§ 170.28 Requirements Of The Preliminary Plat

The subdivider shall prepare and file with the Clerk 20 copies of the preliminary plat, drawn at a scale of 1” = 100′ or larger. Sheet size shall not exceed 24” x 36”. Where more than one sheet is required, the sheets shall show the number of the sheet and the total number of sheets in the plat, and match lines indicating where other sheets adjoin. The preliminary plat shall be clearly marked “Preliminary Plat” and shall show, or have attached thereto, the following:

1. Title, scale, north point, and date.

2. Proposed name of the subdivision that shall not duplicate or resemble existing subdivision names in the County.

3. The name and address of the owner and the name, address and profession of the person preparing the plan.

4. A key map showing the general location of the proposed subdivision in relation to surrounding development.

5. The names and locations of adjacent subdivisions and the names of record owners and location of adjoining parcels of unplatted land. A list of all owners of record of property located within 200 feet of the subdivision boundary shall be attached.

6. The location of property lines, streets and alleys, easements, buildings, utilities, watercourses, tree masses, and other existing features affecting the plat.

7. Existing and proposed zoning of the proposed subdivision and adjoining property and identification of fringe area designations where relevant.

8. Contours at vertical intervals of not more than two feet if the general slope of the site is less than 10 percent and at vertical intervals of not more than five feet if the general slope is 10 percent or greater.

9. Identification of any floodplain areas and 100 feet year flood elevation, and the floodplain alpha-numeric designation within the subdivision.

10. The legal description of the area being platted.

11. The boundary of the area being platted, shown as a dark line with the approximate length of boundary lines and the approximate location of the property in reference to known section lines.

12. The layout, numbers, and approximate dimensions of proposed lots. Any proposed landscaping minimums should be included.

13. The location, width, and dimensions of all streets and alleys proposed to be dedicated for public use.

14. The proposed names for all streets in the area being platted.

15. Present and proposed utility systems, including sanitary and stormsewers, other drainage facilities, water lines, gas mains, electric utilities, cable utilities, telephone utilities, and other facilities, and their connections to existing utilities.

16. Proposed easements, showing locations, widths, purposes, and limitations.

17. Parcels of land proposed to be dedicated or reserved for schools, parks, playgrounds, or other public, semi-public, or community purposes, or shown for such purpose in the Community Development Plan or other adopted plans.

18. A general summary description of any protective covenants or private restrictions to be incorporated in the final plat.

19. Any other pertinent information, as necessary.

20. The fee, as required by this chapter.

21. All initial developments (phase one) and all future planned developments within the area (phase two, phase three, etc.). Failure to completely identify all proposed developments in the subdivision area will be grounds for rejecting the plat.