The subdivider shall
submit to the agent thirteen (13) copies (12 folded, 1 rolled) of the
preliminary plan on twenty-four inch by thirty-six inch (24" x 36")
blue-line or black-line prints at a scale of one hundred feet (100') to
the inch, except in cases where the agent has approved an alternate
scale to facilitate showing the entire development on a single sheet.
Where more than one (1) sheet is used, sheets shall be numbered in
sequence and match-lines shall be provided and labeled.
The following information shall be shown on or appended to the
preliminary plan:
(a) The name of the subdivision, owner, subdivider, surveyor,
date of drawing, number of sheets and graphic (bar) scale. Unless otherwise excepted by
the agent, the side line of each sheet shall be a north-pointing (from bottom to top) grid
line. If true north is used, the method of determination shall be shown.
(b) The location of the proposed subdivision on an inset map at
a scale of not less than two thousand feet (2,000') to the inch showing adjoining roads,
their names and numbers, towns, subdivisions, watercourses, and other landmarks. Such
inset map shall be oriented north.
(c) The boundary of the property.
(d) A table of land use and statistical data, including:
(1) The total acreage of the property or properties to the
nearest acre;
(2) The acreage of the area to be subdivided to the nearest
acre;
(3) The zoning district classification;
(4) A summary of the zoning district requirements including
minimum lot size, yard and setback requirements, open space, and any other pertinent
requirements;
(5) The acreage and percentage of the total area which is
classified as undevelopable area as defined in section 24.1-203 of the zoning ordinance;
(6) The acreage and percentage of the total area anticipated to
be included within common areas;
(7) The acreage and percentage of the total area anticipated to
be maintained as landscaped open space;
(8) The acreage and percentage of the total area anticipated to
be contained within road rights-of-way;
(9) The acreage and percentage of the total area anticipated to
be impervious surface area for the entire
subdivision and also the area of anticipated impervious cover for
each lot;
(10) The acreage and percentage of the total area anticipated
to be included in the resource protection area and resource management area;
the acreage of buildable area outside of the RPA on each lot as
required by section 23.2-7(c) of this code;
(11) The number of lots;
(12) The maximum, minimum, and average lot areas.
(e) The approximate location of any primary geodetic control
network monument within the boundaries of the tract or adjacent thereto.
(f) The names of owners, locations of existing property lines,
zoning classifications, and parcel identification numbers of all parcels within the
boundaries of the tract and for all properties adjacent thereto.
(g) All existing and platted streets and public rights-of-way,
their names, numbers and widths (both pavement and right-of-way). The preliminary plan
shall also show the location (either graphically or by description) of all existing and
planned driveways or other entrances onto public streets within five hundred feet (500')
of the proposed subdivision.
(h) The general layout and design of the street circulation
system shall be shown including proposed widths and names.
(i) The general location and extent of all existing and
proposed utilities and easements, including landscape, preservation or conservation
easements, public areas, and parking spaces. All existing and planned fire hydrants
located within six hundred feet (600') of the property shall also be shown or described.
(j) All proposed lots, approximate lot areas, blocks, phases,
and building setback lines.
(k) Existing site topography at a contour interval of no more
than five feet (5') based on mean sea level including existing site development.
(l) A master drainage plan showing the proposed major drainage
system, including significant existing and proposed structures and major stormwater
management facilities proposed to convey the subdivision drainage to an adequate channel,
pipe, or stormwater system. The preliminary plan shall be required to include only approximate sizing of
major pipes and ditches, general location and extent of all existing and proposed drainage
utility easements, and the location and approximate dimensions of significant existing or
proposed stormwater management facilities.
(m) The approximate location of any floodplain area as depicted
on the flood insurance rate map (FIRM) for York County, Virginia including the flood
hazard zone designation(s) and elevation(s).
(n) The approximate location and identification by size and
common name of all heritage, memorial, and/or specimen trees located within proposed
rights-of-way or utility easements.
(o) The approximate location and extent of any known or
suspected archaeological sites, historic sites, cemeteries, individual grave sites, and
other similar cultural resources and including, as an attachment, a narrative description
of the resource and its potential significance.
(p) Identification of
any portion or portions of the property which are located in the
Watershed Management and Protection Area, Chesapeake Bay
Preservation Area or a sensitive natural area, as defined in section
24.1-260(d) of the zoning ordinance.
(q) All parcels of land to be dedicated for public use and the
conditions, if any, of such dedication.