Each application shall include a proposed plat. The following requirements are designed to provide the Board with the information necessary to make informed decisions about applications and to establish a uniform format for plat layout.
6.1Plat Standards.
The applicant shall include with the application six (6) copies of the proposed plat and any associated information, as well as a digital copy of the plat satisfying the requirements of Chapter 8 Digital Data Requirements, if applicable. All plats shall be formatted as, and contain the information, set forth below.
Page Setup.
Each sheet shall be 11 X 17 inches or 22 X 34 inches;
margins shall be at least one inch outside ruled border lines on three sides and at least two inches along the left side for binding; and
separate sheets shall be numbered consecutively, showing their relationship to each other;
Title Block. A title block shall be located in the lower right corner of the plat and shall contain:
names and addresses of all applicants and owners of record (if different);
name and address of the Engineer and/or Surveyor, if one is required; and
the date of the first draft;
Approval Signature Block. A signature block shall be located above the title block, near the lower right corner of the plat, as set forth in Chapter 7 (Approved Applications);
Revision Block. A revision block to record the dates and a description of the changes effected by each revision to date;
Locus Map. A locus map at a scale of 1,000 feet to the inch, showing the location of the site within the Town, and including its own bar scale and north arrow;
Notes Section and Required Notes. A numbered notes section for information relevant to the plan, including notes addressing, without limitation, the following:
The tax map and lot number(s) of the lot(s) on which development is proposed;
the zoning districts within which the lot(s) on which development is proposed is/are located, and the applicable dimensional requirements for developed lots as set forth in the Zoning Ordinance;
a list of all variances and/or Special Exceptions granted by the Wilton Zoning Board of Adjustment in connection with the proposed development or otherwise with respect to the property, including the application/case numbers and dates granted, and a list of the waivers of these regulations requested of the Board in connection with the application;
if Chapter 11 (Preconstruction Meetings) applies, note as follows: “No building or other local permits shall be issued unless and until the preconstruction meeting required by the Wilton Site Plan Regulations Section 11.0 has occurred”;
Acknowledgment that all required Impact Fees must be paid before a [Certificate of Occupancy] [Building Permit] may issue; and
other notes as required under Section 6.3 or as otherwise required by the Board;
Signatures and Seals.
The signature of or on behalf of the owner (and the applicant, if different);
the seal and signature of the Surveyor, if one is required; and
the seal and signature of the Engineer (where required for engineering designs);
A horizontal scale not to exceed 100 feet to the inch (the preferred scale is 50 feet to the inch);
A vertical scale for elevation drawings not to exceed 40 feet to the inch; and
a bar scale for each drawing scale used on the plat, appropriately positioned on the sheet, to indicate the scale of each drawing;
North Arrow. A north arrow pointing to the geographic (true) north; and
Datums and Projected Coordinate Systems. A description or note referencing all datums, projected coordinate systems, and controls applied to the plat, as required under Section 8.1.3.
6.2Abutting Property Information.
The following information for all abutting properties shall be provided on the plat:
Locations of property lines and approximate dimensions of abutting lots;
tax map and lot numbers;
names and addresses of the owners of record, as indicated in Town records not more than five (5) days before the date the application is submitted;
the locations of existing buildings, septic system leachfields, water supply wells or springs, protective well radii, and building setbacks lying within 100 feet of any boundary of the parcel on which development is proposed;
the locations, dimensions, and names of driveways, roads, driveway/road intersections, and easements lying within 200 feet of any boundary of the parcel on which development is proposed; and
the locations, dimensions, and names of abutting parks and open space and the locations and names of abutting subdivisions.
6.3Site Plan Information.
In addition to the requirements for the plat set forth in Sections 6.1 and 6.2, the application shall include the following information about the proposed development and the parcel on which it is proposed, indicated on the plat as practicable:
Boundary Survey and Permanent Markers. A boundary survey for the entire parcel, including bearings, distances and the locations of permanent markers with a maximum error of closure of 1 part in 10,000. The following items shall be clearly and accurately identified:
locations, bearings and distances of existing and proposed lot lines;
lengths of existing and proposed frontage on public rights-of-way; and
locations of existing and proposed permanent boundary markers such as monuments, pins and drill holes, in accordance with Section 10.1;
Lot Area. The area (in acres) of the parcel(s) on which development is proposed, and denoting wetland area, dry area and total area;
Zoning District Boundaries. If a parcel required to be identified on the plat is within or close to multiple zoning districts, the existing zoning district boundaries with the district classifications labeled, as designated on the Town of Wilton Zoning Map;
Setbacks and Buffers. All building setbacks and buffer locations, with the required distances labeled, as set forth in the Zoning Ordinance;
Natural Features. The locations of all water bodies, watercourses, wetlands, rock/ledge outcrops and other significant natural features;
Floodplain. If the parcel on which development is proposed is located in whole or in part therein, the location of the 100-year floodplain as designated on the National Flood Insurance Program, Flood Insurance Rate Maps for the Town of Wilton;
Topography and Contour Lines. Existing and proposed topography with contour intervals not to exceed five feet over the entire parcel and two feet where development will take place and within 100 feet thereof;
Soil Details. Soil types and locations of soil boundaries as designated in the most current version of the United States Department of Agriculture Soil Survey, or as certified by the Engineer or a Certified Soil Scientist;
High Intensity Soil Survey. A high intensity soil survey for the entire parcel, in accordance with Section 10.2, including the required ground control points (well-distributed throughout the site at a density of not less than four points per acre);
Disturbed Areas. Locations, nature and sizes of proposed disturbed areas, including, without limitation, areas to be cleared, dredge and/or fill areas, as well as calculations of the total amount of disturbed area after the development;
Existing and Proposed Structures and Impervious Surfaces.
