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HomeMy Public PortalAbout1988_05_11_O013 Amending the SLDR · PRESEN~rED May 11. 19~8 ORDINANCE NO. 88-0-13 ADOPTED Mmy ll: lq88 AN ORDINANCE: AMENDING ~ LEESBURG SUBDIVISION AND LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS REGARDING CRITERIA AND PROCEDURES FOR SUBDIVISION PLAT APPROVAL, FEES FoR CERTAIN PLANS, AND THE DEFINITION OF REQUIRED SPECIFICATIONS W~EREAS, comprehensive amendments to the Leesburg Subdivision and Land Development Regulations were initiated by this cOuncil and referred to the Planning Commission for recommendation on July 22, 1987; and WHEREAS, a joint Planning Commission/Council public hearing was held on these amendments on September 23, 1987; and WHEREAS, the Planning Commission made a number of substantive changes to the draft regulations following the public hearing, including the separation of amendments related to subdivision plats and development plans; and WHEREAS, the Planning Commission on January 7, 1988, recommended to Council approval of that portion of the amendments related to fees for preliminaryffinal development plans and minor revisions to plans, criteria and procedures for subdivision plat approval, and the definition of "Required Specifications"; and WHEREAS, the Council held another public hearing on February 24, 1988, regarding the amendments recommended for approval by the Commission; and WHEREAS, the amendments have been revised to reflect public comment and will improve substantially the standards for review and approval of subdivisions within Leesburg: THEREFORE, ORDAINED by the Council of the Town of Leesburg in Virginia as follows: AMENDING THE LEESBURG SUBDIVISION AND LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS 2 SECTION I. The Leesburg Subdivision and Land Development Ordinance is hereby amended to revise a portion of Division 1, Section 13-54, all of Division 2, "Subdivision", and the definition of "Required Specifications", in Division 7, "Glossary", by adopting new provisions, entitled "Amendments to Subdivision and Land Development Regulations regarding Fees, Plat Approval, and Definitions," dated May 6, 1988, attached hereto and[ made a part hereof. SECTION II. The prior Sections 13-54(e) through (i) are hereby recodified to Sections 13-54(g) through (k), respectively. SECTION III. The prior Division 2, "Subdivision", the prior definition of "Required Specifications" contained in Division 7, "Glossary", and all other prior ordinances in conflict herewith are hereby repealed. SECTION IV. If any provision of this Article is declared invalid by a court of competent jurisdiction, the decision shall not affect the validity of this Ordinance as a whole or of any remaining provisions of this Ordinance. SECTION V. PASSED this This ordinance shall be in effect upon its passage. llth day of May , 1988. ATTEST: Clerk offouncil CL~a~es Williams, V~u~-Mayor Town of Leesburg AMENDMENTS TO SUBDIVISION AND LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS REGARDING FEES, PLAT APPROVAL, AND DEFINITIONS DIVISION 1 General Section 13-54. (e) For combined preliminary/final development plans, which have been specifically authorized by the Land Development Official, the fee shall be $600 plus $10 per acre, plus the amount extended, from the quantity of public improvements at the following rates: Type of Public Improvements Storm Sewer Water Main Curb & Gutter Sidewalk Sanitary Sewer Streets Overlot grading Unit Rate 0.46 per linear foot 0.63 per linear foot 0.31 per linear foot 0.31 per linear foot 0.78 per linear foot 0.61 per linear foot $48.50 each lot (f) For minor modifications to approved final development plans or construction drawings, when authorized by the Director of Engineering, the fee shall be $100 per sheet requiring a change. Such modifications shall be for the relocation of utilities, landscaping or similar minor modifications. Minor modifications shall not be deemed applicable to the relocation or enlargement of any buildings shown on the final development plan, which shall require the submission of a new application. DIVISION 2 Subdivisions Section 13-55 Purpose and Intent. The purpose of these subdivision regulations is to ensure the. appropriate division of land with adequate public facilities within the Town of Leesburg, in a manner consistent with the Town Plan. It is further the intent of these regulations to encourage the development of safe and attractive residential neighborhoods; ensure the provision of appropriate public street access between and among adjacent properties; obtain, public right-of-way, easements and other public land dedications, consistent with the Town Plan; and maintain appropriate buffers between potentially incompatible uses. Section 13-55.1 General Criteria for Review and Approval of Subdivisions. The Leesburg Planning Commission shall review and have the authority to approve all subdivisions of land, as defined by these regulations. In MAY 6, 1~8 SUBDIVISION AND LAND DEVELOPMENTS AMENDMENTS 2 approving such subdivisions, the Planning Commission shall, in accordance with Section 15.1-466 of the 1950 Code of Virginia, as amended, be provided with suitable information in order to make a determination that the proposed plat provides: a. For the minimum graphic and information requirements of these Subdivision Regulations; b. For the coordination of streets within and contiguous to the subdivision with other existing or planned streets within the general area as to location, widths, grades and drainage; c. For adequate provisions for drainage and flood control and other public purposes, and for light and air; d. For the extent to which and the manner in which streets shall be improved and water and storm and sanitary sewer and other public utilities or other community facilities are to be installed; e. For the acceptance of dedication for public use of any right-of-way within any subdivision which has constructed or proposed to be constructed within the subdivision any street, curb, gutter, sidewalk, bicycle trail, drainage or sewerage system, waterline as part of a public system or other public improvement, and for the provision of other required improvements for vehicular ingress and egress, structures necessary to ensure stability of critical slopes, and stormwater management facilities, financed or to be financed in whole or in part by private funds only if the owner or developer provides a guarantee for said improvements in compliance with Section 13-92 of these regulations, BondinK of Required Improvements. f. For monuments of specific types to be installed establishing street and property lines; and g. For payment by a subdivider or developer of land of his pro rata share of the cost of providing reasonable and necessary sewerage and drainage facilities, located outside the property limits of the land owned or controlled by him but necessitated or required, at least in part, by the construction or improvement of his subdivision or development, as provided in Section 13-85 of these regulations, Off-Site Improvements. In addition to the above standards, the plat shall be reviewed for compliance with the Minimum Design Standards of these regulations, including: standards and criteria for public and private streets; arrangement of blocks and individual lots; and location of easements. Section 13-55.2 Minor Subdivisions. For the purpose of this division, a minor subdivision shall be defined as the creation of no more than five lots of record which do not require the extension of any public or private street, or any public utility main. Minor subdivisions shall not include those divisions of land which create either pipestem lots or cluster