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The preliminary plat stage of land and airspace subdivision includes detailed planning, submittal, review, and approval of the preliminary plat. This stage is intended to resolve all major issues pertinent to the land development according to the city’s policies, standards, codes, and requirements. To avoid delay in processing the application, the applicant shall provide the city with all information essential, as determined by the city, regarding the character and general acceptability of the proposed development.

A. Submittal Requirements. The required information shall be shown graphically, by note on plans, or by letter, and may comprise several sheets showing various elements of required data. All mapped data for the same plat shall be drawn at the same standard engineering scale which shall not be less than one inch equals 100 feet (1" = 100'), adjusted to produce an overall drawing measuring 24 inches by 36 inches when printed and in conformance with requirements contained in this title and by the city engineer and other reviewing departments and agencies. Refer to the city of Maricopa Submittal Requirement Checklist for the submittal details. The following information is required as part of the preliminary plat submittal:

1. The proposed preliminary plat, along with all other required supporting data prepared in accordance with requirements set forth in this chapter shall be filed with the zoning administrator. The preliminary plat shall be able to be reproduced in the form of blue line or black line prints on a white background, but submitted digitally. Scheduling of the case for the technical advisory committee (TAC) meeting shall be dependent upon adequacy of data presented and completion of processing.

2. If the proposed preliminary plat is within an approved PAD, copies of the approved PAD site plan and the conditions/stipulations shall also be submitted as supporting documentation.

3. All subdivision submittals shall provide:

a. Identification and descriptive data;

b. Existing conditions data;

c. Proposed conditions data;

d. Proposed utility methods;

e. Environmental assessment report information by graphic representation or note as further outlined in the following subsections.

4. If the applicant is planning to plat the proposed development in separate phases it must be so indicated on their preliminary plat when submitted for technical advisory review. If the applicant later decides to phase the development in sub-phases, it will be necessary to resubmit for a second review.

5. The preliminary drainage report: see Design Standards Manual for more specific details.

6. The traffic impact analysis in a separate bound folder. See MCC 17.35.030(D) Design Standards Manual for more specific details.

7. The preliminary geotechnical/soils report in a separate bound folder. See MCC 17.35.030(C) for more specific details.

8. Submit a lot statistical table.

9. The preliminary landscape and open space plan for all off-site, open space, trails, retention area, and landscaping. See the Design Standards Manual for more specific details.

10. The subdivision fencing detail, if applicable, depicting the type of fencing being proposed; including color elevations, and general locations.

11. The conceptual Residential Design Guidelines shall provide both a narrative and graphical description of the character, site planning, architecture and landscaping that can be expected from the development for Planned Area Developments.

12. Documentation letter from the Arizona State Historic Preservation Office that a site records check, for potential cultural resources, has been conducted.

13. The A.L.T.A survey.

14. The subdivision closure calculations in both print and electronic format for the plat boundary only.

15. A title report that is not more than two months old.

16. A letter from the owner giving authorization to process the application for the subdivision if the owner is not the applicant.

17. A “will serve” letter from the respective utility companies proposed to serve the subdivision. The city may require additional documentation establishing the sufficiency of access and adequacy of service.

B. Identification and Descriptive Data.

1. The proposed name of the subdivision shall be clearly indicated (which shall be retained through final plat and include phasing designations) and include the location by section, township and range with reference by dimension and bearing to two section or 1/4 section corners. Basis of bearings must be stated on the plat.

2. Name, address, phone number, and seal of registered civil engineer preparing the preliminary plat improvements.

3. Name, address, and phone number of applicant.

4. Scale, north point (pointing up or to the right), and date of preparation including any subsequent revision dates.

5. Location map which shall show the relationship of the proposed subdivision to arterial and collector streets.

6. A surveyed boundary, including distances, lengths and bearings, the total size and benchmark data of the proposed subdivision.

C. Existing Conditions Data.

1. Topography by contours and spot elevations on North American Vertical Datum of 1988 (N.A.V.D. 88) and related to U.S.G.S. survey datum shown on the same map as the proposed subdivision layout. Contour intervals shall be one foot and shall be shown extending a minimum of 50 feet from the external boundaries of the proposed development so to adequately reflect the character and drainage of the land.

