§ 1104. Preliminary plat.

1104.1

Review.

(1)

Any subdivider seeking approval of a preliminary plat must submit 12 full size (24 inches by 36 inches), two reduced size (11 inches by 17 inches) legible copies of the preliminary plat to the planning manager and a digital copy of the subdivision plat and supporting data. The digital submittal must be in .jpeg or .pdf format. The plat and supporting data must meet the minimum requirements contained in this ordinance. All land development plans must also meet the provisions for stormwater management and sediment erosion control contained in Ordinance [No.] 373, stormwater management and control of sediment [set forth in article III of chapter 22 in the Code of Ordinances]. Copies of the preliminary plat and supporting data will be transmitted by the applicant to the appropriate agencies for review, comment, and/or approval. The applicant is responsible for ensuring agency review is submitted to the planning commission. These agencies include, but are not limited to, those listed below.

a.

Utility companies serving the city (three copies).

b.

[The] city's departments and staff:

1.

Planning manager.

2.

City engineer.

3.

Fire chief.

4.

Fire marshal.

5.

Operations director.

c.

SCDHEC.

d.

[The] county public safety communications.

e.

Lake Wylie Marine Commission (if the development is within their jurisdictional boundaries).

f.

Duke Power, Division of Lake Management (if the development is within their jurisdictional boundaries).

g.

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (if the development is within their jurisdictional boundaries).

(2)

The person and/or agency to which a review copy of the preliminary plat and supporting data is directed shall indicate in writing any comments or conditions and submit them to the planning commission as quickly as possible. The person or agency shall specifically address any inadequacies that may affect the proposed subdivision and/or surrounding and anticipated development. The applicant is responsible for ensuring that agency review is submitted to the planning commission ten calendar days prior to the next regular scheduled meeting that the applicant desires to be heard.

1104.2.

Approval.

(1)

The planning commission will act on the preliminary plat submittal and supporting data including agency reviews, comments or approvals within 60 days of the receipt and acceptance of the complete plat and supporting documents. Failure to act within the designated time period shall be considered to constitute approval. If the plat is approved, the planning commission will indicate in writing the conditions of such approval, if any. If the plat is disapproved, the planning commission will state in writing its disapproval and its reasons for such action. All actions of the planning commission will be recorded in the minutes of the planning commission meeting. The developer must be notified in writing of the actions taken by the planning commission. When a preliminary plat is approved, the planning commission will do the following things:

a.

Note such approval of the preliminary plat on the plat, certified by the planning commission or the planning commission's agent on authorization of the planning commission.

b.

Note on the plat the date on which the planning commission granted approval.

c.

Note on the plat the date of written notification to the subdivider or his authorized agent.

d.

Place on the plat the seal of the planning commission.

The subdivider is responsible for submitting a digital copy of the approved preliminary plat in either .dwg or .dxf file format to the county public safety communications.

(2)

Approval of a preliminary plat does not constitute approval of the final plat. Application for approval of the final (record) plat will be considered only after the specifications and requirements of the ordinance are met and all other specified conditions have been met. Upon approval of the preliminary plat by the planning commission, the subdivider may proceed to comply with other requirements of these regulations and the preparation of the final subdivision plat. At this same time, notification shall be sent to all affected agencies that the preliminary plat has been approved and that street improvements and utility installations at the proposed site of the application may be commenced by the applicant. A subdivider must begin required improvements within 12 months from the date of preliminary plat approval or the approval will be considered null and void. If this 12-month requirement is not met, the subdivider must then resubmit for preliminary plat approval in accordance with the provisions of this ordinance. Notification of the approval will be sent to affected agencies.

1104.3

Preliminary plat content and supporting data. The preliminary plat must be drawn at a scale of 100 feet or less to one inch. This map and supporting data must meet basic standards of design as set forth in these regulations and appendix A-1 [to this ordinance], survey standards, and must be prepared according to the rules and regulations established for engineers and surveyors by the state board of registration for professional engineers and land surveyors.

1104.3.1

General information.

a.

The proposed name of the subdivision and owner/and or subdivider.

b.

A graphic scale, north arrow and date (north arrow must be identified as magnetic, true, or grid).

c.

A vicinity map showing the relationship to the adjacent surrounding area.

d.

The acreage to be subdivided.

e.

The boundaries of the tract to be subdivided with all bearings and distances indicated (survey specifics are covered further in this ordinance).

1104.3.2

Existing conditions.

a.

Zoning classifications of area to be subdivided as well as adjacent areas (if applicable).

b.

Deed record names of adjoining property owners or subdivision.

c.

Location of streams, lakes and land subject to 100-year flood on the property to be subdivided.

d.

Location of adjoining property lines and existing buildings on the property to be subdivided.

e.

Location and right-of-way of streets, roads, railroads and utility lines either on or adjacent to the property to be subdivided. Specifics must be given as to whether utility lines are in easements or rights-of-way and location of poles and/or towers must be shown.

f.

Size and location of existing sewers, water mains, drains, culverts, or other underground facilities within the street or within the right-of-way of streets or roads adjoining the tract. Grades and invert elevations of sewers must be shown.

g.

The acreage of each drainage area affecting the proposed subdivision.

h.

Elevations must refer to mean sea level datum (if available) where public water and/or public sewers are to be installed.

i.

Location of city and county lines, if applicable.

j.

Topography of the site with a contour interval of not more than five feet.

1104.3.3

Proposed conditions.

a.

Layout of streets, public crosswalks, street names or designations, grades and cross sections.

b.

Profile of proposed streets showing natural and finished grades.

c.

Layout of all lots, including structure setbacks, scaled dimensions of lots, lot and block numbers, and utility easements with width and use.

d.

Construction plan of sanitary sewers (if applicable) with grade, pipe size, location of manholes, and points of discharge and permit to construction from DHEC.

e.

Construction plan(s) of storm sewer system(s) with grade, pipe size, and location of outlet. Storm sewers must be sized to accommodate runoff based upon the previous 25 years of rainfall frequency.

f.

Construction plan for water supply system with pipe sizes and location of hydrants and valves and permit to construct from DHEC.

g.

Designation of all land (if any) to be reserved or dedicated for public use. (See section 1306.)

h.

Designation of proposed use of all lots.

i.

Proposed major contour changes in area where substantial cut and/or fill is to be done.

j.

Total number of lots, total acreage, total length of new streets.

k.

Stormwater management and sediment control plan [set forth in article III, chapter 22 of the Code of Ordinances].

l.

Designation of wetlands by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.

m.

A traffic impact study shall be performed by a professional engineer licensed in the state for all residential subdivisions consisting of 50 dwellings or greater and all commercial subdivisions of three acres or greater or as required by the planning commission. The traffic study shall conform to the requirements of SCDOT publication "Access and Roadside Management Standards," latest edition, section 3C-2.1, impact studies.

1104.3.4

Revegetation bond. A revegetation bond is required. The bond must be approved by the city prior to the issuance of a city land disturbance permit.