All plans prepared for Primary or Secondary Plat approval shall be prepared in accordance with the following specifications.
A. General
If more than one page is used, each page shall be numbered sequentially. All plans must be legible and of sufficient quality to provide for quality reproduction or recording.
B. Sketch Plans for Conceptual Plat Review
A Sketch Plan submitted for Conceptual Plat Review may be an engineered drawing or a hand drawn plan, prepared at a useable scale (typically no smaller than 1' = 100'), which depicts:
1. Property boundaries, nearby or adjacent Streets, and surrounding land uses sufficient to clearly identify the location of the proposed Subdivision;
2. Major site features (i.e., Streets, easements, drainage ways, substantial topography, burial grounds, wooded areas, wetlands or existing structures);
3. Conceptual layouts of proposed Streets, Lots, common areas, tree preservation areas, open space, sidewalks (or alternate plan for pedestrian ways), drainage features, etc.;
4. Proposed uses for the Lots*;
5. Location, size and capacity of major utility sources proposed to service the Subdivision*;
6. Proposals for Street, or roadway improvements required to support the Subdivision;
7. Proposed easements necessary to service all Lots, including, but not limited to utilities, drainage features and access;
8. Required Setbacks or proposed Building Lines;
9. Potential for future extension of Streets, sewers, and drainage systems to surrounding tracts; and,
10. Nature and extent of any Development Incentives pursuant to the Plainfield Zoning Ordinance or waivers of the Plainfield Subdivision Control Ordinance proposed for the Subdivision.*
* Denotes items which may be provided in text form as a supplement to the Sketch Plan.
Director, in its sole discretion, may waive or relax any of the Sketch Plan requirements listed above, as circumstances dictate.
C. Plans for Primary Plat Approval of Major Residential Subdivisions
A plan of the proposed Primary Plat of a Major Residential Subdivision shall be drawn at a scale no smaller than 1" = 100' and shall include:
1. Scale, date and north arrow;
2. Legal description of the real estate to be subdivided;
3. Area map insert showing the general location of the proposed Subdivision with reference to major Streets and section lines as well as all school district lines and zoning Districts properly designated;
4. Name of the Subdivision (if a replat of an existing Subdivision), proposed name for the Subdivision (which shall not duplicate the name of any Subdivision plat previously recorded or any Subdivision plat for which primary approval is still in effect), or name by which property is locally known;
5. Name, address, telephone number of the Owner. If applicable, name address and telephone number of the agent representing the Owner. Citation of last deed of record conveying title to each parcel involved in the proposed Subdivision, including name of grantor, grantee, date and recording information;
6. Name, address and telephone number of the developer and any design professional(s) responsible for the design of the Subdivision, design of public improvements, or for surveys;
7. The complete text of any existing covenants on the property (if applicable);
8. Accurate boundary lines of the proposed Subdivision showing distances, bearings, angles and references to section corners, township and range lines;
9. Location, width, dimension from the center-line and name of all existing and proposed Public or Private Streets, Access easements and Rights-of-Way located on and adjacent to the site;
10. Location, sizes, elevations, and slopes of all existing utility facilities and easements, including, but not limited to sanitary sewer, water, storm water management, electric, gas, telephone and cable;
11. Preliminary proposals for connection with existing sanitary sewer, water, storm water management, electric, gas, telephone and cable utilities;
12. Layout, number and dimensions of all Lots with proposed Setback lines;
13. Location, delineation and elevation of all floodway and floodway fringe areas within the boundaries of the Subdivision;
14. Proposed finished floor elevation of all Building pads adjacent to or within the flood plain;
15. Drainage Plan for all watersheds in and around the proposed Subdivision, indicating the general drainage pattern of Streets and Lots, the location of all drainage channels and sub-surface drainage structures, the proposed method of disposing of all stormwater runoff from the proposed Subdivision including data to show that the proposed outlet(s) are adequate to accommodate the drainage requirements of the Subdivision, and all existing and proposed detention facilities;
