P&Z Public Meeting Packet

AGENDA
TANEY COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION
PUBLIC HEARING
MONDAY, MARCH 12, 2012, 6:00 P.M.
COUNTY COMMISSION HEARING ROOM
TANEY COUNTY COURTHOUSE

Call to Order:
Establishment of Quorum
Explanation of Meeting Procedures
Presentation of Exhibits

Old and New Business:
Monopine
Code Amendments
Proposed Subdivision Regulations

Adjournment.
 Proposed Amendments to the Taney County Development Guidance Code

Planning Commission Public Hearing February 21, 2012

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2. DEFINITIONS

Amended Plat
An existing plat that is updated to correct errors and/or to provide clarification of information, but
not to change the original content and intent of the plat, such as to increase density, change
property subdivisions, change the locations of road'Nays, etc.

Development
The general term used to refer to any proposed land-use change, subdivision, construction, eF
building, grading\slearing, filling, guar[Ying, con$truC"tiorJ, o~:;.~n'lilar activitl~s., Please note that the
subdivision of land requires the approval of either the Planning Commission or Planning
Administrator per the provisions of the Taney County Subdivision Regulations. All other
development activities enumerated above require the issuance of a permit. that is required by
this Code to have a permit. Also, it is the process of grading, clearing, filling , quarrying,
construction, or similar activities.

Land-Use Change
The conversion of a parcel from its present use to any new or different use. (For example, a
change from agricultural to residential.) The creation of a subdivision is, by definition, a land use
change even though lots ore not immediately conveyed or. defined, and may remain in their
present use for some time.

Metes and Bounds
The boundaries or limits of a tract of land as described by reference to lines and distances
bet\veen physical points or landmarks on the land. Typically, this method is used to define larger
pieces of property (e.g., farms) and political subdivisions where a precise definition is not required
()F wo~ld be far too expensive to formally survey.

Minor Subdivision
A specific type of land subdivision that includes certain limitations and approval processes.

~
A change or changes to an existing plat of a recorded subdivision that meets one or more of a
specific set of conditions, such as roads , boundary lines, lot density, etc.

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3.11 . Building and Land Use Restrictions- Exemptions
The following exemptions are excerpts from Missouri State Statutes 64 .890 and the full and
accurate reading shall rest with State Statute:

3.11 .1. Nothing in this Development Guidance Code shall affect the recovery of natural
resources by strip of open-cut mining; provided that commercial structures
attending to strip or open-cut mining operations shall be permitted in all districts
except those zoned for residential or recreational use.

3.11 .2. The provisions of this code shall not apply to the incorporated portions of the
county.

3.11 .3. The provisions of this code shall not apply to the raising of crops, livestock,
orchards, or forestry and not to seasonal or temporary impoundments used for
rice farming or flood irrigation . As used in this provision, the term "rice farming or
flood irrigation" means small berms of no more than eighteen inches high that are
placed around a field to hold water for use in growing rice or for flood irrigation .

3.11 .4. This code shall not apply to the erection, maintenance, repair, alteration, or
extension of farm buildings or farm structures used for such purposes in an area
not within the area shown on the flood hazard map.

3.11.5 . This code shall not apply to underground mining where the entrance is through an
existing shaft or shafts, or through a shaft or shafts not within the area shown on the
flood hazard area map.

3.11 .6 This C9de shall not apply to cerneteriE:lS. Cemetery provisions are fauna with in Cliapter
214 of Missouri Revised Statute.

3.11.6. The subdivision of land into residential parcels of five (5) acres or more shall have a 50ft
platted easement to a public road of no less than fifty (50) feet in width and may be right
of way or easement.

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4.1.3. Division Ill Permits
Division Ill permits are required for any of the following :
(a) all development projects that do not qualify for a Division I or II permit
(b) new major developments
(c) land-use changes, including all subdivisions and re subdivisions (replats)
(d) Special-Use conditions (see Appendix E)

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The Planning Staff is proposing the removal and separation of the subdivision regulations
formerly known as Section 5 (Subdivision of Land), Section 6 (Plats) and Appendix H
(Requirements for Plats) of the Development Guidance Code.

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11.1.10. SOLID WASTE DISPOSAL
Absolute Policies
None.

Relative Policies
(a) All developments and subdivisions are encouraged to present a letter from a
solid waste pick-up service indicating weekly solid waste service is available.

fbj /\II subdivisions are encouraged to incorporate into restrictive covenants
provisions that weekly solid waste service shall be maintained for each
occupied structure.

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11.2.11. SOLID WASTE DISPOSAL
Absolute Policies
None.

Relative Policies
(c) All developments and subdivisions are encouraged to present a letter from a
solid waste pick-up service indicating weekly solid waste service is available.

{tlj All subdivisions are encouraged to incorporate into restrictive covenants
provisions that weekly solid waste service shall be maintained for each
occupied structure.

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Step 8: ADDITIONAl STEPS FOR SUBDIVISIONS (as applicable)
(a) A final subdivision plat may be filed for review at any time after the subdivision's
applic_ation for a permit has been approved, buLall:east fifteen (15) working days before _
the regularly scheduled Planning Commission meeting at which it is to be considered.
(b) The final plat shall acc~o~rately reflect all representations made and conditions imposed
in the Decision of Record and shall meet the platting standards of .Appendix H. If the
Planning Commission or their delegate finds that the final plat meets these
req~o~irements, the plat shall be signed and be ready for recording .

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Discussion of requirements for Special -Use Permits for temporary uses such as fireworks
stands.

Proposed Addition to Fee Schedule

Major Subdivion $150.00

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 TANEY COUNTY, MISSOURI

TA

SUBDIVISION
REGULATIONS

Formerly Referred to as Section 5 (Subdivision of Land), Section 6
(Plats) and Appendix H (Requirements for Plats) of the Taney County
Development Guidance Code
 SUBDIVISION REGULATIONS
TANEY COUNTY, MISSOURI

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Article 1 General Provisions ......................................................... 1

Section 1 Title ··············································::;,;,~:)1~;9·················································· 1
Section 2 Authority ........................••{:~:~~'.> .. '.. . ................................. 1

Section 3

Section4

Section 6

Article 2 ····················.········ 6
Section 1

..................................... 6

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Section 5 ········································································ 7
Section 6 ofLand ............................................................ 7

Section 7 Vacation of Plats .................................................................. 8

Section 8 General Rules of Constructions ................................................. 9

Section 9 Definitions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . .. 10
Article 3 Administration .................... .... ... ...... ...... ....... ........ ...... .... 17

Section 1 Records .. ........ .. ..... ... ........ . .......... .. ........ ... ..... . ....... ....... . ... 17

Section 2 Enforcement, Violations and Penalties ........ .. .. . ... .... . . .. ... . ............. 17

Article 4 General Subdivision Platting Procedure ....... .. ..... ............. 19

Section 1 Purpose ... . ..... .... . .. ..... .... . ...... . ........... ... . ... .. .......... ....... . ...... 19

Section 2 Administrative Procedure . ... . .. . ·.-~ ....... .. ................. ..... ..... . ... .... 19
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Section 3 Classifications ....... .. ........... ....... . ... . :: ....... . .... ...................... 20

Article 5 Administrative Minor 'Subdivisions ............ ... ... .............. 21

Section 1 Administrativ

Section 2

Section 3

Section 4

Sectio

Section 2

Section 3

Section 4

Section 5 Final Plat ...... . .......... ..... . ......... ................ . ......... . ........... . . .. 37

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Article 7 Plat Approval Process ..................................................... 42

Section 1 Preliminary Plat Approval ...................................................... 42

Section 2 Preliminary Plat Appeal of Denial ............................................. 43

Section 3 Construction Plans ............................................................... 44

Section 4 Final Plat Approval ............................................................... 45

Section 5 Final Plat Review Procedure ........... ~-~.: :~ ......................... .......... 46
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Section 6 Replatting .................... .. .... : . ;;::·.. . :~;~~',£ ..... .... . .. ... .... ............. . . 4 7

Section 7 Lot Splits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .·............................. 47

Section 1

Section 2

Section 3 .... ~': . ~ ............................. 49

Section 4

Section 7

Section 8

Section 9

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Article 9 Subdivision Design Criteria ............................................ 54
Section 1 Compliance with the Road Standards and the Master Plan . ..... . ......... 54

Section 2 Streets .............................................................................. 54

Section 3 Lots .......................................... ... ................................... 56

Section 4 Easements and Alleys ............................................................ 57

Appendix A Minor Subdivision Certificates & Endorsements ............. 58

Appendix B Major Subdivision Certjficates & Endorsements ........... .. 61
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Appendix C Itemized Cost Estipiates for Public Improvements ........... 64

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 Taney County Subdivision Regulations
Article 1 - General Provisions

SUBDIVISION REGULATIONS
TANEY COUNTY, MISSOURI

ARTICLE 1. GENERAL PROVISIONS

Section 1. Title
The Development Guidance Code for Taney County Mi~souri was adopted on November
13, 1984 by order of the Taney County Commission pursuant to the authority granted by
the Legislature of the State ofMissouri in Sections 64.800 through 64.900 of the Revised
Statutes of Missouri. The Development Guidance Code, in pursuance of the authority
granted by Section 64.875 of the Revised Statutes ofMisso.uri, is henceforth amended
resulting in the removal and separation of ,th~·subdivision.regulations formerly known as
Section 5 (Subdivision ofLand), Sectio A -.,~fats) and Appebdi~ H (Requirements for
Plats) of the Taney County Developm ~ _ idance Code. These r~gulations shall
hereafter be known, cited and referred t~a e "Subd. ision Regliiations" of Taney
County, Missouri.
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Section 2. Authority

.
~~-A~; ,. idered to be entirely or partially undeveloped if:
'
>1. said plat has been recorded with the County Recorder of Deed's
q:f;Iice without prior approval by the Planning Commission, or
"'
2. ..,· said plat has been approved by the Planning Commission where
the approval has been granted more than three (3) years prior to
any application for a Division I or II permit, on the partially or
entirely undeveloped land, and

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Section 3. Policy and Purposes
It is hereby declared to be the policy of Taney County to consider the subdivision ofland
and the subsequent development of the subdivided plat as subject to the control of the
County pursuant to the official Master Plan of the County for the orderly, planned,
efficient, physical and economical development of the County. The existing and
proposed public improvements shall conform to and be properly related to the proposals
shown in the Master Plan, the capital budget and program of the County and it is intended
that these regulations shall supplement and facilitate th~ ~nforcement of the provisions
and standards contained in, Development Guidance Q.QiJ~and Master Plan of Taney
County. ··""

A.

