§ 110-27. Preliminary plat requirements.  


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  • (a)

    The preliminary plat shall be clearly and legibly drawn as a scale of one inch to 100 feet or one inch to 50 feet. Sheet size shall not exceed 48 inches by 36 inches. In no case shall sheet size be less than 8½ inches by 11 inches.

    (b)

    The preliminary or overall development plat shall be prepared by a registered landscape architect or land surveyor and shall show the following:

    (1)

    Proposed name of subdivision.

    (2)

    Name and address of the owner of record.

    (3)

    Name, address and telephone number of the subdivider.

    (4)

    Date of survey, north point and graphic scale, source of datum, date of plat drawing, and space for revision dates.

    (5)

    Location (land, lot and district) and gross acreage of tract.

    (6)

    Location sketch locating the subdivision in relation to the surrounding area with regard to well-known landmarks such as major thoroughfares, railroads and the like. Sketches may be drawn in freehand and at a scale sufficient to show clearly the information required, but not less than one inch to 2,000 feet.

    (7)

    Name of former subdivision if the preliminary plat had been previously subdivided.

    (8)

    Exact boundary lines of the tract indicated by a heavy line giving lengths and bearings. The boundary lines shall include the entire tract to be eventually subdivided and data as required herein shall apply to the entire tract.

    (9)

    Ground elevations on the tract based on field surveys or photogrammetric methods from aerial photographs. The basis for the topographic information shall be shown. Contour lines shall be drawn at intervals of two feet.

    (10)

    Natural features within the proposed subdivision, including drainage channels, bodies of water, wooded areas and other significant features. On all watercourses leaving the tract, the direction of flow and acreage of the drainage area above the point of entry shall be noted. Floodplains shall be outlined.

    (11)

    Cultural features around and within the proposed subdivision including right-of-way and pavement widths, and names of existing and platted streets; all easements, city and county lines, and other significant information. Location and dimensions of bridges, utility lines and structures, street culverts and other features should also be indicated.

    (12)

    Proposed layout including lot lines with rough dimensions, lot numbers, block letters, street and alley lines with proposed street names, right-of-way widths, sites reserved through covenants and easements dedicated or otherwise for public uses.

    (13)

    Proposed unit division or stage development, if any, as proposed by the subdivider.

    (14)

    Present zoning and zoning of abutting land.

    (15)

    Proposed zoning and average size of lots.

    (16)

    Number of lots.

    (17)

    Each preliminary plat submitted shall carry the following certificates printed or stamped thereon substantially as follows:

    a.

    Preliminary engineering certificate.

    I hereby certify that this proposed preliminary plat correctly represents data compiled or verified through a survey completed by me on ____________ / ____________ / ____________ , 19 ____________ , of property shown and described hereon.

    By _____
    Registered Georgia Landscape
    Architect No. ____________

    or

    By _____
    Registered Georgia Land Surveyor
    No. ____________

    b.

    Preliminary plat approval certificate.

    All requirements of the Cobb County subdivision regulations relative to the preparation and submission of a preliminary plat having been fulfilled, approval of this plat is hereby granted subject to further provisions of such regulations. This certificate shall expire ____________ / ____________ / ____________ .

    _____
    Community Development
    Department
    _____
    Date

     

    (c)

    Supplementary data to be submitted to the director with the preliminary plat shall be as follows:

    (1)

    Draft of proposed protective covenants.

    (2)

    Proposed size of houses.

    (3)

    Price ranges of houses.

    (4)

    Profile of existing county roads, left and right from proposed street intersections. Note standard design specifications for sight distance requirements.

    (d)

    Supplementary data to be submitted to the county health department with preliminary plat if subdivision is to be served by septic tanks shall include the following:

    (1)

    Name of subdivision:

    a.

    Sponsor.

    b.

    Address.

    (2)

    Location of subdivision:

    a.

    Land lot and district.

    b.

    Gross acreage of subdivision.

    c.

    Typical lot area.

    d.

    Number of lots.

    e.

    Approximate adjacent area available for expansion.

    (3)

    Adjacent subdivisions.

    (4)

    Typical home to be constructed:

    a.

    Number of bedrooms.

    b.

    Number of baths.

    c.

    Dishwasher.

    d.

    Garbage grinder.

    e.

    Clothes washer.

    (e)

    Specific information required by the county health department shall be as follows:

    (1)

    Letter from the director stating the date public sewerage shall become available.

    (2)

    Subdivision analysis record form; show high and low water pressure for a given 24-hour period.

    (3)

    Present percolation test and soil boring test results, as required.

    (4)

    Present a letter from the county sewer department affirming approval and acceptance of sewers, if sewers are to be installed initially. Also present a letter from the state water supply division that they approve this addition to the public water system.

    (5)

    Publicly or privately owned water systems:

    a.

    Name of water system.

    b.

    Nearest available main with distance to project.

    c.

    If a privately owned water system, provide owner's name and address. Attach a letter from the responsible official or owner stating their position on connection of subdivision to public or private water system.

    d.

    Are individual water systems proposed for each lot?

(Ord. of 9-24-74, art. VII)