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heights, and other dimensional requirements of the zoning district in which the
property is located.
3. The existing ground elevations, existing finished Floor elevations, and proposed
finished floor elevations for all buildings.
4. Information to demonstrate compliance with site development standards
applicable within the zoning district and applicable to any specific uses subject to
supplemental standards.
5. Information to demonstrate compliance with site development standards
applicable to accessory uses and structures.
B. Developments proposed with bonus provisions, as described in Chapter 4, shall
provide the Bonus Scorecard with the site development plan application.
9. 02. 06 Submittal Requirements for Subdivision Plats
A. At the discretion of the City, and identified at the pre -application conference, the
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preliminary and final subdivision plats may be combined. Where the application is
for a replat, the preliminary plat may be waived.
B. In addition to the information required in Sections 9. 0202, 9. 02. 03, and 9. 02.04, all
applications for preliminary subdivision plat approval, including proposed townhouse
developments and proposed zero tot line developments, shall contain the following
information:
1. The proposed name of the subdivision.
2. Development specifications for the tract: land area and the proposed number and
layout of lots and blocks.
3. Location of land to be dedicated or reserved for public use for rights -of -way,
streets, sidewalks, bike trails, pedestrian trails, easements, schools, parks, open
spaces, or other public uses.
4. The substance of covenants, grants, easements, or other restrictions which may be
imposed upon the use of land, buildings, and structures.
C. Receipt of the signed copy of the approved preliminary plat is authorization for the
applicant to proceed with the preparation of plans and specifications for minimum
improvements and with the preparation of the final plat.
1. Prior to the construction of any improvement required, or the submission of a
bond in lieu of construction, the applicant shall provide documentation to
demonstrate compliance with the site improvement standards set forth in the
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2. All proposed construction shall be compatible with the soil conditions specific to
the site. If necessary, the applicant shall provide boring and soils tests that shall
be conducted by testing facilities licensed by the State.
D. The final plat shall conform substantially to the approved preliminary plat. The
applicant may submit a final plat for a portion of the approved preliminary plat
proposed to be recorded and developed at the time.
1. The applicant shalt submit the original mylar after all reviews and revisions or
other reproducible drawing of the final plat as prescribed by Chapter 177, F.S.,
duly signed as required. Review copies of the final plat may be submitted for
comment on bond paper. The number and size of review copies shall be specified
by the Development Administrator. The final plat submitted for recording shall
be composed of individual sheets of the size approved by the County for purposes
of recording.
2. The plat shall be tied to state plane coordinates. State plane coordinate ( North
American Datum 1983/ 90 or subsequent NGS adjustments) in U. S. survey feet
shall be stated on the final plat mylar submitted for recording. State plane
coordinates for at least two boundary corners of the proposed plat shall be shown.
These coordinates shall be derived from field measurements in conformity with
State law.
3. In addition to the information required by Sections 177. 041 -- 177. 091, F.S., the
following shall be shown on the plat:
a. A location sketch showing the location of the subdivision with respect to
section or City limit lot lines.
b. The exact names, locations, and right -of -way widths along the property lines
of all existing or recorded streets intersecting or paralleling the boundaries of
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c. Lots numbered in numerical order, beginning with number one in each block,
and blocks lettered in alphabetical order.
d. Common areas or other sites required for stormwater management areas or
other shared facilities, adequate to accommodate all subdivision land
development activities.
e. Acknowledgment of the owners and all lien holders to the plat and
restrictions, including dedication to public use of all streets, alleys, parks, or
other open spaces shown thereon and the granting of the required easements.
f. Space and forms for the following necessary signatures indicating approval, as
listed below:
1) City Clerk's recording certificate;
2) City Council approval;
3) Title certification;
4) Certificate of surveyor and mapper;
5) Dedication with certificate of ownership and acknowledgements;
6) Joinder and consent to dedication with acknowledgements;
7) Certificate by tax collector;
8) City engineer; and
9) City surveyor.
C. Proposed zero lot line development shall include both a preliminary and final plat,
and shall include a site development plan that demonstrates compliance with the site
development standards set forth in Section 4. 07.05.
D. A replat of an existing subdivision shall follow the same process as outlined for a new
plat, except that a preliminary plat may not be required. The need for a preliminary
plat shall be determined at the pre -application conference.
9. 02.07 Submittal Requirements for Minor Plats
A. Applications for minor plats shall require the following:
1. An application form as specified in Section 9. 02. 02.
2. A survey showing the following:
a. The location of all structures, and utilities above and underground
including service lines to the remaining and proposed buildings) that exist
on the property.
b. Proposed new lot lines with setbacks to any existing buildings that will
remain on site.
c. Existing easements and any proposed easements that are required for
public utilities, storm drainage, and other improvements as a condition of
lot line adjustment approval.
B. If relocation of existing utility service lines is necessary to remedy an encroachment,
a plan shall be provided to show how service will be provided from the existing
utility mains without encroaching. Utility service lines to a lot shall not encroach
across another lot. Water and sewer lines shall be available to all lots with no main
line extensions or upgrades necessary.
C. A new legal description for each new lot created.
D. Demonstration that the applicant has paid or is obligated to pay any costs of new
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utility adjustments, extension, relocation, or connections.
E. Demonstration that any demolition or removal of structures shall be accomplished
prior to approval of the minor plat.
9.02. 08 Submittal Requirements for Planned Unit Developments
An application for a Planned Unit Development ( PUD) is a combined application for site
development plan approval and rezoning to PUD. When the PUD is proposed on a lot or
parcel that is not platted, a subdivision plat is also required. The submittal shall include all
information set forth in Sections 9. 02.02, 9. 02. 03, 9. 02. 04, 9. 02. 05, and 9. 02. 09. When
platting is required, the information set forth in Section 9.02. 06 shall be provided. The
application shall clearly identify all proposed site development standards in compliance with
Section 4. 06. 02.
9.02. 09 Submittal Requirements for Rezoning Applications
A. In addition to the information required in Section 9. 02. 02, all applications for
amendments to the zoning map ( rezoning) shall include the following information:
1. A map of the area indicating the existing and proposed zoning district designation
for the subject property and the existing zoning district designations for all
abutting properties. The map shall show the land use categories from the Future
Land Use Map in the Comprehensive Plan for the subject property and all
adjacent properties.
2. A detailed statement addressing the consistency of the proposed zoning district
with the land use category of the subject property. The statement shall address
permissible uses within the land use category and the zoning district and shall
further address consistency of the proposed zoning with the goals, objectives, and
policies of the Comprehensive Plan.
3. A detailed justification for the proposed zoning district, including identification of
changed conditions, if any, that make the proposed zoning district more
appropriate than the existing zoning district.
4. A detailed statement regarding the existing land use pattern, the possible creation
of an isolated district unrelated to adjacent districts, and the potential impacts of
the proposed rezoning on the surrounding neighborhood.
B. Specific requirements for a proposed rezoning to PUD ( Planned