subdivisions. Applications qualifying as minor subdivisions need not include the submittal of' preliminary plat information, but need only submit the materials necessary for final plat approval. The Planning Commission shall review minor subdivisions in the same manner as final plats, as specified in Section 13-60 of these regulations. MAY 6, 1988 SUBDIVISION AND LAND DEVELOPMENTS AMENDMENTS Section 13-55.3 Boundary Line Adjustments. The Land Development Official may approve the relocation or alteration of the boundary of any lot or parcel of land, which was established as part of an otherwise valid and properly recorded plat of subdivision or re-subdivision approved as provided in this ordinance and property executed by the owner(s) of such land, if such relocation or alteration does not create any additional lots or involve the relocation or alteration of streets, alleys, easements for public passage, or other public areas; and provided further, that no easements or utility rights-of-way shall be relocated or altered without the express consent of all persons holding interest therein. A boundary line adjustment shall result in lots. which conform to the requirements of the Zoning Ordinance, or in the case of existing non-conforming lots, does not increase the extent of non-conformance. The plat approving the boundary line adjustment shall be in a form approved by the Land Development Official and shall bear the signatures of the property owner(s), the seal and signature of a certified land surveyor, and the approval signatures of the Land Development Official and Zoning Administrator. The subdivider or developer shall record the boundary line adjustment plat in the land records of Loudoun County within six months of approval. Any plat not so recorded shall be deemed null and void. Section 13-55.4 Preapplication Conference Requirement. Prior to submitting an application for preliminary subdivision plat approval, the applicant shall meet with representatives of both the Planning and Engineering departments to review a sketch plat of the proposed subdivision. Representatives of the Planning and Engineering departments may require up to ten working days from the date of the applicant's initial request to schedule the preapplication conference. Section 13-56 Filing of Preliminary Subdivision Plat. Following the mandatory preapplication conference, the applicant is authorized to submit a preliminary plat and application for approval of the proposed subdivision to the Land Development Official. Preliminary plat applications shall include the following: (a) An application for preliminary plat approval, in a form approved by the Land Development Official. (b) At least five (5) copies of the proposed preliminary plat. Additional copies of the plat may be required by the Land Development Official, when necessary due to the number of agencies involved in the review of the application. (c) The application fee required for filing preliminary plat. (d) A request for approval of street names, in a form approved by the Land Development Official. The proposed street names shall not duplicate existing or platted street names unless the new street is a continuation of a existing or platted street. (e) All other preliminary plat information required by Section 13-62 of this ordinance. NAY 6, 1988 SUBDIVISION AND LAND DEVELOPMENTS AMENDMENTS 4 Section 13-57 Review and Approval of Preliminary Subdivision Plat:. (a) Review for Completeness and Technical Accuracy. The Land Development Official shall conduct an initial review of the application and preliminary plat of the proposed subdivision for completeness and technical accuracy. Within 15 working days of application submittal, the Land Development Official shall notify the applicant as to whether the plat has been accepted or rejected based on significant deficiencies in the proposed preliminary plat application. Applications for preliminary plat approval which are deemed incomplete shall not be accepted until the deficiencies have been properly addressed. (b) Referral of Application to Review AKencies. Upon acceptance of a complete application the Land Development Official shall request 20 copies of the complete application from the applicant and, upon receipt, shall forward the plat ~md related information to the following review agencies: (1) Department of Engineering and Public Works. (2) Zoning Administrator. (3) Fire Marshall. (4) Leesburg Volunteer Fire Company (5) Loudoun County Department of Natural Resources. (6) Applicable Utility companies. (7) Loudoun County School Board. (8) Loudoun County Health Department. (9) Virginia Department of Transportation, when such application affects a road maintained by the Commonwealth of Virginia. (10) Any other Federal, State, Town or County agency which may have cause to review the application. (c) Detailed Staff Review of Application. The Land Development Official shall coordinate the review by referral agencies and compile their comments. The Official shall report in writing those corrections or additions deemed necessary by him and other officials or agencies interested in the application to the Commission as soon as the comments are available. (d) Planning Commission Review and Action. Once the application has been accepted by the Land Development Official, the application shall be referred to the next scheduled meeting of the Subdivision and Land Development Committee of the Planning Commission. The committee shall review the plat and make a recommendation to the full Planning Commission regarding the subdivision plat. The Planning Commission shall act on the application within 60 days of the time the Land Development Official determines that the application is complete. The Planning Commission shall act to approve the plat, approve the plat with minor revisions agreed to in writing by the applicant, or disapprove the plat. If the plat l~Y 6, 1988 SUBDIVISION ANO I~NO DEVELOPMENTS AMENDMENTS 5 is disapproved, the Land Development Official shall notify the applicant of such disapproval and shall set forth in writing the reasons for the Planning Commission's disapproval and shall further specify what corrections or modifications would permit approval by the Planning Commission. This time period for action may be extended by mutual agreement of both the town and the applicant. The applicant's agreement shall be signified in writing. (e) Resubmittal of Preliminary Plats Not Approved by Commission. The applicant may revise and resubmit an application and fee for preliminary plat approval, after said plat has been disapproved by the Planning Commission. The resubmitted preliminary plat application shall be reviewed and processed in accordance with the procedures established in Section 13-57 of these regulations. (f) Cluster Subdivisions: Town Council Action on Plat. The Council may approve a preliminary cluster subdivision plat which varies the area, yard and lot width requirements of the zoning ordinance, as provided below. Criteria for Review and Approval of Cluster Subdivisions. In reviewing requests for cluster subdivision approval, the Council shall review the plat based on the following: ((a)) An overall plat of the entire tract showing streets, lot areas, easements, covenants and other relevant data shall be submitted in accordance with Divisions 2, 4, and $ of this Article. ((b)) Overall density shall not exceed that of the zoning district in which the proposed subdivision is located. The houses in the proposed subdivision shall be grouped in clusters to preserve open space. The minimum lot area shall satisfy all zoning ordinance standards for cluster subdivisions. ((c)) The balance of the land in a proposed subdivision that is not contained