CITY of JEROME 152 E Avenue A, Jerome, ID 83338 208-329-8189

CITY OF JEROME 152 E Avenue A, Jerome, ID 83338 208-329-8189

CITY OF JEROME

PRELIMINARY PLAT REVIEW INFORMATION

The following form will be used by City Staff in reviewing each plat submitted to the City. All plat must meet all design standards and guidelines as detailed below and online at www.ci.jerome.id.us. For questions on preliminary and final plat submittals/review, please call Planning and Zoning 324-8189.

Subdivider/Developer:
Name of Development:
Mailing Address:
Address of Development
Telephone Number
Current Zoning
Legal Description
Present Use of Property
Date Property Acquired

DESIGN STANDARDS

The City of Jerome requires all developments to be built to the following specifications:

· City of Jerome Subdivision Ordinance – Title 16

o (available at www.ci.jerome.id.us > Regulations)

· International Building Code

· International Fire Code

· 2008 Idaho Standards for Public Works Construction, Construction Manual 800.

In order that the subdivision of land within the jurisdiction of the city will contribute to the development of a safe, convenient, attractive, and sustainable residential, commercial and other areas and advance the public welfare, the council in reviewing and acting upon any subdivision plat shall insure that full consideration and weight is given to the following: Title 16 of the Jerome Municipal Code – all sections are relevant.

City Planning and Zoning Administrator’s Review Comments
City Building Official Review Comments

Contact and Position / Phone / Email
Micah Austin, Planning and Zoning Administrator / 208-324-8189, 208-316-5989 /
Dave Richey, City Building Official / 208-324-8189, 208-308-5142 /

16.28.110 Curbs, Gutters And Sidewalks:

A. Curb, Gutter And Sidewalk: New curb, gutter and sidewalk shall be constructed at the expense of the developer with and at the same time as all new construction or modification of existing buildings in accordance with city standards on all streets, within and adjacent to the development, and in all zoning districts for all land uses.

B. Deferment: The administrator may defer the construction of required curb, gutter and/or sidewalk until other curb, gutter and/or sidewalk is constructed adjacent to other lands in the neighborhood under any one or more of the following conditions:

1. If existing curb, gutter and/or sidewalk are in good repair and to an acceptable line and grade which conforms to the line and grade of other curb, gutter and/or sidewalk in the standard block, it may be retained.

2. Curb, gutter and sidewalk shall not be required or allowed to be constructed or may be deferred if, in the opinion of the city engineer, the improvement would create a traffic hazard or an unusual drainage problem.

C. Construction Standards For Vertical And Rolled Curb: Both vertical and rolled curb shall be allowed in the city, in accordance with the provisions of this code and in conformance with the standard construction design and specifications for the same, as are on file in the city engineer's office. The most recent construction design and specifications shall prevail.

Standard detail C-2 (6 inch rolled curb) shall be used only when the following applicable conditions have been met:

1. On local residential streets in new developments, when the top of curb to top of curb street drainage capacity is not exceeded by the peak flow generated during a 50-year, 24-hour storm. It shall be the developer's engineering consultant's responsibility to compile and submit drainage calculations to the city for review and approval.

2. On residential cul-de-sac streets in new developments which meet the drainage requirements.

3. On local residential streets in existing developments where no curb or gutter exists in the block under consideration and a study by the administrator indicates that the proposed installation will meet the drainage requirements.

4. In all cases six inch (6") rolled curb shall be transitioned into six inch (6") vertical curb around all curb returns. (Ord. 994 §2, 2006)

Ø Review Notes: REQUIRED ACTION

16.28.150 (E) Driveways: All driveway openings in curbs shall be as specified by the administrator, highway district or state highway department.

Ø Review Notes: REQUIRED ACTION

16.28.150 (K) Mailboxes: Mailbox locations shall conform to the following standards:

1. No mailbox shall be placed in the public right of way and shall not encroach over public sidewalks in any zone.

2. In area classified as a "mounted carrier delivery" by the United States postal services, developers will be required to install, pay and provide "cluster mailboxes". Cluster mailbox locations shall be reviewed and approved by the U.S. postal service.

Ø Review Notes: REQUIRED ACTION

16.28.150 (L). Greenbelt: Greenbelts or landscaping screening may be required for the protection of residential properties from adjacent major arterial streets, waterways, railroad rights of way or other features. Subdivision plats shall show the location of any greenbelt areas.

Ø Review Notes: REQUIRED ACTION

16.28.150 (M.) Street Lighting: Streetlights may be required to be installed at intersections throughout the subdivision. Cost of conventional wood pole, mercury vapor luminaires and overhead service shall be the responsibility of the developer. Other types or configuration for lighting shall be approved by the administrator and the cost shall be borne by the subdivider.

Ø Review Notes: REQUIRED ACTION

Ø Additional Required Actions/Questions/Comments

Acknowledgement of Staff Review:

Micah Austin, P&Z Administrator
(Type name or sign electronically) / Date
Dave Richey, City Building Official
(Type name or sign electronically) / Date

Jerome City Fire Department Review Comments

Contact and Position / Phone / Email
Mike Hatfield, Fire Chief / 208-324-2323 /

IFC. Appendix C105.1

All fire hydrants for the subdivision will be located within 500 feet of each other with the maximum distance from any point of the street or road frontage to the hydrant shall not exceed 250 feet.

Ø Review Notes: REQUIRED ACTION

IFC. Appendix D107.1

… Where the number of residential dwelling units exceed 30 shall be provided with separate and approved fire apparatus access roads and shall meet the requirements of Section D104.3.

