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10.2 Lot Line Adjustment Edit
A. Purpose: Trade or Sale to Straighten Boundaries. The exchange of land for the purpose of
straightening property boundaries or by adding land to existing parcels by trade or sale which
does not result in change of the present land use or in any way result in land parcels which do not
meet existing zoning regulations.
1. Lot Line Adjustment. A lot-line-adjustment, which does not reduce the area, frontage,
width, depth, or building setback, lines to fall below the minimums required by the
zoning regulations. Land with two (2) legal descriptions stays as two (2) legal
descriptions, but the descriptions are amended.
2. Lot Combination. The combining of two established lots into a single lot. Land with two
(2) legal descriptions will be described with one (1) legal description.
3. Lot Split. A single lot divided into two separate lots. Land with a (1) single legal
description will be described with two (2) legal descriptions.
B. Application. A Lot Line Adjustment application shall be submitted for all lot line changes
including lot splits, lot combinations and lot line adjustments via the city's Public Portal.
1. Legal Descriptions. Legal Descriptions shall be submitted with the application
describing the new lots or new lot configuration.
a) Legal Descriptions shall be consistent with a land survey and shall describe the
metes and bounds of each lot to close, or consist of previously approved lots.
2. Proof of Ownership. Applicant shall submit proof of ownership. If Applicant is not the
owner, an Affidavit of Legal Interest, signed and notarized by the owner, shall be
submitted.
C. Pay Fees. Persons filing an application within the City of Rexburg shall first have paid all fees as
established by resolution of the Council.
1. Such fees may be reviewed and changed by resolution of the Council when the Council
deems necessary.
D. Certification. Upon receipt of the preliminary papplication and all required documents as
provided herein, the City shall certify the application as complete and shall affix the date of
application acceptance thereon.
E. Reviews. Once the Application is complete, the City shall transmit a copy of the application and
the submitted documents to its various departments and such other agencies that have jurisdiction
or an interest in the proposed adjustment for their review and recommendation.
1. If no written reply is received from any of the various departments or interested agencies
within ten business (10) days from the date of notification, approval of the Plat by such
department or agency will be considered granted.
F. The application shall be considered by the Zoning Administrator.
G. Notify Applicant. Staff shall submit to the applicant within 10 business days, notice of
acceptance or needed revisions in writing.
1. Revisions. If revisions are requested, applicant shall resubmit documents needing
revisions and the review process shall begin again.
H. Approval. Applicant shall take approval letter and approved legal descriptions to Madison
County for recording.
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I. Communicate to City. Recording number is communicated by the Applicant to the City
Planning & Zoning office to finalize permit.
10.3 INFRASTRUCTURE/PLAT PROCESS Preliminary Plat
10.03.010 Pre-Application Edit
Before filing an application for a preliminary pPlat, the Applicant will submit a concept drawing and any
additional data to communicate intentions and plans will be submitted to the Zoning Administrator by the
sub-dividerand meet with the Ready Team. The Ready Team will communicate any information, which the
Applicant should be aware of.
10.03.020 Pre-Application Review Edit REPEAL
The Zoning Administrator shall review said plans and data as submitted and within ten (10) working days
shall communicate to sub-divider in writing as to general conformance and nonconformance with this
ordinance. Such review may include guidelines from the implementation of various ordinances such as the
comprehensive plan, zoning ordinances, and similar plans or programs. The Zoning Administrator will
advise the sub-divider of actions required for the proposed subdivision.
10.03.030 Subdivision Review Edit
A. City Engineering Review. All details for the Infrastructure Plan review as it pertains to the Plat
shall be completed prior to submission to other departments for Staff Review for the Plat.
1. Design and Installation. All water system and sewer system design and installation is to
be done in accordance to the requirements of the Department of Environmental Quality
(D.E.Q.) and adopted City Engineering Standards.
2. The City Engineering Department shall check the Plat for conformity to the Infrastructure
Plan.
1. Nonconformance. In the event the Plat does not substantially conform to the
Infrastructure Plan, the sub-divider shall be required to resubmit the Plat. (See
subsection 10.02.030.)
3. Will Serve Letter. The City will provide a "Will Serve Letter" for the developer after the
Infrastructure Plans have been reviewed and approved by the City Engineer.
4. Development Agreement. The sub-divider shall work with the City Engineering
Department to develop a Development Agreement for review with the Infrastructure
Plans. Conditions shall be established for:
1. Requirements for the extent and manner in which roads shall be created and
improved
2. Water, sewer, and other utility mains; piping connections, or other facilities shall
be installed.
B. Department Staff Reviews. Upon approval of the Infrastructure Plans, and at least twenty-one
(21) prior to the scheduled presentation before the Commission, the City shall transmit a copy of
the application and the Plat to its various departments and such other agencies that have
jurisdiction or an interest in the proposed subdivision for their review and recommendation.
1. If no written reply is received from any of the various departments or interested agencies
within fourteen (14) ten business (10) days from the date of notification, approval of the
Plat by such department or agency will be considered granted.
2. Possible Departments and Agencies:
1. City Engineer
2. City Planning and Zoning Department
Commented [TG1]: Moved from 10.05.050.A.2.
Commented [TG2]: Moved from 10.05.050 Water and
Wastewater (Sewer)
Commented [TG3]: From 10.03.030.G.
Commented [TG4]: 14 days for review and 7 days to get
on agenda
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3. County Commissioners
4. City Council
5. Fire Department
6. GIS Department
7. Public Works Director
8. State Highway Department
9. Utility Companies
10. Irrigation District (if subdivision abuts or includes a canal or ditch)
11. Other departments or agencies as necessary
C. County Surveyor Review. The Plat shall be reviewed by the County Surveyor for conformance
to County codes. The County Surveyor signs the Plat as the Examining Surveyor.
1. The County charges a separate fee for the County Surveyor review.
10.03.040 Subdivision Consideration Edit
1. Planned Unit Development (PUD) Master Plan Approval. If a PUD Master plan has been
approved, the final pPlat shall be considered by the Zoning Administrator.
2. Commission Action. The preliminary pPlat shall be placed on the Commission agenda for
consideration at the next available regular meeting.
1. Review. The Commission shall review the application and comments from the review
agencies for compliance to the City’s Comprehensive Plan, Development Code, and
applicable ordinances. The Commission shall determine if further action will be
necessary to complete the review and make recommendations to City Council.
2. Amendment. If the Commission determines that an amendment must be made to the
Comprehensive Plan and/or the Zoning Ordinance to approve the application, the
Commission shall follow the procedures detailed in Idaho Code 67-6509.
3. Recommendation. The Commission will recommend to City Council the Plat be
approved, approved conditionally, or disapproved within thirty (30) days after the date of
the meeting at which the preliminary pPlat is first considered.
1. The Commission, will then send a copy of the preliminary pPlat and the
Commission’s findings or Reasons for Decision to the City Council.
2. Reasons for Decision. The reasons for such decision shall specify:
1. the ordinance and standards used in evaluating the application
2. the reasons for approval or denial; and
3. the actions, if any, that the applicant could take to gain approval of the
proposal.
3. Council Action. Upon receipt of the final pPlat and related documents, and all other data as
required herein, the Council shall thereafter place the Plat on their next available agenda for
consideration at a regular meeting held not less than thirty (30) fourteen (14) days upon the report
of the Commission.
1. The Council, following shall consider the final plat and any changes from the preliminary
plat by the Commission. If said Plat conforms to the requirements of this Ordinance and
the Idaho Code, the Council shall consider the approval of the Plat.
2. Testimony. The Council may hear testimony of the representatives of the Commission
and witnesses, including interested citizens affected by the proposed subdivision.
3. Findings. The Council shall base its findings upon the report and testimony presented
before it and declare its findings. It may sustain, modify, or reject the recommendations
of the Commission, and make such findings as are consistent with the provisions of this
ordinance and the Idaho Code. The reasons for such decision shall specify:
1. the ordinance and standards used in evaluating the application
Commented [TG5]: 10.02.040.G.
Commented [TG6]: 10.02.040.H
Commented [TG7]: 10.030.030.E.
Commented [TG8]: 10.02.040.I.
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2. the reasons for approval or denial; and
3. the actions, if any, that the applicant could take to gain approval of the proposal.
4. Dedications Accepted. At the time of approval and recording of the final pPlat, the
Council shall accept the dedications shown thereon. The Council shall also, as a
condition precedent to the approval of any final pPlat, require the sub-divider to either
improve or agree to improve the streets and all other public improvements by furnishing a
Surety Bond or satisfactory agreement in accordance with Standard Drawings and
Specifications and the Infrastructure Plan as defined in the Development Agreement.