1. To protect and provide for the safety and general
welfare of the Comity.
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... ...01

2.

lOCcolUCin an'd Width of streets, roads,
and to avoid undue

and the social and economic stability of all
the unincorporated areas thereof,
benefiGial-de-velopment-o.f-all--- - - - -

a guide to public policy and action in facilitating
provision for transportation, water, sewerage, schools,
playgrounds, recreation and other public requirements and
in the efficient provision of public facilities and services and for
private enterprise in building development, investment and other
economic activity relating to uses ofland and buildings throughout .
Taney County.
7. To provide the most beneficial relationship between the uses of
land and buildings and the circulation of traffic throughout the
County, having particular regard to the avoidance of congestion in
the streets and highways and the pedestrian traffic movements

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appropriate to the various uses of land and buildings throughout
the County, and to provide for the proper location and width of
streets and building lines.

8. To establish reasonable standards of design and procedures for
subdivisions and resubdivisions; to further the orderly layout and
use ofland and to insure proper legal descriptions and proper
monumenting of subdivided land.

9. To limit development to an amount equal to the availability and
capacity of public facilities an~ s~~ices.

10.

11.

12.

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Section 5. Additional Requirements - Missouri Revised Statutes
Per the provisions ofRSMo 137.185, should a property owner wish to divide land into
parcels less than one-sixteenth part of a section (40 Acres) a survey must be completed
and recorded, if the land in question cannot be described in aliquot parts of the U.S.
Public Land Survey System (i.e. Northeast Quarter of the Southeast Quarter of Section
24).

"In all cases where any person, company or corporation may hereafter divide any tract
of land into parcels less than one-sixteenth part of a section (40 acres) or otherwise, in
such manner that such parcels cannot be described irf the usual manner of describing
lands in accordance with the surveys made by the general government, it shall be the
' 't
duty ofsuch person, company or corporation to cause such lands to be survey ed and a
plat thereof made by a survey or in the cow-r here such l(lnds are situated, which plat
shall particularly describe and set forth · · ts or parcels of.(q~d survey ed, as
aforesaid; the lots and blocks shall be-._ _ ered in progressive numbers, and the plats
shall show the number, location and quit""nAtx of land in each lot, ana the description of
the tract oiland so divided; provided, that'··tfzen,ev hall a pear t o the county ___ _
------- co_m_m-is-s~ion of the c;uniY in w.hich -a~y su~h !fa ituated that tracf:S or parcels of
land less than one-sixteenth ofa_secJion, and ly i . ., .· side of the limits ofany
incorporated city, town or village, have been conveye(Jfwithout having been surveyed and
platted and the plat thereof recorded as herein providerJ, l!J.e commission may require the
· county surveyor, , · der ofrecord, to surve_){ tin'dplat sf:if!J( ~ract or tracts of land and ·
record
.
the plat
•
I{ of which shall .be do~e·at'the
.,_~-"l~- ·J"
exp ense of the owner ofsuch
tracts of !an e time tli/J!C;survey
r
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is made.
.
"

"\¥.
1. ·,·: Any Ian , _·::a~ant or improved, which is divided or proposed to be
divided int6"tWo (2) or more tracts, lots, parcels, sites, units, plots
ori~terests, any of which contain less than ten (10) acres, for the
<' purpose of offer, sale, lease, or development, upon any and all
t plaris, terms and conditions, including resubdivision.
'·
2. · The division or development ofland into two (2) or more tracts
which contain less than ten (1 0) acres, whether by deed, metes and
bounds description, map, plat or other recorded instrument.

3. The dedication of any public street.

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B. Exemptions

The following divisions of land are exempt from these regulations:
1. Transfers of authority of circuit court.
2. Transfers by testamentary instrument.
3. Voluntary partition of property acquired by inheritance, whether
testate or intestate.
4. Transfers of remainders resuLting~from the exercise of eminent
domain or threat thereof. ·,' i' ~~·-
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5. Transfers to cemeteries, pmvide ~at such the cemetery complies
with the provisions ofRSMo 214. 1'-
c.

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Article 2- Definitions, Interpretation and Standards

ARTICLE 2. DEFINITIONS, INTERPRETATION and
STANDARDS
Section 1. Interpretation
In their interpretation and application, the provisions of these regulations shall be held to
be the minimum requirements for the promotion of the public health, safety and general
welfare.

Section 2. Conflict with Public and Private Provisions
A. Public Provisions

The regulations are not inten.d.ed to interfere with, abrogate or annul any
other County CommissiOJJ~Q:t.<j,er, rule or reglilation, statute or other
provision oflaw. Whe _tf'~-- ¥»provisions ofthesef~gulations imposes
restrictions, which diffl OJll those imposed by any ~ther provision of
these regulations or any otHer-C ounty g -ommission bfder, rule, or
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/-:.·-~~£
.-t: · :ehever-pr-ovisions~e-more- - - -
restrictive or ~: ' '-" higher stan<f" s all control.

B.

If any part or provision of these regulations or application thereof to any
person or circumstance is adjusted invalid by any court of competent
jurisdiction, such judgment shall be confined in its operation to the part,
provision or application directly involved in the controversy in which such
judgment shall have been rendered and shall not affect or impair the
validity of the remainder of these regulations or the application thereof to
other persons or circumstances. The Taney County Commission hereby
declares that it would have enacted the remainder of these regulations
even without any such part, provision or application.

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D. Saving Provision
These regulations shall not be construed as abating any action now
pending under, or by virtue of, prior existing subdivision regulations, or as
discontinuing, abating, modifying or altering any penalty accruing or
about to accrue, or as affecting the liability of any person, firm or
corporation, or as waiving any right of the County under any section or
provision existing at the time of adoption of these regulations, or as
vacating or annulling any rights obtained by any person, firm or
corporation, by lawful action of the Coun,ty, except as shall be expressly
provided for in these regulations. ~-

Section 3. Effective Date and Rese~~~-"''~ ';,..,-..,.
These subdivision regulations have been adopt~d by resohif!QP carried by not less than a
majority vote of the membership of the Taney County Coniliif · n, upon the
recommendation of the Taney County Ianning Commission.

For the purpose of providi
County Commission may uu•iu~,k-':-l}l"'~~'!#J<H,.l.!-"'
subdivision regulations. Public ~~1r1~!~~&~~,f
County Commission_in the malrmer.{l1t:e:scn

Section 5.
cortt®:red upon the developer by the laws of the
regulations. It is the developer who is
a~[\iiJrtrthe--ad;~ltaJ~S-6f~1fSutbdM:SiO.I!and-upon-him-rests-the-duty-o-f'------­
by the Planning Commission for
'lrrtOr•Dvc~mem~~arta restrictive use of the land so as to conform to the
..,.v ...~u.vu• of the County and to the safety and general
subdivision and of the community at large.

A.
For any change in a map of an approved or recorded subdivision plat, if
such change affects any street layout shown on such map, or area reserved
thereon for public use, or any lot line, or if it affects any map or plan
legally recorded prior to the adoption of any regulations controlling
subdivision, such parcel shall be approved by the Planning Commission
by the same procedure, rules and regulations as for a subdivision.

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B. Procedure for Subdivisions Where Future Resubdivision is Indicated

Whenever a parcel ofland is subdivided and the subdivision plat shows
one or more lots containing more than one acre of land, and there are
indications that such lots will eventually be resubdivided into smaller
buildings sites, the Planning Commission my require that such parcel of
land allow for the future opening of streets and the ultimate extension of
adjacent streets. Easements providing for the future opening and
extension of such streets may be made a requirement of the plat.

Section 7. Vacation of Plats
Any plat or any part of any plat may be vac:atea' o~ner of the premises at any time
before the sale of any lot therein by a smimt~nL to which a copy of such plat
shall be attached declaring the same to , "r

Such an instrument shall be approved
plats of subdivisions. The County comrrutl~tQlV

r{b§~;;y~(calted in herein provided by all
execution of such writing.

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Section 8. General Rules of Construction
Certain words used in the regulations have been defined in this article. Where this is the
case, they shall have the meaning given in the applicable section of the article. Where
words have not been defined; the standard dictionary definition shall prevail. Where
there is doubt, the Planning Administrator shall have the right of interpretation. In
construing the meaning of the regulations, the following rules shall apply:

A. Words used in the present tense shall als?.~nclude the future tense:
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B. Words used in the singular number sh~~l ~lso include the plural, and
. ;i•
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vtce versa;

c. The word "shall" is mandato~- "' .

D. The word "may" is pef111issiye;
E.

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Section 9. Definitions

Acreage
The area of a tract measured in acres (1 acre= 43,560 square feet).

Administrative Minor Subdivision
Any division of unplatted land in which not more than six (6) tracts will be created,
including any remainder proposed to be retained by the and which does not
follow the preliminary I final plat procedure in the requirements of
Article 5.

Administrator
The Taney County Planning AdministratQr

Alley . :,'\.
_ _ _ _ _ _ _____,A
~passage or way_affurding_gene.rally_ameansM_~eJ:ifr_ }ar_ac_c_e.ssJ:o_~~Uhip.g.properties _ _ _ _ __
and not intended for general"tfaffic circulation. ' ·_ ,_
,.;::-...'
''f ·

Applicant
Written

Block

Building
Any structure built for the support, shelter, or enclosure of persons, animals, chattels,
or movable property of any kind.

Building Setback Line
A line or lines indicating the distance from the property line behind which all enclosed
portions of the building, including porches which have a roof, must be located.

