GLOSSARY:

Plat: A graphic representation of a subdivision showing the division of land into lots, parcels, blocks, streets and alleys and other elements of a subdivision for review by a governing body and shall include covenants running with the land.

Final Plat: The final drawing of the subdivision and dedication prepared for filing for record with the County Clerk and Recorder.

Preliminary Plat: A scaled drawing of a proposed subdivision showing the layout of streets, alleys, lots and other elements of a subdivision for review by a governing body and shall include covenants running with the land.

Final Plat: The final drawing of the subdivision and dedication prepared for filing for record with the County Clerk and Recorder.

Preliminary Plat: A scaled drawing of a proposed subdivision showing the layout of streets, alleys, lots and other elements of a subdivision for review by a governing body and shall include covenants running with the land.

PUD : Planned Unit Development. An area of land developed primarily for residential use in which restriction of lot sizes, setbacks, densities, and land uses may be adjusted in return for conformity with an approved plan for the entire parcel.

PUD Density Bonus: A percentage of the base density for any parcel of land that may be awarded to provide incentive for utilization of the PUD option.

Zones :

A-20 : Productive Agricultural District (1 unit per 20 acres)

A-10 : Unproductive Agricultural District (1 unit per 10 acres)

R-5 : Residential/Agricultural District (1 unit per 5 acres)

R-2.5 : Rural Residential District (1 unit per 2.5 acres)

R-2 : Planned Residential Development District (1 unit per 2 acres)

R-1 : Low Density Residential District (one unit per acre)

R-.25 : High Density Residential District (four units per acre)

RD : Recreation Development District

C : General Commercial District

LI : Light Industrial District

HI : Heavy Industrial District

FP : Floodplain Management District

R : Riparian Setback District

AV : Airport Vicinity District

WE : Wetlands Overlay District

W : Wildlife Overlay District

M : Mountain Overlay District

SHO : Scenic Highway Overlay District

A : Avalanche Overlay District

SU : Seasonal Use Overlay District

Helpful links:

Introduction

The Stages of the Subdivision Application Process (overview)

The Subdivision Application Process (in detail)