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The Lebanon Subdivision Control Ordinance «PDF»

SECTION 1:
DEFINITIONS

1.1 Definitions 1

SECTION 2:
GENERAL PROVISIONS

2.1 Plat Approval Authority 11
2.2 Plat Committee Established 11
2.3 Technical Assistance Committee Established 12
2.4 Design Principles & Standards 12
2.5 Improvement Credit Procedures For Improvements Involving Benefits To Others 14
2.6 Secondary Plat to Conform to Primary Plat 14
2.7 Revision of Plat after Secondary Approval 14
2.8 Recording of Plats 15
2.9 As Built Plans 15
2.10 Waivers 15
2.11 Violations and Penalties 16
2.12 Agreement And Bond Forms And Certificates Of Approval 17

SECTION 3:
PROCEDURAL REQUIREMENTS

3.1 Applications 19
3.2 Major Subdivisions 19
3.3 Minor Subdivisions 31
3.4 Administrative Subdivisions 35

SECTION 4:
SOIL SURVEY, DRAINAGE, EROSION & SEDIMENT CONTROL

4.1 Basic Requirements 41
4.2 General 41
4.3 Compliance with “Rule 5” 42
4.4 Erosion Control During Land Disturbing Activities 42
4.5 Erosion & Sedimentation Control Measures 43
4.6 Grading for Drainage 44
4.7 Erosion Control Plan 45
4.8 Responsibility 46
4.9 Compliance With Regulations & Procedures 47

SECTION 5:
GENERAL SUBDIVISION STANDARDS

5.1 Generally 49
5.2 Standards for Surveys and Preparation of Plats 49
5.3 Street Standards 52
5.4 Block Standards 55
5.5 Lot Standards 56
5.6 Easements 56
5.7 Public open spaces 56
5.8 Commercial & Industrial subdivisions 57

SECTION 6:
STANDARDS FOR IMPROVEMENTS & INSTALLATIONS

6.1 Generally 61
6.2 Lebanon Standards Incorporated by Reference 61
6.3 Interpretation 61
6.4 Street improvements 61
6.5 Sanitary sewage disposal 64
6.6 Water 64
6.7 Storm Drainage 65
6.8 Curb & Gutter 65
6.9 Sidewalks 66
6.10 Shoulders, side slopes & ditches 66
6.11 Street identification signs 66
6.12 Streetlights & fire hydrants 66

SECTION 7:
SEVERABILITY CLAUSE & EFFECTIVE DATE

7.1 Severability Clause 69
7.2 Effective Date 69

APPENDICES:
PLAT CERTIFICATES AND DEED OF DEDICATION «PDF»

A.1 Appendix A: Plat Certificates and Deed of Dedication
B.1 Appendix B: Sample Forms
C.1 Appendix C: Sample Subdivision Improvement Agreement

FLOW CHART :
SUBDIVISION PROCESS FLOW CHART «PDF»

 

 

 

 

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