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Cartway
The portion of the street right-of-way designed for vehicular traffic, measured from back
of curb to back of curb where curbs exist. Where curbing does not exist, the
measurements are taken from edge of pavement to edge of pavement.

Commission, County
The County Commission of Taney County, Missouri.

Common Area
Land which is dedicated or reserved by any owner(~) for private use by residents of the
subdivision, such as, but not limited to, recreation areas: green areas and community
centers.

Condominium
Real estate, portions of which are desigrt:a!§P;-JIDI '"~'"'"kl,u• ownership and the remainder
Of Which is • for COmmOn r"x,rnP•r<:1l\·i:1!\i~Q("'I · fuoseporti~~---------­
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in the common elements
are vested in the unit owners . .

Cul-de-sac

Densib'
~- - '

'
Calculated by dividing mi_m ber of lots into area to be subdivided excluding road
rights-of-way. - ·

Developer
.,
Any person, firm, partnership, corporation, or other entity acting as a unit, subdividing
or proposing to subdivide land as herein defined.

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Drainage Easement
An easement for use as a drainageway for stormwater runoff, and for constructing and
maintaining such drainageways, channels, storm sewers, stormwater detention facilities,
or other drainage works on, over, under, or across a tract of land together with all
appurtenances necessary for the proper conveyance or storage of stormwater runoff
together with all and singular rights, privileges, appurtenances thereto belonging or in
anywise appertaining. Maintenance of drainage easements and drainage facilities located
within such easement, is the responsibility of the property owner. No alteration of grades
may be made within drainage easements without the written approval of the County.

Easement
-=... . "
A grant by the property owner for the public oJ:!Pt fvate ·.. ·. of land for specific purposes
as noted on the plat or administrative minor subdivision.

Engineer
A registered professional engineer in the·"state_ofMissouri.

Frontage
Lot width requirement m"'"''"r·"" road right-of-way, or at the setback
line on curved streets.

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Reference System of Taney County,
System of 1983, Central Zone.

'!'H'..... f~'"'"' such as clearing, grading, street surfacing, curbs and
, crosswalks, culverts, bridges, water and sanitary and
utilities.

Ingress I Egress Easement
A grant by the property owner to a specific public agency or private entity of the right to
cross over a tract ofland.

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Legal Representative
A licensed attorney, an individual appointed by the court to administer the affairs of an
individual (copy to be supplied to the Department), individual holding Power of
Attorney (copy to be supplied to the Department), individual(s) who have been
designated by a notarized statement to act on the behalf of the property owner (copy to be
provided to the Department).

Linear Park Trail

A multi-use path which accommodates a variety of non:~fllotorized transportation options
such as walking, cycling, skating, jogging, etc. Lin~ar:P.ark trails are an element of the
greenway system and can be utilized for recreatiQ.n.al:P.
.::=;z
1rw oses and as part of the off-street
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transportation network. , "··.~ · '~-·
·-·'
Lot
-,;j~.
A parcel ofland identified by a numbeion a subdivision plat or\S1lh:~Y recorded in
accordance with these regulations. A condominium unit shall be cO'-"" · ered a lot for the
________________Qu~oseof~h~ser~~la~tl~
·o~n~s~
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Lot, Corner
;,,, . " ..
A lot located at the intersection · uttmg on two ot more
~"""'""""' _;-"'·
·,-;-
streets. '(;

..:·t· ~
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Lot, Double Frontage:~· !,..
. t . •
A lot which liaS two non-in,ter,secting s(~_a utting on two or more streets.

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Major Sub iflsi~m
Any division o;·r~~~ .
lots or tracts less than 10 acres in size which does not fall
within the classificaTifu of administrative minor subdivision.

Minor Subdivision
See Administrative Minor Subdivision.

Pedestrian Way
A right-of-way, dedicated to or set aside for public use, which cuts across a block to
facilitate pedestrian access to adjacent streets and properties.

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Planning Commission
The Taney County Planning Commission.

Plat- Final
The final plan or drawing and any accompanying required data or information which is
submitted to the Planning Administrator for final approval of a proposed subdivision and
recording with the County Recorder of Deeds.

Plat- Preliminary
The preliminary or tentative plan, map or drawing on which the layout and design of a
proposed subdivision is submitted to the Planning~Aomfui.strator for consideration and
tentative approval. . ·' · ·.,

Property Description

Public Sewer

ey County or the Taney

ey County, Missouri.
--~.
Replat
A final plan or drawing and any accompanying required data, the purpose of which is to
re-subdivide lots;T~;v,is_e ~ot lines, easements or other features on a previously recorded
subdivision plat, sul;?ject to administrative approval.

Right-of-Way
Area dedicated to provide for streets (and roads).

Sanitary Sewer Easement
An easement for the purpose of constructing and maintaining a sanitary sewer together
with all and singular rights, privileges, appurtenances, and immunities thereto belonging,
or in anywise appertaining.

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Article 2- Definitions, Interpretation and Standards

Sidewalk
A walk for pedestrians at the side of a street.

Sketch Plan
A drawing of the proposed layout for a tentative development as set forth in Article 6,
Section 2.

Street
.Aq~

The full width between the property lines bounding _y~eflt\vay of whatever nature
for the purpose of vehicular traffic, whether desi "'"c,· street, highway, freeway,
< - ,-

expressway, thoroughfare, parkway, road, avenu""'
'":
.. u ~ ..,. ,ard, lane, place, circle or
~_,... c-:>_-~,.~

however otherwise designed. ~,:"' ·

Street Median
Area separating opposing lanes of traffic w.hich
•• ':!>
may consist
-
ofbut'<
_ _ _ _ _ _ _ ___,ocr-en space or concrete structures. "'',, < ·""

Street, Private
Street under private ownership, covenants approved
· by the office oft~~ ~aD,fY fo[ ~aintenance.
---- -;;:_.,.·.

Subdivision

Tract
A defined area

Utility Easement
A grant by the property owner to public or private utility providers, of the right to
construct, operate, and maintain lines, poles, wires, cable, fixtures, and appurtenances
for the distribution and transmission of natural gas, water, electric power, telephone, fiber
optic cable and other communications on, over, under and across a tract of land.

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Walkway
An element of the off-street pedestrian system similar to a sidewalk which may or may
not be located within a public or private street right-of-way. Walkways provide
pedestrian access between adjacent streets, residential developments, shopping or
employment centers, parks, schools or other public facilities.

Watercourse
A watercourse is land which has conformation so as to give to surface water flowing
from a tract of land to another tract of land, a fixed and g,~terminate course so as to
uniformly discharge it upon the servient tract at a fix61I gna
definite point. It shall
include but shall not be limited to ravines, swales,"sin.Elioles or depressions of greater
or lesser depth extending from one tract and socsitUatea"~to gather up the surface
wate~ flow~ng upo.n the dominate tract ~d to eonouct aldfi~a_ definite course to a
defimte pomt of dtscharge upon the serv;ent tract. It shall not:-be deemed to be
important that the force of water flowing from one tract ofland.Jo-another has not
been sufficient to wear out a charmel or <(.anal having definite well-marked sides or
banks. If the surface water, in fact, uniformly or habitUijly flows over a given
, t\.t...::
- - -c=-=o mse, having reasona e fimits as to tlie wi(ill}offhe , me of its flow-" -" s~ al..l ..b_e_ _ __ _ _ __
considered to have a definite course.

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Article 3 - Administration

ARTICLE 3. ADMINISTRATION
Section 1. Records
A. The Planning Administrator shall maintain an accurate record of all
subdivisions and supplementary data pertaining to same and of the
findings, decisions and recommendations in relation to such subdivision,
which records shall be maintained in the office of the Planning
Administrator.

B. The Planning Administrator shall rep01:t all administrative approvals to the
Planning Commission on an annual basis~

Section 2. Enforcement, Violations and Penalties
A. General
1. Violations of these ~egulations shall constitute a misdemeanor as
provided in Chapter Qj-.895, ~~o .
' , ~';,~

2. It shall be -the duty ofth~ P.l~g Administrator t6 enforce these
regulations arid to bring to tfi@__~t~ention of the County Prosecuting
Attorney any violations or lack~(lfcompliance herewith .
. " - .
}~·

5. ·The subdivision of any lot or any parcel of land by the use of
metes and bounds description for the purpose of sale, transfer, or
lease with the intent of evading these regulations, shall not be
permitted. All such described subdivisions shall be subject to all
of the requirements contained in these regulations.
6. Division I or II Permits shall not be issued for the construction of
any building or structure except where a subdivision description
has been approved in the manner prescribed herein.

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B. Violations and Penalties
Any person, firm or corporation who fails to comply with, or violates any
of these regulations shall be subject to a fine of not more than $1000.00
(one thousand dollars) or imprisonment in the County jail for a period not
exceeding one (1) year, or both, such fine and imprisonments, pursuant to
the provisions of Section 64.895 of the Revised Statutes of the State of
Missouri.

C. Civil Enforcement
Appropriate actions and proceedings may be taken by law or in equity
pursuant to Section 64.895, Revised Statutes ofMissouri, to prevent any
violation of these regulations; to prevent l}nlawful construction; to recover
damages; to restrain; to correet OLabate a violation; to prevent illegal
occupancy of a building, strucgure or premises. These remedies shall be in
addition to the penaltie~,d~eribed above.

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Article 4- General Subdivision Platting Procedure

ARTICLE 4. GENERAL SUBDIVISION PLATTING
PROCEDURE
Section 1. Purpose
It is the purpose of this article to outline the general subdivision platting procedure for
administrative minor subdivisions, lot line adjustments and major subdivisions.

Section 2. Administrative Procedure
-
In the administration of these regulations, the Platll!,ing~ifministrator shall:
- - ~?}~ <;;~~
A. Receive, officially accept, and re"Qi,ew~11 ·a plications for subdivisions
within the unincorporated ary~,d(Timey ' · nty.

1.

y

3.

B.

c.