The locations and dimensions of existing and proposed structures on the parcel, as well as the locations of other notable man-made features, including stone walls;
the height, number of floors, gross floor area, and first-floor elevation of all proposed buildings and existing buildings for which development is proposed;
the number and GFA of existing and proposed dwelling units, and, if proposed development involves construction or configuration (or reconfiguration) of non-residential areas for use by multiple occupants or for different uses, the number and GFA of each of those areas;
elevation views of proposed and existing buildings with proposed exterior changes; and
the location, nature and area of existing and proposed impervious surfaces on the parcel, as well as calculations of the total area of impervious surface after the development and the percentage of the area of the lot covered with impervious surface.
Private Water Systems. The locations of existing and proposed private water systems, including the locations of wells and protective radii;
Private Septic Systems. The locations and capacities of existing and proposed private septic/sewage systems, including the locations of leachfields (for existing systems) and the 4,000 square foot septic reserve areas (for proposed systems), as well as:
test pit and perc test data for each lot where a private septic system is proposed; and
engineering specifications for proposed complex septic systems;
Town Water and Sewer Service. The locations of existing and proposed town water and sewer connections, including, for new town water and/or sewer services, a letter from the water and/or sewer commissions stating the intent to provide service;
Stormwater Management. If a Stormwater Application is required in connection with the development, a copy of the completed Stormwater Application. If a Stormwater Application is not required, the locations and descriptions of existing and proposed stormwater management systems, drainage plans and/or other stormwater management mechanisms complying with best management practices applicable to the development, as required by the Stormwater Management Regulations;
Utility Service Connections. The locations of existing and proposed utility service connections (for telephone, electricity, and other public utilities), including for new public utility services, a letter from each utility company stating the intent to provide service;
Fire Safety.
A letter from the Wilton Fire Chief stating that proposed water supplies provide sufficient volume, pressure and flow for fire protection and that access for emergency vehicles is adequate; and
the locations, dimensions and engineering specifications of independent fire suppression systems such as cisterns or sprinkler systems;
Roads and Driveways. The locations, names and dimensions of existing and proposed public rights-of-way, other roads serving the development for both internal and external/through traffic flow, driveways and common driveways, including width, grades, radii, culvert locations and proposed bridge designs in accordance with Sections 10.4, 10.7 and the standards set forth in Appendix I;
Site Ingress/Egress Locations, and Driveways. The locations and dimensions of existing and proposed site ingress and egress and driveways, and adequate access points, turning radii and turnarounds for emergency vehicles, and, except in connection with proposed home occupations, a note in the Notes Section as follows: “All new driveways must conform to the Wilton Driveway Regulations, including obtaining a driveway permit prior to construction and any necessary driveway waivers. Any relocation of site ingress/egress or driveway requires prior approval of the Wilton Planning Board;”
Proposed Curb-cuts. A Curb-cut Approval Permit from the NH Department of Transportation for driveways and/or roads accessing a state highway or a letter of approval from the Road Agent for driveways and public rights-of-way accessing local roads, or, if the State permit is pending, a copy of the submitted application and a note in the Notes Section indicating the required cub-cut approval permit, application/permit/approval number, and status (i.e. deferred, pending, approved);
Easements and Associated Legal Documents. The locations and dimensions of existing and proposed easements, including for land to be dedicated to public use, and copies of all associated legal documents as prescribed in Section 5.10, as well as a note or notes in the Notes Section referring to the proposed easements and associated legal documents (with Hillsborough County Register of Deeds record reference numbers if recorded, or noted as to be recorded);
Intended Future Use of Remaining Land. If the proposed development covers only a portion of the entire tract, a sketch of the prospective future internal traffic circulation, if any, and a note in the Notes Section addressing the intended future use of the remainder;
Other Required Permits and Approvals. Copies of all Federal, State and local permits, or of the submitted applications therefor, that are required for the proposed development, including, but not limited to: New Hampshire Wetlands Board Dredge and Fill Permit, Amy Corps of Engineers Dredge and Fill Approval, New Hampshire Supply and Pollution Control Division Site Specific Permit, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency General Construction Permit, and a note in the Notes Section identifying all such required permits and approvals, application/permit/approval numbers, and status (i.e. deferred, pending, approved);
Parking Areas. The locations and details of existing and proposed required parking areas, including the dimensions and numbers of parking spaces, travel lanes, traffic patterns, pedestrian access, and parking lot landscaping areas, as required by Section 10.8;
Landscaping Plan. A landscaping plan, showing existing landscaping conditions and proposed changes, including new plantings, as required by Section 5.7 or 10.9;
External Lighting Plan. An external lighting plan, showing the locations, directions and specifications of existing external lighting and proposed changes, including new lighting fixtures, as required by Section 10.10; if no new external lighting fixtures or changes to existing external lighting fixtures are proposed, a note in the Notes Section as follows: “No new external lighting fixtures or changes to existing external lighting fixtures are proposed.”;
Sign Details. The location, dimensions, and character of all existing and proposed signs, as required by Section 10.11; if no sign is proposed, a note in the Notes Section as follows: “No sign is proposed in this site plan. All signs must be reviewed and approved by the Wilton Planning Board.”; and
Intent to Cut. Copies of all Intent to Cut applications filed with the Town within the five years preceding the date of the application, and approvals thereof, with respect to the property.
6.4Field Delineations.
The following shall be identified or delineated in the field to facilitate site investigations:
Wetlands. Wetland areas shall be flagged before submission of the application;
Proposed Roads. The centerline of all proposed roads shall be staked; and
Other Key Locations. To the extent practicable, the existing or proposed locations of the site characteristics described in Section 6.3. j, k, l, m, n, o, p, q, r.2, s, t, u and z, and any other locations as requested by the Board, shall be flagged, staked or otherwise identified.
