§ 6.01.0312. Preliminary plats.

1.

Preliminary plat and/or site plan approval by the planning commission: Any person desiring to divide land into three or more lots or parcels not exempt from platting shall first file the necessary items with the growth management department for review of the project as required by this ordinance for approval.

2.

Preliminary plat requirements: The developer shall submit to the growth management department the appropriate number of copies of the preliminary plat drawings in accordance with the technical review committee submittal requirements. The growth management department shall send copies to all appropriate county departments and other local agencies for review and approval. More specifically, the preliminary plat shall include:

a.

The name of the subdivision, PUD or condominium along with a brief description of the location by section, township, range, county and state;

b.

A legal description of the property being subdivided;

c.

North arrow and graphic scale, and date of drawing;

d.

The proposed layout of the subdivision, PUD or condominium including:

i.

All lot lines with dimensions, in feet;

ii.

Lots and blocks in numerical order;

iii.

Streets and alley lines;

iv.

The location, width and purpose of all easements and rights-of-way, including aviation easements and maintenance easements for subdivisions, condominiums, and planned unit developments.

e.

The approximate mean high water line as per Chapter 177 Florida Statutes: This information shall include subdivision or development name, name of the owner(s) or developer(s), name(s) of surveyor and engineer;

f.

All areas located within a flood hazard zone or within an airport noise zone;

g.

Sites, if any, to be reserved or dedicated for parks, playgrounds or other public use along with ownership and maintenance entity information;

h.

Sites, if any, for multi-family dwellings, shopping centers, churches, industry or other nonpublic uses exclusive of single family dwellings;

i.

Typical building setback lines (front, side and rear), as required in the zoning district;

j.

Site data including number of residential lots, typical lot size and areas in parks, etc.;

k.

Adjacent land uses and zoning designations;

l.

Preliminary location of stormwater management areas and conveyances, adequate to accommodate all subdivision land development activities;

m.

An 11-inch by 17-inch copy for presentation purposes.

3.

Accompanying the preliminary plat shall be a general location map showing the relationship of the proposed subdivision to existing community facilities which serve or influence it.

4.

Where the preliminary plat submitted covers only a part of the total contiguous property under the subdivider's ownership, a sketch of the prospective future street system of the unsubdivided part shall be required, if not shown on previously approved conceptual plan or plans for the entire property. The roadway system of the unplatted portion shall be planned to coordinate and connect with the roadway system of the platted portion.

5.

Approval process for preliminary plat:

a.

Construction drawings: The developer shall submit to the growth management department three copies of the final construction drawings conforming to the requirements set forth in this ordinance including specifications for landscaping, water and sewer improvements, stormwater management, drainage, temporary and permanent erosion control, streets, minimum required floor elevations for each lot and flood zone information required for each lot and other improvements. Final drawings and specifications shall be prepared by and bear the signature and raised seal of an engineer as defined in Chapter 471, Florida Statutes. The growth management department shall send drawings to all appropriate county departments and other appropriate local agencies for review and approval. One copy of the approved drawing will be returned to the developer.

b.

Other approvals: Where applicable, approvals by the county public works department, F.D.E.P., U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, U.S. EPA, and other concerned agencies may also be required.

c.

Prior to the examination of the preliminary plat, the planning commission shall be furnished with reports from the public works department, appropriate fire department, water and sewer or appropriate provider, emergency services (911 address coordinator,) the growth management review staff, and the technical review committee to the effect that the plat does or does not conform to the comprehensive plan, the provisions of this chapter, and with sound principles and practices of planning and engineering and with such other items that may affect health, safety and welfare. The planning commission at a public meeting will recommend to the governing body to either approve, approve with conditions, disapprove or table for future action the request for approval by the applicant. In the event the proposed subdivision is disapproved the applicant must resubmit the plans as a new application indicating substantial differences from the original design.

d.

When, after examination, the planning commission finds that the aforementioned requirements have been met, the preliminary plat may be approved. If the preliminary plat is denied, the planning commission shall provide in writing the reasons for denial.

(Ord. No. 11-01, § 2, 1-18-11)