E. Provide, such technical and consultative assistance as may be required by
the Plarining Commission, the County Commission, and other County
agen·cies in the exercise of their duties relative to these regulations.

F. Perform such other duties and functions as required by these regulations.

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Section 3. Classifications
A. Administrative Minor Subdivision

Any division of unplatted land in which not more than six (6) tracts will be
created, including any remainder proposed to be retained by the owner and
which does not follow the preliminary I final plat procedure in compliance
with the requirements of Article 5, Section 3. In addition, an
administrative minor subdivision shall have the following characteristics:

1. Not more than six (6) tracts, less than ten (10) acres in size shall be
created, inclusive of any tract retained by owner and
"'
2. The tract was lawful und_~r these regulations at the time the
existing property descgption was-recorded, or

The configuratiOl}-~fJH~ property was· c:r~ated by a court decree or
3.
order resulting fiQllJ.;lestamentary or intestate provisions, such
property configuration must be in compliance with any variance
---------granted b the Boaia bfAdj - ~- t _QL _ _ · --- - - - - -- - - -
..
4.

Any di into tracts less than 10 acres in size which does not
fall within the classification of administrative minor subdivision.

c.
' .
Witllin platted subdivisions, a replat is required for any change of
easements, setback lines, increase I decrease in number of lots, lot lines,
etcetera.

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Article 5 -Administrative Minor Subdivisions

ARTICLE 5. ADMINISTRATIVE MINOR SUBDIVISIONS
Section 1. Administrative Minor Subdivision Review
A. The Planning Administrator has the authority to approve administrative
minor subdivisions under the following circumstances:

1. If an existing tract I parcel is to be subdivided into not more than
six (6) tracts or parcels.

2. The tract was lawful under thes~ te~lations at the time the
existing property descriptio , ' aS:recorded, or

3. The configuration of th ,.. _ tt)i\y,._as created by a court decree
or order resulting from teStfunentary 9r intestate provisions or had
a variance granted by the Board of ku]"dstment, or
- ~r,.,·,._

4. The configuration of the property is creat~Y. the assembly or
combination of existms tracts of t;.ecord, not •'Ja ed subdivision
_ __..,lots--=-------'V:E-- ..c.--<._....~----

5.

B.

-0 ~~xlension of storm drainage facilities, except as necessary to
£--directly serve the tract(s) created and provided direct connection
to an existing and approved system.

C. Administrative Minor Subdivisions will follow the same review
procedures as final plats.

D. The Planning Administrator may approve an administrative minor
subdivision which will not result in substantial increases in public service
requirements nor interfere with the maintenance of existing services.

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E. Where proposed tract(s) have access to public services (utilities, sanitary
sewer, roads) the Administrator shall consider whether lots created will be
consistent with those in the surrounding vicinity, including existing
subdivisions.
F. The Planning Administrator may approve an administrative minor
subdivision when the minimum lot area and lot frontage are in compliance
with the provisions of Article 9, Section 3 of these Regulations.

1. Not more than six (6) tracts less than ten (I 0) acres shall be
created, inclusive of any tract re Jned by owner.

2. Additional right-of-way is re~~Ired before future street I road
improvements can be satj~TaatoriJyprovided; and
a.
-v ''~-~7
For tracts without direct accfes_s-tp a County road
satisfactory provision shall be fiilO.e for access to the public
. ""§ 0::

road. ,. .:.. .
(1)
-------------

G. Upon thej-ecording of an administrative minor subdivision, the owner may
·- c_onvey property in accordance with the approved legal descriptions and
the app!icable Division I and II permits may be issued.

K. Fee for Administrative Minor Subdivision
Refer to the fee schedule adopted by rule of the Taney County
Commission upon the recommendation of the Taney County Planning
Commission for the current fee.

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Article 5 -Administrative Minor Subdivisions

Section 2. Administrative Minor Subdivision Plat Contents
A. The Planning Administrator shall require the recording of a boundary
survey, in accordance with the Current Minimum Standards for property
boundary surveys, showing each tract with monuments at each comer, the
certificate of approval and the certificate of ownership, with the following
information.
1. A title block giving the subdivision's name and the quarter-quarter
section; section, township and range; principal meridian; and
county of its location.

2. The exterior boundaries ofthe platted area giving lengths and
bearings of the boundary liries. If the subdivision is bounded by a
watercourse, a closing meander traverse of that boundary shall be
made and shown orr h,~;plat. Where curving boundaries are used,
sufficient data t ,ablish the boundary·qn the ground shall be
given, including"'t ·~ urve radius, central arc, and arc length.
______________ - 3.- - A-notat.i_on-Of.any-adJ ' -- 1 : _~r-certificates~.-surv-ey-and-t-ie-s:---­
thereto: :,

4.
o two hundred feet (200').·

"" ""'"'"'~···-"..''}; monuments found dUring the course of the survey,
' • <

•u~• <t.U.~•.S a physi~alc:lescription SUCh as "brass Cap. II

ll~.'f~fg~·~ti easements or rights-of-way, including those
~;;_;;;~~~,,, ....... ...,~. area, their nature and width, and the book

rights-of-way, and easements created by the
.v •.,••_...,.v.J.-.....,
their boundary, bearings, lengths, widths, name,
nuinber, or e. For curved boundaries, the curve radius,
central angle, and length of arc shall be given.

All monuments set during the course of the survey (including a
{>hysical description such as "rebar driven to a depth of.. ."), and
including appropriate witness monuments.

10. The area of all lots or parcels created by the subdivision and, in a
separate table or in the owner's certificate, a summary of total
acreage, total acreage in lots, and total acreage in roads or other
dedicated parcels.
11. A vicinity map locating the subdivision within the section,
identifying adjoining or nearby plats or certificates of survey, and
showing prominent landmarks.

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12. The owner's certificate of consent, including a legal description of
the subdivision's boundaries and the dedication of public ways or
spaces. This certificate shall be signed, dated, and notarized by the
owner.

13. The owner's certificate shall include a reference to any covenants
that may be declared, and contain blanks where the Taney County
Recorder will enter the book and page number of their recording.

14. A certificate of consent from any and all mortgagors, lien-holders,
or others with real property interest
<! ..
in the subdivision. These
certificates shall be signed, date5!, and notarized by the financial
institution.
~k

15. A certificate showing the name aridc~:~gistration number of the
surveyor responsible [OJ conducting thl;j·,survey. This certification
shall be signed ~d dated. ~-" ·

16.

17.

Section· 3.
A.

..
""'· .,.."".-.n · t application signed by the owner or legal representative.
1 1

of the tax map which may be provided by the Planning

4. A copy of the recorded deed of ownership.

5. A driveway access permit must be attained from the Missouri
Department of Transportation for ·all new accesses off of State
Highways.

6. Any additional information, material and documents necessary to
determine compliance with all regulations of Taney County.

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B. The Planning Administrator shall review the application, land
survey plats and related documentation and may submit said information
for review and comment to other agencies and departments as deemed
necessary.

C. The Planning Administrator shall, in writing, either approve or deny the
application within thirty (30) working days from date of submittal.

1. If approved, the appropriate forms and land survey plat, shall be
filed with the Recorder of Deeds.

D.

E. Submittal Date:
1. The submittal date is determined by the
applicable documentation has been receive
' ..
- - -.2 In--the--ev..ent-a-portion-o:flhe,appli.cation is filed-· . ; he-date-Of- - - - - -
submittal -shall be the date stamped on that portion which is
submitted late. ,

Section 4~
A.

·~~.. ,,..... . ,........ of an administrative minor
·-=-~~~.x:~ ==:;..;:.~-====~==-:.;_=~=;_--.-;----·---
or representative a
·- - -
denial of the administrative minor subdivision
1¥Jilliilg.,,!~J]puHstratt:)r, requesting to be placed on the next available
~,.., ...... .. ..,..,~~Y.¥- agenda. Submittal deadlines shall comply with
s for public hearings.

C. The applicant and I or representative must be present to provide testimony
and answer questions with regard to the appeal.

D. The applicant's appeal shall contain clear and concise language and be
submitted with a drawing showing the property boundary, dimensions
and lot lines, dimensions of proposed lots, and any easements or other
encumbrances of record. The Planning Administrator may require a
property survey.
E. The Planning Commission shall hold a public hearing on the final plat.
The Planning Commission shall review any recommendations from
agencies or officials, testimony and exhibits submitted at the public
hearing.

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1. If approved, the Planning Commission shall express its approval
and state the conditions of approval, if any.

2. If denied, the Planning Commission shall express its disapproval
and its reasons therefore and instruct the Planning Administrator to
notify the applicant of the Commission's determination.

3. In any case, a notation of the action taken and the reason therefore
shall be entered into the records of the Planning Commission.

F. If approved by the Planning Commission; the Planning Administrator shall
affix his or her signature to the Certificate of Approval on the plat.

G. If the request is disapproved, the~ipplican~ may appeal to the Board of
Adjustment within ninety (9 )'.days after the~ Rl_anning Commission's
action.
H. Fee for appeal of deniai~­ Refer to the
adopted fee schedule.

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Article 6- Major Subdivision Required Submittals

ARTICLE 6. MAJOR SUBDIVISION REQUIRED
SUBMITTALS
Section 1. Submittals Required
Any division ofland into lots or tracts less than 10 acres in size which
does not fall within the classification of an administrative minor
subdivision is classified as a major subdivision.

All submittals shall be made to the Tane}';County Planning Department.
Required submittals are as follows:

A. Sketch Plan
1. Five (5) copies ofthe,sketch plan.

2. One ( 1) copy of the sketch plan submitta ·
preparer and applicant(s).
' 't:."

P _;;,~ the public notice within a local newspaper of general
ciicf lation that is published at least (15) calendar days prior to
public hearing.

7. Application fee as defined by the adopted fee schedule.

C. Construction Plans for Required Improvements
1. Five (5) copies of the street plans.

2. Five (5) copies of the drainage plans.

3. One (1) copy of the final plat.

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4. One (1) copy of the signed construction plan submittal form
signed by preparer and applicant(s).
5. Other Required Plans

The number of copies to be submitted will be specified by the
Planning Administrator.