1. To complete the acceptance of any dedication of land, the owner shall furnish to
the Council, a deed conveying such lands to the City.
1. The City will record the deed with the County Recorder.
2. The Council shall make such findings as are consistent with the provisions of this
Ordinance and the Idaho Code. The Reasons for such Decision shall include:
1. the Ordinance and standards used in evaluating the application
2. the reasons for approval or denial; and
3. the actions, if any, that the applicant could take to gain approval of the
proposal.
5. Reasons for Decision. The reasons for such decision shall be stated in writing, a copy of
which shall be attached to one (1) copy of the preliminary pPlat and returned to the sub-
divider.
10.02.040 Final Plat Or Amended Plat REPEAL
A. Survey. After approval or approval with conditions, the sub-divider may cause the subdivision, or
part thereof to be surveyed and a final plat prepared in accordance with the preliminary plat as
approved. The approved preliminary and the final plat should match.
B. Application. If the sub-divider elects to proceed with the platting process, he shall file with the
City Planning and Zoning Office, at least twenty-one (21) days prior to the scheduled presentation
before the Commission, four (4) copies of the completed subdivision application form as prescribed
by the Commission and four (4) 24” x 36” copies of the final plat with data as required by this
section.
1. Plans and Specifications. (See subsection 10.03.050.) The final plat submission shall
include plans and specifications for all proposed improvements as required by this
ordinance.
2. Title. A current title report or other evidence acceptable to the City showing proof of
ownership of the tract of land being platted shall be part of the application submission.
3. Certificates and Acknowledgements. The final plat, when submitted to the City, shall
bear all required certificates, acknowledgments, and signatures of the owner, surveyor,
reviewing surveyor, and others as determined by the Planning and Zoning Department.
(See subsection 10.02.070.C.)
4. Covenants, Conditions and Regulations (CCR’s) submitted with final plat.
C. Pay Fees. Persons filing a subdivision plat within the City of Rexburg shall first have paid all fees
as established by resolution of the Council. Such fees may be reviewed and changed by resolution
of the Council at such time as the Council deems necessary.
D. Staff Review. The City shall transmit a copy of the application to its various departments and other
agencies that have jurisdiction or an interest in the proposed subdivision for their review and
recommendation.
1. If no written reply is received from any of the various departments or interested agencies
within fourteen (14) days from the date of notification, approval of the preliminary plat by
such department or agency will be considered to be granted.
Commented [TG9]: 10.03.030.E.
Commented [TG10]: 10.02.040.I.2
Commented [TG11]: 10.03.040.C.5.
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2. The Planning and Zoning Department shall check the Final Plat for conformity to the
Preliminary Plat.
a. Nonconformance. In the event the Final Plat does not substantially conform to the
Preliminary Plat, the sub-divider shall be required to resubmit the Final Plat or go
back to the Commission for a new approval of the Preliminary Plat. (See subsection
10.02.030.)
E. Development Agreement. The Development Agreement shall be executed prior to the approval of
the final plat. The final plat shall not be signed by the city until the Development Agreement has
been executed.
F. Dedication and Acknowledgement.
1. Dedication. The plat must contain a statement of dedication of all streets, alleys, drainage
ways, pedestrian ways, and other easements for public use by the person holding title of
record and by persons holding title as vendees under land contract. If lands dedicated are
mortgages, the mortgagee shall sign the plat.
2. Acknowledgement. Execution of dedication shall be acknowledged and certified by a
notary public.
G. County Surveyor Review. The plat shall be reviewed by the County Surveyor for conformance to
County codes. The County Surveyor signs the plat as the Examining Surveyor.
H. Planned Unit Development (PUD) Master Plan Approval. If a PUD Master plan has been
approved, the final plat shall be approved by the Zoning Administrator.
I. Council Action. Upon receipt of the final plat and related documents, and all other data as required
herein, the Council shall thereafter place the final plat on their next available agenda for
consideration at a regular meeting held not less than thirty (30) days after the date of submittal of
the completed submission.
1. Approval. The Council, following shall consider the final plat and any changes from the
preliminary plat approved by the Commission. If said plat conforms to the requirements of
this ordinance and the Idaho Code, the Council shall consider the approval of the plat.
2. Dedications Accepted. At the time of approval and recording of the final plat, the Council
shall accept the dedications shown thereon and shall, as a condition precedent to the
approval of any final plat, require the sub-divider either to improve or agree to improve the
streets and all other public improvements by furnishing a surety bond or satisfactory
agreement, in accordance with Standard Drawings and Specifications, the engineering
plans and as defined in the Development Agreement.
a. To complete the acceptance of any dedication of land, the owner shall furnish to
the Council, a deed conveying such lands to the City.
b. The City will record the deed with the County Recorder.
c. The Council shall make such findings as are consistent with the provisions of this
ordinance and the Idaho Code. The reasons for such decision shall include:
1. the ordinance and standards used in evaluating the application
2. the reasons for approval or denial; and
3. the actions, if any, that the applicant could take to gain approval of the
proposal.
J. Time Limitations. In the event that the development of the final plat is made in successive
continuous segments in an orderly and reasonable manner, conforms substantially to the approved
preliminary plat, such segments, if submitted with successive intervals of twelve (12) months may
be considered for final plat approval.
10.03.050 Time Limitation Edit
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Approval Time Period. Once the preliminary pPlat is approved, the approval is good for a period of
twelve (12) months from the date of approval. In the event a longer period elapses, the preliminary pPlat
must be reviewed by the Commission again.
A. Extension. The time limits for acting on the Plat may be extended by mutual consent of the sub-
divider and the Commission and/or the Council.
10.03.060 Bonding Edit
Prior to recording the final pPlat, the sub-divider shall file with the City Clerk a surety bond, or other
acceptable guarantee, to ensure actual construction of such improvements as submitted and approved.
A. The improvements when covered by a surety bond, shall be constructed within two (2) years from
the date of recording of the final pPlat; provided, however, the City may extend the period one (1)
year upon showing of just cause by the sub-divider.
B. Such surety bond shall be one-hundred-ten percent (110%) of the estimated cost of the
improvements as determined by the City.
C. Bonding continued in subsection 10.02.090. A copy of certification shall be forwarded to the City
Clerk if the sub-divider has executed a surety agreement.
1. Thereafter, if a surety agreement has been executed by the sub-divider, the City Clerk shall
thereafter release seventy-five (75%) percent of said surety or guarantee upon application
of the sub-divider.
2. The final twenty-five (25%) percent of the surety will remain in effect for a twelve (12)
month warrantee period.
a. If no problems are outstanding at the end of the warrantee period, the City Clerk
will release the final amount upon written request by the developer.
10.03.070 Request For Mylar Edit
Once all revisions from staff reviews, County Surveyor, Commission and/or Council amendments have
been made to the final pPlat, the City of Rexburg Staff will request the final Mylar be printed. The final
Mylar shall show all revisions.
A. All plats to be offered for recording shall be on transparent tracing(s) that show all pertinent
information that was approved on the Preliminary Plat.
B. The finalapproved pPlat is to be recorded on clear Mylar silver emulsion with an overall dimension
of eighteen (18”) inches by twenty-seven (27”) inches. (Idaho Code 50-1304)
C. Required Certifications.
1. Signature of the following show approval or completion. Please seek signatures in the order
they are listed.
a. Professional land surveyor – Surveyor shall state on plat that plat is correct,
accurate, and monuments described have been located, installed, and described
b. Examining Land Surveyor (Madison County)
c. Sanitary restriction being lifted (Health Department after approval by D.E.Q.)
d. City Planning & Zoning Administrator
e. Certification of plat approval by the City Engineer
f. Certificate of approval by the City Clerk
g. Certificate of approval by City Council (Mayor)
h. Treasurers Certification of taxes paid
i. Recordation by County Recorder
D. Development Agreement. Before the Plat will be signed by the City, the Development Agreement
shall be executed and the Development Agreement fees shall be paid.
Commented [TG12]: 10.03.030. F.4.a.
Commented [TG13]: 10.02.060.
Commented [TG14]: 10.02.090.C
Commented [TG15]: 10.02.070.
Commented [TG16]: Rewording of 10.02.040.E.
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10.03.080 File With County Recorder Edit
The final pPlat shall be filed with the County Recorder within six (6) months after approval by the Council,
otherwise such approval shall become null and void unless an extension of time is applied for and granted.
A. Communicate to City. Recording number is communicated to the City Planning & Zoning office
to finalize permit.
10.03.090 As-Built Plans Edit
Prior to acceptance by the City of any improvements installed by the sub-divider, two (2) sets of prints of
the approved as-built plans and specification shall be certified by the sub-divider’s engineer and filed with
the City.
A. The as-built drawing shall also be submitted in AutoCAD format, and shall show any deviations
from the approved construction drawings.
