Subdivision Code

Section 1: Title and Application (PDF)

• 1-1 Title
• 1-2 Purpose 
• 1-3 Jurisdiction 
• 1-4 Platting Authority 
• 1-5 Administration 
• 1-6 Amendments 
• 1-7 Conditions for Recording 
• 1-8 Building Permits 
• 1-9 Separability 
• 1-10 Policy 
• 1-11 Applications of Rules 
• 1-12 Definitions

Section 2: General Provisions (PDF)

• 2-1 Compliance with Comprehensive Plan, Zoning Ordinance and Official Map 
• 2-2 Fees 
• 2-3 Building Permits 
• 2-4 Variance 
• 2-5 Premature Subdivision
• 2-6 Denial of Plats

Section 3: Sketch Plan (PDF)

• 3-1 Information Required for Sketch Plan 
• 3-2 Filing and Review of Application 
• 3-3 Determination of Requirement for Environmental Review Documents 

Section 4: Preliminary Plat (PDF)

• 4-1 Information Required for Preliminary Plat 
• 4-2 Filing and Review of Application 

Section 5: Final Plat (PDF)

• 5-1 Information Required for Final Plat 
• 5-2 Filing and Review of Application 
• 5-3 Form and Content 
• 5-4 Recording 
• 5-5 Record Plans 

Section 6: Administration Subdivision (PDF)

• 6-1 Qualifications 
• 6-2 Information Required for Administrative Subdivisions
• 6-3 Filing and Review of Application 
• 6-4 Recording 

Section 7: Design Standards (PDF)

• 7-1 Conformity with the Comprehensive Plan and Zoning Ordinance 
• 7-2 Land Requirements 
• 7-3 Blocks 
• 7-4 Lots 
• 7-5 Streets and Alleys
• 7-6 Sidewalks and Trails 
• 7-7 Easements 
• 7-8 Public Utilities 
• 7-9 Storm Water Management, Erosion and Sediment Control 
• 7-10 Protected Areas 
• 7-11 Signs 

Section 8: Public Land Dedication (PDF)

• 8-1 Property Dedication

Section 9: Tree Preservation (PDF)

• 9-1 Purpose 
• 9-2 Scope of Application 
• 9-3 Tree Preservation for Subdivision 
• 9-4 Custom Graded Lots/Home Builder Requirements 
• 9-5 Tree Replacement 
• 9-6 Review Process 
• 9-7 Removal of Diseased Trees Required 
• 9-8 Compliance with Plan

Section 10: Wetland Protection (PDF)

• 10-1 Intent and Purpose
• 10-2 Scope of Application 
• 10-3 Wetland Management Classification Determination 
• 10-4 General Standards
• 10-5 Wetland Alteration 
• 10-6 Wetland Buffer Strips 
• 10-7 Wetland and Buffer Strip Mitigation 
• 10-8 Wetland Restoration Requirement
• 10-9 Application and Issuance of Permit 
• 10-10 Variance 

Section 11: Improvements (PDF)

• 11-1 Required Public Improvements 
• 11-2 Grading and Drainage 
• 11-3 Storm Sewer 
• 11-4 Sanitary Sewer and Water Distribution Improvements 
• 11-5 Public Utilities 
• 11-6 Sidewalks/Trails 
• 11-7 Street Improvements 
• 11-8 Monuments 
• 11-9 Required Private Improvements 
• 11-10 Public Improvement Installation 
• 11-11 Development Agreement 
• 11-12 Construction Plans 
• 11-13 Maintenance of Improvements 

Section 12: Enforcement (PDF)

• 12-1 Violation 
• 12-2 Penalties 
• 12-3 Applications to City Personnel 
• 12-4 Injunction 

Section 13: Severability and Supremacy (PDF)

• 13-1 Severability 
• 13-2 Supremacy 

Section 14: Effective Date (PDF)

• Effective Date