The following information is required with all final plats, replats, minor plats, amending plats, vacating plats, and development plats, unless the City Planner determines that specific items of information area not required in a particular case:

1. 1.

   The plat shall conform to the general requirements of this Development Code and minimum standards of design and improvements as set forth in Article 10 unless expressly provided for otherwise;

2. 2.

   Provide current certified tax certificates from all taxing agencies showing payment of all ad valorem taxes on the land within the subdivision;

3. 3.

   Provide title report for property that is current within ninety (90) days and includes applicable information such as ownership, liens, encumbrances, etc;

4. 4.

   Provide the plat on sheets 18 inches by 24 inches to a scale of 100 feet per inch or larger. Smaller scales may be allowed at the discretion of the City Planner. If more than one sheet, provide an index sheet at a scale of 500 feet per inch or larger;

5. 5.

   Vicinity map which shows general location of subject property to existing streets in Huntsville and to its City limits. No scale is required but a north arrow is to be included;

6. 6.

   The proposed name of the subdivision or development, which shall not have the same spelling as or be pronounced similar to the name of any other subdivision located within the county it is located;

7. 7.

   Date of preparation, scale in feet, and north arrow;

8. 8.

   The name and address of all property owners, developers, subdividers, engineers, and surveyors responsible for the plat;

9. 9.

   Subdivision boundary lines shall be indicated by heavy lines and the computed acreage of the subdivision or development shown;

10. 10.

    For a replat where there are existing improvements, provide a survey of the subject property showing the improvements to ensure that no setback encroachments are created;

11. 11.

    The name of contiguous subdivisions and names of owners of contiguous parcels, and an indication whether or not contiguous properties are platted;

12. 12.

    The location of the 100-year floodplain and floodway according to the most recent best available data;

13. 13.

    A number or letter to identify each lot and each block. Lots and blocks shown on a plat should be numbered sequentially;

14. 14.

    Provide the number of lots;

15. 15.

    Written requests for waivers of subdivision standards, if any, shall be submitted in accordance with the applicable Sections of this Development Code;

16. 16.

    The Plat shall also include the following, based on field survey and marked by monuments and markers:

    1. a.

       The exact location, dimensions, name, and legal description of all existing or recorded streets, alleys, easements, or other rights-of-way within the subdivision or development, intersecting or contiguous with the boundary or forming such a boundary with accurate dimensions, bearings or deflection angles and radii, area, center angle, degree of curvature, tangent distance, chord data, and length of all curves, where applicable;

    2. b.

       The exact location, dimensions, description, and name of all proposed streets, alleys, drainage structures, parks, and other public areas, easements, or other rights-of-way, blocks, lots, and other sites within the subdivision or development, with accurate dimensions, bearings, or deflection angles and radii, areas, center angle, degree of curvature, tangent distance, chord data, and length of curves, where applicable;

    3. c.

       Lot corner markers and survey monuments shall be shown clearly by symbol, and clearly tied to City of Huntsville horizontal control monuments;

    4. d.

       The following, when applicable, shall appear on the face of the plat:

       1. 1)

          Certificate of Ownership and Dedication;

       2. 2)

          Certificate of Surveyor and/or Engineer;

       3. 3)

          Certificate of City Engineer;

       4. 4)

          Certificate of Planning Commission;

       5. 5)

          Certificate of the Walker County clerk;

       6. 6)

          Certificate of City Planner; and

       7. 7)

          Certificate of Approval.

17. 17.

    The plat shall be accompanied by the construction documents and reports as prescribed below and bearing the seal and signature of a registered professional engineer, including the following:

    1. a.

       Construction plans shall be provided on 24-inch by 36-inch sheets;

    2. b.

       Street, alley, and sidewalk plans, profiles, and sections, with specifications and detail cost estimates;

    3. c.

       Sanitary sewer plan with contours, plan and profile lines, showing depth and grades, with sewer report and detailed cost estimates;

    4. d.

       Water line plan showing fire hydrants, valves, etc., with specifications and water report and a detailed cost estimate. This may be combined with related information supplied for preliminary plan submissions;

    5. e.

       Storm drainage system plan with contours, street lines, inlets, storm sewer and drainage channels with profiles and sections. Detail drainage structure design and channel lining design if used, with specifications, drainage report, and detailed cost estimate; Street lighting plan showing location of lights, design, and with specifications and detailed cost estimates; and

    6. f.

       Any associated necessary items, including but not limited to off-site public utility easements, permits or approval of governmental agencies.

18. 18.

    11-inch by 17-inch copies of the plat (not necessarily to scale) will be requested by the City Planner when the plat has been reviewed and has the potential to be scheduled for a Planning Commission meeting for consideration.

Effective on: 1/1/1901