CC - Short Plat Checklist WIDI�t4,- Planning Division
SHORT PLAT Checklist
ALL APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED ELECTRONICALLY THROUGH CITIZEN ACCESS PORTAL
UPLOAD ALL DOCUMENTS AND DRAWINGS PER THE REQUIRED CHECKLIST,
AS A SINGLE ZIP FILE WITH INDIVIDUAL PDFs
EACH CHECKLIST ITEM MUST BE NAMED ACCORDING TO THE NAMING CONVENTION LISTED BELOW
APPLICATIONS NOT CONTAINING ALL REQUIRED CHECKLIST ITEMS WILL BE DEEMED
INCOMPLETE.INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE PROCESSED
Description Document
Naming Convention
Narrative fully describing the proposed project including the following: Narrative
➢ 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 agreement recorded instrument number(if
applicable)
Recorded warranty deed for the subject property Warranty Deed
Affidavit of Legal Interest signed and notarized by the property owner Affidavit of Legal Interest
(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 Vicinity Map
Approval of the proposed subdivision name from the Ada County Subdivision Name Approval
Surveyor's office
Short Plat-The following items must be included on theplat: Short Plat
• Year of platting,scale,north arrow,and approved plat name
• Section location and count (situate statement)
• Streets and alleys with widths and bearings V
• Street names V
• Consecutive numbering of all lots in each block,and each V
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 V
Engineer or County Engineer or surveyor
• Existing and proposed easements (show graphically on the
plat)
• Pertinent notes for easements,restrictions,dedications,etc.
• Basis of bearings
• Land Surveyor signed seal V
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• Land Surveyor business name and address
• Legend of symbols
• Adjacent platted subdivision names V
Signature sheets of the plat Signature Sheet(s)
Additional Requirements for Short Plat(Not required for
Condominium Plat
Pre-application meeting notes(A pre-application meeting is required to Pre-app Notes
be held with the Planning Department prior to application submittal
Meridian Fire Department approval of plat(stamped copy of plat or Fire Department Approval
letter of approval)
Applicant's engineer is required to submit a signed, stamped statement Certified Street Elevations
certifying that all street finish centerline elevations are set a minimum
of three feet above the highest established normal groundwater
elevation
Landscape plan-The following items must be included on the Landscape Plan
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,
tree class(1,11,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
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➢ Acreage dedicated for common open space
➢ Number of trees provided on common lot(s)
➢ Mitigation for removal of existing trees
For new public utility construction water,sewer,reclaimed water a plicants are required to submit:
Submit an electronic version in PDF format,of final engineering Construction Drawings
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
Autocad file of the final engineering plans in a format that complies Autocad file
with the Specifications for Project Drawings found here
Community Development■Planning Division■33 E.Broadway Avenue,Ste. 102 Meridian,Idaho 83642
Phone:208-884-5533 www.meridiancity.org�plannins
(Rev:0611812020)