in lots or within street rights-of-way shall be contiguous, and shall be of such condition, size and shape as to be usable for recreation. Such land shall be held in corporate ownership by the owners of lots within the development, and the subdivider shall incorporate into the deeds of all property within the development a clause giving to the owners an interest in such open land which shall be used for recreational purposes only. No structure except those incidental to the principal use shall be permitted ther,~on. ((d)) Common areas shall be a minimum of one and one~half acres and shall be subject to taxation. In l~he case of larger common areas, the subdivider or developer may petition the Town Council to accept dedication of the land to be used in perpetuity as public open space. l~Y 6, 1988 SUBDIVISION AND ~ DEVELOPNENTS AMENDHENTS 6 ((e)) The Council shall further make a determination that: (1) The cluster subdivision is compatible with adjacent properties to the extent possible given the existing zoning and land uses; (2) The creation of the cluster subdivision is consistent with the goals and objectives of the Town Plan, the purpose and intent of the Leesburg Zoning Ordinance, and good planning practice. Procedure for Review of Cluster Subdivisions. Applicants who choose to submit a preliminary subdivision plat using the cluster option of the Leesburg Zoning: Ordinance shall submit an application, in a form approved by the Land Development Official, requesting such approval. The applicant shall recognize and agree in writing that review and approval of a cluster subdivision cannot occur within the time frame required for a standard subdivision application. ((a)) Planning Commission Public Hearing and Recommendation. The Planning Commission shall within 60 days of the acceptance of the preliminary cluster subdivision application conduct a public hearing and make a recommendation to the Town Council regarding: the application. ((b)) Town Council Public Hearing and Action. The Town Council shall have an additional 60 days from the time of the Planning Commission's recommendation to take action on the preliminary cluster subdivision. The Council shall, after conducting a public hearing on the application, act to approve, approve with minor revisions agreed to by the applicant, or disapprove the preliminary cluster subdivision plat. (g) Significance of Preliminary Plat Approval; Expiration of Preliminary Plats. Preliminary plat approval is tentative and does not authorize the construction of any improvements within the subdivision. Approval of a preliminary plat shall be valid for a period of one year from the date of Commission action and may be extended by the Commission at its discretion upon application. In granting extensions of preliminary plat approval, the Planning Commission may impose certain conditions which are agreed to by the applicant. If a developer records a final plat, which may be a section of a subdivision, as shown on an approved, unexpired preliminary plat and furnishes to the governing body a certified check, cash escrow, bond or letter of credit acceptable to the town in the amount of the estimated cost of construction of the facilities to be dedicated within said section for public use and maintained by the locality, the Commonwealth, or other public agency, the developer shall have the right to record the remaining sections l~Y 6, 1988 SUBDIVISION AND LAND DEVELOPMENTS AMENDMENTS 7 shown on the preliminary plat for a period of five years from the recordation date of the first section, subject to the terms and conditions of this subsection and subject to engineering and construction standards and zoning requirements in effect at the time that each remaining section is recorded. Section 13-58 Review and Approval of Construction Drawings; Submission of Final Plat Application. Upon approval of a preliminary subdivision plat, the applicant is authorized to submit the application and fees for final plat approval, as well as the construction drawings for the public improvements necessary for the recordation of such lots. The final plat shall be reviewed and approved in compliance with the standards and procedures of Section 13-60 of these regulations. The construction drawings shall be reviewed and approved in compliance with the requirements of this section. Plats and construction drawings may be submitted for either the entire property which received preliminary plat approval, or for individual sections within the subdivision. If submitted in sections, such sections shall be in substantial compliance with the development phases shown on the approved preliminary subdivision plat, unless a modification in the phasing is approved by the Land Development Official and the Director of Engineering. Each section for which construction drawings are submitted shall satisfy the required specifications of the Town of Leesburg. The drawings shall include all information and details required by these regulations. (a) Initial Review of Construction DrawinKs for Completeness and Technical Accuracy. An application and fee for approval of construction drawings shall be filed with the Land Development Official, along with a minimum of six (6) sets of the construction drawings. Additional sets of the construction drawings may be required by the Director of Engineering, if necessary for the review. The Land Development and the Director of Engineering shall complete an initial review of the construction drawings for completeness and technical accuracy. The applicant shall be notified within 15 working days of submission of the drawings as to whether the construction drawings have been accepted or whether significant deficiencies have been identified which would cause rejection of the construction drawings. Construction drawings which are deemed incomplete shall not be accepted until the significant deficiencies have been corrected. No construction drawings shall be accepted which do not bear the seal and signature of a registered professional engineer or licensed 3(b) land surveyor, as authorized by the Code of Virginia. (b) Review of Construction Drawings. Upon acceptance of a complete set of construction drawings, the Land Development Official shall request 20 copies of the complete plans and, upon receipt, shall forward the plans to the Director of Engineering and any other applicable referral agencies for review and comment. The Director of Engineering shall review the construction drawings to make certain that said drawings comply with the most recent version of the "Required Specifications of NAY 6, 1988 SUBDIVISION AND LAND DEVELOPMENTS AMENDMENTS the Town of Leesburg". In reviewing such construction drawings, the Director of Engineering shall consider the general criteria established below. Water Systems. Connections to the Town of Leesburg water supply shall be required, in accordance with Section. 