07-17-09: PRELIMINARY PLAT:

   (1)   Application: The applicant shall file with DSD a copy of the completed subdivision application form as prescribed by the director and a copy of the preliminary plat with data as required in this section including, but not limited to, preliminary irrigation plans, the availability of irrigation water to the property, and a preliminary drainage plan. All applicable fees shall be paid at this time.

      A.    Form Of Presentation: The information hereinafter required as part of the preliminary plat submitted shall be shown graphically or by note on plans, and may comprise several sheets showing various elements or required data. All mapped data for the same plat shall be drawn at the same standard engineering scale, having a scale of no more than one inch equals one hundred feet (1" = 100'), unless otherwise approved by DSD prior to submission. The drawing shall measure no larger than twenty four inches by thirty six inches (24" x 36").

      B.    Identification And Descriptive Data:

         1.    Proposed name of subdivision and its location by section, township and range.

         2.    Reference by dimension and bearing to a section corner or quarter section corner.

         3.    Name, address and phone number of developer.

         4.    Name, address and phone number of the person preparing the plat.

         5.    North arrow.

         6.    Date of preparation.

         7.    Revision block showing dates of any revisions subsequent to the original preparation date. The revision block shall be part of the title block which shall be placed along the right edge of the drawing sheet.

         8.    Vicinity map drawn to scale clearly showing proposed subdivision location in relationship to adjacent subdivisions, main arterial routes, collector streets, etc.

      C.    Existing Conditions Data:

         1.    The general standard for topography shall be by two foot (2') contours and shall be shown on the preliminary plat map which sets out the proposed subdivision layout unless the director determines that another appropriate contour interval would adequately reflect the character and drainage of the land and highlight or show all areas in excess of fifteen percent (15%) slope.

         2.    Location of water wells, streams, canals, irrigation laterals, private ditches, washes, lakes or other water features; direction of flow; location and extent of known areas subject to inundation.

         3.    Location, widths and names of all platted streets, railroads, utility rights of way of public record, public areas, permanent structures to remain, including water wells and municipal corporation lines, within or adjacent to the tract.

         4.    Name, book and page numbers of any recorded adjacent subdivision having a common boundary with the tract.

         5.    By note, the existing zoning classification of the tract.

         6.    By note, the approximate acreage of the tract.

         7.    Boundary dimensions of the tract.

         8.    Names and addresses of adjoining property owners within three hundred feet (300') of the exterior boundary of the tract.

      D.    Proposed Conditions Data:

         1.    Road layout including location, width and proposed names of roads, alleys, pathways, easements, and roadway connections, if any, to an adjoining platted tract.

         2.    Typical lot dimensions including curvilinear data to scale; each lot numbered individually; total number of lots by type and grand total. A private road must be a lot.

         3.    Location, width and use of easements.

         4.    Designation of all land to be dedicated or reserved for public use with use indicated.

         5.    If plat includes land for which multi-family, commercial, or industrial use is proposed, such areas shall be clearly designated together with existing zoning classification and status of zoning change, if any.

         6.    If the proposed subdivision is part of a larger area intended for development, a development master plan of the entire area shall be provided.

         7.    Appropriate information that sufficiently details the proposed development within any special development area such as hillside, PUD, floodplain, cemetery, manufactured home, large scale development, hazardous and unique areas of development.

         8.    All roads must be labeled as either "private" or "public" behind or beneath the road name.

      E.    Proposed Utility Methods:

         1.    Sewage: A statement as to the type of proposed sanitary sewage facilities.

         2.    Water Supply: A statement as to the type of proposed water supply facilities.

         3.    Stormwater Disposal: A statement as to the type of stormwater disposal facilities which may include evidence as may be required to the design and operation of proposed stormwater system.

         4.    Irrigation System: A statement as to proposed irrigation system, which may include evidence as may be required relative to the design and operation of any proposed irrigation system.

         5.    Utility Easement: The utility easement width shall be a minimum of ten feet (10') from the exterior boundaries and five feet (5') from the interior boundaries. Utility easements shall be shown graphically on the plat.

      F.    Special Developments: If applicable, all requirements of section 07-17-33, "Special Developments", of this article shall be submitted with the preliminary plat.

   (2)   Acknowledgment: Upon receipt of the application, preliminary plat, and applicable fees, DSD shall acknowledge, sign, and date the application and deem it accepted.

   (3)   Agency Review:

      A.    The DSD shall transmit one copy of the preliminary plat to county departments and any such other agencies that may have jurisdiction or an interest in the proposed subdivision for their review and recommendation.

      B.    If no written reply is received from any of the various departments or interested agencies within thirty (30) calendar days from the date of notification, approval of the preliminary plat by such department or agency will be considered to be granted. (Ord. 10-006, 8-16-2010; amd. Ord. 11-003, 3-16-2011)

   (4)   Commission Review:

      A.    The commission or hearing examiner shall hold a noticed public hearing on the preliminary plat. The hearing body shall recommend that the board approve, approve conditionally, modify, or deny the preliminary plat. The reasons for such action will be shown in the commission's minutes. The reasons for action taken shall specify:

         1.    The ordinance and standards used in evaluating the application;

         2.    Recommendations for conditions of approval that would minimize adverse conditions, if any;

         3.    The reasons for recommending the approval, conditional approval, modification, or denial; and

         4.    If denied, the actions, if any, that the applicant could take to gain approval of the proposed subdivision.

      B.    Upon recommendation by the commission, the preliminary plat, together with the commission's recommendation, shall be transmitted to the board. (Ord. 15-009, 4-23-2015)

   (5)   Board Action:

      A.    The board shall consider the commission's recommendation at a noticed public hearing.

      B.    The board shall base its findings upon the evidence presented at the board's public hearing, and within thirty (30) calendar days declare its findings. It may sustain, modify or reject the recommendations of the commission and make such findings as are consistent with the provisions of this chapter and the Idaho Code. The findings shall specify:

         1.    The ordinance and standards used in evaluating the application;

         2.    The reasons for approval or denial; and

         3.    If denied, the actions, if any, that the applicant could take to gain approval of the proposed subdivision. (Ord. 10-006, 8-16-2010; amd. Ord. 11-003, 3-16-2011)