Preliminary and/or Final Plat Subdivision Approval Process

SUBDIVISION REGULATIONS Chapter 410; Preliminary and/ or Final Plat(s) Submit for review with a completed application and required documentation. The approval process of the preliminary and final plat by City Staff or independent engineer review, Planning and Zoning Recommendation, and Board of Aldermen approval. Final Plat requires ordinance passage.

The Application shall be filed/submitted by the Owner/Subdivider.

Applications received by the first day of the month may appear on the Planning & Zoning meeting agenda for the following month in order to meet the public hearing requirements. Completed applications will be added to the agenda(s) in the order they are received. The City reserves the right to table any application due to the need for additional research time. Failure to provide all documentation could cause the Application to be deemed by City staff as “not received.”

Approval Process Steps

1: Application Submission

• Applicant submission of completed Application and required documentation and fees
  • Preliminary Plat & Final Plat Filing fee $125 for the first 50 lots, plus $1 for each additional lot
  • Preliminary Plat, In-house Plan Review fee (0 to 20 acres = $450, 21 to 100 acres = $1,000, above 100 acres = $2,000)
  • Per Section 410.225, Improvement/Construction plans must be approved by the City prior to the approval of the Final Plat.
  • Final Plat, In-House Plan Review fees; Residential Subdivision (1 to 5 lots = $400, 6 to 20 lots = $500, above 20 lots = $800)
  • Commercial/Industrial Subdivision (0 to 3 acres= $500, above 3 acres = $800)
  • If plans are not reviewed In-House, a $500 Engineering Deposit is required (the balance will be refunded or collected when the process is completed)
  • Storm Water Manage Plan Filing fee, $300 + $50 per acre or fraction thereof. (*If applicable)
  • Storm Water Manage Plan Review fee (0 to 20 acres = $450, 21 to 100 acres = $1000, 100+ acres = $2000)
  • First Class mailing fee for each adjacent property owner (current postage rates x number of adjacent property owners)
  • Names and addresses of legal owners of adjacent properties within 300 feet of the proposed site required with application – “public hearing” notifications will be completed by the City.
  • Three original full-size (24” x 36” minimum size) drawings are required with the Application and inn digital format (CAD.dxf/dwg) in State plan coordinates. If revisions are made prior to final approval, the applicant must provide revised &/or updated CAD drawings that match approved plans. 

2: Application Processing

• Preliminary and/or Final Plat is submitted to the City Staff or Engineering firm for review.
• The applicant will be notified of additional requirements with a copy of the City’s or engineer’s findings.
• Applicant must provide (3) copies of drawings (24” x 36” minimum size) reflecting any required revisions along with any additional documentation required.

3: Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting

• Planning & Zoning Meetings are held the first Thursday of each month at 6:00 p.m. in the City of Warrenton Annex Building, 202 West Walton Street, 63383
• It is necessary that the applicant or their representative is present at the meeting.

4: Planning & Zoning Results

• The applicant will receive formal written notice of the Planning & Zoning Commission outcome.
• Any revisions or additional information required must be received by the specified deadline in order for the Application to be included on the Board of Aldermen agenda.
• Applicant must provide (3) copies of drawings (24” x 36” minimum size) reflecting any required revisions by the specified deadline for the Board of Aldermen Meeting.

5: Board of Alderman meeting

• Board of Aldermen meetings take place on the third Tuesday of the Month at 6:00 p.m. at the City Annex Building.
• It is necessary that the applicant or their representative is present at the meeting.