B. Within thirty (30) days after completion of improvements and submission of “as-built” plans and
specifications, the City shall certify completion and acceptance of construction and shall transmit
a copy of said certification to the sub-divider.
C. Bonding Continued. A copy of certification shall be forwarded to the City Clerk if a surety
agreement has been executed by the sub-divider. Thereafter, if a surety agreement has been
executed by the sub-divider, the City Clerk shall thereafter release seventy-five (75%) percent of
said surety or guarantee upon application of sub-divider. The final twenty-five (25%) percent of
the surety will remain in effect for a twelve (12) month warrantee period. If no problems are
outstanding at the end of the warrantee period, the City Clerk will release the final amount upon
written request by the developer.
10.03.100 D.E.Q. Prior To Construction Edit
A. Improvements. All water system improvements are to be approved by D.E.Q. prior to any
construction.
1. The sub-divider is responsible for submitting the design to D.E.Q. for approval.
2. Approval Letter. A copy of the approval letter from D.E.Q. for the final design shall be
submitted to the City Engineer by the sub-divider.
3. "Will Serve Letter." The City will provide a "Will Serve Letter" to the developer after
the plans have been reviewed and approved by the City Engineer.
10.4 INFRASTRUCTURE PLANS DATA REQUIREMENTS
10.034.010 Master Plan Edit
A. Development Master Plan. If the proposed subdivision is part of a larger area intended for
development, a Development Master Plan of the entire area is required.
B. Lots. Typical lot dimensions to scale; dimensions of all corner lots and curvilinear sections of
streets; each lot numbers individually; total number of lots.
C. Easements. Location, width, and use of easements.
D. Public Use. Designation of all land to be dedicated or reserved for public use with use indicated.
E. Zoning Classifications. If plat includes land for which multi-family, commercial, or industrial use,
such areas shall be clearly designated together with existing zoning classification and status of
zoning changes, if any.
Commented [TG17]: 10.02.080
Commented [TG18]: 10.02.090.
Commented [TG19]: 10.05.050.A.3.
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F. Special Features. Appropriate information that sufficiently details the proposed development
within any special development area, such as hillside, planned unit development, flood plain,
cemetery, mobile home park, large scale development, hazardous and unique areas of development.
10.04.020 Responsibility Of Sub-Divider Edit
A. Sub-Divider Responsibility. All required improvements such as streets, seal coating, alleys,
utilities, street lighting, drainage, easements, and other facilities, which are required as a condition
to plat approval, shall be the responsibility of the sub-divider and shall meet City specifications and
standards of construction.
B. Registered Engineer in Idaho. Plans for the improvements herein required shall be prepared by a
registered engineer in the State of Idaho.
10.034.030 Required Improvements For Infrastructure Edit
A. Engineered Plans. Infrastructure Plans must be done by an Idaho Registered Engineer, be
approved for individual subdivisions by the City Engineer, must comply with the adopted Design
Standards and Specifications of the City, and must be approved by the Departments of
Environmental Quality (D.E.Q.) and District 7 Health. TYPOS
B. Standard Drawings and Specifications. The following will need to be in compliance with the
adopted Standard Drawings and Specifications of the City. The following improvements shall also
be approved for individual subdivisions by the City Engineer.
1. Pedestrian ways
2. Public Sites, Open Spaces, and Natural Features
3. Water Systems
4. Fire Hydrants
5. Wastewater Systems
6. Storm Water Disposal
7. Monuments
8. Curb, gutter, and street improvements
9. Street signage
10. Street lighting
10.04.040 Water, Wastewater, Storm, Irrigation Edit
A. Approval Process.
1. Engineer Designed. All system designs are to be completed by an Idaho registered
Engineer.
2. Design and Installation. All water system and sewer system design and installation is to
be done in accordance to the requirements of the Idaho Department of Environmental
Quality (D.E.Q.) and adopted City Engineering Standards.
3. Improvements. All water system improvements are to be approved by D.E.Q. prior to
any construction.
a. The sub-divider is responsible for submitting the design to D.E.Q. for approval.
b. Approval Letter. A copy of the approval letter from D.E.Q. for the final design
shall be submitted to the City Engineer by the sub-divider.
c. “Will Serve Letter.” The City will provide a “Will Serve Letter” to the
developed after the plans have been reviewed and approved by the City Engineer.
Commented [TG20]: 10.05.010
Commented [TG21]: 10.03.040.A.1.
Commented [TG22]: 10.05.020
Commented [TG23]: 10.05.050.A.1-2
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d. Fire Safety. Fire protection shall be included in the design of the project to meet
the requirements of the city and this ordinance. All fire safety must comply with
Section 10.3 and International Fire Code requirements.
1. Fire Hydrants. The location of fire hydrants required to serve the
subdivision shall be approved by the City and meet the requirements of
this section.
4. Plans for proper and adequate provisions including type, extent, location, and capacity of
facilities shall be made for disposal of wastewater, water, supply, and storm water shall
be approved for individual subdivisions by the City Engineer.
B. Culinary Water Service. Proper and adequate provision shall be made for culinary water
service to each lot.
1. Sub-divider Responsibility. It shall be the responsibility of the sub-divider to furnish
such evidence as may be required relative to the design, operation, volume, and quality of
water supply and facilities proposed including pipe size, pipe materials, location, valve
location, hydrant location and any special requirements.
2. Location. Water pipelines are to be located per current City Engineering Standards.
a. Water lines are to be located at approximately the center of new residential lots.
3. Commercial Developments. The location and size of service lines for commercial
developments are to be approved by the City Engineer.
C. Wastewater Disposal. Proper and adequate provisions shall be made for wastewater disposal.
1. Sub-divider Responsibility. It shall be the responsibility of the sub-divider to furnish
such evidence as may be required relative to the design and operation of the sanitary
sewage facilities proposed including pipe size, manhole location, pipe slope and
information on any required pump stations.
2. Wastewater. Wastewater pipelines are to be located per current City Engineering
Standards. Exceptions with approval of City Engineer.
D. Storm Water Management. Proper and adequate provision shall be made for disposal of storm
waters.
1. It shall be the responsibility of the sub-divider to furnish the City such evidence as may
be required relative to design and operation of any storm water system proposed and how
storm water will be disposed of with supporting calculations.
2. Topography. Topography by contours or other method approved by the City Engineer
and shown on the same map as the Infrastructure Plan. Contour intervals shall be such as
to adequately reflect the character and drainage of the land. In most cases, the contour
interval will be two (2') feet.
3. Water Features and Wetlands. Location and extent of all water features and known
areas of wetlands, and the direction of their flow.
4. On-Site Detention. On-site detention will be required in most locations. In areas where it
is not feasible to connect to or extend existing piped storm water systems to new
development, all storm water is to be retained and disposed of on-site.
5. Storm Drain System. Piped storm drain systems for city streets are to be installed within
the right-of-way and within the paved portion of the street section unless otherwise
approved by the City Engineer.
a. Infiltrators. If local-non-piped-storm-water-management systems are used, the
infiltrators are to be installed in the planting strip or as determined by the City
Engineer.
Commented [TG24]: 10.03.040.A
Commented [TG25]: 10.05.060, 10.03.040.A.1.,
10.05.020
Commented [TG26]: 10.05.050.B
Commented [TG27]: 10.03.040.B.
Commented [TG28]: 10.05.050.B.1-2
Commented [TG29]: 10.05.050.C
Commented [TG30]: 10.03.040.C.
Commented [TG31]: 10.05.070.E.
Commented [TG32]: 10.03.040.C.
Commented [TG33]: 10.03.020.A.
Commented [TG34]: 10.03.020.B.
Commented [TG35]: 10.05.060.A.
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b. On-site storm retention for the parcel may not use the right-of-way for storage or
conveyance to another portion of the parcel.
E. Required items B, C & D above shall consider and include Health Department and Soil
Conservation Service data and requirements, which the sub-divider has accumulated with the
preliminary plat Infrastructure Plans.
F. Fire Hydrants. Fire protection shall be included in the design of the project to meet the
requirements of the City Engineering Standards, this ordinance, and International Fire Code
requirements.
1. Fire Hydrants. The location of fire hydrants required to serve the subdivision shall be
approved by the City and meet the requirements of this section.
2. Hydrants. A minimum ten (10’) feet by ten (10’) feet level area will be required for all
hydrants.
G. Profiles. Profiles of sanitary sewer, street drainage, drainage pre-treatment, storm water detention
and water distribution systems, showing pipe size and location of valves and fire hydrants, all to
conform to city and state standards.
H. Irrigation Management. The sub-divider shall indicate how site landscaping irrigation will be
managed and provided.