D. Final Plat

1. Three (3) paper copies of the final plat.
2. One {1) copy of the signed final' plat submittal form signed by
preparer and applicant(s). : ·_< -

3. Application fee (admiQisttative apgioval) as provided by the
adopted fee scheduJe. ~· ,:> "". ~
' .
4. After obtaining ~proval by the Planning Department, submit:

a. One ( 1) mylar;~copy w4Ji! oJ;iginal signa~res, plus
--------------------~--

b. Three (3) paper coptes-for recording, addressing, and
disseminatio:n. ' ~~~·
~"l'~ -;

c. One (1) copy'in an electr0riic format acceptable to the
Taney County.ASs.~ssor's Office.
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Section 2. Sketch Plan
The sketch plan is intended to be conceptual in nature and, while accuracy and legibility
are essential, the submission of detailed finished plans are discouraged. Rather, the
material should provide sufficient information to determine general compliance with
the Development Guidance Code and the Subdivision Regulations. The sketch plan shall
be prepared by a qualified professional in accordance with this article.

A. Applicants are encouraged to discuss possible development sites and
issues with the Planning Administrator and/or staff prior to the submission
of a sketch plan.

B. The sketch plan may be drawn to c;m exact or approximate scale. The
sketch plan minimum drawing size shall be 24 x 36 inches. The following
items shall be included on the .sketch plan:
~-: ~~

1. Approximate boyp.d~ of the property showing approximate
dimensions. '"~~ · ·

2.

a.

b.

a: . To graphic contours at a maximum interval of ten feet.

b. Drainage ways and water bodies.

c. Floodplains.

d. Sinkholes, springs, caves, and other significant karst
features.
5. Existing streets on and adjacent to the site including width of
rights-of-way.

6. Proposed street layout.

7. Proposed lot layout showing approximate frontage dimension of
each lot.

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8. Development notes, including the following:
a. Proposed means of wastewater treatment and disposal.
b. Proposed water supply and supplier.
c. Other proposed utilities such as electricity, natural gas,
etc., and name of supplier.
9. Name and address of consultant.
C. The sketch plan shall be reviewed by the l~Janning Commission in
consultation with the Planning Staff ~:hiring the next available Concept
Hearing. The sketch plan shall be_,reV!~wed
:..r.: .... , ·-
~-. ~
for the following criteria:
1. Compliance with the '[~J;couri.ty~aster Plan.
2. Compliance witho%·-the' Taney County b'e~~lqpment
,. -
Guidance Code.
3. Compliance witli the Taney County Subdi~fto Regulations and
Road Standards. · -:;·
4.

D. ..v ............. plan for the review and
departments as is deemed necessary.

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Section 3. Preliminary Plat
The preliminary plat is intended to be the development guide. It is more detailed in
nature than the sketch plan and shall provide sufficient information that affirms the
development's compliance with the Development Guidance Code and the Subdivision
Regulations. The preliminary plat shall be prepared in accordance with this article.

A. Submittal of the Preliminary Plat
The preliminary plat and the engineer's report Article 6, Section 1, shall
be filed with the Planning Department at least fourteen (14) days prior to
the Planning Commission Public Hearing.

B. Preliminary Plat Requirements
1. The preliminary plat::_.sliall conform to the sketch plan as modified
by sketch plan co '.- ehis. .
2.

3.

- . ~tiOO-Shall-be-shown-on-th~preliminary-plaF-:-----

'b: ~~(s) and address(es) of all owners ofthe tract and the
authorized agent(s), if applicable.

c. Date of preliminary plat submittal.
d. North arrow based upon grid north and graphic scale.

e. Property description of area to be preliminary platted based
upon boundary survey prepared by a registered land
surveyor.

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f. A listing of the following information:

- total acreage of the development
- total number of lots
- proposed land use
- smallest lot with lot number and area
- largest lot with lot number and area
g. Location map at a scale of 1" = 2,000 feet to the inch
showing:

1. Section, township, range.

2. Quarter section lines.

3. ~ajor roads within and adjacent to section.

1.

;. "

Topo aphic contotirs~attmaxuimm vertical intervals of
ten (1 0) feet except fo~ ste_eply sloping la~d where other
tervals may be required as determined by the sketch

National Geodetic Vertical Datum (NGVD) 1929,
North American Vertical Datum 1998,

Missouri Department of Transportation,

4. Other acceptable and recognized references.
Existing and physical features, including drainage ways and
water bodies; sinkholes, springs, caves, other significant
karst features ; other physical features which may affect the
proposed development.
1. The names of all owners of all immediately adjacent
unplatted land and the names of all proposed or existing
subdivisions immediately adjacent to the plat boundaries.

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m. The location and dimensions of all street rights-of-way,
utility easements, drainage easements, or other easements
existing within or adjacent to the tract boundaries, as well
as the distance from the centerline of adjacent streets to the
plat boundaries.

n. The location and dimensions of all existing streets, roads,
transportation facilities, utilities, water courses, storm
drainage facilities, and other significant features within one
hundred (1 00) feet of any _gart of the property proposed for
subdivision. ·--,

o. The approximate logatt:Od and extent of existing structure
and tree masses w_itiifu
the~ operty boundaries .
.:;-~\"'""

p. The full plan of development -~luding the following
information:

1. the location of all proposed str~'l~t~, roads, rights-of-
way, easements, parks, playgro ·=r] s,, and other
- public areas_?Jld facilities, water supply, wastewater
facilities, atid 'proposed lot lines,
'•..

. "l .. - - - -
ere the-preliminary plaFcovers ollly a part of the subdivider's.. - -
entir€ Holdings, a sketch of the proposed future street system of the
submitted part shall be furnished. The street system of the
submitted part will be considered in light of adjustments and
connections
"
~:;:
with the future streets in the unsubmitted portion.

-
~- the fee schedule established by rule of the Taney County
Coi11Ih1ssion upon the recommendation of the Planning Commission for
the current fee.

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Section 4. Engineer's Report
NOTE: Where maps and schematic plans are required in the engineer's report, the
required information may be shown on the preliminary plat if the necessary level of
detail can be clearly shown.

A report signed and sealed by a registered engineer shall be submitted with the
preliminary plat. The report shall include the following items:

A. Stormwater Drainage
I. Drainage basin map(s) showing·site boundary and off-site
drainage areas upstream of the s~te.
2. A tabulation of the drain~g~ area and estimated peak flow for each
off-site area draining:;.onto the site. Peak flows shall be estimated
assuming fully d~t~~p'{d conditions ill the drainage basin.
A schematic layoUt<;!f the proposed storm'W~ter drainage system
3.
including proposed~1W'odificatigi'fsJo floodplains or floodways,
- - -- -- - - ---£1etention facilities; drain:'!g~xliaim:els;-storm-drairrtio-cation-of---
inlets, and other principaf. co' -onents of the prop6sed drainage
system.
4.

.'":">

a. identifY downstream areas with flooding problems (to a
point where additional runoff from the development no
· -,~, longer can be expected to have a significant impact).

b. preliminary storage volume computations.

B. Water Supply and Supplier
1. Public Supply- IdentifY the water supplier and state any
limitations which the supplier may have in serving the proposed
development including fire protection needs, if applicable.

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2. Private Supply- If wells are proposed, the type of wells
proposed as described in 10 CSR 23-1.030 shall be specified.
The approximate location of non-community and community wells
and a schematic plan of the proposed distribution system shall be
shown on the preliminary plat. Proposed plans for using shared
private wells shall be described.

C. Type of gas supply and name, address and telephone number of supplier,
if applicable. Where propane tanks are proposed on individual lots, it is
not necessary to name the supplier.

D. Electrical supply and name, address and Jelephone number of supplier.

E. Name, address and telephone number of telephone, cable television and
other proposed utility suppliers.
"
F. Wastewater Disposal
Subdivisions that are_to be serviced by on-site wastewater treatment
1.
systems and are seven . l?ts .qr~eater, ':here eac~ ofth~ lots ~s
- - -- - - - -- less-thaniive-(5) acres · IZi_- ra1tire-revreweu-by,rtlre-Mrssou,. <n' - - - - -
Departrri..dnt of Natural Res<iurces. Missouri Department of
Natural Resources approval m t be received by the Planning
Departme~t prior to }he PI · mmission Concept Hearing.

s s '1_ _ _ _ _ __
~~· ..,.-~,.·- J County, Missouri superimposed on

of soil types occurring on the site along with
limitations noted in the soil survey.

Location of any soil pits or boring which have been taken
on the site, along with the logs and description of the
fmdings.
NOTE: Where the soil survey indicates particularly severe
conditions, the Department may require that soil pits be
taken on all or any portion of the proposed lots before the
preliminary plat can be recommended for approval.

d. A map showing the underlying geologic formation(s)
superimposed on the site plan.

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e. A map showing the location of any existing private or
abandoned wells within one hundred (100) feet of the site,
and any public wells within six hundred (300) feet of the
site.
f. A brief narrative describing the limitations of the site and
measures proposed to address the limitations, such as
setbacks from sinkholes, faults, etc. and possible alternative
on-site wastewater treatment systems.

G. Traffic Analysis I Street Capacity.
1. Estimated trips per day for ea tlet from the proposed
developments in vehicles;pefr< ust be stated.
~-~-r ~h

2. The types of traffic expected and t e~ffects on the existing roads
must be described.
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The traffic investigation must extend from-th-.
3.
nearest arterial. Existing traffiC::counts may b ·stimated from a
- - - - -- -- - - - - stmly- served~ythe subject road, or by ~ P any-
consiste:Qf with good engineering practice.
4.

adjacent road system.

'\?~~"~.. ,... .,. be listed by name and classification.
and design specifications must also be

reduced to 8-112" X 11" sheet size.

of development utilized by road right-of-way.

of development dedicated to open space.

. ~ "Development density excluding right-of-way.
4. Area of the smallest lot.

5. Area of the largest lot.
6. Schematic diagram showing significant natural features such as a
stand oftrees, sinkholes, rock outcroppings, springs, etc.

