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Requirements for all Short Plat Applications
Completed and signed Development Review Application
Narrative fully describing the proposed project including the following:
➢ A statement of conformance with all requirements and provisions of the UDC
➢ A statement of conformance with acceptable engineering, architectural and
surveying practices and local standards
➢ Note if there are existing structures (buildings, tot -lots, fencing) or not on the site
(If building(s) exist, are the building(s) part of the plat, or are they to be removed?
If no building(s) exist, when is construction anticipated to begin?)
➢ Note the approved annexation/rezone ordinance number and development
a Bement recorded instrument number (if applicable)
Legal description of the subject property (Lot, Block, and Subdivision name if located in a
recorded subdivision OR a metes and bounds legal description of the property if not in a subdivision
Recorded warranty deed for the subject property
Affidavit of Legal Interest signed and notarized by the property owner (If owner is a
corporation, submit a copy of the Articles of Incorporation or other evidence to show that the person
signma is an authorized agent)
Scaled vicinity map showing the location of the subject property
Approval of the proposed subdivision name from the Ada County Surveyor's office
Plat - 4 copies in final plat format (folded to 8 ''/2" x I I" size) (dimensions of 18" x 27" per
Idaho Code)
The following items must be included on theplat:
• Approved plat name
• Year of platting
• Section location and county (situate statement)
• North arrow
• Scale of plat (not smaller than 1 "=100')
• Streets and alleys with widths and bearings
• Street names
• Consecutive numbering of all lots in each block, and each block numbered
• Each and all lengths of the boundaries of each lotincluding curve and/or line table
• Exterior boundaries shown by distance and bearing (heavier lines than streets and
lots) including curve and/or line table
• Description of survey monuments
• Initial point and tie to at least two public land survey corners or, in lieu thereof, to
two monuments recognized by the City Engineer or County Engineer or surveyor
• Existing and proposed easements (show graphically on theplat)
• Pertinent notes for easements, restrictions, dedications, etc.
• Basis of bearings
• Land Surveyor signed seal
• Land Surveyor business name and address
• Le end of symbols
• Adjacent platted subdivision names
Community Development ■ Planning Division ■ 33 E. Broadway Avenue, Ste. 102 Meridian, Idaho 83642
Phone: 208-884-5533 Fax: 208-888-6854 www.meridiancitv.orgtplanning
(0512112014)
Reduction of the plat (8 '/2" x 11 ")
Signature sheet of the plat (4 copies)
Written confirmation of parcel verification from Community Development. Please email the
project name, parcels number(s), and a vicinity map to
communitydevelopment(a)meridiancity.org to obtain confirmation
Fee
Applicant
0Description
Staff
Additional Requirements for Short Plat (Not required for Condominium Plat)
Pre -application meeting notes (A pre -application meeting is required to be held with the
Planning Department prior to application submittal)
Meridian Fire Department approval of plat (stamped copy of plat or letter of approval)
Applicant's engineer is required to submit a signed, stamped statement certifying that all
street finish centerline elevations are set a minimum of three feet above the highest
established normal groundwater elevation
Landscape plan — 2 3 copies (folded to 8 ''/2" x I I" size)
Plan must have a scale no smaller than 1 " = 50' (1 " = 20' is preferred) and be on a standard drawing
sheet, not to exceed 36" x 48" (24" x 36" is preferred). A plan which cannot be drawn in its entirety
on a single sheet must be drawn with appropriate match lines on two or more sheets.
The following items must be included on the landscapeplan:
• Date, scale, north arrow, and project name
• Names, addresses, and telephone numbers of the developer and the person and/or
firm preparing the plan
• Stamp/signature of a landscape architect, landscape designer, or qualified
nurseryman preparing the plan
• Existing natural features such as canals, creeks, drains, ponds, wetlands,
floodplains, high groundwater areas, and rock outcroppings
• Location, size, and species of all existing trees on site with trunks 4 inches or
greater in diameter, measured 6 inches above the ground. Indicate whether the tree
will be retained or removed
• A statement of how existing healthy trees proposed to be retained will be protected
from damage during construction
• Existing buildings, structures, planting areas, light poles, power poles, walls,
fences, berms, parking and loading areas, vehicular drives, trash areas, sidewalks,
pathways, stormwater detention areas, signs, street furniture, and other man-made
elements
• Existing and proposed contours for all areas steeper than 20% slope. Berms shall
be shown with one -foot contours
• Sight Triangles as defined in 11-3A-5 of this ordinance
• Location and labels for all proposed plants, including trees, shrubs, and
groundcovers. Scale shown for plant materials shall reflect approximate mature
size
• A plant list that shows the plant symbol, quantity, botanical name, common name,
minimum planting size and container and tree class (I,11, or 11I). and comments rf r
• Planting and installation details as necessary to ensure conformance with all
required standards
• Location and drawing/detail of all proposed fencing
• Calculations of project components to demonstrate compliance with the
requirements of this ordinance, including:
➢ Width of street buffers, lineal feet of street frontage, and number of street trees
➢ Width of parkways, lineal feet and number of trees ^abdivision trees-
➢ Acreage dedicated for common open space
➢ Number of trees provided on common lot(s)
Community Development ■ Planning Division ■ 33 E. Broadway Avenue, Ste. 102 Meridian, Idaho 83642
Phone: 208-884-5533 Fax: 208-888-6854 www.meridiancitv.org(planning
➢ Mitigation for removal of existing trees
Reduction of the landscape plan (8 '/2" x 11 ")
For new public utility construction (water, sewer, reclaimed water) applicants are required to submit:
Submit two (2) hardcopy sets, and one electronic version in PDF format, of final engineering
construction drawings for streets, water, sewer, sidewalks, irrigation and other public
improvements with ewe copies of the final plat attached. *A- Cemrgunity Development
(208 887 221 ! ). These drawings must be stamped and signed by a
registered engineer/surveyor in the State of Idaho
One (1) disk with electronic version of the final engineering plans in a format that complies
with the Specifications for Project Drawings found at:
httn://www.meridiancity.org/uublic works/autocad standards/index.asp
Only subdivision applications for property within an industrial, commercial, TN-C or O-T district which meet the
requirements set forth in UDC 11-6B-5AI or condominium plat applications for property in any district where no
new development is proposed may be processed as a short plat.
APPLICATION WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED UNLESS ALL ITEMS ON THE CHECKLIST ARE SUBMITTED.
Community Development ■ Planning Division ■ 33 E. Broadway Avenue, Ste. 102 Meridian, Idaho 83642
Phone: 208-884-5533 Fax: 208-888-6854 www.meridiancity.org/planning