1. Water Rights and Shares. All water rights or shares that have been historically linked to
the development property shall be used for site irrigation or surrendered to the city.
10.04.050 Storm Water Edit REPEAL
Proper and adequate provision shall be made for disposal of storm waters. The type, extent, location, and
capacity of facilities shall be approved for individual subdivisions by the City Engineer.
A. On-Site Detention. On site detention will be required in most locations. In areas where it is not
feasible to connect to or extend existing piped storm water systems to new development, all storm
water is to be retained and disposed of on-site.
B. Idaho Engineer. All storm water design is to be done by an Idaho registered Engineer.
C. Drainage Study. On developments over 2.5 acres, a drainage study must be completed by an Idaho
Registered Engineer to determine storm water run-off volumes, transport times, and system design.
D. Design & Installation. Design and installation is to be cone in accordance with the requirements
of the City Engineering Standards.
10.04.050 Streets Layout Edit
A. Water. Plans for proper and adequate provisions including type, extent, location, and capacity of
facilities shall be made for disposal of wastewater, water, supply, and storm water.
1. Engineered Plans. These plans must be done by an Idaho Registered Engineer, be
approved for individual subdivisions by the City Engineer, must comply with the adopted
Design Standards and Specifications of the City, and must be approved by the Departments
of Environmental Quality (D.E.Q.) at District 7 Health.
2. Will Serve Letter. The City will provide a “Will Serve Letter” for the developer after the
plans have been reviewed and approved by the City Engineer.
B. Water Supply Systems. Proper and adequate provision shall be made for culinary water service to
each lot. It shall be the responsibility of the sub-divider to furnish such evidence as may be required
relative to the design, operation, volume, and quality of water supply and facilities proposed
including pipe size, pipe materials, location, valve location, hydrant location and any special
requirements.
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C. Wastewater Management. It shall be the responsibility of the sub-divider to furnish such evidence
as may be required relative to the design and operation of the sanitary sewage facilities proposed
including pipe size, manhole location, pipe slope and information on any required pump stations.
D. Storm Water Management. It shall be the responsibility of the sub-divider to furnish the City
such evidence as may be required relative to design and operation of any storm water system
proposed and how storm water will be disposed of with supporting calculations.
E. Irrigation Management. The sub-divider shall indicate how site landscaping irrigation will be
managed and provided.
F. Water Rights and Shares. All water rights or shares that have been historically linked to the
development property shall be used for site irrigation or surrendered to the city.
G. Fire Hydrants. Fire protection shall be included in the design of the project to meet the
requirements of the City Engineering Standards and International Fire Code.
H. Required items b, c & d above shall consider and include Health Department and Soil Conservation
Service data and requirements which the sub-divider has accumulated to submit with the
preliminary plat. Utility plans shall be made in accordance with standard plans and specifications.
I. Streets. The sub-divider shall show road widths, typical sections and pavement structure. Street
layout, including classification, location, width and proposed names of public streets, alleys,
pedestrian ways and easements; connections to adjoining platted tracts shall also be shown.
J. Traffic Study. A traffic study may be required by the City Engineer for any development that has
a potential to significantly impact traffic flow.
K. Landscape Plans. Detailed landscaping plans showing the type and size of all plant material and
its location, the irrigation system, decorative materials, recreation equipment and special effects;
and the schedule for removal and replanting of vegetation;
L. Water & Street Plans. Detailed water, sewer, drainage and drainage pre-treatment, storm water
detentionThe sub-divider shall show road widths, typical sections and pavement structure and street
system plans, including:
1. Central line profiles showing finished grades of all streets;
2. Cross sections of proposed streets showing widths of roadway, curbs, locations and width
of sidewalks and location and size of utility mains;
3. Profiles of sanitary sewer, street drainage, drainage pre-treatment, storm water detention
and water distribution systems, showing pipe size and location of valves and fire hydrants,
all to conform to city and state standards;
4. Street layout, including classification, location, width and proposed names of public streets,
alleys, pedestrian ways and easements; connections to adjoining platted tracts shall also be
shown.
5. Show right-of-way lines, courses, lengths, widths of all public street, alleys, pedestrian
ways, and utility easements, radii, points of tendency and central angles of all curvilinear
street and alleys and radii of all street line intersections. (Idaho Code 50-1303)
6. Show connections to adjoining platted tracts.
7. Curb and Gutter. Curb and gutter per current City Engineering Standards.
8. P.U.D. Only. The estimated cost of street, sewer, drainage and drainage pre-treatment,
storm water detention, water, and other public infrastructure improvements within the
planned unit development.
10.05.0804.060 Street Identification Edit
A. New Streets.
1. All new streets constructed shall conform to existing and planned streets, in topographical
conditions, arrangement, character, extent, width, grade, and location for public
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convenience and safety in relation to the proposed uses of the land to be served by such
streets.
2. Transportation Master Planning. New streets are to be developed to conform to any
adopted transportation system master planning.
B. Cul–De-Sacs. The city engineering department shall approve all cul-de-sac streets.
1. No cul-de-sacs shall be longer than six-hundred (600’) feet.
2. The cul-de-sac shall terminate with a turnaround area with a minimum back of curb radius
of forty-five (45’) feet and a right-of-way radius of fifty-seven (57’) feet.
C. Dead-End Streets. Dead End Streets are intended for future extensions in development of adjacent
lands.
1. A dead-end street serving more than four (4) residential lots shall provide, by easement, a
temporary turning circle with a forty-five (45’) foot radius or other acceptable design to
accomplish adequate access. The turn-around is to be graveled and graded for vehicular
use.
D. Frontage Streets. Frontage Streets are intended where a subdivision abuts or contains an existing
or proposed arterial street, railroad, or limited access highway.
1. Because of the need to control the number of accesses to these roads, the developer may
be required to back lots onto the road or to provide a parallel access road.
E. Half - Streets. Half Streets are not allowed.
1. Exceptions: The Council may accept a partial street dedication when such street forms the
boundary of the proposed subdivision and is deemed to be necessary for the orderly
development of the neighborhood, and provided the Council finds it will be appropriate to
require the dedication of the remainder of the right-of-way when the adjoining property is
developed.
a. When a half-street exists adjoining a proposed subdivision, the remainder of the
right-of-way shall be dedicated.
b. Where a half-street dedication is constructed, they shall be of a width to be fully
functional as a city access street. The minimum acceptable pavement width is
twenty-six (26’) feet or as required by the City Engineer.
F. Local Residential Streets. Local Residential Streets shall be designed to discourage through traffic
use.
G. Loop Street. Loop streets shall be limited to a maximum length of twelve hundred (1200) feet
measured along the centerline of a street from centerline section to centerline section or upon
approval of the City Engineer.
10.05.09003.080 Street Standards Edit
All streets shall have curbs and gutters, sidewalks, and asphalt paving per City Engineering Standards. In
rural residential zones, the requirement for curb and gutter may be eliminated with approval of the City
Engineer and in compliance with the approved typical roadway sections.
A. Intersections and Alignments (See subsection 10.03.090.)
1. Prohibited Streets. Streets with centerline offsets of less than one hundred twenty-five
(125’) feet are prohibited without City Engineer prior approval.
2. Avoid These Intersections. Street intersections with more than four (4) legs and Y-type
intersections where legs meet at acute angles shall be avoided.
3. Right Angles. Streets shall be planned to intersect as nearly as possible at right angles,
but in no event at less than seventy (70°) degrees. A street intersecting an arterial street
shall do so at less than eight-five (85°) degrees.
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4. Connecting Curve. Where any street deflects at an angle of five (5°) degrees or more, a
connecting curve shall be required having a minimum centerline radius of three hundred
(300’) feet for arterial and collector streets and one hundred twenty-five (125’) feet for
local streets.
5. Between Reverse Curves. A tangent at least one hundred fifty (150’) to two hundred
(200’) feet long shall be provided between reverse curves on arterial and collector streets.
B. Seal Coating. The developer is required to have all streets or roads seal coated as per city
standards within two (2) years of acceptance.
1. Bond or Security. The developer shall file with the city a bond or other acceptable
security to provide payment of the seal coating.
2. City Seal Coating Project. Arrangements may be made to have the seal coating
incorporated within a city seal coating project if coordination and payment arrangements
are made with the City Engineering Department prior to bidding the seal coating project.
C. Paving. Paving must comply with approved city typical street sections.
1. Alternate paving sections will be considered if substantiated by an in depth engineering
analysis by an Idaho professional engineer
D. Right-of-way & Number of Moving Lanes. For right-of-way width and number of moving
lanes, see current Engineering Standards, as specified by IDAPA 39.03.42. (See subsection
10.03.090.)
E. Intersection Frequency. Intersections shall be limited to as few points as possible. (See
subsection 10.03.090.)