19-1 of the Town Code. Public water system designs shall be evaluated pursuant to the Required Specifications of the Town of Leesburg, and the public improvement standards of Section 13-80, Water Supply. All such water systems shall be designed and constructed in compliance with the "Leesburg Water & Sewer Master Plan", and may need to be "oversized", as provided in Section 13-84 of these regulations. Sanitary Sewer Systems. Connections to the Town of Leesburg sanitary sewer system shall be required, pursuant to Section 15-4 of the Town Code. Public sanitary system designs shall be evaluated pursuant to the "Required Specifications of the Town of Leesburg" and the public improvement standards of Section 13-81 of these regulations. All such sanitary sewer improvements shall be in compliance with the "Leesburg Water & Sewer Master Plan". Storm DrainaKe Systems. Construction drawings for subdivisions shall include provisions for public storm drainage improvements, as established in the "Required Specifications of the Town of Leesburg" and Section 13-82 of these regulations. Appropriate documentation which demonstrates compliance with said specifications shall also be submitted with the construction drawings. Floodwater Management and Environmental Protection. The construction drawings shall include appropriate provisions for environmental protection, including erosion and sediment control, tree preservation, slope protection, and flood control, in compliance with Section 13-86 of these regulations. Designs shall comply with the "Required Specifications of the Town of Leesburg". Transportation System and Circulation Network. Construction drawings shall include plans, specifications and details necessary for the review and approval of public streets and approved private streets, parking courts and common driveways, pursuant to the "Required Specifications of the Town of Leesburg" and Section 13-73, 13-75 and 113-78 of these regulations. Public sidewalks, bikeways, and pedestrian paths shall also be provided in accordanc,m with the standards in these regulations and the "Required Specifications of the Town of Leesburg". Coordination of Other Public Improvements. The Director of Engineering shall review the construction drawings to ensure that all utilities are installed underground in accordance with Section 13-83 of these regulations, and further that all NAY 6, 1988 SUBDIVISION AND LAND DEVELOPMENTS AMENDMENTS utilities are suitably located, so as not to interfere with other public improvements. Other Improvements. All other improvements required by these regulations and/or necessitated by the subdivision shall be included with the construction drawings and evaluated pursuant to applicable specifications of the Town of Leesburg. Implications for Maintenance of Improvements. The Director of Engineering shall review construction drawings to make certain that the proposed improvements can be properly and reasonably maintained. Easements shall be of appropriate size to facilitate the maintenance and repair of all public improvements. (c) Informal Planning Commission Review. Prior to Director of Engineering approval of the subdivision construction drawings an advanced copy of the final plat shall be forwarded to the Subdivision and Land Development Committee of the Planning Commission for review and comment. (d) Director of Engineering Action on Construction Drawings. Within 45 working days of the acceptance of the construction drawings, the Director of Engineering shall review the drawings, as well as comments from all review agencies and take action on the construction drawings. The Director of Engineering may approve the construction drawings, approve the drawings with minor changes agreed to in writing by the applicant, or disapprove the construction drawings. This review period may be extended by mutual agreement of the applicant and the Director. The applicant's agreement shall be signified in writing. (e) Review of Re-submitted Construction Drawings. If the construction drawings are not approved, the Director of Engineering shall notify the applicant in writing that the plans are disapproved and specify the deficiencies in the construction drawings. The applicant may resubmit revised construction drawings indicating how all deficiencies have been corrected. The Director of Engineering shall review and act upon the rewised drawings within 45 working days of acceptance of the resubmitted drawings. Section 13-59 Review and Approval of RouKh GradinK Plans. Upon acceptance of the construction drawings for detailed review by the Director of Engineering, the applicant may request zoning clearance for rough grading operations. Rough grading plan approval shall include a plan which: (a) Is drawn at a scale not greater than 1" = 50'. (b) Indicates existing topography and the topography proposed at the conclusion of rough grading operations. (c) Has a maximum contour interval of two feet. HAY 6, 1988 SUBDIVISION AND LAND DEVELOPMENTS AMENDMENTS 10 (d) Demonstrates that the site shall collect stormwater after rough grading. (e) Does not rely upon or indicate any future drainage systems which may be proposed as part of the construction drawing application. (f) Identifies the proposed erosion and sediment controls, with supporting calculations and details. (g) Includes stormwater management strategies and calculations for the 2-year frequency storm, for the site as rough graded. (h) Includes information and specifications pertaining to the stabilization of the site after the rough grading is completed. (i) Indicates areas of tree removal on the site. The Director of Engineering shall review the above information and make a recommendation to the Zoning Administrator regarding zoning clearance for the issuance of a Rough Grading Permit. For the purposes of these regulations, "rough grading" shall be limited to: clearing of trees, grubbing of roots, cut and fill for roadways only, and overlot grading. Section 13-60 Review and Approval of Final Subdivision Plat. Upon approval of construction drawings, the applicant shall submit a final version of the record plat (also referred to as "final plat"), reflecting all modifications necessitated by the approved construction drawings. The final plat and application shall contain all information required by these regulations. (a) Conformance with Approved Preliminary Plat. The final plat shall be in substantial compliance with the approved preliminary plat for the property. It is understood that the final location and alignment of required public improvements, as shown in the approved construction drawings, may result in minor alterations to the subdivision layout sh~n on the preliminary plat. (b) Submission of Final Subdivision Plat. An application for approval of a final plat of a proposed subdivision shall be submitted to the Land Development Official and shall include the following: (1) An application for final plat approval in a form approved by the Land Development Official. (2) Fifteen (15) copies of the proposed final plat. (3) The fee for final plat approval. (4) Any agreements guaranteeing the installation of public improvements, as shown on the approved construction drawings. (c) Review for Completeness and Technical Accuracy. The Land Development Official shall review the plat for compliance NAY 6, 1988 SUBDIVISION AND LAND DEVELOPMENTS AMENDMENTS 11 with the approved preliminary plat, approved construction drawings, the Zoning Ordinance and all applicable provisions of this ordinance. The applicant shall, within 15 working days of the submission of the final version of the record plat, be notified as to whether the final plat has been accepted or rejected, based on deficiencies in the plat. Application:s for final plat approval which are deemed incomplete shall not be accepted until all deficiencies have been corrected. (d) Planning Commission Review and Action on Final Plat. Once the final plat has been accepted, the Land Development Official shall forward the plat to the next scheduled meeting of the Subdivision and Land Development Committee of the Planning Commission. The plat shall be accompanied by a report from the Land Development Official indicating whether or not the proposed final plat is in compliance with the approved preliminary plat and construction drawings. The Subdivision and Land Development Committee shall make a recommendation to the full Planning Commission regarding the final plat. The Planning Commission shall take action to approve, approve with conditions agreed