SECTION 4.00:  PLAT STANDARDS

All plats submitted for Major Review shall provide all information and shall comply with all standards set forth in this Section.

4.01        SIZE.  Full size plat sheets shall measure 22" tall by 34" wide and reduced size plats shall measure 11" tall by 17" wide or 81/2" tall by 11" wide.

4.02        MATERIAL AND NUMBER OF COPIES.  The applicant shall provide three or more paper copies of each full size plat sheet and one paper copy of each reduced size plat sheet.  All sheets to be recorded shall be printed on mylar or other material as specified by the Rockingham County Registry of Deeds.

4.03        BASIC INFORMATION.  All plat sheets shall contain the following:

(A)       Title Block.  The title block shall indicate:

(1)        project name;

(2)        owner's name;

(3)        applicant's name, if other than owner;

(4)        tax map and parcel number; and

(5)        name and address of the person or company which prepared the sheet.

(B)        Scale.  The scale of the plan shall be given in both text and graphic form.

(C)       North Arrow.

(D)       Dates.  Each sheet shall indicate the date of original preparation, and the date and nature of each subsequent revision.

4.04        SURVEY PLANS.  The plat sheet(s) which provides the required boundary or other survey information shall be certified as to the accuracy of the plan, and shall be stamped and signed by a N.H. Licensed Land Surveyor (LLS).

4.05        ENGINEERING PLANS.  The plat sheet(s), which provides any required engineering information, shall be stamped and signed by a N.H. licensed Professional Engineer (PE) specializing in Civil Engineering or other specialization as appropriate to the nature of the work. 

4.06        APPROVAL SHEETS.  The Board will sign both a mylar (for recording) and a paper (for Town files) copies of the approval sheets.  The plat sheet(s) on which the Board will indicate approval shall have:

(A)       a 2" tall by 4" wide empty space reserved for the Board's written endorsement, which shall be indicated by a municipal approval stamp and signature of the Chairman of the Board;

(B)        a note indicating the title and most recent date of revision for all supplemental plan sheets, if any; and

(C)       a locus map showing the location of the property within the municipality.

(D)       notes providing the following information:

(1)        indication of all existing and proposed easements of record, covenants and deed restrictions.

(2)        indicate the zoning district, including applicable overlay districts.

(3)        area of the lot.

(4)        list of waivers and substitutions granted by the Board.

(5)        any other development restrictions, limitations or requirements.

4.07        MULTIPLE SHEETS.  Where the size of the site and the scale of the plat require multiple sheets, match lines shall be provided.

4.08        SCALE.  A scale of 1" equals 20' shall be used in all cases.

4.09        AREA OF COVERAGE.  In the case of an application involving a lot larger than the site being developed, the applicant shall provide a scale drawing of the site in relation to the overall lot boundaries, at a scale of 1" equals 100'.  Only that portion of the property directly relevant to the application needs to be shown on the detailed plans.

4.10        SITE INFORMATION.  The set of plans submitted shall provide the following information about the site:

(A)       Boundary survey of the lot, prepared by an LLS, indicating:

(1)        distances, deflection angles, radii, arc lengths, control angles, monument locations, and other necessary survey data;

(2)        the names of all abutters, including map and parcel numbers;

(3)        roads, right-of-ways, intersections and driveways within 50' of the lot;

(4)        location and nature of easements of record, deed restrictions and covenant; and

(5)        references to deeds, earlier surveys, and other pertinent information as determined by the LLS.

(B)        Existing conditions on the site, prepared by an LLS, showing:

(1)        contours at 2' intervals, referenced to the National Geodetic Vertical Datum, and including identification of two or more temporary benchmarks established on the site, located where they will not be disturbed by proposed construction.

(2)        delineation of hydric soils on the entire lot shall be required.  This work shall be conducted by a NH Licensed Soil Scientist.  Additionally, soil types and boundaries per the Rockingham County Soil Survey shall be indicated.  Poorly and very poorly drained soils shall be clearly labeled as such.  In locations where the boundary of such soils is important in evaluating the proposed design of the site, the Board may require the applicant to provide a high intensity soil survey conducted by a NH Licensed Soil Scientist.

(3)        existing buildings in plan view, with description of uses and sizes.

(4)        approximate location of buildings, in plan view, within 50' of the site.

(5)        all site improvements with appropriate details, including but not limited to driveways and traffic aisles, parking, loading, bicycle facilities, sidewalks, solid waste facilities, wells, septic systems, utility locations, and drainage facilities.

(6)        surface waters, stonewalls, and other significant natural and man-made resources.

(7)        Notes.  Notes shall provide the following information:

(a)        indication of all existing easements of record, covenants and deed restrictions.

(b)        indicate the zoning district, including applicable overlay districts.

(c)        area of the lot.

(8)        Municipal and zoning district boundaries.

(9)        Setback lines.

(10)      Elevation of 100-year floodplain or the extent of the 100-year floodplain as otherwise defined by FEMA, with all first floor elevations provided for existing and proposed buildings wholly or partially within the 100-year floodplain.

(C)       Proposed site plan, prepared by a PE specializing in Civil Engineering, showing:

(1)        contours at 2' intervals.

(2)        buildings in plan view, with description of uses and sizes.

(3)        design of driveways, traffic aisles, loading areas, and parking areas, indicating dimensions, striping, signage, and curbing details.

(4)        parking calculations, including calculations for the existing site if appropriate, for total demand and for wheelchair accessible parking.

(5)        pedestrian, bicycle and transit amenities.

(6)        snow storage areas.

(7)        landscaping.

(8)        drainage facilities and paths of drainage flow.

(9)        location of proposed utility, water supply and sewage disposal systems.

(10)      wheelchair access facilities.

(11)      elevation of the 100-year floodplain, and first floor elevation for each building wholly or partially within the 100-year floodplain.

(12)      solid waste disposal and recycling facilities.

(13)      outdoor lighting, including type, design, mounting height, shielding and other specifications as needed.

(14)      notes providing the following information:

(a)        indication of all easements, covenants and deed restrictions.

(b)        indicate the zoning district, including applicable overlay districts.

(c)        area of the lot.

(d)        calculation of impervious area on the lot.

(e)        plan for snow removal.

(f)        list of waivers and substitutions.

(15)      other information as required to demonstrate compliance with this Regulation.

(D)       Elevation view of the front of any building to be altered or constructed.