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Section 5. Final Plat

A. Final Plat Requirements

1. The final plat shall be drawn to a convenient scale no greater than
one hundred (1 00) feet to the inch or less than ten (1 0) feet to the
inch. The scale used for the plat shall be an increment often (10).
The use of other scales must be approved by the Planning
Administrator.

2. Final plat sheet size shall be 24" X.36" inches. If the final plat is
drawn on more than one (1)-sheet, a key map showing the location
of the various sections shall be placed on each sheet. More than
one ( 1) sheet for the .fi!:!_al plat must be ,approved by the Planning
Administrator.

When the name oft;.$ e final plat is different fiom that of the
3.
approved prelimina£¥~lat, the p~~Jiminary plat ·name shall be
----------~hOWIJi}O-the-final plat:''., ··. ,;.~y; ' ,,~

4.

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5. The following information shall be shown on the final plat:

a. Name of the subdivision. The name shall not duplicate the
name of any existing subdivision as recorded in the Taney
County Registry
b. Date of plat submittal.
c. Name(s) and address(es) of owner and developer(s).

d. Prominent north arrow based on grid north.
e. A listing of the following information:

total acreage.ofthe-9evelopment
the acreage of each isolated portion, if applicable
total nillnbers oflots
area and number of the smallest lot
area and number of the largest lot
date pr~liminary~lat was approved *
----------·----~- __ Book-ang.q,ag~b.er-ofJ:he__source..of_title to-the
property as confuined in the records of the Recorder
ofDeeds. ·'< ---~ ~
* on a replat
-.
use the .date the fmal plat was recorded
Lot ninnbers in c~nsecutive . ~oer, with reasonable
continuity b~tWeeri blocks. Where preliminary plats are
m
: ._recorded phaSes, lot numbers shall begin with lot number
. one ( 1) in each phase.
·'··" Multiple phase ·subdivisions shall be named in succession,
,...:r=::::s..~~-----~--">--i-i.e:-l.R.addition;-2Pd addition;--etcetera: - - - - - - - - -- -

Dimensions for all lot lines. Bearings for all lot lines
except where lots are parallel with the centerline of
adjoining streets or a series oflot lines are parallel with one
another. It will be assumed that street centerline and lot
lines are same bearing unless specifically noted otherwise.
Dimensions shall be shown to the nearest one-hundredth
(111 00) of a foot. Bearings shall be shown to the nearest
second of an arc. Bearings shall be based upon grid north
as established by the Missouri Coordinate System of 1983,
Central Zone.
1. Ownership of all unplatted land immediately adjacent to
the development.
J. Names of all adjoining platted subdivisions.

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k. Lot lines and lot numbers for adjoining platted lots.
Broken or half tone lines shall be used.

I. Location map at a scale of I"= 2,000 feet to the inch.

I. section, township, range

2. quarter section lines

3. major roads within and adjacent to section

4. major roads and stf.¢e_ts labeled
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5. location of s " i~~sion, shaded

m. Total width of existing rigWs:::of-way and dimension from
right-of-way line to centerline:.ofright-of-way.
'
n. Width of any additional right-o - -~~yJo be dedicated.
-~... --_,_

0. Dimensions of existing or proposed"'~~~nts or other land
g,J Je dedi.cated.:±Wh~uQlic...or-eommunicy;:_u~e.-- - - - - -
p.

, ···Complete curve data for all curves included in the plat
:·~::iricluding central angle, tangent, arc length, long
, ----"'-LL\.l.lc>.ye>.!.U.&.I;JLU.I.~Ll.l.LI.~a.&J..l...,.._.l.Od.U..U~5~------------- - - ··-····
;---~i-':-:- - - ----
'-"'~ '~

Street centerlines with dimensions and bearings.

Street names and right-of-way. Right-of-way widths must
conform with the Taney County Road Standards. Street
names shall comply with the 9-1-1 addressing network.

Location, description, and reference datum for at least one
permanent benchmark, on or near site.

v. Location of all permanent and semi-permanent monuments,
including material, type and surveyor's registration
number. (Notes regarding location and elevation are
acceptable.)

w. All required easements labeled as to their intended purpose.

x. Right-of-way triangles for street intersections.

y. All building setback lines.

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z. Limits of all special districts such as the one hundred (I 00)
year floodplain.

aa. Minimum floor elevations for lots adjacent to drainage
easements. Floor elevations shall be based upon the
referenced subdivision benchmark and shall be shown in a
table labeled "Minimum floor elevations for stormwater".
The surveyor may add the following note: "These
elevations are shown as required by Taney County and
provided by.... (insert name of registered engineer) who
determined the elevations:"

bb. Minimum floor eleyations for gravity sanitary sewer
service where reqtJ.~Eea by. $~ municipality or the Regional
sewer District~- ·
.."f.,,i#
cc. Any amepg~B"~ts
._.. ,_.{
required by the Plalllling Commission .

dd.

6. The foll~wing certificate , ,,. re applicable, shall be shown on the
plat: (Ple.as,e refer to appen& {or examples which may be
as
modified neceSS?ry.)

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Dedication creating the subdivision and
eating the streets; easeme~ts for their intended
olllroo,se:· other common areas; and acknowledgment of the
same.' (See Appendix)

Certificate of Approval by Executive Secretary of the
Plaooing Commission. (See Appendix)
.. e. Acknowledgment of Notary Public with name printed
under signature.

f. Dual jurisdiction plats. In the event a portion of a plat is
within the corporate boundaries of a city, town, or village
within Taney County, a statement of approval from the
city, town, or village will be required.

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7. The final plat will be accompanied by:
a. Restrictive covenants governing the use and maintenance
of all common areas, improvements, and facilities if
applicable, in a form acceptable to the Planning
Administrator in consultation with the Taney County
Counselor.

b. A security agreement (see Appendix B for standard
agreement) executed by a state or federally chartered bank
of savings and loan, a corporate surety which shall:
1. Run or be made payable to the County.

2. Be in an amount determined by the County, based
':!?on the recommendation of the Road and Bridge
Administrator and the Planning Administrator, to be
sufficient to com_2_lete the improvements and
installation i~;c- pliance with these regul~io~. __
3

impr~vement may be released and returned. The
·= -----,€ountymay-require-engineer-'-s-certification-or-other-r- - - - -
inspection and certification necessary to satisfy the
County that the improvements have been
constructed substantially in accordance with plans
and specifications.
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B. Fee for t.lie
"-
Final Plat
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Refer to Jlie fee schedule established by rule of the Taney County
Coillllrission upon the recommendation of the Planning Commission for
the current fee.

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Article 7 -Plat Approval Process

ARTICLE 7. Plat Approval Process
Section 1. Preliminary Plat Approval

A. Planning Commission Review

1. The Planning Commission will review the preliminary plat to
determine if it meets the standards as set forth in these regulations.
The Planning Commission may also discuss the plan with
appropriate officials of municip2.!ities nearest to the subdivision.
The Planning Commission m~¥iable the preliminary plat to their
next scheduled meeting but ~llnot table for a longer period
except upon request of the

2. Preliminary Approval

a.

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eqUire public improvements be installed and
dedicated prior to the recording of the plat. If the Planning
Commission does not require that all public improvements
be ms'talled and dedicated prior to signing of the
subdivision plat by the Planning Administrator of Taney
County, the developer shall establish an appropriate
security to guarantee the completion of the required
improvements per the requirements of Article 9, Section 6
of these Subdivision Regulations.

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Section 2. Preliminary Plat Appeal of Denial
A. In the event the Planning Commission does not approve the
request for a preliminary plat, the applicant may appeal to the Board of
Adjustment for approval.
B. Within thirty (30) days after the denial of a preliminary plat, the owner/
applicant and/or representative shall submit a written request to the
Planning Administrator, appealing the denial to the Board of Adjustment,
requesting to be placed on the next available Board of Adjustment agenda.
Submittal deadlines shall comply with ~alendar of submittals for public
hearings.
.. •'
C. The applicant and/or representative mtist be present to provide testimony
and answer questions with ~e ard to the appeal.
D. The applicant's appeal ntain clear and cQncise language and the
preliminary plat and an e sements or other encu~~r~ces of record.
E.

1.

ustment shall express its disapproval
--------4~~~4P"-.-----~~~~~~~--~""'~·-t~c.~·"'~
·,~·r~·~'!_:m~·~st.~ru
.-..ct th_~flanning Administrator to
oard' s determinations.
a notation of the action taken and the reason therefore
ent•et~Xl into the records of the Board of Adjustment.

If approved by the Board of Adjustment, the Planning Administrator shall
.,J ?llow al( fipal plat procedures before the plat can be recorded.
G. Iftlie_request is disapproved, the applicant may appeal to the -Circuit ··
Court within ninety (90)days after the Board of Adjustment action.

H. Fee for Board of Adjustment appeal.
Refer to fee schedule adopted by the Taney County Planning Commission
for current fee.

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Section 3. Construction Plans
A. Construction plans for all required improvements must be completed
and approved by the various agencies having jurisdiction before the final
plat can be recorded.
B. All construction plans shall initially be submitted to the Planning
Department. The Planning Department shall distribute the plans to the
appropriate reviewing agency. After comments are received from the
reviewing agencies, revised plans may be re-submitted directly to the
reviewing agency.
c.

D. · Street and road plans shalLmeet\ the requireme~ts of the Taney County
Road Standards and must-he·approved by the ai :_r riate Taney County or
Special Road District. "'

E.

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Section 4. Final Plat Approval
A. The final plat shall substantially conform to the approved preliminary
plat.
B. The final plat shall be submitted to the Planning Department for approval
and subsequent recording.
C. The Administrator may either approve the final plat, require changes in
writing, or refer the final plat to the Planning Commission. Required
changes shall be forwarded to both the d~v~loper and surveyor in writing.
(See Section 5 for final plat review proce(Jures.)