to in writing by the applicant, or disapprove the final plat within 15 days of the time the final plat is accepted, or at the next scheduled Planning Commission meeting, whichever occurs later. If the final plat is disapproved, the Land Development Official shall notify the applicant in writing, stating the reasons for the disapproval and indicating in general terms the modifications or corrections necessary for approval of the final plat. The applicant may resubmit the final plat, indicating how the, deficiencies have been corrected. The Planning Commission shall take action on any resubmitted final plat within 15 days of acceptance of the plat, or the next scheduled Planning Commission meeting, whichever occurs later. The Commission review period may be extended by mutual agreement of the town and the applicant. The applicant's agreement to such an extension shall he signified in writing. (e) Cluster Subdivisions, Town Council Action on Plat. For cluster subdivisions, the procedure for review and approval of final plats shall be the same as for conventional subdivisions; however, the final plats shall be forwarded to the Town Council for review and approval rather than the Planning Commission. The Town Council shall take action on the final cluster subdivision plat within 15 days of the date the plat is accepted, or the next Town Council meeting, whichever occurs later. Section 13-61 Recordation of Final Plat. The applicant shall file or record the approved final plat with the Clerk of Circuit Court of Loudoun County within six months of the date of final approval by the Commission or Council, as appropriate, and shall also furnish the Land Development Official with the following: (a) Proof of recordation of the final plat, in a form approved by the Land Development Official; and MAY 6, 1988 SUBDIVISION AND LAND DEVELOPMENTS AMENDMENTS 12 (b) Three prints and one reproducible copy of the executed final plat. The applicant shall also submit one copy of the final plat to the Boudoun County Commissioner of Revenue. If the applicant fails to file or record the final plat and provide the copies as required above, final approval shall be withdrawn by the Commission and the final plat shall, after notification of the subdivider, be marked "void" and returned to the applicant. Section 13-62 Required Contents of Subdivision Plats. (a) Required Contents of Plats, Generally. All preliminary and final plats shall provide all the facts necessary to show compliance with these Subdivision and Land Development Regulations. The Land Development Official shall have the authority to waive certain submittal requirements for plats, if it is determined such information is not necessary for the review and approval of the plat and that not providing the information will in no way affect any public improvements, adversely affect adjoining properties, or conflict with any other requirements of the Zoning Ordinance or the Subdivision ~md Land Development Regulations. Such waivers must be approved prior to submission of the plat. (b) Preliminary Plat Contents. Unless a waiver is approved, as authorized in paragraph (a) above, all applications for preliminary plat approval shall be accompanied by the following information: (1) General Information. ((a)) Name of the proposed subdivision. ((b)) Proposed use(s) of the property. ((c)) Names and addresses of owner(s) of record and subdivider. ((d)) Names, address, signature and registration of professionals preparing the plat. ((e)) Deed reference, tax map and parcel number. ((f)) Date plan was drawn and date of any revision.. ((g)) Vicinity map. ((h)) Existing zoning, including any proffers associated with the property. ((i)) Names and addresses of all adjoining property owners, including proof that all such property owners have been notified in writing by the applicant that the subject property is to be subdivided. Such notification shall be in a form approved by the Land Development Official. Notice sent by certified mail to the last known address of such owners as shown on the current real estate tax assessment books shall be deemed adequate compliance with this requirement. ((3)) Proof of any approved special exceptions, variances or waivers necessary for the subdivision. NAY 6, 1988 SUBDIVISION AND LAND DEVELOPMENTS AMENDMENTS 13 (2) (3) (4) ProJect Tabul at ions. ((a)) Gross acreage of the subdivision, to the nearest ((b)) ((c)) ((d)) ((e)) ((f)) ((g)) ((h)) one-tenth of an acre. Number of lots. Minimum lot area. Average lot size. Minimum lot width. Area in lots. Area in common open space. Common open space as percentage of the subdivision. Existing Site Conditions. The preliminary plat shall illustrate the following conditions: ((a)) Map of survey of the boundary certified by a State Certified land surveyor with all existing property lines. ((b)) Existing topography with maximum of five-foot contours. ((c)) Location and full width of existing rights-of-way. ((d)) Location and width of existing roadways. ((e)) Location and explanation of any existing easements. ((f)) Location and dimensions of existing driveways and access points on the property and within 200 feet of the site. ((g)) Location of 100-year flood plain as shown on the most recent Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) maps. ((h)) All overland watercourses and drainage structures within the subdivision or within 100 feet of the subdivision. ((i)) Names of all abutting subdivisions or names of owners of record of abutting property. ((j)) Existing uses and zoning of all adjoining properties. ((k)) Indication of areas of tree cover on the property, including areas where tree protection or preservation measures will be taken. All trees with a diameter at breast height (dbh) of 18 inches or greater shall be specifically identified on the plat. ((1)) Identification of all existing slopes greater than or equal to 15%, and further delineation of slopes greater than or equal to 25%. Graphic Requirements. ((a)) All sheets shall be clearly and legibly drawn at a scale not less than 100 feet to the inch, with north arrow, on numbered sheets 24x36 inches in size, which shall be clearly marked "preliminary plat." ((b)) Location, right-of-way width and typical pavement section of all proposed streets, common driveways and parking courts. ((c)) The proposed lot and building restriction limes with approximate dimensions, lot areas, and tentative lot numbers. NAY 6, 1988 SUBDIVISION AND LAND DEVELOPMENTS AMENDMENTS 14 ((d)) ((e)) ((f)) ((g)) ((h)) ((i)) ((j)) ((k)) ((1)) ((m)) ((n)) ((o)) ((p)) ((q)) ((r)) ((s)) Preliminary plans for water, storm and sanitary sewer systems for the subdivision, including any off-site improvements. Ail proposed connections to existing water lines, sewer lines and storm drainage structures. Preliminary layout of provisions for collection and discharging surface drainage. Preliminary plans for erosion and sedimentation control measures. An indication of phases or sections within the proposed subdivision and the order of development. A soil overlay map at a scale of not less than 1"=200' with accompanying narrative. Drainage improvements proposed in the town's storm drainage master plan within the subdivision or within 100 feet of the subdivision. Location and size of existing and proposed public open spaces within and adjacent to the subdivision. Location and size of all parcels of land and easements proposed to be dedicated for public use and the conditions of each dedication, including temporary dedications for cul-de-sacs. If the Leesburg Zoning Ordinance requires the provision of a buffer yard, the plat shall indicate the type and location of the buffer yards proposed. If significant topographic