§ 9-49. Specification requirements.

(A)

Sketch plan.

(1)

General form. The sketch plan shall show in simple outline the general design of the proposed subdivision in relation to existing conditions and to its surroundings. It may be either a mechanical drawing or a freehand sketch, made at any convenient scale and size.

(2)

Information to be shown. The sketch plan shall contain the following information:

(a)

Location map. A diagram showing the relation of the proposed subdivision to main traffic arteries, schools, recreation areas, business and industrial areas and other important features.

(b)

Survey data. Contours or spot elevations required for the general subdivision plan or a sufficiently close approximation of such contours or spot elevations to determine necessary drainage.

(c)

Miscellaneous data. The scale of the sketch plan, north arrow and date, and the name and address of the owner, the subdivider and the professional engineer or land surveyor.

(d)

Streets. The street pattern in relation to existing and proposed streets, including those shown on the plan for circulation (major street plan) or on a neighborhood plan.

(e)

Lots and blocks. The general arrangement of lots and blocks, with dimensions of typical lot widths and depths.

(f)

Nonresidential sites. Identification of existing and proposed parks, recreation areas, schools or other public uses; sites, if any, for multifamily dwellings, shopping centers, churches, industry or other nonpublic uses exclusive of single-family dwellings.

(g)

Utilities. The approximate locations and sizes of existing utility lines.

(h)

Easements. The approximate locations, widths and purposes of existing easements.

(i)

Flood zone designations. As shown on the latest Flood Insurance Rate Map.

(3)

Attendant items. The sketch plan shall be accompanied by the following items:

(a)

Protective covenants. A brief statement of the protective covenants proposed to be recorded with the plat.

(b)

Improvements. A statement of the utilities and street improvements proposed to be made.

(B)

General subdivision plan.

(1)

General form. The general subdivision plan shall show accurately and in sufficient detail for construction of the subdivision and its improvements the design of the proposed subdivision in relation to existing conditions and its surroundings. It shall be drawn to a scale of one (1) inch equals two hundred (200) feet and the sheet size shall not be larger than eighteen (18) inches by twenty-four (24) inches. Where necessary, the plat may be on several sheets accompanied by an index sheet showing the entire subdivision.

(2)

Information to be shown. The general subdivision plan shall contain the following information:

(a)

Location map. A diagram showing the location of the proposed subdivision.

(b)

Survey data. The boundary lines of the subdivision with length and bearing of lines; section and corporation lines; contours at intervals of one (1) foot, based on a datum plane approved by the city engineer; where contours will not provide adequate information for drainage determinations, spot elevations in sufficient number to show drainage conditions, shall be given.

(c)

Miscellaneous data. Present tract designation according to the records of the county chancery clerk; the title or name under which the proposed subdivision is to be recorded, with name and address of the owner and the subdivider; notations giving scale, (true) north arrow, datum, benchmarks, date [sic] engineer or land surveyor.

(d)

Streets. The name, right-of-way width and location of streets and other public ways on and adjacent to the tract; the type, width and elevation of surfacing; any legally established centerline of elevations; walks, curbs, gutters, culverts and similar features; the name, right-of-way width and location of proposed streets, with their approximate grades and gradients, and similar data for alleys, if any.

(e)

Lots and blocks. Lot lines, lot numbers and block letters, tabulation stating gross and net acreage of the subdivision, acreage of existing and proposed public areas within the tract, number of residential lots, typical lot size and lineal feet of proposed streets.

(f)

Nonresidential sites. Sites to be reserved or dedicated for parks, recreation areas, schools or other public uses; sites, if any, for multi-family dwellings, shopping centers, churches, industry or other nonpublic uses exclusive of single-family dwellings.

(g)

Utilities. The location, size and invert elevation of sanitary and storm sewers; the location and size of water mains; the location of gas lines, fire hydrants, approximate locations of utility poles and streetlights; if water mains are not on or adjacent to the tract, the direction and distance to, and the size of, the nearest ones, showing invert elevation of sewers; the location of proposed utilities, if not shown elsewhere.

(h)

Easements. The location, width and purpose of existing and proposed easements.

(i)

Building setback lines. Minimum building setback lines.

(j)

Adjoining land. The approximate direction and gradient of the ground slope, including any levees or embankments; the character and location of buildings, railroads, power lines, towers and other nearby nonresidential land uses or adverse influences; and names of recorded subdivision plats of adjoining platted land by record name, date and number and the names of record owners of adjoining unsubdivided land.

(k)

Other existing conditions. The locations of watercourses, marshes, wooded areas, isolated preservable trees one (1) foot or more in diameter, buildings or structures and other significant features on the tract.

