§ 4-3. Submission of sketch plat.

The procedure for obtaining sketch plat concurrence is as follows:

4-3-1  Discussion of requirements. Before preparing the Sketch Plat for a subdivision, the applicant should discuss with the Building Inspector the procedure for approval of a subdivision plat and the requirements as to general layout of streets and for reservations of land, street improvements, drainage, sewerage, water, and similar matters as well as the availability of existing services. The Building Inspector shall also advise the applicant, where appropriate, to discuss the proposed subdivision with those officials who must eventually approve those aspects of the subdivision plat coming within their jurisdiction.

4-3-2  Application procedure. Whenever any subdivision of a tract of land is proposed to be made, the applicant may submit to the City Clerk at least 15 calendar days prior to a regularly scheduled meeting, three copies of a Sketch Plat of the proposed subdivision together with a sketch vicinity map and any other data which will convey his intentions as to the proposed layout and type of development. The applicant may appear at the regularly scheduled meeting of the Planning Commission to discuss the proposed subdivision and become familiar with the application of the regulations affecting the land to be subdivided. This procedure is not mandatory and does not require formal application or fee. The procedure is, however, recommended for persons interested in receiving approval of subdivisions.

4-3-3  Sketch plat requirements. A Sketch Plat if submitted, shall be drawn at an appropriate scale of one inch to 100 feet minimum and shall show the owner's name, acreage, north point, tentative street layout, approximate right-of-way width, number of lots and lot arrangements, the location of the nearest water and sewer lines (if any), water courses, existing structures, adjoining streets, tract boundary, existing zoning classification and proposed use of land.

4-3-4  Classification. Tentative classification of the Sketch Plat shall be made at the time of review at the regularly scheduled meeting of the Planning Commission as to whether the subdivision is a major or minor subdivision as defined in Article III of these regulations. Subsequent to the approval by the Planning Commission, the applicant may proceed directly to the filing of an application for approval of a final subdivision plat, as provided in these regulations, if classified as a minor subdivision; and if classified as a major subdivision, the applicant must first file an application for approval of a Preliminary Plat, as provided in these regulations before filing for Final Plat approval.

4-3-5  Concurrence of sketch plat. After reviewing and discussing the Sketch Plat, the Planning Commission will advise the applicant of the specific changes or additions, if any, it will require in the layout, character and extent of required improvements and reservations which it will require as a prerequisite to approval of the subdivision plat. The Planning Commission may require additional changes as a result of further study of the subdivision in final form. Said approval shall constitute authorization to prepare and submit a Preliminary Plat in the case of a major subdivision and a final subdivision plat in the case of a minor subdivision.