F. Street signs and Traffic Control Signals. Street name signs and traffic control signs shall be
installed by the City in appropriate locations at each intersection in accordance with local
standards. (See subsection 10.03.090.)
1. A fee shall be charged to the sub-divider to reimburse the City for its cost of such
signing.
G. Lighting (See section 3.6.) Street lights shall be installed by the sub-divider at intersections
throughout the subdivision, unless waived after recommendation of the City Engineer and
approval of the City Council.
1. Street lights will be required to be installed per City Engineering Standards.
2. Drawings. Record drawings are to be submitted to the City Engineer prior to the
governing utility connecting the street lights to power.
3. Street Light Wiring. All street-light wiring installed in the City of Rexburg right-of-way
shall be installed in electrical conduit according to the currently adopted National
Electrical Code for direct burial.
a. Owned by City of Rexburg. This standard shall only apply to wiring that is
owned by or proposed to be owned by the City of Rexburg, including but not
limited to the wiring after the first point of disconnect, typically an over current
protection device.
b. Fusing, Junction Boxes, etc. Fusing, junction boxes and related work shall be
done to comply with the requirements of the City of Rexburg and the governing
utility.
c. No Foreign Systems. No other foreign systems such as water piping or irrigation
shall be in the same conduit as power wiring.
d. New Conduit. All new conduits installed shall also be located by a City official
prior to backfilling any trenching.
e. Poles. Any pole installed shall have a grounding electrode installed at each point
of disconnect location in addition to an equipment grounding conductor of
sufficient size to meet code.
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f. Size. Sizes of conduit shall also be no less than one (1”) inch to each pole light,
unless larger required by current National Electrical Code. No less than two (2”)
inch size to feed more than fifty (5) feet between poles or junction boxes.
10.04.090. Street Lighting Edit
Lighting (See section 3.6.) Street lights shall be installed by the sub-divider at intersections throughout the
subdivision, unless waived after recommendation of the City Engineer and approval of the City Council.
A. Streetlights will be required to be installed per City Engineering Standards.
B. Drawings. Record drawings are to be submitted to the City Engineer prior to the governing utility
connecting the streetlights to power.
C. Street Light Wiring. All streetlight wiring installed in the City of Rexburg right-of-way shall be
installed in electrical conduit according to the currently adopted National Electrical Code for direct
burial.
1. Owned by City of Rexburg. This standard shall only apply to wiring that is owned by or
proposed to be owned by the City of Rexburg, including but not limited to the wiring after
the first point of disconnect, typically an over current protection device.
2. Fusing, Junction Boxes, etc. Fusing, junction boxes and related work shall be done to
comply with the requirements of the City of Rexburg and the governing utility.
3. No Foreign Systems. No other foreign systems such as water piping or irrigation shall be
in the same conduit as power wiring.
4. New Conduit. All new conduits installed shall also be located by a City official prior to
backfilling any trenching.
5. Poles. Any pole installed shall have a grounding electrode installed at each point of
disconnect location in addition to an equipment-grounding conductor of sufficient size to
meet code.
6. Size. Sizes of conduit shall also be no less than one (1”) inch to each pole light, unless
larger required by current National Electrical Code. No less than two (2”) inch size to feed
more than fifty (5) feet between poles or junction boxes.
10.05.07004.100 Utility Locations Edit
A. Utility plans shall be made in accordance with standard plans and specifications.
B. Communication Facilities. Communication facilities such as telephone, fiber, internet, etc. are to
be installed in the landscaping strip on each side of the proposed streets.
C. Gas. Gas mains are to be located per current City Engineering Standards.
1. Exceptions – If the nearest utility is more than eight (8’) feet deep and is constructed with
trench walls sloped 1:1, the gas main must have a minimum of ten (10’) feet horizontal
clearance and must not be less than four (4’) feet horizontal distance from the back of the
curb and gutter.
D. Storm Drain System. Piped storm drain systems for city streets are to be installed within the right-
of-way and within the paved portion of the street section unless otherwise approved by the City
Engineer. If local-non-piped-storm-water-management systems are used, the infiltrators are to be
installed in the planting strip or as determined by the City Engineer. On site storm retention for the
parcel may not use the right-of-way for storage or conveyance to another portion of the parcel.
E. Underground Electrical. All new and/or relocated electric lines are to be placed underground per
current City Engineering Standards.
1. If no sidewalk is to be installed, a level area of five (5) square feet, a minimum of fifteen
(15’) feet from the edge of the asphalt roadway is to be provided for the installation of the
power lines in the utility easement.
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2. Exceptions – On major and minor arterial streets, a ten (10’) feet wide easement must be
provided adjacent to and outside of the right-of-way and the underground power lines will
be installed in this easement.
F. Wastewater. Wastewater pipelines are to be located per current City Engineering Standards.
Exceptions with approval of City Engineer.
G. Water. Water pipelines are to be located per current City Engineering Standards.
1. Hydrants. A minimum ten (10’) feet by ten (10’) feet level area will be required for all
hydrants.
10.05.03004.110 Pedestrian Ways Edit
A. Curb and Gutter. Curb and gutter pre current City Engineering Standards.
B. Location. Concrete sidewalks shall be provided on both sides of dedicated streets.
C. Setback. All sidewalks are to be set back from the curb per current City Engineering Standards and
the area between the sidewalk and curb and gutter is to be landscaped.
D. ADA. Sidewalks shall connect to cross walks at each intersection and shall meet the requirement
as defined for ADA accessibility.
E. Larger widths. Pedestrian ways with right-of-way widths of ten (10’) feet or greater may be
required where essential for circulation or access to schools, playgrounds, shopping centers,
transportation and other community facilities.
F. Connectivity. Connectivity to main routes in town for bicycle and pedestrian connections to main
routes shall be included in the design of developments.
10.05.04004.120 Public Sites, Open Spaces, And Natural Features Edit
A. Future acquisition. Where it is determined that a proposed park, playground, school or other
public use as shown on a future acquisition map, as authorized in Idaho Code, is located in whole
or in part within a proposed subdivision, the Commission shall notify the appropriate public agency
concerning the land proposed to be acquired.
1. Suspend Consideration. Within thirty (30) days of the date of notice, the public agency
may request the governing body to suspend consideration on the proposed subdivision for
sixty (60) days.
2. No agreement. If an agreement is not reached within (60) days, the Commission shall
resume consideration of the subdivision.
B. Large Subdivisions. Subdivisions of more than one-hundred (100) units shall be required to
provide at least ten (10%) percent of the land for public use at fair market rates at the time of
development.
C. Existing Natural Features. Existing natural features which add value to residential development
and enhance the attractiveness of the community such as streets, watercourses, historic spots, and
similar irreplaceable assets shall be preserved, insofar as possible, in the design of the subdivision.
10.5 PLAT PLAN
10.05.010 Plat Data Edit
A. Form of Presentation. The following information is required as part of the Preliminary pPlat
submitted and shall be shown graphically, or by note on plans, or by letter, and may comprise
several sheets.
1. Format. All work shall be submitted as a digital copy in AutoCAD format. Commented [TG49]: 10.03.010.A
Commented [TG50]: 10.03.010.C
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B. General Mapping
1. Scale. All mapped data for the same plat shall be drawn at the same standard engineering
scale, having no more than one-hundred (100’) feet to an (1") inch unless otherwise
approved as to scale. Whenever practical, The scalesshall be adjusted toshall produce an
overall drawing measuring twenty-four eighteen inches by thirty-sixtwenty-seven (2418”x
3627”) inches. (Idaho Code 50-1304)
2. North Arrow (Idaho Code 50-1304), and Date of the Plat preparation.
3. Name and Location. Proposed name of subdivision and its location by section, township,
range and county. (Idaho Code 50-1304)
4. Dimensions. All dimensions shall be expressed in feet and decimals.
a. All required data to accurately calculate any curvilinear dimensions shown on the
Plat.
b. Survey Markers. (See subsection 10.04.030.)
c. Boundaries. Boundaries of the tract to be subdivided shall show dimensions.
(Idaho Code 50-1304)
5. Legal Description. A legal description of the exterior boundary of the subdivision. (Idaho
Code 50-1304)
a. Boundary. Boundaries of the tract to be subdivided fully balanced and closed,
showing all bearings and distances determined by an accurate survey in the field.
b. All boundary corners are also to show state plane coordinates.
c. Bearing and distance ties to two (2) section corners or quarter section corners and
a description of the corners. Show basis of bearing.
6. Excepted Parcels. Any excepted parcel(s) within the plat boundaries shall show all bearing
and distances, determined by an accurate survey in the field.
