ZONING ORDINANCE - Stark County, North Dakota

7.3 Minor Subdivision
Where a proposed subdivision does not entail the establishment of any required street or
road easements nor does it require any utility easements nor does the subdivision require
any grading or re-contouring of the land surface, then said subdivision may be defined as a
minor subdivision and may follow the guidelines of these regulations developed for minor
subdivisions. All other plots are considered major subdivisions.
7.4 Sketch Plan
7.4.1 Submission
1) Prior to the filing of an application for tentative approval of the preliminary
plat, the subdivider shall submit for review by the Planning and Zoning
Commission sketch plans.
2) Such sketch plans will be considered as submitted for informal discussion
between the subdivider and the Planning and Zoning Commission.
Submission of a subdivision sketch plan shall not constitute formal filing of a
plat.
3) Prior to presentation of the sketch plan to the Planning and Zoning
Commission, the subdivider should contact the Zoning Administrator to
ensure that the proposed subdivision conforms to the design standards of this
chapter, the county comprehensive plan, street or utility master plans, and
discuss any possible modifications necessary to ensure conformance.
7.4.2 Data Required for Sketch Plan
1) Tract boundaries;
2) North point;
3) Description of nature and purpose of street(s) on and adjacent to the tract;
4) Proposed general street layout;
5) Significant topographical and physical features;
6) Proposed general lot layout;
7) Proof of zoning and/or conditional use approval, including conditions of
approval and site plan, if appropriate;
8) Existing and proposed land use: and
9) Land uses of adjacent tracts.
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