D. The developer has the right to a _. -'e_:Administrator's decision to the
Planning Commission. The ap _. ust- · led thirty (30) days prior to
the regular Planning Co~~~ipn hearing.
- ••• · -¥

E.

F.

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Section 5. Final Plat Review Procedure
A. Three (3) paper copies (Refer to Article 6, Section 1)

B. County's submittal form.
C. Administrative review fee. All other fees paid upon approval
for mylar submittal. Replats - also submit recording fee.

D. Review of Plat

1. The department will distribute the plat to various governmental
and utility companies for co~ent.

2. The department staff will review for compliance with the
Subdivision Regulations.
~'i_·~

3. Reviews will be s~nt:ftia fax, e-mail or ril;¥1. to owner(s) I
developer(s>ancCco'hsultant. ·.· ·· .

4.

To record _a plat to the acceptance of all public improvements the
·~ i
developer shall either install all of the required improvements or establish
· .. a Performance Bond and a Maintenance Bond from a qualified insurance
"'. or·bonding company to guarantee the cost for the completion of the
requir~o nublic improvements per the requirements of the Security for
Public Improvements Section of the Taney County Road Standards.

F. Covenants shall be required for subdivisions which have common area(s)
and shall be approved by the Taney County Counselor prior to the
recording of the subdivision plat.

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Section 6. Replatting
A. A replat shall follow the same procedures as a final plat.
B. A replat shall be required in order to change any feature on a subdivision
lot including, but not limited to

I. an easement,

2. setback line,

3. lot line,

4. increase I decrease numbe

It is anticipated that recently r~co :,
approximate fifteen (15) day'review time.

C. A replat which creates more than six (6) tracts s
new plat.
------------,D-. --A-replat-whic-Qnequires--constmetie~public-improvelll@ts- including, -
but not limitl4J _o ·,; .,_ '··
__--··,.
~1-. ~..,.

1. roads,

E.

~~hedule adopted by the Taney County Commission for the

A. I or re-assemblage of a lot or lots shall be filed as replats.
B. in recorded subdivisions may reference recorded lot number(s)
or may utilize a boundary survey.

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Article 8 - Required Improvements

ARTICLE 8. REQUIRED IMPROVEMENTS
Section 1. Monuments and Markers for Major Subdivisions
(More than six (6) lots)
A. Monuments shall be placed in accordance with State of Missouri
minimum standards for property boundary surveys.

Section 2. Streets
A. Unless otherwise approved by the Pl~g Commission, all streets shall
be public streets. .. ,;· "'t'

B. Public streets shall be designed .,ft.:cons . ·cted in accordance with the
-£
Taney County Road Standards.
c. The street layout shall c;hform to the Taney Co
Taney County Road Standards.

E.
· continuations of, or in
existing named streets shall bear the names
...,.no..,..,."·-"t•'b streets, unless otherwise approved by the

proposed street which is not in alignment
an existing street shall not duplicate the name of any
eX.{§,ttJ:;~g or platted street.

All names of streets proposed by the developer shall be
approved or disapproved by the County Commission in
accordance with this Resolution. The developer shall
submit three proposed names for each street.

F. Private Streets

1. Private streets shall be permitted only with the approval of
the County Commission.
2. Where private streets are permitted, the restrictive
covenants must contain provisions to assure maintenance of
the streets, sidewalks, and other common improvements.
Restrictive covenants must be approved by the Planning
Administrator and must be recorded with the final plat.

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3. Only local streets may be designated as private streets.
4. Private streets shall be constructed in accordance with
Taney County Road Standards. Any private street located
within an ingress I egress I utility and drainage easement
shall have the same width as the right-of-way provided for
local streets in the Taney County Road Standards.

G. Private Drives
a. A private drive, exempt fr9m standards for public streets,
may be utilized by no :fu.q_re than six tracts without public
road frontage (adiil)pisti~ti~e minor subdivision only).
>'""--, ~~

b. All commerpiilt,s>r industriaHracts ofland shall be served
by a public f0$itl ··
~ -~1

"""
c.

y County roads.

ofwhich contain less than _~o (2} __ _____ ____ _
c or central sewer collection system.
"''"'JM.~.":?-~· systems shall be provided in accordance with the
emun~eentn-g report and a construction permit must be obtained
from the iJ}plicable system permitting entity (i.e. MoDNR,
Taney Co.~ty Regional Sewer District or Missouri State Department of
Health and Senior Services I Taney County Planning Department.

Section 4. Water Supply
A. The subdivision shall be provided with a complete water supply and
distribution system, connected to a municipal water supply, public water
supply district, community water supply or a single well and distribution
system meeting the requirements of the Missouri Department of Natural
Resources and Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services.

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B. Where the water supply is adequate for use with fire hydrants, fire
hydrants shall be required at intervals no greater than six hundred (600)
feet.

Section 5. Storm Drainage
A. Storm Drainage System
Subdivisions shall be provided with a storm drainage system consisting of
natural watercourses, constructed drainag channels, storm drain inlets
and piping, bridges and culverts, capable of;
-~

1. Conveying stormwater runolf:~ugh the subdivision without
ti ~·:'$.

unreasonable risk of da.IIWgi 7to s!£uctures, roads and utilities due
to inundation by floodwa1?rs or er'Ssion of the soil by floodwaters;

2. Maintaining a reasonable depth of flo aters in public streets

to minimize disruptiQn-oftraffic -
and roads in order to provide for the generaYsafety of the public,

moY
. '
flpw,
.,
and to pJOvide
'v, .•
for
t of_emergenc_~hfclesJluring_p_erion ~-£stormwater---
5 • -~

B.

~gement Practices for Water Quality Protection
"-{~~;
Be __ amigement Practices (BMPs) for water quality protection shall be
provid~d in watersheds as required by the County. Water quality
protection measures shall be designed in accordance with the Taney
County Development Guidance Code.

E. Drainage easements shall be provided encompassing all land inundated
by the runoff from a storm having a 100-year recurrence interval under
fully developed conditions. All components of the storm drainage system,
including detention basins, shall be contained in a drainage easement.

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Article 8 - Required Improvements

Section 6. Security for Public Improvements
Installation of required public improvements in a development or any phase of a
development shall be required or guaranteed by any one of the following methods:

A. The developer shall install all of the required improvements prior to the
approval and subsequent recording of a final plat.

B. The Planning Commission shall require that all public improvements be
installed and dedicated prior to the Planning Administrator authorizing the
recording of the final plat.

C. Security for Public Improvemen
Should the Planning Commissid ,· t ·ne it to be unreasonable to
require the permit recipient to c~mply witb.~l pf the requirements of these
Regulations with respect to .t4e installation and'~ edication of all public
improvements before the filmg of the fmal plat,~tlfe;:p,ermit recipient shall
establish a Performance Bond from a q"Qalified insu'"."~~e or bonding
company, an Irrevocable Letter of Credit rrom a certifi~J~nding
- - - -- - -- - - - --::n1stinffion or cifSh bono~-Ufihzmg~a to ; approved Tor use 1y tiie Plariillng
Department to guarantee the cost for the completion of the required public
improvements. The amount of the secufity shall be established by the
following method:

PerforiJ1ance,by;. the County of Developer's Obligations
Should the developer fail to perform the developer's obligation to construct and correct
defects in public improvements as required by the Taney County Road Standards, the
Taney CountySubdivis10n Regulations, the Taney County Development Guidance Code
or any other County regulations or requirements, the County may liquidate any
performance security in the County's possession and use the proceeds to construct or
correct the improvements in whole or in part as the County in its sole discretion deems
appropriate.

A. The developer is to pay all costs if defective. Notwithstanding the amount of the
Subdivision Performance Bond, Irrevocable Letter of Credit or cash bond, the
owner of the subdivision shall pay all costs that Taney County actually incurs in
designing and constructing improvements or correcting defects in any
improvements the developer is required to install pursuant to the Taney County

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Subdivision Regulations but which the developer fails to design, construct or
maintain free from defects in accordance with the Road Standards. If the amount
of money is insufficient to pay all such costs, the developer shall reimburse the
County for the remainder within thirty (30) days of the County sending a bill for
the balance due.

B. The attorney's fees are to be paid. Should Taney County be required to institute
proceedings in court in order to collect any sum due under these Subdivision
Regulations or to enforce the provisions of the developer's subdivision
Performance Bond, Letter of Credit, cash bond or to collect on the security
pledged in support of said bond or letter of credit, the County shall be entitled to
collect reasonable attorney's fees it incurs, reg~dless of whether the attorney is
engaged by the County on a part or full-tiine basis.

Section 8. Maintenance

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Section 9. Acceptance of Improvements
A. Improvements shall be constructed in accordance with the approved
plans and specifications.
B. Upon completion of the improvements and written approval by the
Taney County Engineer for road and paving improvements located in
public road rights-of-way or private road easements and for drainage
improvements located on public or private property; and owners of the
various utility services provided in the · ·sion, the developer may
petition the County Commission for of the public
improvements.
c. County maintenance of public
acceptance by the County comrmss1on.

Record plans and electroni¢~media copy of
D. in a format
acceptable to the Planning·:~Administrator shall with
the Administrator prior to' .. o£the ,·rnnrnVI>rnf>n by the
____________________County_~vuuJ'~'~vu ~----~~~

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Article 9 - Subdivision Design Criteria

ARTICLE 9. SUBDIVISION DESIGN CRITERIA
Section 1. Compliance with the Road Standards and the Master Plan
A. The subdivision layout shall conform to both the requirements of the
Taney County Road Standards and the Master Plan. Wherever a tract to
be subdivided embraces any part of a highway, arterial or collector street
so designated on site plan, such part of such public way shall be platted by
the developer in the location and at the width indicated in the plan.

Section 2. Streets
A. General

1.

converuence an
served by the prop
__ _________ _
"

mal and collector streets into

abutting properties should be required. The Planning
. all available data relating to a proposal and
· extensions to adjacent undeveloped
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uL~'\\-~'.:"' between center lines of streets opening into the
of an existing or proposed street shall be not less
thali one fifty ( 150) feet for local residential or as dictated
by the Taney County Road Standards, depending upon street
~lassification.