Ø Review Notes: REQUIRED ACTION

Ø Review Notes: REQUIRED ACTION (Additional Comments)

Acknowledgement of Staff Review:

Mike Hatfied, Fire Chief
(Type name or sign electronically) / Date

Jerome City Public Works Department Review Comments

Contact and Position / Phone / Email
Walt Appell, Public Works Director / 208-324-9669 /

16.28.110 Curbs, Gutters And Sidewalks:

Standard detail C-2 (6 inch rolled curb) shall be used only when the following applicable conditions have been met:

2. On residential cul-de-sac streets in new developments which meet the drainage requirements.

4. In all cases six inch (6") rolled curb shall be transitioned into six inch (6") vertical curb around all curb returns. (Ord. 994 §2, 2006)

Ø Review Notes: REQUIRED ACTION: (PUBLIC WORKS)

16.28.150 (E) Driveways: All driveway openings in curbs shall be as specified by the administrator, highway district or state highway department.

Ø Review Notes: REQUIRED ACTION

Acknowledgement of Staff Review:

Walt Appell, Public Works Director
(Type name or sign electronically) / Date

Jerome City Water Works Department Review Comments

Contact and Position / Phone / Email
John Boyd, Water Works Director / 208-324-7122 /

16.28.090 Water Lines:

A. Central water lines and fire hydrants shall be provided in all subdivisions.

B. All subdivisions shall be required to connect to the city's wastewater treatment system. (Ord. 994 §2, 2006)

Ø Review Notes: REQUIRED ACTION (City Engineer)

16.28.140 Irrigation Lines And Water Stocks:

Irrigation lines, structures and/or ditches shall be provided for all lots within the subdivision. Irrigation lines shall be constructed of SDR-3034 PVC, or equal, with prior approval from the city's engineer. All irrigation pipe shall meet the requirements of ASTM designation C-118-59. All North Side Canal Company water stocks appurtenant to the land included in a subdivision within the city limits shall be transferred to the city as trustee before any plat of land shall be approved by the council. (Ord. 994 §2, 2006)

Ø Review Notes: REQUIRED ACTION (City Engineer)

Ø Review Notes: REQUIRED ACTION (Water Work Dept.)

Acknowledgement of Staff Review:

John Boyd, Water Works Director
(Type name or sign electronically) / Date

Jerome City Engineer Department Review Comments

Contact and Position / Phone / Email
Rick Wuori, City Engineer / 208-324-9669 /

16.28.150 (P.) Fiber Optical Conduit: All developers will be required to pay for and install two inch (2") SDR11 Smoothwall Innerduct fiber optical conduit, which is orange in color, with pull rope, PG style service boxes, forty seven inches (47") high by forty eight inches (48") wide by forty eight inch (48") open bottom and PG style heavy duty cover with support beam. The placement and construction of the fiber optical conduit shall be done in accordance with city of Jerome standards and at the discretion of the city engineer.

Ø Review Notes: REQUIRED ACTION (City Engineer)

16.28.070 Easements:

A. Unobstructed utility easements shall be provided along front lot lines, rear lot lines and side lot lines when deemed necessary. The total easement width shall be in accordance with this title.

B. Unobstructed drainage way easements shall be provided as required by the council.

C. A lot drainage plan shall be submitted for approval as part of the plans and specifications required. All lots required by the plan to drain along rear and side lot lines shall have drainage easement widths determined by an Idaho licensed engineer and shall not be less than five feet (5') in width. The final plat shall specify that the rear and side yard drainage-ways shown in the approved drainage plan shall be neither obstructed nor substantially re-graded by the property owners. (Ord. 994 §2, 2006)

16.28.090 Water Lines:

A. Central water lines and fire hydrants shall be provided in all subdivisions.

B. All subdivisions shall be required to connect to the city's wastewater treatment system. (Ord. 994 §2, 2006)

Ø Review Notes: REQUIRED ACTION (City Engineer)

16.28.140 Irrigation Lines And Water Stocks:

Ø Review Notes: REQUIRED ACTION (City Engineer)

Acknowledgement of Staff Review:

Rick Wuori, City Engineer
(Type name or sign electronically) / Date

Ø Additional Staff Comments

Obstruction of public sidewalks or streets – 9.12.010 – It shall be unlawful for any person to obstruct or block or cause to be obstructed or blocked, any public street or sidewalk within the city in such a fashion to significantly prevent the right of travel along such sidewalks or streets. With respect to sidewalks, they shall at all times be kept clean and free of debris and other obstructions so as to allow all pedestrians to use the sidewalk in an easy, safe and commodious manner.

Any person found guilty of violating the preceding subsection shall be guilty of a misdemeanor, and shall be punished by imprisonment in the county jail for not more than six months and by a fine not exceeding three hundred dollars, or both.

Thank you for submitting a proposed plat and/or development plan to the City of Jerome. Attached to this document you will find our comments, request for corrections and approval. Should you have questions at any time, please contact one of the following:

Contact Information

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Micah Austin

Jerome City Planning and Zoning Administrator

or (208) 324-8189

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Mike Hatfield

Jerome City Fire Chief

or (208) 324-2323

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Walt Appell

Jerome City Public Works Director

or (208) 324-9669

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Dave Richey

Jerome City Building Official

or (208) 324-8189

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John Boyd

Jerome City Water Works Director

or (208) 324-7122

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Rick Wuori

Jerome City Engineer Director

or (208) 324-7122