changes are proposed, the plat shall indicate the areas and approximate depths of cut and fill. If modifications to the lO0-year flood plain are proposed, the plat shall indicate the existing and proposed limits of such flood plain. Identification of tree protection and tree preservation areas within the subdivision. Preliminary design of facilities proposed within common open space areas, including the number of parking spaces proposed, if any. Location of proposed fire hydrants and/or distance to nearest existing hydrant. A blank space two by three inches in size on. the first sheet for use as a signature panel for approval. ($) Other Information. ((a)) If the subdivision is not to be served by central water and sewer facilities, a statement by the Health Department that the site can be served by wells and septic system. ((b)) A stakeout plan, along with a certificate indicating that the property has been staked in accordance with the plan. Stakes shall be placed at lO0-foot intervals along the approximate center line of public and private roads. In addition, all parcel corners and proposed entrances, other than single-family detached driveways, shall also be staked. The stakeout plan and field stakes shall have a NAY 6, 1988 SUBDIVISION AND LAND DEVELOPMENTS AMENDMENTS 15 ((c)) ((d)) ((e)) ((f)) corresponding reference system. Field stakes must be clearly visible; however, trees with a diameter of six inches or more should not be cleared for these purposes. The applicant shall submit a complete Type I soils application to Loudoun County Department of Technical Services before submitting application for a preliminary plat. A copy of the application to Loudoun County shall accompany the plat. Outline of proposed deed covenants, which may affect the type or location of structures, use of properties, or access to public rights-of-way. If the proposed subdivision includes any areas designated in the Town Plan as proposed sites for schools, parks, bike paths, or other public uses, the preliminary plat shall include a statement regarding the applicant's intention to provide such public uses(s). The application shall include information related to the projected traffic generated by the property and the need for turn lanes and similar improvements. Furthermore, if the subdivision is expected to generate 500 vehicles per day or more, a traffic study shall be submitted identifying level of service of approach lanes, turn lanes and intersections, and recommendations for mitigating the traffic impacts of the subdivision, including turn lanes, signalization and similar improvements. (c) Final Plat Contents. Unless a waiver is approved, as authorized in Section 13-61(a) herein, all applications for final plat approval shall be accompanied by the following information: General Information. ((a)) Name of subdivision, town, county and state. ((b)) Names and addresses of owners. ((c)) Names of any holders of easements or liens affecting the property. ((d)) Name of the licensed professional surveyor or engineer who prepared the plat. ((e)) Date of plat preparation and dates of any revisions. ((f)) General location map at a scale of not less than six inches equals one mile, indicating thereon roads and their names and numbers, town limits, subdivisions and other landmarks. ((g)) Boundary survey, with an error of closure within the limit of one in ten thousand, related to the true meridian. ((h)) Proposed use(s) of the area being subdivided. ((i)) Ail covenants and restrictions which will run with the land. ((j)) Statement regarding the removal of obstructions in easements. lq_AY 6, 1988 SUBDIVISION AND LAND DEVELOPMENTS AMENDMENTS 16 ((k)) Certificate signed by a State Certified Land Surveyor setting forth the source of title and the place of record of the last instrument in the chain of title. Project Tabulations. ((a)) Total area within the final plat, to the nearest one-one thousandth of an acre. ((b)) Data for all curves along street frontages showing: delta, radius, arc, tangent, chord and chord bearing. Existing Conditions. ((a)) Adjoining recorded subdivision plats and adjoining unplatted land with owner's name. ((b)) Accurate location of Town Corporate Limit Line, if within the subdivision or within 100 feet thereof. ((c)) Accurate locations of all existing and recorded streets intersecting the boundaries of the tract. ((d)) Accurate location of all existing easements,, public or private which are upon the property. Graphic Requirements. ((a)) The scale of the drawing shall be not less than 100 feet to the inch and such scale shall be clearly shown. ((b)) Each sheet shall be 18 by 24 inches and individually numbered. ((c)) Drawn with waterproof ink on suitable material. ((d)) North arrow. ((e)) If more than one sheet is necessary, the relationship between individual sheets shall be depicted. ((f)) All dimensions of all lots and parcels shown in feet, and decimals of a foot to the closest one-one hundredth of a foot; all bearings in degrees, minutes and the nearest ten seconds. ((g)) The number and area of all lots and parcels. ((h)) All survey monuments, lot corners, block markers and bench marks, together with their description.. ((i)) Boundaries, purposes and widths of all easements. ((j)) Boundaries of parks, school sites or other public areas. ((k)) All existing and platted streets, their names, numbers and right-of-way widths. ((1)) The accurate outline, dimensions and purposes of all property which is to be reserved by deed covenant for the common use of the property owners. ((m)) The accurate outline, dimensions and purposes of all property which is offered for dedication or is to be reserved for acquisition for public use. ((n)) A signature panel for all requisite town approvals. ((o)) The location and dimensions of any temporary cul-de-sacs and a statement regarding the reversion of land within the temporary turn-around. NAY 6, 1988 SUBDIVISION AND LAND DEVELOPMENTS AMENDMENTS 17 ((P)) ((q)) When the subdivision consists of land acquired from more than one source of title, the outlines of the various tracts shall be indicated by dashed lines, and identification of the respective tracts placed on the plat. Identification of all private streets, indicating public and/or emergency vehicle ingress-egress easements. Other Information. ((a)) A signature line for the Zoning Administrator to certify that the proposed lots comply with the zoning regulations. ((b)) A signed statement certifying that the land is being platted with the free consent and in accord~mce with the desires of the owners, proprietors and trustees. ((c)) A deed of dedication and/or deed of easement: for all rights-of-way, easements, or other properties which will be conveyed to the Town of Leesburg as a result of the subdivision, in a form approved by the Town Attorney. ((d)) Names and addresses of all adjoining property owners, including proof that all such property owners have been notified in writing by the applicant that the subject property is to be subdivided. Such notification shall be in a form approved by the Land Development Official. Notice sent by certified mail to the last known address of such owners as shown on the current real estate tax assessment books shall be deemed adequate compliance with this requirement. Section 13-63. Required Contents of Construction DrawinEs. (a) General. Construction drawings shall be prepared for all required public improvements. (1) The construction drawings shall be prepared in substantial conformance with the approved preliminary plat. (2) The drawings shall be clearly legible and submitted at a scale no more than one inch equals thirty feet (1"=30') and individual sheets shall be 24 inches by 36 inches in