7. Cardinal Point. Location and description of cardinal point to which all dimensions, angles,
bearing, and similar data on the plat shall be referenced.
8. Vicinity Map. Vicinity Map drawn to scale of 1” equal 800’, clearly showing proposed
subdivision’s configuration in relationship to adjacent subdivisions, main arterial routes,
collector streets, etc.
C. Contact Information.
D. Format. All work shall be AutoCAD format and a digital copy shall also be submitted.
E. Identification Data
1. Name and Location. Proposed name of subdivision and its location by section, township,
and range; reference by dimension and bearing to at least two (2) section corners or quarter
section corners and the basis of bearing. (Idaho Code 50-1304)
2. Sub-divider. Name, address, and phone number of sub-divider
3. Engineer or Land Surveyor. Name, address, and phone number of engineer or land
surveyor
4. Scale, north arrow, and date of preparation including dates of any subsequent revisions.
5. Vicinity Map. Vicinity Map drawn to scale of 1” equal 800’, clearly showing proposed
subdivision’s configuration in relationship to adjacent subdivisions, main arterial routes,
collector streets, etc.
F. Listed Items
1. Zone. By note, the existing zoning classification of tract. (Idaho code 50-1304)
2. Acreage. By note, the approximate acreage of the tract.
G. Lots & Blocks. All lots and blocks shall be numbered throughout the Plat in accordance with Idaho
Code. (Idaho Code 50-1304)
1. "Exception", "tracts" and "private parks", shall be so designated, lettered, or named and
clearly dimensioned.
2. Typical lot dimensions to scale; dimensions of all corner lots and curvilinear sections of
streets
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3. Each lot numbers individually; total number of lots.
H. Streets, Public Areas, and Permanent Structures. Location, widths and names of all platted
streets, railroads, utility right-of-way of public record, easements (Idaho Code 50-1303), public
areas, permanent structures to remain including water wells, and municipal corporation lines within
or adjacent to tract.
1. Easements. Show location, width and use of all easements for rights-of-way provided for
public services or utilities and any limitations of the easements. (Idaho Code 50-1304)
2. Public Use Areas. Designation of all land to be dedicated or reserved for public use with
use indicated.
a. Future Acquisition. Where it is determined that a proposed park, playground,
school or other public use as shown on a future acquisition map, as authorized in
Idaho Code, is located in whole or in part within a proposed subdivision, the
Commission shall notify the appropriate public agency concerning the land
proposed to be acquired.
1. Suspend Consideration. Within thirty (30) days of the date of notice, the
public agency may request the governing body to suspend consideration
on the proposed subdivision for sixty (60) days.
2. No Agreement. If an agreement is not reached within sixty (60) days, the
Commission shall resume consideration of the subdivision.
b. Large Subdivisions. Subdivisions of more than one-hundred (100) units shall be
required to provide at least ten (10%) percent of the land for public use at fair
market rates at the time of development.
I. Adjacent Subdivisions or Surveys. Name and filing number of any recorded adjacent subdivision
or record of survey having common boundary with the tract.
J. Special Features. Appropriate information that sufficiently details the proposed development
within any special development area, such as hillside, planned unit development, flood plain,
cemetery, mobile home park, large-scale development, hazardous and unique areas of development.
K. Zoning Classifications. If plat includes land for which multi-family, commercial, or industrial use,
such areas shall be clearly designated together with existing zoning classification and status of
zoning changes, if any.
L. Certificates and Acknowledgements. The final pPlat, when submitted to the City, shall bear all
required certificates, acknowledgements and signature blocks of the owner, surveyor, reviewing
surveyor and others as determined by the Planning and Zoning department.
M. Dedication and Acknowledgement.
1. Dedication. The plat must contain a statement of dedication of all streets, alleys, drainage
ways, pedestrian ways, and other easements for public use by the person holding title of
record and by persons holding title as vendees under land contract. If lands dedicated are
mortgages, the mortgagee shall sign the plat.
2. Acknowledgement. Execution of dedication shall be acknowledged and certified by a
notary public.
10.03.050 Final Plat Data Edit REPEAL
A. Form of Presentation
1. Scale. The plat shall be drawn to an accurate scale having not more than one-hundred
(100’) feet to an (1”) inch unless otherwise approved as to scale.
B. Identification Data
1. Title. A title which includes the name of the subdivision and its location by number of
section, township, range and county.
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Commented [TG70]: 10.03.030.D
Commented [TG71]: 10.05.040.A
Commented [TG72]: 10.05.040.B
Commented [TG73]: 10.03.020.D
Commented [TG74]: 10.03.030.E
Commented [TG75]: 10.03.030.E
Commented [TG76]: 10.02.040.B
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2. Land Surveyor. Name, address, and official seal of the registered professional land
surveyor preparing the plat. (Idaho Code 50-1309)
3. Scale, north arrow (Idaho Code 50-1304), and date of the plat preparation
C. Survey Data
1. Dimensions. All dimensions shall be expressed in feet and decimals.
a. All required data to accurately calculate any curvilinear dimensions shown on the
plat.
2. Boundary. Boundaries of the tract to be subdivided fully balanced and closed, showing all
bearings and distances determined by an accurate survey in the field.
a. Bearing and distance ties to two (2) sections or section corners and a description
of the corners. Show basis of bearing.
b. Excepted Parcels. Any excepted parcel(s) within the plat boundaries shall show
all bearings and distances, determined by an accurate survey in the field.
c. Cardinal Point. Location and description of cardinal point to which all
dimensions, angles, bearings, and similar data on the plat shall be referenced.
All boundary corners are also to show state plane coordinates.
3. Legal Description. A legal description of the exterior boundary of the subdivision. (Idaho
Code 50-1304)
4. Survey Markers. (See subsection 10.04.030)
• Descriptive Data
A. Streets and Right-of-Way. Name, right-of-way lines, courses, lengths, widths of all public
street, alleys, pedestrian ways, and utility easements; radii, points of tendency, and central
angles of all curvilinear street and alleys, and radii of all street line intersections. (Idaho
Code 50-1303)
B. Drainage. All drainage ways to be dedicated to the public.
C. Easements. All easements for rights-of-way provided for public services or utilities and
any limitations of the easements. (Idaho Code 50-1304)
D. Lots & Blocks. All lots and blocks shall be numbered throughout the plat in accordance
with Idaho Code. (Idaho Code 50-1304)
E. “Exception”, “tracts”, and “private parks”, shall be so designated, lettered, or named and
clearly dimensioned.
F. Dedications to Public. Location, dimensions, bearings, radii, arcs, and central angles of
all sites to be dedicated to the public will be clearly indicated and intended use specified.
10.6 ADDITIONAL SUBMITTALS
10.05.11006.010 Traffic Studies - Infrastructure Edit
Traffic studies may be required to adequately assess the impact of a proposed development on the existing
and/or planned transportation system. Traffic Study. A traffic study may be required by the City
Engineer for any development that has a potential to significantly impact traffic flow.
A. Triggers.
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1. For nonresidential development proposal when trip generation during the peak hour is
expected to exceed one hundred (100) vehicles.
2. Residential development with one hundred (100) or more dwelling units.
3. Annexation. For an application for annexation into the City.
4. Density. A new traffic study will be required, if after submitting the original traffic study,
the land use density increases by more than fifteen (15%) percent.
5. Master Plan or Development Plan Submittal
6. Preliminary or Final Plat. For a preliminary or final plat if the property has already been
rezoned for the proposed use and no traffic study was required for the rezoning, or the
original traffic study is more than two (2) years old.
7. Pre-Application Conference.
a. Sufficient Information. If the City Engineer is provided sufficient information to
determine whether the trip generation/dwelling unit criteria has been met, the
applicant will be notified a traffic study will be required.
b. Insufficient Information. If insufficient information is available, but the property
appears to involve a sufficiently intense land use, the applicant will be informed
that a traffic study may be required.
8. Prior to building permit. Before a building permit, if the property has already been
zoned/platted and no previous traffic study less than two (2) years old exists.
9. State Highway Access. For any change of use affecting State Highway Access including
new site access or additional access for an existing use is being requested prior to issue of
a building permit.
B. Process.
1. Responsibility of the applicant.
2. License & Experience. Traffic study must be prepared by a professional, Transportation
Engineer licensed in the State of Idaho with adequate experience in transportation planning.
3. City Engineer Review. All studies must be reviewed by the City Engineer before
acceptance.
C. Prior to Starting Traffic Study. Professional Transportation Engineers are encouraged to discuss
projects with the City Engineer prior to starting the study. This should provide a firm base of
cooperation and communication between the City, the owner or developer and his consultant in
creating traffic characteristics that are in the best interest of the total community.
