§ 50-107. Elements of the preliminary plan process.

(a)

Pre-application discussion. A pre-application discussion is strongly encouraged between the applicant, the site designer, and the subdivision administrator. The purpose of this informal meeting is to introduce the applicant and the site designer to the town's zoning and subdivision regulations and procedures and to discuss the applicant's objectives in relation to the town's official policies and ordinance requirements.

(b)

On-site walkabout. After the pre-application discussion has been completed, the subdivision administrator may schedule a mutually convenient date to walk the property with the applicant and his site designer. The purpose of this visit is to familiarize the subdivision administrator with the property's special features, and to provide him an informal opportunity to offer guidance to the applicant regarding the potential house locations, street alignments, and the tentative location of conservation areas. If an on-site walkabout is applicable, the subdivision administrator may combine the pre-application discussion and the on-site walkabout as one step in the submittal process of the preliminary plan.

(c)

Sketch plan. After the pre-application discussion conference, a sketch plan shall be submitted for all proposed subdivisions. A sketch plan is drawn to illustrate the initial thoughts about a conceptual layout for house sites, street alignments, and conservation areas, taking into account any special conditions that may exist or are identified in the development. This is the stage where drawings are tentatively illustrated, before heavy engineering costs are incurred in the design of any proposed subdivision layout. Prior to the preliminary plat submission, the applicant shall submit to the subdivision administrator two copies of the sketch plan of the proposed subdivision containing the following information:

(1)

A sketch vicinity map showing the location of the subdivision in relation to neighboring tracts, subdivisions, roads, and waterways;

(2)

The boundaries of the tract and the portion of the tract to be subdivided;

(3)

The total acreage to be subdivided;

(4)

The location of all potential conservation areas, using the pre-application discussion information. These areas consist of wetlands, floodplains, slopes over 25 percent, soils susceptible to slumping, and noteworthy natural, scenic, and cultural resources;

(5)

The existing and proposed uses of the land within the subdivision and the existing uses of land adjoining it;

(6)

The proposed street layout with approximate pavement and right-of-way widths;

(7)

Proposed lot layout and size of lots;

(8)

The existing utility layouts;

(9)

The name, address, and telephone number of the owner;

(10)

The name, if any, of the proposed subdivision;

(11)

Streets and lots of adjacent developed or platted properties;

(12)

The zoning classification of the tract and of adjacent properties;

(13)

A statement from the county health department that a copy of the sketch plan has been submitted to them, if a septic tank system or other on-site water or wastewater system is to be used in the subdivision.

(d)

Review. The subdivision administrator shall review the sketch plan for general compliance with the requirements and goals of this article and chapter 66, zoning. The subdivision administrator shall advise the applicant, or his authorized agent, of the regulations pertaining to the proposed subdivision and the procedures to be followed in the preparation and submission of the preliminary and final plats. The subdivision administrator shall retain one copy of the sketch plan and one copy shall be returned to the applicant or his authorized agent.

(Code 2003, § 22-117; Ord. No. 04-19, § 1(exh. A), 5-20-2004)