size, with an approved cover sheet attached. (3) All construction drawings shall bear the seal and signature of a Professional Engineer or 3(b) Land Surveyor licensed to practice in the Commonwealth of Virginia. Drawings without signature will be deemed incomplete and returned without review. (4) A detailed cost estimate of all public improvements and erosion control measures as approved by the Director of Engineering, shall be shown on the cover sheet. NAY 6, 1988 SUBDIVISION AND LAND DEVELOPMENTS AMENDMENTS 18 (5) In addition to the specific requirements cited below, construction drawings shall also include other calculations, drawings, details and notes that may be deemed necessary by the Director of Engineering to ensure the design, operation and maintenance of public systems. (b) Specific Information and Details Required. ne construction drawings shall include the following details and information appropriate to the project. Other engineering information, calculations, drawings, details, and notes not in conflict with the towel'S required specifications may be deemed necessary by the Director of Engineering to ensure the safe and efficient operation and maintenance of the public facilities within the subdivision and may be required as a condition for approval. (1) Water System. Construction drawings for public water systems shall include: ((a)) Water system calculations which demonstrate adequate domestic supply pressure and fire flows. ((b)) State Health Department approval for all water system extensions serving 15 or more equivalent residential connections. ((c)) Location and sizes of existing and proposed water mains, lines, meters, valves, connections and easements. Profile of existing water lines within the limits of work showing existing and proposed grades. ((d)) Profiles draw~l to a scale of no greater than. 1"=30' horizontal, 1"=5' vertical of water lines, indicating amount of cover and clearance at crossing, length of pipe, pipe material, Joints, thrust restraint, pipe fittings and deflections, trenching and bedding requirements. ((e)) Location of existing and proposed fire hydrants, siamese and sprinkler connections, post indicator valves and other fittings,blow-offs and air release valves. ((f)) Coverage plan for fire hydrants, indicating coverage of all areas with 300-foot hose reach to the most remote edge of any proposed structure or parking facility, whichever is furthest from the hydrant. ((g)) Pipe strength calculations for all water lines with depth of cover exceeding twelve feet. ((h)) Notes and details necessary for the construction maintenance and inspection of the public water system. (2) Sanitary Sewer System. ((a)) Calculations supporting the basis of the sanitary sewer system design. ((b)) State Health Department approval for all systems which will serve more than 400 persons. ((c)) Plans drawn to a scale no greater than NAY 6, 1988 SUBDIVISION AND LAND DEVELOPMENTS AMENDMENTS 19 ((d)) ((e)) ((f)) ((g)) 1"=30' indicating the location and sizes of existing and proposed sanitary sewer lines, manholes, cleanouts, laterals and easements. Profile of existing sewer lines within the limits of work, showing existing and proposed grades. Profiles, drawn to a scale no greater than 1"=30, horizontal, 1"=5' vertical of public sanitary sewer lines, indicating amount of cover, clearance, invert elevations, elevation of any 100-year flood plain within 100 feet of the project, length of pipe, pipe material, joints, thrust restraints, pipe fittings and deflections, trenching and bedding requirements. Capacity, complete engineering calculations, and full specifications of any proposed lift stations. Pipe strength calculations for all sanitary sewer' lines with depth of cover exceeding 12 feet. Notes and details necessary for the construction, maintenance and inspection of the sanitary sewer system. (3) Road System. ((a)) Typical section of improvements to public roads and approved private road systems including common driveways and parking courts, and pavement design calculations if other than a local road. The typical road section shall specify the typical pavement section (referencing VDOT materials), standard cross-slope point of finish grade for profile, design CBR compaction requirements, width of pavement, and width of right-of-way or easement. This cross section shall also indicate proposed sidewalks, utility strips and tree planting areas within the right-of-way. ((b)) Road cross-section at 50-foot intervals in areas of superelevation, addition of lanes, crossovers, and in areas of cut or fill greater than 6 feet. Cross sections shall extend to existing grade on each side of road. ((c)) Plan and profiles of roads, drawn to a scale no greater than one inch to 30 feet horizontally and one inch to $ feet vertically, showing stations, percentage of grades, elevations at 50-foot stations on vertical tangent sections and on 2S-foot stations in vertical curves, spot elevations for all non-typical sections, location of entrances, taper design and any necessary structures and roadway appurtenances. Sight distance shall be shown in plan and profile at all street intersections and road entrances, other than single-family driveways, unless warranted by unique topographic conditions. Distances shall be specifically delineated by dimension or station and ((d)) NAY 6, 1988 SUBDIVISION AND LAND DEVELOPMENTS AMENDMENTS 20 ((e)) ((f)) ((g)) ((g)) ((J)) shall be determined in accordance with the Required Specifications. All public streets shall be classified by f~mction and indicate the projected average daily traffic. Location of existing and proposed traffic control devices, including traffic signals, stop and yield signs, posted speed limits. Existing and proposed streets, names, and widths of pavement, rights-of-way and entrances. Existing and projected traffic information necessary for the design of the road in compliance with town or Virginia Department of Transportation requirements. Horizontal and vertical curve data, definition of curve control points (P1, PC, PT, PVI, PVR, etc. ) Information regarding the maintenance of any private streets, parking courts, or common driveways. Notes and details necessary for the construction and inspection of the road system. (4) Parking Areas. ((a)) Tabulations indicating the number of required and provided off-street parking spaces. ((b)) Indication of the size and dimensions of off-street parking spaces, including the specific delineation of any spaces utilizing an overhang to reduce the length of parking spaces. Sidewalks and Trails. ((a)) The location and dimension of all proposed public and private sidewalks and trails and their relationship to existing sidewalks or trails. ((b)) A cross section of all public sidewalks or trails. (6) Planting and Landscaping. ((a)) Landscaping plan drawn to a scale no greater than 1"=30', indicating the size, type and location of all proposed street trees, landscape materials, and buffer yards. The location of existing and proposed easements shall also be shown on the plan sc, as to avoid conflicts between proposed landscape areas and utility improvements. (7) Storm Draina&e System. ((a)) Existing and proposed drainage divides, shown on a scale no greater than one inch equals 30 feet for on-site areas and no greater than one inch equals 200 feet for off-site areas, clearly delineating the boundaries for the existing and proposed drainage areas, and indicating the amount of land within individual drainage areas and run-off coefficients. The plan sheet for proposed drainage divides must show the final grading of the site and all physical HAY 6, 1988 SUBDIVISION AND LAND DEVELOPMENTS AMENDMENTS 21 (8) ((b)) ((c)) ((d)) ((e)) ((f)) ((g)) ((h)) ((i)) ((J)) ((k)) improvements