§ 3-2. Preliminary plan requirements.

3-2-1. The preliminary plan of a proposed subdivision shall be clearly and legibly drawn to a scale on one inch equals 50 feet, except in the case of a subdivision on 100 acres or more, in which case the scale may be one inch equals 100 feet.

3-2-2. If the preliminary plan requires more than one sheet, a key diagram illustrating relative location of the several sections shall be drawn on each sheet.

3-2-3. The preliminary plan shall illustrate the following data:

3-2-3.1. Name and address or record owner; name of developer if different from owner; names of all adjoining subdivisions, if any, and the names of owners of all adjacent unplatted land, with the tax map, block, and lot numbers where recorded.

3-2-3.2. Name of the proposed subdivision; total tract boundaries of the properties being subdivided showing bearings and distances and a statement of total acreage of the property.

3-2-3.3. Name, address, license number and seal of registered engineer or land surveyor responsible for the subdivision plan; north point, graphic scale, written scale and date including the month, day, and year that the original drawing was revised for each revision.

3-2-3.4. A key map for the purpose of locating the property being subdivided drawn at a scale not smaller than one inch equals 2,000 feet and showing the relationship of the property differentiated by tone or pattern to adjoining property and all existing streets and roads within 2,000 feet of any part of the property.

3-2-3.5. Tax map, block, and lot numbers within the proposed subdivision tract where recorded; the zoning district or districts within which the proposed subdivision is located.

3-2-3.6. All existing buildings or other structures within the proposed subdivision tract; all existing streets including streets of record (recorded but not constructed) on or joining the tract including names, right-of-way widths, pavement widths, and approximate grades.

3-2-3.7. All existing sewer lines, water lines, fire hydrants, utility transmission lines, culverts, bridges, railroads, or other man-made features within the proposed subdivision tract and where possible, within 200 feet of the boundaries of the proposed subdivision tract; location, width and purpose of existing easements and utility rights-of-way within 200 feet of the proposed subdivision tract.

3-2-3.8. Contour lines at vertical intervals of not more than 20 feet or as may be required by the Greene County Health Department, whichever is the smaller increment.

3-2-3.9. The full plan of proposed development including the following:

3-2-3.9.1. Location and width of all streets and rights-of-way with a statement of any conditions governing their use, suggested names, and utility easement locations.

3-2-3.9.2. Building setback lines along each street.

3-2-3.9.3. Lot lines with approximate dimensions plus lot numbers and a statement of the total number of lots and parcels.

3-2-3.9.4. A statement of the intended use of all nonbuilding lots and parcels.

3-2-3.9.5. Location of water, sanitary sewer and storm sewer lines (and other drainage facilities) and any proposed connections with existing facilities.

3-2-3.9.6. Parks, playgrounds, and other areas dedicated or reserved for public or common use with any conditions governing such use.

3-2-3.9.7. Copies of the proposed deed restrictions, or protective and restrictive covenants referenced to the preliminary plan map. The covenants must contain a plan for the use of parcels found not suitable for building purposes. (Amended 5/23/95)

3-2-3.9.8. A map illustrating the entire contiguous holdings of the landowner indicating the area or scope of ultimate proposed subdivision and delineating the area which the preliminary plan encompasses.

3-2-3.9.9. A sketch plan of the proposed road system for the remainder of this area not included in the preliminary plan.

3-2-4. The preliminary plan shall be accompanied by the following supplementary data:

3-2-4.1. A plan for minimizing erosion and sedimentation in accordance with the erosion and sedimentation control standards as set forth by the Erosion and Sedimentation Control Handbook and approved by the Soil and Water Conservation District.

3-2-4.2. In the case of subdivision plans to be developed in stages or sections over a period of time, a map delineating each stage or section of the proposed subdivision consecutively numbered so as to illustrate phasing of development.

3-2-4.3. Certification of water supply systems.

3-2-4.3.1. Public. When water service to the proposed subdivision is to be provided by an existing public system, the developer shall submit a letter from the agency, authority, or utility which states that it can adequately serve the proposed subdivision.

3-2-4.3.2. Centralized. When water service to the proposed subdivision is to be a centralized water system, the developer shall submit a letter from the health department which evaluates the proposed system in relation to the state's minimum requirements.

3-2-4.3.3. All water supply systems serving subdivisions shall be designed with fire hydrants space a maximum of 900 feet apart from one another.

3-2-4.4. Certification of sewage disposal systems.

3-2-4.4.1. Public. When sewage disposal service to a proposed subdivision is to be provided by an existing public system, the developer shall submit a letter from the agency, authority, or utility stating that it can adequately serve the proposed subdivision.

3-2-4.4.2. Centralized. When the subdivision is to be served by a centralized sewage disposal system, the developer shall submit a letter from the Virginia State Water Control Board which evaluates the proposed system in relation to the state's minimum requirements.

3-2-4.4.3. On-lot. When sewage disposal service for the proposed subdivision is to be by individual on-lot sewage disposal systems, the developer shall submit a letter from the Greene County Health Department which reports the department's findings as to the feasibility of using on-lot sewage disposal systems. (Amended 5/23/95)