Chapter 17.20
PROPOSED PLATS

Sections:

17.20.010    Scale.

17.20.020    General requirements.

17.20.030    Plat requirements.

17.20.040    Utility requirements.

17.20.010 Scale.

A preliminary plat shall be prepared by a professional land surveyor, at a scale of one inch equals one hundred feet (unless property size makes this impractical), with copies as required by the administrator, and containing the information as set out in this chapter. (Ord. 1061, 1995)

17.20.020 General requirements.

A preliminary plat submittal shall contain the following:

A.    A vicinity sketch showing adjacent subdivisions streets, bordering lines of adjacent properties, and how streets in the proposed subdivision may connect with existing and proposed streets in neighboring subdivisions or unplatted property to produce a harmonious and compatible development.

B.    A certificate of title, not more than thirty days old, from a recognized title company naming all persons with legal interest in the subdivision property shall accompany the final plat. Such certificate shall also note any assessment or lien, encumbrances, contract interest, easements or other rights affecting the property. (Ord. 033/2008 § 5; Ord. 1061, 1995)

17.20.030 Plat requirements.

The proposed plat shall also contain:

A.    Name of the proposed subdivision (or dedication);

B.    The date, scale of plat, size (in acres) of the property, designation of north, vertical control datum, and certification of the professional land surveyor;

C.    The name and address of the subdivider;

D.    Legal description of the proposed subdivision (or dedication);

E.    Boundary lines, approximate and to scale, of the property to be subdivided or dedicated;

F.    Within the proposed subdivision or dedication and within a distance of fifty feet from its boundaries, the location, width, and designation of existing or platted public highways, and the location and designation of existing buildings, utilities, watercourses, power lines, culverts, section lines, and similar features;

G.    The zoning of the property and contiguous parcels;

H.    Topographic contours at intervals of two feet subject to prior approval by the city engineer;

I.    Approximate dimensions of lots and blocks with lot numbers and block designations;

J.    Parcels and tracts to be reserved or dedicated for parks, playgrounds, streets, alleys, schools or other public uses;

K.    Location and direction of flow of watercourses and approximate location of areas subject to inundation or storm water overflow within or adjacent to the proposed subdivision or dedication. (Ord. 1061, 1995)

17.20.040 Utility requirements.

Street and sewer profiles may be required in such detail and scale as determined by the city engineer. The city engineer may also require additional detailed utility plans if special problems are encountered, due to topography, excessive grades, or unusual soil conditions including the following:

A.    A plan showing location and sizes of sewer lines, catch basins, pumps or other drainage or sewerage structures;

B.    A plan showing location and sizes of water mains, reservoirs, and other elements of a proposed water distribution system;

C.    Grades of proposed streets and methods of storm drainage. (Ord. 1061, 1995)