and drainage elements thereon. Drainage areas must "close" and account for all on-site areas. Storm drainage calculations to include runoff and pipe sizing, hydraulic grade line, inlet: sizing and channel and swale capacity, and system demonstrating adequacy of design for each element of the required public drainage system. Calculations for the drainage system shall be in the format of the Virginia Department of Transportation Drainage Manual. A narrative is to be included regarding storm drainage design. Open channels shall be designed in compliance with the Virginia Erosion and Sediment Control Handbook, Chapter 5. Plan and profile of the designed drainage system drawn to a scale no greater than 1"=30' horizontal and 1"=5' vertical. Plan and profile are required for underground conduits, at-grade conduits, and open channel reaches in the system. Data required include: location, type, top elevation, inverts of structures, material, class, slope and length of pipe, cover over top of pipe, and clearance at all utility crossings. Location of 100-year flood plain on or within 200 feet of the property. Location and description and certification that an "adequate" downstream channel to receive discharge from the designed storm drainage outfall exists or will be included in the project. Overland relief of 100-year storm, showing that houses, buildings or other structures will not be flooded or damaged. Plan and profiles of the designed drain system, drawn to a scale no greater than 1"=30' horizontal, 1"=5' vertical. Plan and profile are required for underground conduits, at-grade conduits, and open channel reaches in the systems. Data required are: location, type, top elevation, inverts of structures, class of pipe, material, slope and length. Location and sizes of existing and proposed public drain systems, connections, inlets gutters, and natural and manmade channels. A specific storm water management plan sheet and narrative with supporting calculations detailing the techniques proposed. Details defining the maintenance of any proposed detention ponds. Notes and details necessary for the construction, maintenance and inspection of the storm drain system. Lot Gradin~ and Soils. ((a)) Existing and proposed topography, vegetation and drainage areas to include specific location and disposition of specimen trees, and limits of clearing dimensioned from the perimeter boundary. NAY 6, 1988 SUBDIVISION AND LAND DEVELOPNENTS ANENDNENTS 22 ((b)) ((c)) ((d)) ((e)) Topography shall extend a minimum of 25 feet: beyond the site boundary and/or limits of work. Contour interval shall be 2 feet and, in areas of less than 4% slope, spot elevations 50 feet on center shall be provided. Grading plans shall be at a scale no less than one inch equals thirty feet and shall indicate physical improvements, drainage systems, finish floor and basement elevations, spot elevations at lot corners and all breaks in grade. Survey control for grading operations shall be indicated. Preliminary soils report prepared by the Loudoun County Natural Resources Department and a detailed report and recommendations prepared by a geotechnical engineer licensed to practice in the Commonwealth of Virginia, for those areas that are identified by the preliminary soil report as geotechnical problem areas. The detailed report shall contain specific recommendations for anticipated problems including, but not limited to, groundwater, pool bearing capacity, shrink-swell potential, soil erodibility. (9) Erosion and Sedimentation Control. ((a)) General description of project, type and nature of land disturbing activity, and amount of grading involved. ((b)) Description of existing topography, vegetation and drainage. ((c)) Description of neighboring and down-stream properties which may be affected, by the land disturbance. ((d)) Specific erosion and sediment control plan sheet and narrative providing the details and calculations required to select and size the measures to be used, in compliance with the Loudoun County Erosion and Sediment Control Ordinance and Plan. ((e)) Existing and proposed topography, vegetation, and drainage area to erosion and sedimentation control devices, as required for design in accordance with the Virginia Erosion and Sediment Control Handbook and limits of clearing dimensioned from the perimeter boundary. ((f)) Topography shall extend a minimum of 25' beyond the site boundary and or limits of work. ((g)) Contour interval shall be 2 feet, except in areas of less than 4% slope, where spot elevations 50 feet on center shall be provided. ((h)) Location, description, and certification that an "adequate" downstream channel, to receive discharge from the designed storm drainage outfall, exists or will be included in the project, demonstrating compliance with the Virginia Erosion and Sedimentation Control Standards. Description shall NAY 6, 1988 SUBDIVISION AND LAND DEVELOPMENTS AMENDMENTS 23 ((i)) include channel cross sections at control points and thalweg profile to the point of adequacy. Plan and profile for offsite channel shall be at a scale not greater than 1 inch to 200 feet. Information and specifications on how the site will be stabilized after construction is completed. (10) Other Information. ((a)) Street lighting plan. ((b)) A lighting plan that indicates all outdoor lighting fixtures exclusive of street lights will not: have a source of illumination that is visible beyond the site or cause illumination of adjacent properties in excess of 0.5 foot-candles as measured at the site boundary. ((c)) Location of proposed electrical, telephone, cable television, and gas lines and associated easements. ((d)) Boundary survey of the property, bearings and distances. ((e)) Letters of permission, temporary construction easements, off-site easement documents and maintenance agreements. ((f)) Other information required by the Director of Engineering, as necessary to review and approve the construction drawings, not in conflict with the town's required specifications. NAY 6, 1988 DIVISION 7 - GLOSSARY "Required ~pecifications" shall mean, and, as the context requires, refer to any one or any combination of the following: (1) Erosion and sedimentation control re~ulations contained in the Loudoun County Soil Erosion Control Ordinance, and the Virginia Erosion and Sedimentation Control Handbook, as adopted and amended from time to time. (2) Adopted Leesburg Town Plan, as may be amended from time to time by the Council. (3) Flood zone management and control policy, as contained in this Article. (4) Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) floodway studies for Leesburg and Loudoun County, and "The North Branch Flood Elevation Study", prepared by Dewberry & Davis (December 1981). (5) Water and Sewer Master Plan , as adopted and amended from time to time by the Council. (6) StOrm Water Master Plan, as adopted and amended from time to time by the Council. (7) Commonwealth of Virginia, "Sewer Regulations", as amended from time to time. (8) Commonwealth of Virginia, "Waterworks Regulations", as amended from time to time. (9) Virginia Department of Transportation, "Road and Bridge Standards"; "Subdivision Street Requirements", except for Table 2, "Base and Pavement Desigu"; "Minimum Standards of Entrances to State Highways"; and "Drainage Manual". (10) "A Policy on Geometric Desigu of Highways and Streets" by the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO), as amended from time to time, applicable as a guide when no VDOT standard exists, as provided under (9) above. (11) Town pavement desigu standards, as contained in Town of Leesburg, Department of Public Works, "ConstructioJ Standards", page 6. Nay 6, 1988