10-21-5: - COMPLETE APPLICATION FOR PRELIMINARY SUBDIVISION PLAN FOR A SINGLE-FAMILY DWELLING, TWO-FAMILY DWELLING, OR TOWNHOME SUBDIVISION:

A.

Required: Each applicant shall prepare a preliminary plan of such subdivision, which may not include the subdivision improvement plans, and shall submit four (4) large (24"x36") sized set of prints, one (1) small (11"x17") sized set of prints, and one digital full set submittal of all preliminary plans and plat to the planning commission and city staff. One copy of the submitted preliminary subdivision plan shall be delivered by the city staff to each of the following for the information and recommendation of such officials and departments: city engineer, fire department, police department, public works department, city administration, and other pertinent city departments.

B.

The preliminary plans must be received by the city staff no later than fifteen (15) business days prior to the scheduled administrative land use authority meeting in order to allow sufficient time to be reviewed and to receive recommendations from the foregoing listed departments. The administrative land use authority, i.e., planning commission, may receive public comment; and may hold no more than one public hearing as part of the authority's review process.

C.

Scale; Information Required: The preliminary plan shall be drawn to a scale not fewer than one hundred feet to the inch (1" = 100'), and shall show:

1.

The proposed name of the subdivision.

2.

The location of the subdivision as forming a part of a larger tract or parcel where the plan submitted covers only a part of the applicant's tract, or only a part of a larger vacant area. In such case, a sketch of the prospective future street system of the unplanned parts shall be submitted and the street system of the part submitted shall be considered in the light of adjustments and connections with the future street system of the larger area.

3.

Sufficient information to locate accurately the property shown on the plan.

4.

The name and address of the applicant; the engineer or surveyor of the subdivision, and the owners of the land immediately adjoining the land to be subdivided.

5.

Contour map at appropriate intervals where required by the planning commission.

6.

The boundary lines of the tract to be subdivided.

7.

The location, widths and other dimensions of all existing or platted streets and other significant features such as railroad lines, watercourses, exceptional topography, and buildings within the tract or within two hundred feet (200') of the tract to be subdivided.

8.

Existing and proposed sanitary sewers, storm drains, water supply mains and culverts within the tract or within one hundred feet (100') thereof.

9.

The location, widths and other dimensions of proposed streets, alleys, easements, parks, and other open spaces and lots, with proper labeling of spaces to be dedicated to the public.

10.

North point, scale and date.

D.

Decision of Planning Commission: The planning commission as the administrative land use authority shall complete the initial review of the complete preliminary subdivision application, excluding subdivision improvement plans, no later than fifteen (15) business days after the applicant's submission. The planning commission may approve or reject the preliminary plan and plat, or grant approval with any conditions stated by the planning commission. Approval of the preliminary plan and plat by the planning commission does not constitute final acceptance of the subdivision by the planning commission. One copy of the approved preliminary plan and plat shall be retained in the city offices and one copy shall be made available to the applicant, if so requested. The planning commission's approval of the subdivision preliminary plan and plat shall be the authorization for the applicant to proceed with the finalization of plans and specifications of this chapter and with the preparation of the final plat and plan.

E.

The administrative land use authority, city staff, or departments may not engage in substantive in review of subdivision improvement plans during the preliminary plan approval stage or at any other time prior to the beginning of the review cycles for subdivision improvement plans during final plat approval.

F.

The applicant's preliminary subdivision application(s) and materials will be maintained, published, and accessible at the Riverdale City offices. These materials shall include: the application; the owner's affidavit; the electronic copy of all plans in the PDF formatting; the preliminary subdivision plat drawings excluding subdivision improvement plans (which are required for final approval); and the breakdown of fees due upon approval of the application.

G.

Term of Approval: Approval of the preliminary plan and plat by the planning commission shall be valid for a maximum period of twelve (12) months after approval, unless upon application of the applicant the planning commission grants the applicant a six (6) month extension. If the final plat has not been recorded within the twelve (12) month period, the preliminary plan and plat must again be submitted to the planning commission for reapproval.

(1985 Code § 19-40-5; amd. Ord. 815, 9-25-2012; amd. Ord. 977, 1-2-2024; amd. Ord. 988, 11-6-2024)