2. Location of fences, existing structures, wells, canals, irrigation materials, private ditches (open or covered), washes, stock ponds or other water features and characteristics that could have a bearing on the review.

3. Location, direction of flow, and extent of areas subject to flooding or storm runoff must be defined (FEMA data and any Federal Clean Water Act, Section 404 designation), whether such inundation is frequent, periodic, or occasional.

4. Show all driveways, streets and median openings within 325 feet of any proposed driveway or street intersection on the opposite side of the perimeter streets.

5. Name, book, and page numbers of any recorded subdivision adjacent to or having common boundaries with the proposed development.

6. The existing base zone of the subject and adjacent parcel(s), the zoning case number, if any, and the case number of the approved PAD of which the proposed development is a part of if applicable.

7. The gross acreage of the subject parcel(s). Do not include previously dedicated rights-of-way in this figure.

8. Boundaries of the parcel(s) to be subdivided shall be fully dimensioned.

9. Engineers’ calculations for each tributary area of the runoff for 10-year and 100-year frequency storms

The values to be indicated along the boundary of the parcel for all points of drainage entering and exiting the property.

D. Proposed Conditions Data.

1. Street layout, including design cross section, preliminary curve data, curve lengths, proposed street names based on existing projected alignments wherever possible, and pedestrian connections to adjoining developments.

2. Typical lot dimensions (scaled), dimensions of all corner lots, lots on curvilinear sections of streets, and all lots where the number of sides exceeds four. Each lot shall be numbered individually and the total number of lots or dwelling units provided. Where plats will consist of a number of units/phases, utilizing the same subdivision name, the lot numbering shall be consecutive through the total number of lots or units.

3. Designation of all land to be dedicated or reserved for open space, parks, schools, well sites, or other public or private use with use indicated.

4. If multiple uses are planned (multiple residential, commercial, industrial, or office) such areas shall be clearly designated together with existing zoning classification, if any. However, each shall require a separate preliminary plat exhibit.

5. Show minimum setback lines. Where there are lots with more than four sides or whose shape may be considered atypical, show all setbacks.

6. Proposed storm water disposal system, preliminary calculations, and layout of proposed drainage system. The direction of proposed street drainage to be indicated by arrows on the plat; the 100-year floodplain delineation and a proposal to provide for the retention of storm water generated on the property. Retention and detention of storm water to comply with Design Standards Manual.

7. Compliance with rules as may be established by the State Department of Environmental Quality and/or State Department of Water Resources relating to the provision of domestic water supply and sanitary sewage disposal.

E. Proposed Utility Methods.

1. Sewage Disposal. A statement as to the method for sanitary sewage disposal for the development shall appear on the preliminary plat. The plat shall also show the preliminary sewer layout indicating line sizes, manholes, direction of flow, and cleanout locations. If the sewer provider designated for the area of the development is not being used, a letter from the provider approving the use of an alternative system is required.

2. Water Supply. A statement as to the assured water supply that equals or exceeds the projected groundwater replenishment obligation for the 100 calendar years following the submission of the plan for the development shall appear on the preliminary plat. The preliminary layout of the water system shall be shown, indicating fire hydrants, valves, meter vaults, water line sizes and locations.

3. Electric Supply. A statement as to the electric supply for the development shall appear on the preliminary plat. Any necessary proposed easements must be shown on the preliminary plat.

4. Gas Supply. A statement as to the gas supply for the development shall appear on the preliminary plat. Any necessary easements shall be shown on the preliminary plat.

5. Telecommunications Service. A statement as to the telephone and/or cable service for the development shall appear on the preliminary plat. Any necessary easements shall be shown on the preliminary plat.

6. Refuse Service. A statement as to the garbage service for the development shall appear on the preliminary plat.

F. Applicability. These requirements shall apply to all subdivisions as defined in Chapter 17.15, Types of Subdivisions, including residential, mixed-use, commercial and industrial subdivisions. [Ord. 20-11 §2(14-4-3); Res. 20-31.]