B.
1. Cui-de-sacs shall be permitted only on local streets.

2. Cui-de-sacs shall be designed in accordance with the Taney
County Road Standards.

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C. Alignment

1. Hori;zontal and vertical alignment of streets shall be designed in
accordance with the Taney County Road Standards.

a. Minimum right-of-way widths and width of paving shall be
as specified in the Taney County Road Standards.
b. Additional street right-of-way widths may be required by
the Planning Commission or by the Planning Administrator
on Administrative Minor Subdivisions.
1. The subdivis~on ffdnts on a street which is presently
below the miromUJn street width standards
established either i~ the Taney County Road
• ·~ \">,

Standaros
"' -- or herein. · .

D. Street Paving
"
1. Street pavement thickti~ss, d - criteria, and . atyrial
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Standaros.
E.
accordance with the Taney

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Section 3. Lots
A. Requirements for lot size and road frontage have been established for
residential and commercial properties in Taney County. These
requirements vary depending on factors such as availability of sewer and
public water. Refer to the Lot Size and Frontage Table below:

TABLEl
Lot Size and Frontage Requirements

Area Measurements
Lot Area Minimum
Public I Central Frontage
Sewer

Single-Family Dwelling 70 Feet

Two-Family Dwelling 70 Feet

70 Feet

Multi- Family Well

(Note:. ,

Alllan luded within the plat boundary shall be designated as a
(1) a lot, f~dedicated to and accepted by the governmental authority,
(3) or de~1iQated for a particular use with covenants approved by the
t aney Gounty Counselor to insure continued maintenance.
~:r l~<,
C. Buildipg setback requirements shall conform to the minimum standards
established in the Taney County Development Guidance Code

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Section 4. Easements and Alleys
A. An ingress I egress easement with a minimum width of fifty (50) feet shall
be recorded should said easement serve between one and six tracts of land.
C. Drainage easements shall be required.

D. Utility easements shall be labeled as to their usage on all recorded
documents. Utilities include but are not limited to sewer, gas, water,
electric and communications.

E. Miscellaneous easements such as sign, conservation, greenway,
recreation, and environmental easements will be designated as desired
and I or required. ,·
F. Sanitary sewer and utility eru:err.tents shall extend where necessary to
adjacent properties.

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Appendix A- Administrative Minor Subdivision Certifications and Endorsements

APPENDIX A. ADMINISTRATIVE MINOR SUBDIVISION
CERTIFICATIONS and ENDORSEMENTS

Certificate of Ownership
________ and (single, husband and wife, corporate officer I
other) hereby certify that 1/we are the sole owner(s) of the property described hereon,
which is within the subdivision regulation jurisdiction of the County of Taney, and that
1/we freely adopt this plan of subdivision and dedicate to p blic use all areas shown on this
plat as easements or deficient Right of Way, except thos ifically indicated as private,
and that 1/we will maintain all such areas until the o dedication is accepted by the
appropriate public authority.

(Owner Signature)- Print name underneath line riot name underneath line

(Title- if appropriate)

STATE

me personally known to be the person(s)
...........,...... and acknowledged that they

hand and affixed my official seal at my office in
year last written above.

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Acknowledgment for Corporation
STATE OF MISSOURI)
ss
COUNTY OFTANEY)
On this __ day of 20_ , before me, the undersigned notary public,
personally appeared and to me
personally known, who duly sworn, did say that they are the president and secretary
respectively of corporation, a (State)__
Corporation and that the seal to be affixed to the forego' ,~· trument is the corporate seal
of said corporation and that the foregoing instrument ed and sealed on behalf of
said corporation by authority of its Board of Directo ,
_____________________ and ______________~~--
be the free act and deed of said corporation.
In witness whereof, I have hereunto set my~chand and affiXed my · I seal at my office in
said County and State and day and year last ~ri~en above.

declare that this plat was prepared
peJrsoma.I,SIUP,en7lSJIOD .......,.LLJ..'8................... """"'' "''"' of the land herein described,

in
_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _....;>

accordance Miniinmrn Standards for Property Boundary
surveys and the ... ~;;.,...... ,,....,.....,of Taney County, Missouri.

(MO. LS. NO;) · Date

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Appendix A- Administrative Minor Subdivision Certifications and Endorsements

Certificate of Approval
I hereby certify that the minor subdivision shown on this plat has been approved by the
Taney County Planning Commission. This plat does not violate the provisions of the Taney
County Development Guidance Code or the Taney County Subdivision Regulations.

(Planning Commission Chairman)- Print name Date
underneath line

(Planning Administrator)- Print name Date
underneath line

Certificate of Taney County 911
I hereby certify that the minor subdivision has been ap~roved by the
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Appendix B - Major Subdivision Certifications and Endorsements

APPENDIX B. MAJOR SUBDIVISION CERTIFICATIONS and
ENDORSEMENTS

Certificate of Ownership
________ and (single, husband and wife, corporate officer I
other) hereby certify that 1/we are the sole owner(s) of the property described hereon,
which is within the subdivision regulation jurisdiction of the County of Taney, and that
1/we freely adopt this plan of subdivision and dedicate to pp.!Jiic use all areas shown on this
,q:···
plat as streets, alleys, walks, parks, open space, and e;ts~ments, except those specifically
indicated as private, and all streets and other improve~J):ts shown on this plat have been
installed or completed or that their installation or ~J>m '"'le.ti_on (within 24 months after the
date below) has been assured by the posting of ~::Perforffiln.~e bond or other sufficient
surety, and that I will maintain all such areas ~Ptthe offer oF ication is accepted by the
appropriate public authority.
(If covenants or restrictions are proposed) Restrictions and/or recorded in
Book_ Page___, in the Taney County Recorder's Office
----~~~~--------~

(Title- if appropriate)

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---~~-----7 20___, before me, the undersigned notary public,
personally appeared -· --::i:w.- , to me personally known to be the person(s)
described in and who exe~l),.t~d the foregoing instrument and acknowledged that they
executed the same as their free act and deed.
In witness whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my official seal at my office in
said County and State and day and year last written above.

(Notary Public)- Print name underneath line

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Appendix B -Major Subdivision Certifications and Endorsements

Acknowledgment for Corporation
STATE OF MISSOURI)
ss
COUNTY OF TANEY)
On this __ day of 20_ , before me, the undersigned notary public,
personally appeared and to me
personally known, who duly sworn, did say that they are the president and secretary
respectively of corporation, a (State)__
Corporation and that the seal to be affixed to the foregoin~Jjlstrument is the corporate seal
of said corporation and that the foregoing instrument · ._ ~ ~gned and sealed on behalf of
said corporation by authority of its Board of Directo · n~="'that said
-----------and t '-o,' _,. • owledge said instrument to

be the free act and deed of said corporation.
In witness whereof, I have hereunto set my hal\d and affixed my o
said County and State and day and year last wt'tten above.

(Notary Public)- Print name undernea

Known all men by ~

and
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n"'n""t>~r.-in were placed under the personal

-------"'---....:;;;>~-------7 L.S. No.---------'

(Name)- Print name under)t'eJlth llite (MO. L.S. NO.) Date

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Appendix B- Major Subdivision Certifications and Endorsements

Certificate of Approval
I hereby certify that the major subdivision shown on this plat has been approved by the
Taney County Planning Commission. This plat does not violate the provisions of the Taney
County Development Guidance Code or the Taney County Subdivision Regulations.

(Planning Commission Chairman)- Print name Date
underneath line

(Planning Administrator)- Print name Date
underneath line

' . . .. .

Certificate of Taney County 911 AdmlQ~_strator
-----"'l.__.h~e"-"-'
rel>~-ertify_thaUhe__mjor...subdiYtsion _shown d-by the
Taney County 911 Administrato/ . . · ·

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Appendix C - Itemized Cost Estimate for Public Improvements

APPENDIX C. ITEMIZED COST ESTIMATE FOR PUBLIC
IMPROVEMENTS

Subdivision Name

Final Plat File Code

ITEM QUANTITY AMOUNT

Temporary gravel const.
Entrance and upkeep
Straw I hay bale dike
Sediment basin
(List other initial sediment
controls)
Detention basin grading
Detention basin outlet
structure
Detention basin trickle
channel

LF
LS
Rough grade drainage LF
channel, (Line A, l,etc)
Sanitary sewer mains, off- LF
site
Sanitary sewer mains, on- LF
site
Sanitary sewer laterals EA

Water mains, off-site LF
Water mains, on-site LF
Water line service laterals EA

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Gas main, off-site LF
Gas main, on-site LF
Gas line service laterals EA
Electric facilities , off-site
Electric facilities, on-site

Stonn sewer Line A
15" RCP LF
Etc, pipe size & type LF
Junction Box EA ··t?..;'
SS-6 inlet EA
' 0

DI-1 inlet ·-- ;EA

~
XX" Flared end section ~A \'t.
1'"::~/t''
. -- - A
. .
rinr:m - -
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-- --

Etc for each storm sewer \ -~~:>-· ... . -
~-~-

'
line \<} .
. .... ; 'i·
Fine grade subgrade \~ ~' l'l;'p,- _-, .
. \,,~~-

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~- ; ..
Curb & gutter ·;;:· ~:"' Lf ,~
#'! ·::M0.~·...
\. ~ij}~- ~q~lj;

"
Aggregate base course
Asphalt base course 41!;
Asphalt :sutfa;F· ~~·~~ ~J;::ro. :;!

8ts:~l ~~(;~~e7Yltl LUlJ! '
i"~, ~ ~-

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Final no~~~!~\~t Chip & LF
Seal surface , "
Concrete pavement \~
Sidewalks
,.. ,...
_, );}11
"""' LF
LF
Backfill curbs '<-.~ ·~),\L:,··;-,l
Seed & mulch right-of- '.G.)' LF
way
Seed & mulch lots LS

Remove temporary LS
sediment controls

Clean out sediment from LS
storm sewers & detention

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basins
Re-seeding I erosion LS
repair
Street Signs
Street stripping

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