D. Format. All traffic studies shall contain, as a minimum, the following information:
1. Trip Generation Table. A summary table listing each type of land use, the units involved,
the general rates used, and the resultant trip generation (total traffic and AM/PM peaks).
2. Site Plan and Vicinity Map. A site plan that shows the locations of each proposed land
use, and a vicinity map that shows the site in relation to the surrounding transportation
system.
3. Existing and Projected Traffic Volume Graphics should show:
a. A.M. peak hours’ site traffic (in and out) including turning movements
b. P.M. peak hours’ site traffic (in and out) including turning movements
c. A.M. peak our total (in and out) including turning movements for current
conditions and 20-year projections or build out.
d. P.M. peak hour total traffic (in and out) including turning movements for current
conditions and 20-year build out.
4. Total Daily Traffic Counts. All total daily traffic counts should be actual machine counts
and not based on factored peak hour sampling.
5. Possible Use of ITD Counts. Latest available machine count from the Idaho
Transportation Department (ITD) and other agencies may be acceptable if taken within a
reasonable time period.
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6. Accepted Traffic Patterns. All traffic shall be assigned to existing and planned facilities
in a manner consistent to the accepted traffic patterns and approved by the City Engineer.
E. Critical Lane Capacity Analysis. A critical lane capacity analysis should be conducted for all
major driveways that intersect local, collector, or arterial streets, and all adjacent local, collector,
and arterial intersections.
1. Both a.m. and p.m. peak hours should be tested to determine the critical movements unless
the proposed land use generates significantly greater traffic volumes in either peak hour or
at midday.
2. Pedestrian movements should also be considered in the evaluation.
3. Capacity calculations should also include an analysis for 20th year projections or build-out
conditions.
4. The appropriate forms for capacity analysis calculations shall be used.
F. Design Hours Volumes. Site design hour volumes approximating the peak hour volumes used to
determine public improvements will be estimated, using one of the following:
1. Existing traffic volume counts
2. Peak hour trip generation rates as published in the ITE Trip Generation Summary
3. A professionally recognized and accepted study for uses of development and generation
rates.
G. Level of Service. Level of service C shall be the design objective and under no circumstances will
less than level of service D be accepted for site and non-site traffic. The design year will be
approximately 20 years following construction or build out.
H. Reciprocal Parking. Traffic studies for planning applications where reciprocal parking is
contemplated will be required to include parking accumulation studies for existing facilities similar
to proposed uses.
I. Revisions to traffic study. Revisions to the traffic study shall be provided as required by the City
Engineer. The need to require revisions shall be based on the completeness of the traffic study with
the proposed access and development plan.
J. Traffic Accidents. Traffic accident data for affected street corridors may be required for the study.
In this case, estimates of increased or decreased accident potential shall be evaluated for the
development.
K. Traffic Counts. All traffic count data (including hourly ADT and peak hour turning movements)
and analysis worksheets should be provided in the appendices.
L. Trip Assignment. Non-generated pass by traffic reductions in generation volume may be
considered if applicable. All estimates of trip distribution, assignment, and modal split are subject
to review by the City Engineer.
M. Trip Generation Guide where Appropriate. In the event that data is not available for the
proposed land use, the City Engineer shall approve estimated rates prior to acceptance.
N. Trip Generation Rates. Trip generation shall be calculated from the latest data contained within
the Institute of Transportation Engineers.
O. Traffic Signals. Traffic progression is of paramount importance.
1. All potential signalized intersections should be planned for 0.5 mile intervals.
2. All other locations to be considered shall meet the following criteria:
a. Submittal of a time space diagram with acceptable through bands, cycle lengths,
and progression speeds.
b. Deviations. In areas that may affect established, complex, computerized
progressions, any deviation shall be thoroughly addressed and approved by the
City Engineer.
c. Time for side-street traffic must be sufficient for side-street volumes.
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10.06.020 Drainage Calculations - Infrastructure Edit
Drainage StudyCalculations. On developments over 2.5 acres, a drainage study must be completed by an
Idaho Registered Engineer to determine storm water run-off volumes, transport times, and system design.
10.06.030 Landscape Plan - Plat Edit
Landscape Plans. Detailed landscaping plans shall be submitted with the Plat showing the type and size
of all plant material and its location, the irrigation system, decorative materials, recreation equipment and
special effects; and the schedule for removal and replanting of vegetation.
10.06.040 Covenants, Conditions And Regulations - Plat Edit
Covenants, Conditions and Regulations (CCR’s) shall be submitted with the final pPlat.
10.02.100.7 Short Plat Edit
The process for a sShort pPlat will be the same as for a preliminary and a final p Plat as listed in this
chapterSection 10.5 with the exception of application, Commission action, and Council action. City of
Rexburg sStaff will take the place of both the Planning and Zoning Commission and the City Council.
A. Conditions. A Short Plat may be requested when all of the following conditions are met:
1. The proposed subdivision does not exceed five (5) buildable lots
2. No right-of-way dedication is necessary as required by City Codes and Ordinances unless
otherwise approved by the City Engineer.
3. Public improvements, street widening or infrastructure improvements have been approved
by the City Engineer
4. No impacts on the health, safety or general welfare of the City of Rexburg
5. The subdivision is in the best interest of the City of Rexburg
B. Administratively Reviewed by Staff. The Zoning Administrator shall review said plans and data
as submitted and within ten (10) working days shall advise the sub-divider in writing as to
conformance or nonconformance of this ordinance, the city’s zoning ordinances. Such review may
include comments on policies and guidelines followed by the Zoning Administrator in the
implementation of the Development Code.
10.48 GRID COMPLIANCE Edit
10.048.010 Blocks Edit
A. Block lengths shall not exceed seven-hundred (700’) feet as measured along the street centerline
intersection to centerline intersection.
B. Block design shall provide for two (2) tiers of lots except under special conditions where this is not
feasible or practical.
10.048.020 Lots Edit
A. Zoning Compliance. The lot size, width, depth, shape and orientation, and minimum setback lines
shall comply with the requirements of the zoning ordinance.
B. Side Lot Lines. Side lots lines shall be substantially at right angles or radial to street lines, except
where other treatment may be justified.
C. Double frontage lots. Double frontage lots shall not be allowed except when approved by the
Commission.
Commented [TG79]: 10.05.060.C.
Commented [TG80]: 10.03.040.K.
Commented [TG81]: 10.02.040.B.4
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10.048.030 Survey Markers Edit
Monuments shall be installed in accordance with current State of Idaho standards at all corners, angle points
of curve, and all intersections
A. Property Corners. Each external property corner is to be marked with a 5/8” dia. steel rod 30"
long. All interior property corners are to be marked with a ½” dia. Steel rod 30” long. All corners
are to be marked with a plastic or aluminum cap that bears the surveyors name or initials and
registration number. All marked corners are to be protected with a metal post that extends at least
24 inches above the ground surface or as determined by the City Engineer.
B. Street Monuments. Street monuments at all major street intersections the surveyor shall set a 2”
dia. Brass cap in concrete showing the surveyor number, subdivision name and be punched to show
the point of control. Monuments are to be approved by the City Engineer prior to installation.
C. Control Monuments. Control monument locations are to be approved by the City Engineer prior
to installation.
10.048.040 Street Names Edit
Street names shall not duplicate any existing street name within Madison county except where a new street
is a continuation of an existing street; street names that may be spelled differently but sound the same as
existing streets shall not be used. All new streets shall generally be named as follows:
A. North-South. Streets that have a predominantly north-south direction shall be named “Avenue” or
“Road”
B. East-West. Streets that have a predominantly east-west direction shall be named “Street or
“Highway”
C. Meandering. Meandering streets shall be names “Driveway”, “Lane”, “Path”, or “Trail
D. Cul-de-sacs. Cul-de-sacs shall be named “Circle”, “Court”, “Way”, “Place"
10.048.050 Addressing Edit
(See subsection 3.02.140 for addressing.)
Postal delivery system shall be planned within the existing Postal Service Guidelines for extension of
delivery.
10.69 SPECIAL DEVELOPMENTS Edit
This section identifies types of special developments that normally pose special concerns to the
Commission and the Council. In this section, requirements and design standards shall be taken into
consideration when proposing developments. These provisions of this section are in addition to other
applicable requirements of this ordinance.
10.069.010 Condominium Edit
A. Definition. A building or complex of buildings containing a number of individually owned
apartments or houses, but the land, buildings, and common areas are owned and regulated by a
homeowner’s association.
B. Yard Requirements. The City may consider a condominium development as a single building,
requiring one (1) front yard, two (2) side yards, a rear yard, and other regulations pertinent to a
given lot.
