Ordinance No. 1481

An ordinance revising, amending and restating the subdivision control ordinance of the City of Plymouth, Indiana, containing regulations, requirements, design standards, specifications, procedures, fees and penalties.

WHEREAS, the Common Council of the City of Plymouth, Indiana, deems it necessary to revise and amend its present Subdivision Control Ordinance in its entirety; and

WHEREAS, Subdivision control regulations are authorized by Indiana Code 36-7-4-700 Series;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Common Council of the City of Plymouth, Indiana, that in order that land may be subdivided in accordance with the purposes set forth, these subdivision regulations are hereby adopted.

TABLE OF CONTENTS (PDF printout)

CHAPTER 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS

Section 1.0  Short Title
Section 1.1  Purpose
Section 1.2  Policy
Section 1.3  Meaning of Subdivision
Section 1.4  Minor Subdivision
Section 1.5  Major Subdivision
Section 1.6  Jurisdiction
Section 1.7  Interpretation, Conflict, and Separability
Section 1.8  Repealer
Section 1.9  Amendments
Section 1.10  Conditions - Compliance
Section 1.11  Resubdivision of Land - (Replat of a Subdivision)
Section 1.12  Vacation of Plats
Section 1.13  Variances - Modifications
Section 1.14  Appeal From Plan Commission Determination
Section 1.15  Establishment of Fees
Section 1.16  Enforcement, Violations, and Penalties
Section 1.17  Definitions

CHAPTER 2 - APPROVAL PROCESS - MINOR / MAJOR SUBDIVISIONS

 

Section 2.0  Determination for Plat Approval
Section 2.1  Review Procedure - Minor Subdivision
Section 2.2  Review Procedure - Preliminary Plat - Major Subdivision
Section 2.3  Review Procedure - Final Plat - Major Subdivision
Section 2.4  Financial Guarantees

CHAPTER 3 - PLATTING REQUIREMENTS - MINOR / MAJOR SUBDIVISION

Section 3.1  Minor Subdivision Plat Requirements
Section 3.2  Major Subdivision Plat Requirements

CHAPTER 4 - DESIGN PRINCIPLES AND STANDARDS

Section 4.0  Design Criteria
Section 4.1  Principles of Street Design
Section 4.2  Block Standards
Section 4.3  Lot Standards
Section 4.4  Easements
Section 4.5  Commercial and Industrial Subdivisions
Section 4.6  Reserve Strips

CHAPTER 5 - SPECIFICATIONS - IMPROVEMENTS AND INSTALLATIONS

Section 5.0  Improvements
Section 5.1  Street Improvements
Section 5.2  Pavement Construction
Section 5.3  Curb and Gutter
Section 5.4  Sidewalks
Section 5.5  Roadside Swales
Section 5.6  Street Identification Signs and Traffic Signs
Section 5.7  Drainage
Section 5.8  Sanitary Sewage System
Section 5.9  Water System
Section 5.10  Monuments
Section 5.11  Street Lighting
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APPENDIX A - Survey Certification
APPENDIX B - Certificate of Ownership
APPENDIX C - Dedication
APPENDIX D - Acceptance of Dedications
APPENDIX E - Plan Commission Approval
APPENDIX F - Performance Bond - Surety Bond
APPENDIX G - Maintenance Agreement Form
APPENDIX H - Maintenance Bond
APPENDIX I - Agreement for Development of Subdivisions
APPENDIX J - Completion Affidavit
APPENDIX K - Application for Minor Subdivision Approval
APPENDIX L - Preliminary Subdivision Application
APPENDIX M - Final Subdivision Application
APPENDIX N - Subdivision Replat Application

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Passed by the Common Council of the City of Plymouth, Marshall County, Indiana, this 11th day of December, 1989.

COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PLYMOUTH, INDIANA

William A. Satorius, Mayor
City of Plymouth, Indiana

ATTEST:
Beverly J. Curtis, Clerk-Treasurer