§ 40-182. Application requirements and review procedures for planning department.

(a)

Applications for minor subdivision . In addition to the regular requirements for the minor subdivision application process the following additional requirements shall be submitted for such a subdivision in MRTPD:

(1)

The property owner or his agent shall also indicate on the required survey:

a.

The location of base of tree, name, size, and drip line of all trees at least eight (8) inches dbh;

b.

All trees within ten (10) feet of the subject property line on abutting public property;

c.

The following statement stamped on the survey: "All trees on the site shall be protected at this time and no construction activity shall occur on site without compliance with Article X.5 of the Jefferson Parish Code of Ordinances."

(2)

The property owner or his agent shall provide the planning department with a notarized list of the names and addresses of the abutting property owners. The costs of certified mail shall be borne by the applicant.

(3)

The property owner shall fill out and sign a supplemental application form provided by the planning department. The supplemental form shall include the following as well as any other pertinent information relevant to the applicants particular application:

a.

An affidavit with the following statements:

1.

"I (We) understand that all trees on the site under consideration for subdivision shall be protected at this time. I (We) guarantee that no construction activity shall occur on site without compliance with Article X.5 of the Jefferson Parish Code of Ordinances. I (We) also understand that I (we) will be subject to penalties for the violation of Article X.5 if I (we) fail to comply with these requirements."

2.

"I (We), as owners of said property [describe lot designations] understand that abutting property owners will be notified of the application for minor subdivision administrative approval. Should the Planning Department receive a valid objection to the proposed minor subdivision, I (we) shall be required to submit an application for major subdivision approval, and follow all requirements and procedures for major subdivision application."

b.

Total number of trees within the site area.

c.

The number of trees within ten (10) feet of the subject property line on abutting public property.

(b)

Triggers for major subdivision . Requests for subdivision in the MRTPD that otherwise meet the criteria for minor subdivision shall be classified as a major subdivision if after the planning department notifies the abutting property owners of the application for minor subdivision, an abutting property owner(s) files an objection to the application for minor subdivision with the planning department; in which case, objections to the application must comply with the following criteria:

(1)

Objection must be made in writing and signed by the abutting property owner(s) objecting to the minor subdivision. Letters of objection must be submitted by either fax or mail to the planning department.

(2)

Objection must be received in the planning department office within ten (10) business days of the mailing date on the certified letter notifying abutting property owner(s) of application for minor subdivision.

(3)

Objection to application shall be considered valid only if related to possible negative impact on tree canopy if the minor subdivision is approved. Any letter(s) to the planning department objecting to the minor subdivision must detail the abutting property owner's concerns regarding the specific impacts that the proposed minor subdivision may have on the abutting property. Specific impacts shall include the following:

a.

Loss of tree canopy;

b.

Loss of tree(s) on abutting property;

c.

Other potential demonstrable damage to abutting property.

(c)

Applications for major subdivision. In addition to the regular requirements for the major subdivision application process the following additional requirements shall be submitted for such a subdivision in MRTPD:

(1)

The property owner or his agent shall also indicate on the required survey:

a.

The location of base of tree, name, size, and drip line of all trees at least eight (8) inches dbh;

b.

All trees within ten (10) feet of the subject property line on abutting public property;

c.

The following statement stamped on the survey:

"All trees on the site shall be protected at this time and no construction activity shall occur on site without compliance with Article X.5 of the Jefferson Parish Code of Ordinances."

(2)

The property owner shall fill out and sign a supplemental application form provided by the planning department. The supplemental form shall include the following as well as any other pertinent information relevant to the applicant's particular application:

a.

An affidavit with the following statement:

"I (We) understand that all trees on the site under consideration for subdivision shall be protected at this time. I (We) guarantee that no construction activity shall occur on site without compliance with Article X.5 of the Jefferson Parish Code of Ordinances. I (We) also understand that I (we) will be subject to penalties for the violation of Article X.5 if I (we) fail to comply with these requirements."

b.

Total number of trees within the site area.

c.

The number of trees within ten (10) feet of the subject property line on abutting public property.

(d)

Special permitted uses. In addition to the regular requirements for the special permitted use application process the following additional requirements shall be submitted:

(1)

Color site photos that adequately show existing trees located on the following:

a.

The applicant's property.

b.

Abutting properties within ten (10) feet of the property line, if any.

(2)

Builder/contractor contact information, if applicable.

(3)

If the special permitted use application requires a survey, that survey shall also indicate:

a.

The location of base of tree, name, size, and drip line of all trees at least eight (8) inches dbh

b.

All trees within ten (10) feet of the subject property line on abutting public property

c.

The following statement stamped on the survey:

"All trees on the site shall be protected at this time and no construction activity shall occur on site without compliance with Article X.5 of the Jefferson Parish Code of Ordinances."

(4)

If the special permitted use application requires a site plan, the additional requirements for the survey regarding location of trees may be shown on this site plan. The submitted site plan shall meet the requirements for site plans for major construction activity and include the tree protection plan requirements. The site plan and tree protection plan submittals for special permitted uses in the MRTPD district, once approved by the parish council, may fulfill the required site plan and tree protection plan of major construction activity permit applications unless substantial changes occur at the construction activity permit stage altering the tree protection plan significantly, in which case an amended site plan shall be required.

(e)

Review of applications . All subdivision and special permitted use applications shall be reviewed and processed according to the standard procedures of the planning department as established in Chapters 33 and 40.

(Ord. No. 22419, § 2, 2-2-05; Ord. No. 22707, § 1, 3-8-06; Ord. No. 24576, § VI, 9-18-13; Ord. No. 24899 , § II, 2-11-15)