Subdivision Regulations

Subdivision Regulations • Procedures • 16 Franklin Subdivision Regulations • December 12, 2019 4.3 Final Plat 4.3.1 General A final plat is intended to: A. Finalize the layout for subdividing land into two or more lots suitable for recording with the Williamson County Office of Register of Deeds; B. Finalize minor changes to lots that shift lot lines, consolidate lots, create easements, or record other minor changes that do not involve the creation of new lots; C. Ensure compliance with all applicable standards herein, Connect Franklin, the Stormwater Management Ordinance, Franklin Street and Technical Standards, and other applicable plans and regulations; D. Establish a coordinated layout and adequate provision for transportation and vehicular and pedestrian connectivity; and E. Secure adequate provision for light, air, recreation, water, drainage, sewerage, and other facilities. 4.3.2 Exemptions If a subdivision of land results in two tracts of land over five acres each, a final plat is not required. The land may be subdivided by instrument and filed with the Williamson County Office of Register of Deeds. 4.3.3 Application Submittal A. The applicant shall submit a final plat application in accordance with Section 4.1, General Procedure. B. Plats shall be sealed, signed, and dated by a Tennessee licensed professional in accordance with State law and City requirements. C. A survey shall be included, sealed by a professional land surveyor, that includes all boundaries, angles, bearings, and calls. D. Submittals shall include a signed and notarized Owner Affidavit or the Ownership Certificate shall be signed on the plat submitted for review. E. The applicant shall provide any additional information, as determined by the DRT that will be necessary to conduct an adequate review. 4.3.4 Staff Review In accordance with the submittal schedule posted on the City website: A. The DRT shall review the application; B. The Department of Planning and Sustainability shall send comments from the DRT to the applicant; C. The applicant shall address the comments and submit a revised application within three resubmittal dates in accordance with the FMPC bylaws; and D. Upon submittal of a revised application, the Department of Planning and Sustainability shall prepare a final review and make a recommendation to the FMPC. 4.3.5 Final Action A. The FMPC shall review the final plat at a public meeting and vote for: 1. Approval; 2. Approval with conditions; 3. Disapproval; or 4. Deferral for continued review of the application. B. If the final plat is approved with conditions or disapproved, the reasons for conditional approval or disapproval shall refer specifically to those regulations with which the final plat does not conform. On conditional approval, the FMPC may require the submission of a revised final plat.