16. Names of all legal ditches and streams on or adjacent to the Subdivision;
17. A preliminary erosion control plan for all areas of site disturbance;
18. Topographic contour every two (2) feet superimposed upon the proposed Subdivision Plat; provided, that the Director may require one (1) foot intervals on very flat land or permit five (5) foot intervals on very steep slopes;
19. Traffic Study, if required by the terms and provisions of Plainfield Ordinance No. 18-97, "Access Permit Ordinance";
20. All improvements to the Street system on-site and off-site, including measurement of curb radius and taper;
21. Stop sign plan indicating the proposed location of all stop signs within the proposed Subdivision;
22. Sidewalk plan (or alternate plan for pedestrian ways, when applicable);
23. Preliminary plans and specifications for all infrastructure Improvements and installations required or proposed in the Subdivision;
24. The approximate location, dimensions, and area of all parcels of land proposed to be reserved for park, conservation, wetland, common area, lake or other similar uses for the use of property owners within the proposed Subdivision;
25. Proposed covenants, commitments, conditions and restrictions for the Subdivision;
26. If the Subdivision is to be developed in sections, an indication of the approximate section boundaries;
27. A proposed address plan for the Subdivision consistent with the address patterns established for the Town of Plainfield and Hendricks County; and,
28. Any other information requested in writing by the Director, members of the Technical Advisory Committee or the Plan Commission deemed important to the development of the Subdivision.
Director, in its sole discretion, may waive or relax any of the requirements listed above for a Primary Plat of a Major Residential Subdivision, as circumstances dictate.
D. Plans Required for Primary Plat Approval of Minor Residential Subdivisions
A plan of the proposed Primary Plat of a Minor Residential Subdivision shall be drawn at a scale no smaller than 1" = 100' and shall include:
1. Scale, date and north arrow;
2. Legal description of the real estate to be subdivided;
3. Area map insert showing the general location of the proposed Subdivision with reference to major Streets and section lines as well as all school district lines and zoning District properly designated;
4. Proposed name of the Subdivision;
5. Name, address, telephone number of the Owner. If applicable, name address and telephone number of the agent representing the Owner. Citation of last deed of record conveying title to each parcel involved in the proposed Subdivision, including name of grantor, grantee, date and recording information;
6. Accurate boundary lines of the proposed Subdivision showing distance, bearings, angles and references to section corners, township and range lines;
7. Names, center-lines and right-of-way widths of all existing Streets, alleys and easements affecting or providing service to the proposed Subdivision;
8. Layout, number and dimension of all Lots with proposed Setback lines;
9. The complete text of any existing covenants on the property (if applicable);
10. Location, delineation and elevation of all floodway and floodway fringe areas within the boundaries of the Subdivision;
11. Location of all existing and proposed utility facilities and easements, including, but not limited to: sanitary sewer, water, storm water management, electric, gas, telephone and cable, if applicable;
12. All improvements to the Street system on-site and off-site, including measurement of curb radius and taper;
13. Sidewalk plan (or alternate plan for pedestrian ways, when applicable);
14. The approximate location, dimensions, and area of all parcels of land proposed to be reserved for park, conservation, wetland, common area, lake or other similar uses for the use of property owners within the proposed Subdivision;
15. Proposed covenants, commitments, conditions and restrictions for the Subdivision;
16. A proposed address plan for the Subdivision consistent with the address patterns established for the Town of Plainfield and Hendricks County; and,
17. Any other information requested in writing by the Director, members of the Technical Advisory Committee or the Plan Commission deemed important to the development of the Subdivision.
Director, in its sole discretion, may waive or relax any of the requirements listed above for a Primary Plat of a Minor Residential Subdivision, as circumstances dictate.
