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A H o SHORT PLAT ■ Application Checklist
Project name: File#:
Applicant/agent:
All applications are required to contain one copy of the following unless otherwise noted:
Applicant 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
agrBement 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
signing 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 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
• 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
• Legend 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.meridianciiy.org/planning
(0211212019)
Reduction of the plat(8 ''/z"x 11")
Signature sheet of the plat 2 copies)
Written confirmation of parcel verification from Community Development.Please email the
project name,parcels number(s),and a vicinity map to
communitydevelonmenO,meridiancity.org to obtain confirmation
Fee
Applicant Staff
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Additional Requirements for Short Plat of 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—4 copies(folded to 8 '/2"x I I"size)
Plan must have a scale no smaller than I"= 50'(1"=20'is preferred)and be on a standard drawing
sheet, not to exceed 3 6"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
nur eryman preparing the plan
• Existing natural features such as canals,creeks,drains,ponds,wetlands,
flood plains,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,tree class(I,11,or 111)
• 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
➢ 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.meridianciiy.org/planning
(0211212019)
➢ Mitigation for removal of existing trees
Reduction of the landscape plan(8 ''/z"x 11")
For new public utility construction water, sewer,reclaimed water applicants are required to submit:
Submit an electronic version in PDF format,of final engineering construction drawings for
streets,water,sewer,sidewalks,irrigation and other public improvements with copies of the
final plat attached.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:
hLtp://www.meridiancity.or ublic works/autocad standards/index.as
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-5A1 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.meridianciiy.org/planning
(0211212019)