Appendix B. SUBDIVISION REGULATIONS  

GENERAL PROVISIONS

In order to ensure proper development of the City of Slidell, the subdivision of land should, through proper standards, provide for adequate light, air, open spaces, drainage, transportation, public utilities, and ensure the development and maintenance of a healthy, attractive community. At the same time, these regulations should provide for the conservation and protection of human and natural resources. Therefore, to develop raw land for residential, commercial, industrial, schools, parks, and other public uses, as well as streets and public access, eight steps for good development are proposed as follows:

(1)

Subdivider sees the city engineer for street, sewerage, water and other utility specifications and Slidell planning commission for preapplication conference.

(2)

Subdivider arrives at preliminary conclusion. If he decides to continue, reaches tentative agreement or understanding with those associated with him and others concerned such as the lender and the FHA; prepares a preliminary plat for submission to the planning commission.

(3)

Planning commission review. Developer submits official filing of the subdivision to city planning commission. Planning commission reviews general layout, street right-of-way widths, etc. and will make suggestions and recommendations to the developer.

The commission may grant tentative approval to preliminary plat. Provisions for approval will be made known at this time. If commission grants tentative approval, an original tracing of the subdivision plan and two prints should be submitted for signing by the chairman or secretary of Slidell planning commission. The planning commission may require that a public hearing be held regarding the proposed subdivision.

(4)

Project engineer formulates preliminary engineering design and reviews the same with the city engineer. City engineer reviews engineering as to how proposed subdivision affects:

(a)

Water;

(b)

Drainage;

(c)

Sewerage;

(d)

Street access.

Plans must show how proposed subdivision relates to surrounding subdivisions. It must show contours and elevations and relates to a U.S.C. & G. [now National Geodetic Survey] benchmark. City engineer will review and make his recommendations known to project engineer.

(5)

After tentative approval of preliminary plat by the planning commission and city engineer, the project engineer will prepare detailed construction drawings for off-site improvements.

The subdivider shall submit a tracing and two prints of a survey and subdivision plan which shows existing and proposed property lines, lot dimensions and lot designations, servitudes, etc., and all existing improvements together with two sets of approved plans and specifications. The survey should bear a current date (within 60 days prior to submission), northpoint, scale, contours, U.S.C. & G. [now National Geodetic Survey] benchmark datum, descriptions and elevation, etc., and the signature and seal of a land surveyor registered in the State of Louisiana. The detailed construction drawing can then be given approval.

(6)

Construction of off-site improvements. The owner of the subdivision then has permission to install the offsite improvements. This approval is good for two years. If off-site improvements are not started within two years, approval becomes void.

(a)

Project engineer notifies the city in writing of the name of the contractor performing the work and his starting date. The project engineer has the responsibility of visiting the job during construction to see that construction is being performed according to his plans and specifications and to render advice should any questions arise concerning his plans and specifications.

(b)

The off-site improvements (streets, utilities, etc.) must be completed and accepted by the city prior to final approval or as per 4.302.

(7)

Municipal numbers. Municipal numbers assigned by the building official must be placed on the tracing.

(8)

Final approval. Prior to final approval all of the above must be complied with.

Final approval can then be signed.

Building permits can now be obtained and lots sold.

AN ORDINANCE REQUIRING THE FILING OF PLATS AND DATA OF SUBDIVISIONS IN THE CITY OF SLIDELL, LOUISIANA: SPECIFYING REQUIREMENTS AS TO PROCEDURES, DESIGN STANDARDS, REQUIRED IMPROVEMENTS, PLATS AND DATA NECESSARY FOR APPROVAL OF SUCH SUBDIVISIONS AND PROVIDING FOR VARIANCES: REQUIRING ENFORCEMENT BY THE CITY OF SLIDELL: AND PRESCRIBING PENALTIES FOR THE VIOLATION OF ITS PROVISIONS.

BE IT ORDAINED BY THE SLIDELL PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SLIDELL, LOUISIANA.