§ 113-49. Preliminary plat.

(a)

At least ten working days prior to the meeting at which it is to be considered, the subdivider or his representative shall submit to the Metropolitan Area Planning Commission, during normal working hours, four copies of the preliminary plat of the proposed subdivision, at a scale of 100 feet to the inch. An electronic file should be transmitted to the planning office prior to deadline of submission including the engineer's plats, vicinity map and overall subdivision plan.

(b)

The preliminary plat shall give the following information when possible:

(1)

A key map showing the tract and its relation to the subdivision area. Submission shall include overall vicinity map of nearest adjacent platted subdivisions at scale.

(2)

The proposed subdivision name and location, the bearings and distances of its boundaries, the name and address of the owner and the name of the designer.

(3)

The date, north arrow and the graphic scale.

(4)

The location of existing and platted property lines, streets, railroads, buildings, bridges, culverts, drain pipes, water mains, sewers, public utility easements, wooded areas, marshes and the zoning classification, of the proposed subdivision and of the adjacent area.

(5)

The proposed utility layouts, sewers, water, electricity, gas, etc., showing feasible connections to the existing or proposed utility systems. When such connections are not feasible, any individual water supply or sewage disposal system must meet the requirements of the state board of health.

(6)

Contour intervals of two feet or as required by the city planning commission and the city engineer.

(7)

The names, rights-of-way and surface widths, approximate grades and locations of all proposed streets and alleys. The location and dimensions and use of proposed easements, lots, parks, reservations and other open spaces.

(8)

The acreage of the land to be divided.

(9)

A draft or form of any protective covenants proposed by the subdivider.

(10)

Proposed profile of street grades.

(11)

Acreage of each lot in the subdivision.

(c)

Within 30 days after submission of the preliminary plat, the city planning commission shall indicate its approval, disapproval or approval with conditions. If disapproved, the reasons for disapproved shall be stated in writing. If approved with conditions, these conditions shall be stated in writing. In its review, the city planning commission shall submit the proposed plat to the city water and light plat for consideration and report and may further submit copies of the plat to the state health department or any other interested city, county, state or federal independent agency for consultation and advice.

(d)

Approval, conditional approval or disapproval of the preliminary plat by the planning commission shall be so noted, both on the preliminary plat and planning commission records.

(e)

Failure of the planning commission to act on the preliminary plat within thirty 30 days will be deemed approval of the preliminary plat.

(f)

The approval of the preliminary plat shall lapse unless a final plat based thereon is submitted within one year of such approval, unless an extension of time is applied for and granted by the planning commission.

(g)

A receipt from the city acknowledging payment of a filing fee. The city shall collect a fee per lot in the amount established by the city. The plat will not be reviewed until the fee has been collected.

(Code 1962, § 21-14; Code 2006, § 15.08.02; Ord. No. 1963, § 1; Ord. No. 2168, § 1; Ord. No. 08-2007, 2-6-2007)