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C. Platting Requirements. The sub-divider shall provide the Commission with a preliminary plat,
elevations, perspective drawings and such other illustrated information at adequate scale to show
the proposed development that will include at least the following:
1. All information required for a subdivision preliminary plat
2. Architectural styles and building design concept
3. Architectural materials and color
4. Type of landscaping
5. Screening, if proposed
6. Type of solid waste facilities
7. Parking concept
8. Open space areas
9. Storage areas and enclosures
D. Final Plat. A final plat shall be prepared and approved that meets all other requirements of the
subdivision platting of this ordinance.
E. Control During Development. Single ownership and control during development shall be required
and a time limit may be imposed to guarantee the development is built and constructed as planned.
F. Home Owners Associations. Home Owners Association by-laws and other similar deed
restrictions, which provide for the control and maintenance of all common areas, recreation
facilities or open space, shall be approved by the Commission. Any and all power as specified in
such agreements may be required to also be assigned to the jurisdictional agency to insure continued
and adequate maintenance of all such common areas, recreational facilities and open spaces, to
assess properties for delinquencies, and to enforce motor vehicle speeds to the interest of the owners
involved and of the general public.
G. Open Space. The location of open space shall be appropriate to the development and shall be of
such shape and area to be useable and convenient to the residents of the development.
H. Maintenance Building. A maintenance building or facility shall be provided. The size and location
of the facility is to be determined by the type and service needed for the necessary repair and
maintenance of all common areas and facilities.
I. Storage Areas. Storage areas may be required for the anticipated needs of boats, campers, and
trailers. For a typical residential development, one hundred (100) square feet of space shall be
provided for every living unit. This may be reduced by the Commission if there is a showing that
the needs of particular developments are less.
J. Private Streets. (See subsection 10.05.090.) Private street construction standards shall be based
upon requirements set by the City Engineering Standards. Adequate construction standards may
vary on the size of the development and the demands placed on such improvements. All private
streets shall be constructed of adequate width for fire and sanitation services
K. Parking Space
1. Parking for the proposed development will be as required by the zone in which the
proposed development is to be constructed.
2. Guest. One (1) additional parking space beyond that which is required by the zoning
ordinance may be required for every three (3) dwelling units to accommodate visitor
parking.
L. Public Improvements - Unless accepted by the provisions of this ordinance, the Commission and
Council shall require the installation of public improvements and utilities for condominium
projects.
M. Council - The Council may regulate and attach conditions to the design concepts and location of
buildings, the creation, shape and size of condominium units, the provisions and maintenance of
open space, off-street parking, and other related provisions as determined.
10.069.020 Subdivision Within A Floodplain Edit
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Buildings planned within the floodplain or alterations of any kind anticipated with the floodplain area that
may alter the flow of water.
A. Justification. Sub-divider shall demonstrate conclusively that such development will not present a
hazard to life or limb, be hazardous to property, create adverse effects on the safety, use, or stability
of a public way or drainage channel, or have an adverse impact on the natural environment. All
subdivision proposals shall be consistent with the need to minimize flood damage.
B. Approval.
1. Approval from the Idaho Department of Water Resources and the Corps of Engineers shall
be obtained prior to any wetland modifications of channel changes.
2. No subdivision or part thereof shall be approved if levees, fills, structures, or other features
within or required by the proposed subdivision will individually or collectively increase
flood flows, heights, or damages.
3. If only part of a proposed subdivision can be safely developed, development shall be
limited to that part and the City shall require development to proceed consistent with
determination.
C. Where base flood elevation data has not been provided or is not available from another authoritative
source, it shall be generated for subdivision proposals and other proposed development which
contain at least 50 lots or 5 acres (whichever is less).
D. Submittal Requirements
1. Proposed development plan of adequate scale
2. In addition, to subdivision requirements, or any proposed subdivision that is fully or
partially located within a floodplain, the sub-divider shall provide the Commission with
supporting documentation for the following additional information to show and explain:
a. All drainage ways
b. An Engineering Hydrologic and Hydraulic Report that identifies the Flood Way
c. Any planned rerouting of waterways
d. Areas of frequent or intermediate flooding
e. Elevations or designated flood water
f. If the development plan requires a structure or fill to be placed within the Flood
Way, then the report must identify how the Flood Way and the Floodplain are
effected both upstream and downstream.
g. Means of flood-proofing buildings
h. Means of insuring loans for improvements within the flood plain
i. The location of designated Floodplain
E. Existing Residential Structures. Residential structures within the floodway shall have the lowest
floor (including basement) elevated at least two (2’) above the level of the one-hundred (100) year
flood.
F. New Construction and Non-Residential Structures. For new construction or substantial
improvements of non-residential structures, the lowest floor (including basement) shall be elevated
at least two (2’) above the one-hundred (100) year flood level, or together with attendant utility and
sanitary facilities, shall be flood-proofed up to the one-hundred (100) year flood level.
G. Flood-Proofing. Flood-proofing plans must be individually approved by the Council upon
recommendations from the Commission before such uses are constructed. Flood-proofing may be
included but not be limited to the following:
1. Drainage. All subdivision proposals shall have adequate drainage provided to reduce
exposure to flood damage.
a. Control on Drains. Installation of valves or controls on sanitary and storm drains
which permit the drains to be closed to prevent backup of sewage and storm waters
into building or structures
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2. Electrical. Location and installation of all electrical equipment, circuits and electrical
applications so that they are protected for inundation by the regulatory flood
3. Public Utilities. All subdivision proposals shall have public utilities and facilities such as
sewer, gas, electrical, and water systems located and constructed to minimize flood
damage.
4. Storage. Location of storage facilities for chemicals, explosives, buoyant materials,
flammable liquids or other toxic materials which could be hazardous to public health,
safety, and welfare at elevations associated with the regulatory protection elevation.
5. Walls. Reinforcement of walls to resist anticipated hydraulic loads
6. Water. Construction of water supply and wastewater systems to prevent the entrance of
floodwater.
H. Commission Consideration. In determining the appropriateness of the subdivision for land located
within a floodplain, the Commission shall consider the objectives of this ordinance, and at least the
following:
1. Available Locations. Availability of location not subject to flooding for proposed
subdivisions and land uses
2. Services. Importance of the services provided by the proposed facility to the community
3. Compatibility. Compatibility of the proposed uses with existing developments and
anticipated developments.
4. Comprehensive Plan. The relationship of the proposed subdivision to the Comprehensive
Plan.
5. Flood Plan. Relationship of the proposed subdivision to the floodplain management
program for the area.
a. Expected heights, velocity, duration, rate of rise and sediment transport of the flood
water expected at the site
b. Susceptibility of the proposed facility and its contents to flood damage and effect
of such damage on the individual owner
6. Water Front Requirements. Requirements of the subdivision for a water front location
7. Services
a. Adequacy of proposed water supply and sanitation systems and the ability of these
systems to prevent disease, contamination, and unsanitary conditions under flood
conditions
b. Costs of providing governmental services during and after flood conditions
including maintenance and repair of public utilities and facilities such as sewer,
gas, electrical and water systems, and streets and bridges.
c. Safety of access to the property for emergency vehicles in time of flood
8. Danger
a. Danger that intended modifications may cause on downstream properties of to the
injury of others
b. Danger to life and property due to the increase flood heights or velocities caused
by subdivision fill, roads, and other intended modifications.
10.069.030 Subdivision For A Cemetery Edit
A. Submittal Requirements
1. The developer shall submit a written statement that has been prepared by an attorney that
adequately assures the compliance of the proposed cemetery with the procedural platting
requirements and management requirement outlined in Idaho Code Title 27.
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2. Type. The developer shall provide the Commission with written documentation that will
sufficiently explain if the proposed cemetery will be used for either human or animal
remains or the functions that are anticipated on the property.
10.069.040 Areas Of Critical Concern Edit
The development of any properties located in a hazardous or unique area that has previously been
designated as an area of critical concern by the Council, as provided by Idaho Code.
A. Definition - Such areas of critical concern are designated by the Council, through due process such
as follows:
1. Floodplains
2. Hillside subdivisions
3. Historical significance area
4. Scenic areas
5. Unique animal and wildlife habitat
6. Unique plant life habitat
7. Unstable soils
8. Other areas of critical concern
B. Submittal Requirements Idaho Code demands that special consideration be given by the sub-
divider to assure that the development is necessary and desirable in the public interest in view of
the existing unique conditions.
1. Preliminary plat application
2. The sub-divider shall prepare and submit an Environmental Assessment Document
prepared by a team of professionals to answer the following questions:
a. What environmental impacts will probably occur as a result of the proposed
development? (Example: wildlife, plant life, social, economic, physical, etc.)
b. What corrective action or alternative plans could be developed, so as not to
significantly cause detrimental environmental impact?
c. What adverse effects of the proposed development cannot be avoided?