E. Plans for Primary Plat Approval of Non-Residential Subdivisions
A Primary Plat of the proposed Subdivision drawn to a scale no smaller than 1" = 100' which includes:
1. Scale, date and north arrow;
2. Legal description of the real estate to be subdivided;
3. Area map insert showing the general location of the proposed Subdivision with reference to major Streets and section lines as well as all school district lines and the zoning District properly designated;
4. Name of the Subdivision (if a replat of an existing Subdivision), proposed name for the Subdivision (which shall not duplicate the name of any Subdivision plat previously recorded or any Subdivision plat for which primary approval is still in effect), or name by which property is locally known;
5. Name, address, telephone number of the Owner. If applicable, name address and telephone number of the agent representing the Owner. Citation of last deed of record conveying title to each parcel involved in the proposed Subdivision, including name of grantor, grantee, date and recording information;
6. Name, address and telephone number of the developer and any design professional(s) responsible for the design of the Subdivision, design of public improvements, or for surveys;
7. The complete text of any existing covenants on the property (if applicable);
8. Accurate boundary lines of the proposed Subdivision showing distance, bearings, angles and references to section corners, township and range lines;
9. Location, width, dimension from the center-line and name of all existing and proposed public or private Streets, Access easements and Rights-of-Way located on and adjacent to the site;
10. Location, sizes, elevations, and slopes of all existing utility facilities and easements, including, but not limited to sanitary sewer, water, storm water management, electric, gas, telephone and cable;
11. Preliminary proposals for connection with existing sanitary sewer, water, storm water management, electric, gas, telephone and cable utilities;
12. Layout, number and dimension of all Lots and Out Lots with proposed Setback lines;
13. Location, delineation and elevation of all floodway and floodway fringe areas within the boundaries of the Subdivision;
14. Proposed finished floor elevation of all Building pads adjacent to or within the flood plain;
15. Drainage Plan for all watersheds in and around the proposed Subdivision, indicating the general drainage pattern of Streets and Lots, the location of all drainage channels and sub-surface drainage structures, the proposed method of disposing of all stormwater runoff from the proposed Subdivision including data to show that the proposed outlet(s) are adequate to accommodate the drainage requirements of the Subdivision, and all existing and proposed detention facilities;
16. Names of all legal ditches and streams on or adjacent to the Subdivision;
17. A preliminary erosion control plan for all areas of site disturbance;
18. Topographic contour every two (2) feet superimposed upon the proposed Subdivision plat; provided, that the Director may require one (1) foot intervals on very flat land or permit five (5) foot intervals on very steep slopes;
19. Traffic Study, if required by the terms and provisions of Plainfield Ordinance No. 18-97, "Access Permit Ordinance";
20. All improvements to the Street system on-site and off-site, including measurement of curb radius and taper;
21. Stop sign plan indicating the proposed location of all stop signs within the proposed Subdivision;
22. Sidewalk plan (or alternate plan for pedestrian ways, when applicable);
23. Preliminary plans and specifications for all infrastructure improvements and installations required or proposed in the Subdivision;
24. The approximate location, dimensions, and area of all parcels of land proposed to be reserved for park, conservation, wetland, common area, lake or other similar uses for the use of property owners within the proposed Subdivision;
25. Method and depiction of Access for each Lot or Out Lot (i.e., direct Public
Street, Private Street, blanket easement or specifically located easement);
26. Designation of common site facilities to benefit all Lots or Out Lots (i.e., Parking Areas, Loading Areas, Interior Access Drives, Private Streets, storm water management, sanitary sewer, water, electric, gas, telephone, cable, etc.);
27. Proposed covenants, commitments, conditions and restrictions for the Subdivision;
28. If the Subdivision is to be developed in sections, an indication of the approximate section boundaries;
29. A proposed address plan for the Subdivision consistent with the address patterns established for the Town of Plainfield and Hendricks County; and,
30. Any other information requested in writing by the Director, members of the Technical Advisory Committee or the Plan Commission deemed important to the development of the Subdivision.
Director, in its sole discretion, may waive or relax any of the requirements listed above for a Primary Plat of a Non-Residential Subdivision, as circumstances dictate.
F. Plans Required for Primary Approval of Non-Residential Incremental Subdivisions
A Primary Plat application which proposes to utilize the incremental Secondary Plat approval process shall, in addition to the items specified above for the Primary Approval of Non-Residential Subdivisions, include the following items:
1. An indication of the approximate or conceptual boundaries of Lots or Out Lots to be developed and submitted for Secondary Plat approval on an incremental basis; and,
2. Indication of the staging or phasing of the extension of required improvements and installations to service each Lot, Out Lot or phase of development, including but not limited to, Public or Private Street extensions, storm water management, sanitary sewer, water, electric, gas, telephone and cable.
