City of Hickory – Preliminary subdivision Approval
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6. How has the property been used in the past? ________________________________.
7.
Plans/ Plats (20 copies, 8 of which must of full construction drawings). Digital plans may be
submitted; however, 8 paper copies of the full construction drawing must be provided.
Plans must include the following:
Location, widths and lengths of streets, alleys, vehicular use areas, etc:
Number and size of all proposed lots (lots must be numbered);
Dimensions of all lots, rights-of-way, common open space, etc;
Location, size and type of utilities proposed/ required within the subdivision;
Location and size of proposed / required common open space;
Location, size and type of stormwater control structures and/or measures;
Total area of the property proposed for subdivision;
Location of all fire hydrants;
Location of flood hazard areas;
Major physical features including wetlands, rivers / creeks, drainage ways, etc;
Location of existing structures;
Location map depicting location of property in relation to adjacent roadways;
Current zoning designation;
Location, size and type of proposed signage;
Location and details of community swimming pools, tennis court, or similar
amenities; and
Location of proposed / required sidewalks, trails and/or bikeways.
Note 1: The above list of items is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of
information needed to fully review proposals for property subdivision. Additional
information may be needed and I or requested as needed.
Note 2: All plans, plat, and construction drawings must be prepared in compliance
with the City of Hickory's Engineering Manual of Practice.
Note 3: The application for approval of a preliminary plat shall be accompanied by a
fee according to the City’s annually adopted fee schedule.