(l)

Proposed public improvements. Highway or other major public improvements planned by public authorities for future construction on or near the tract.

(m)

Flood zone designations. The location of all flood zone designations as shown on the latest Flood Insurance Rate Map.

(3)

Attendant items. The general subdivision plan shall be accompanied by the following items:

(a)

Protective covenants. A draft of the protective covenants whereby the subdivider proposes to regulate land use in the subdivision and otherwise protect the proposed development.

(b)

Engineering plans. Profiles showing existing ground surface and proposed street grades, including extensions for a reasonable distance beyond the limits of the proposed subdivision; typical cross sections of the proposed grading, roadway and sidewalk; and preliminary plan of sanitary and storm water sewers with grades and sizes indicated. All elevations shall be based on a datum plan that is mean gulf level.

(c)

Subsurface conditions report. A report on the location and results of tests made to ascertain subsurface soil and groundwater conditions; depth of groundwater, unless tests pits are dry at a depth of five (5) feet; location and results of soil percolation tests if individual sewage disposal systems are proposed.

(C)

Final plat.

(1)

General form. The final plat shall show accurately the subdivision as established on the ground and in relation to its surroundings. It shall be drawn to a scale of one (1) inch equals two hundred (200) feet, and the sheet size shall not be larger than eighteen (18) inches by twenty-four (24) inches. Where necessary, the plat may be on several sheets accompanied by an index sheet showing the entire subdivision. For large subdivision. For large subdivisions, the final plat may be submitted for approval progressively in continuous sections satisfactory to the planning commission. All plats shall conform to the requirements of the laws of Mississippi, Miss. Code Ann. 1972, Title 19, Chapter 27 (Section 19-27-1 et seq.).

(2)

Information to be shown. The final plat shall contain the following information:

(a)

Location map. A diagram showing the location of the proposed subdivision.

(b)

Survey data. Primary control points, approved by the city engineer, or descriptions and ties to such control points, to which all dimensions, angles, bearings and similar data on the plat shall be referred; the boundary lines of the subdivision, right-of-way lines of streets, easements and other rights-of-way, and property lines of residential lots and other sites, with accurate dimensions, bearings or deflection angles, and radii, arcs and central angles of all curves; the location and description of monuments, according to state law; and statement of the closure error.

(c)

Miscellaneous data. Notations giving scale, (true) north arrow, and date of final plat.

(d)

Streets. The name and right-of-way width of each street or other public way.

(e)

Lots and blocks. Identification by letter of each block and by number of each lot in each block.

(f)

Nonresidential sites. The purpose for which sites, other than residential lots, are dedicated or reserved.

(g)

Utilities. The location and dimensions of any utility rights-of-way or easements.

(h)

Easements. The location, dimensions and purpose of any other easements.

(i)

Building setback line. Minimum building setback line on all lots and other sites.

(j)

Adjoining land. The names of recorded subdivision plats of adjoining platted land by record name, date and number; the names of record owners of adjoining unsubdivided land.

(k)

Certificate of owner. Notarized certification by the landowner of the adoption of the plat and the dedication of streets and other public areas.

(l)

Certificate of survey. Certification by the registered professional engineer or land surveyor that the plat represents a survey made by him, that the monuments shown thereon actually exist as located and that all dimensional and other data are correct.

(m)

Approvals. Space for certificates of approval of the planning commission, the city engineer and the county health officer, where such approval is called for by these regulations. The certificate of the city engineer shall state that the subdivider has complied with one (1) of the following alternatives:

(i)

All improvements have been installed in accord with the requirements of these regulations and with the action of the planning commission in giving tentative approval of the general subdivision plan.

(ii)

A bond or certified check has been posted, which is available to the city and in sufficient amount to assure such completion of all required improvements.

(n)

Flood zone designations. The location of all flood zone designations as shown on the latest Flood Insurance Rate Map.

(3)

Attendant items. The final plat shall be accompanied by the following items:

(a)

Protective covenants. The protective covenants in form for recording.

(b)

Engineering plans. The cross sections and profiles of streets showing grades approved by the city engineer. The profiles shall be drawn to city standard scales and elevations and shall be based on a datum plane that is mean gulf level.

(c)

Conveyances. A conveyance to the city by fee simple or by easement of land set aside for parks, recreation area or other public use, such conveyance to be without reservation of rights except for restriction that land is to be dedicated only to the specified purposes.

(d)

Abstracts. An abstract of title disclosing a good and merchantable fee simple title in the landowner. A title insurance policy may be substituted for the abstract if specifically approved by the planning commission.

(Code 1963, § 23½-4; Ord. No. 1914, § 1, 11-20-92)