G. Plans for Secondary Approval of Subdivisions
All sheets shall be of such size as is acceptable for filing in the office of the Hendricks County Recorder (no larger than eighteen by twenty-four (18 X 24) inches).
All plans submitted for Secondary Plat approval shall be prepared by an Indiana licensed land surveyor and shall contain the following information:
1. Name of Subdivision (and section number, if applicable);
2. Name of the surveyor and developer;
3. Surveyor's stamp, address and phone number on all pages except pages showing only covenants or special conditions;
4. Scale, date and north arrow;
5. Legal description of the real estate to be subdivided;
6. Wherever lines are required to have a dimension in these regulations, the length of all required lines shall be specified in feet and two decimal places thereof and the value of all required true bearings shall be specified in degrees, minutes and seconds;
7. Name of each Public or Private Street within and adjacent to the Subdivision. For each Street, include lengths and bearings for the centerline and Rights-of-Way;
8. Notarized Certification by Owner(s) of all real estate subject to the Subdivision clearly and precisely stating whether the Improvements contained within the Subdivision are to be dedicated to and maintained by the Town of Plainfield, or whether said Improvements are to be owned and maintained by a private entity or owners association;
9. Clear outline of any property which is offered for dedication to public use shall be depicted with all dimensions by lengths and bearings with the area marked "Public", "Common Area" or other appropriate title;
10. The lines of all Lots or Out Lots shall be fully depicted by lengths and bearings;
11. Any Building Setback lines in excess of those required by the Plainfield Zoning Ordinance required for the Subdivision;
12. Location, delineation and elevation of all floodway and floodway fringe areas within the boundaries of the Subdivision;
13. Proposed finished floor elevation of all Building pads adjacent to or within the floodplain;
14. Names of all legal ditches and streams on or adjacent to the Subdivision;
15. All utility easements as approved by the Plan Commission;
16. Signature and certification of the President and Secretary of the Plan Commission on all pages;
17. All covenants, conditions and restrictions that are: (i) either imposed by the Plan Commission or offered by the owner; and (ii) which the Plan Commission accepts the right to enforce;
18. In the case of a re-plat, the recording information of any previously recorded Subdivision shall be shown on the front page of the plat;
19. For Single Family or Two-Family Subdivisions - Address of each Lot as approved by the Plan Commission or the Director; and,
20. In the case of a Secondary Plat approval of a Lot in a Non-Residential Incremental Subdivision, one (1) copy of an Overall Plan for all real estate contained in the Primary Plat, updated to show: all previously approved Lots, Rights-of-Way or easements; and, the proposed Lot.
H. Construction Plans
Construction plans for all Improvements, installations and Lot Improvements required by this Ordinance, the Plan Commission or other applicable ordinances of the Town of Plainfield, including, but not limited to Street base, Street binder, curbs, sanitary sewer, storm drainage, Street topcoat, Street signs, sidewalks, monumentation, Lot drainage, soil preservation, erosion control, fencing, debris and waste removal, and final grading and lawn preparation shall contain the details required for review of such Improvements, installations and Lot Improvements as specified in Plainfield Ordinance No. 18-97, "Access Permit Ordinance", Town Standards, Plainfield Ordinance No. 3-86 , "Sewer Use Ordinance", Plainfield Ordinance No. 19-97, "Water Use Ordinance", Plainfield Ordinance No. 17-97, "Drainage and Erosion Control Ordinance", and Plainfield Ordinance No. 1-96 , "Management of the Floodplain and Other Areas of Special Flood Hazard in the Town of Plainfield".
I. Plans for Amended Secondary Approval of Subdivisions.
All plan sheets submitted as part of an Amended Secondary Plat application shall, in addition to the items specified above for Secondary Plat approval, include the following information:
1. The name of the Subdivision shall begin with the words "Amended Secondary Plat for ___________ (include section number, if applicable).
2. A note shall be added to each page which identifies or describes the nature of the amendment.
