Current through Reigster Vol. 28, No. 6, December 1, 2024
If a property owner / developer is seeking to subdivide
their property into six or more residential lots or constructing internal
subdivision streets or developing a commercial site through the local land use
agency process, they must coordinate access with DelDOT. A residential
subdivision of 6 or more lots will require construction of internal streets.
The developer shall submit the required information to DelDOT for review and
approval prior to DelDOT issuing its letter of "No Objection to Recordation" to
the local land use agency.
The Plan shall be in the format required by the local
land use agency supplemented with DelDOT's requirements as outlined in this
chapter. DelDOT shall require recordation of the Plan regardless of the local
land use agency recordation requirement. These elements shall be addressed
prior to DelDOT issuing its letter of "No Objection to Recordation".
3.4.1
Commercial or Major Residential
Subdivisions - Record Plan Application Process
Prior to submitting the Record Plan for review, a
pre-submittal meeting with DelDOT is required for projects generating 200 or
more site ADT. If a DelDOT LONOR is more than 5 years old, a new pre-submittal
meeting and application process is required. For any project: additional
pre-submittal meetings should be held prior to a submittal for DelDOT review
(unless directed otherwise by DelDOT): if the last pre-submittal meeting or
plan submittal to DelDOT for the project is more than one (1) year old, or if
the project's scope has changed (including site changes, changes to local
roadways or planned local transportation improvements). See DelDOT's Meeting
Request Form which is available online for meeting request requirements (for
more information go to http://devcoord.deldot.gov >
Forms).
The Record Plan shall be submitted through DelDOT's
online submission portal. The submittal shall contain all information on the
Critical Items list and the plan will follow the requirements of Section 3.4.2.
For Commercial Projects, a Record Plan - Right of Way, Easement and Dedication
- (RED) may be submitted. The Record Plan - RED and a separate Site Plan may be
submitted, in lieu of a Record Plan submittal. Together the Record Plan - RED
and the Site Plan will meet the requirements for a Record Plan submission.
Refer to http://www.deldot.gov/information/business/
under Development Coordination for a plan review schedule. The applicant shall
make revisions or additions to the design upon receipt of comments from DelDOT
and resubmit to the Development Coordination Section. Once all comments have
been addressed, submit signed and sealed plans for approval. DelDOT will issue
a letter of "No Objection to Recordation" to the local land use agency.
DelDOT's District office shall require a copy of the
above-mentioned recorded Record Plan showing all appropriate signatures, seals
and plot book and page, which is consistent with the DelDOT "No Objection to
Recordation" stamped plan, prior to issuing the entrance permit.
When access provisions cannot be provided in accordance
with DelDOT's requirements due to limitations particular to the site or where
the applicant refuses to comply, the access application for the intended use
may be denied.
3.4.2
Commercial Or Major Residential Subdivisions - Record Plan Submittal
Requirements
A. The Record Plan shall
be prepared in accordance with the local land use agency's requirements. The
following elements are supplemental information required by DelDOT to be
addressed and/or included with the Record Plan submittal:
1. Completed Record Plan checklist (for more
information go to
http://devcoord.deldot.gov >
Checklists) Failure to submit required documents will result in delays
reviewing and approving submittals.
2. Completed design criteria form for 3 digit
state maintained roads (for more information go to
http://devcoord.deldot.gov >
Forms).
3. Completed design
deviation form and supporting documentation, if applicable
4. Completed checklist for subdivision record
plan approval (for more information go to
http://devcoord.deldot.gov >
Checklists)
5. Initial stage fee
calculation forms (for more information go to
http://devcoord.deldot.gov >
Forms)
6. Preliminary entrance plan
- Plan shall include but not be limited to the following items (see Chapter 4
for complete list of requirements):
i. Traffic
generation diagram, including the design vehicle for the site (for more
information, see Figure 3.4.2-a and DelDOT's
Traffic Generation
Example which is available online at
http://devcoord.deldot.gov >
Guidance)
iii. Functional
classification of adjacent roadway
iv. Layout of required auxiliary lanes and
bike and pedestrian facilities with supporting documentation and a completed
auxiliary lane worksheet. Auxiliary lane worksheet and typical entrance
diagrams are available on DelDOT's website at:
http://devcoord.deldot.gov >
Forms.
v. Sight distance triangles
with supporting calculations and Intersection Sight Distance (ISD) spreadsheet
found on DelDOT's website at:
http://devcoord.deldot.gov >
Checklists.
vi. Transit facilities
and bus pull offs including existing facilities along with improved or proposed
facilities, if recommended by the local land use authority.
7. Turning movement diagrams for specified
design vehicle (a separate plan sheet or exhibit is acceptable)
8. To facilitate review of the plans, the new
entrance(s) shall be staked in the field in order to determine the feasibility
of the design based on the following procedures:
i. Place two wooden stakes at the entrance.
The stakes shall be visible 24 inches to 36 inches above the ground. The stakes
shall be placed 24 feet apart, and as close to the roadside property line as
possible, while being clearly visible from the road. The stakes shall not be
set closer than five feet from the edge of pavement.
ii. Tie ribbons or apply yellow paint to the
top of stakes to make them clearly visible.
iii. Write the property owner's last name on
each stake.
B.
For Commercial plans only, you have the option of submitting a Record Plan -
RED and a Site Plan instead of a Record Plan. The following elements are
required by DelDOT to be addresses and/or included with the Record Plan - RED
and Site Plan submittal:
1. Completed Record
Plan - RED checklist (for more information go to
http://devcoord.deldot.gov >
Checklists) Failure to submit required documents will result in delays
reviewing and approving submittals.
2. Completed design criteria form (for more
information go to
http://devcoord.deldot.gov >
Forms)
3. Completed design
deviation form and supporting documentation, if applicable
4. Initial stage fee calculation forms (for
more information go to
http://devcoord.deldot.gov >
Forms)
5. Preliminary entrance plan
- Plan shall include but not be limited to the following items (see Chapter 4
for complete list of requirements):
i. Traffic
generation diagram, including the design vehicle for the site (for more
information, see Figure 3.4.2-a and DelDOT's
Traffic Generation
Example which is available online at
http://devcoord.deldot.gov >
Guidance)
iii. Functional
classification of adjacent roadway
iv. Layout of required auxiliary lanes and
bike and pedestrian facilities with supporting documentation and a completed
auxiliary lane worksheet. Auxiliary lane worksheet and typical entrance
diagrams are available on DelDOT's website at:
http://devcoord.deldot.gov >
Forms > Guidance.
v. Sight
distance triangles with supporting calculations and Intersection Sight Distance
(ISD) spreadsheet found on DelDOT's website at:
http://devcoord.deldot.gov >
Checklists.
vi. Transit facilities
and bus pull offs including existing facilities along with improved or proposed
facilities, if recommended by the local land use authority.
6. To facilitate review of the plans, the new
entrance(s) shall be staked in the field in order to determine the feasibility
of the design based on the following procedures:
i. Place two wooden stakes at the entrance.
The stakes shall be visible 24 inches to 36 inches above the ground. The stakes
shall be placed 24 feet apart, and as close to the roadside property line as
possible, while being clearly visible from the road. The stakes shall not be
set closer than five feet from the edge of pavement.
ii. Tie ribbons or apply yellow paint to the
top of stakes to make them clearly visible.
iii. Write the property owner's last name on
each stake.
3.4.2.1
Commercial Or Major Residential
Subdivisions - Record Plan Content
The following items are required by DelDOT to be included
on the Record Plan:
A. A title block
containing:
1. Name of proposed
development
2. Name of town/hundred
and county
3. Maintenance number of
highway being accessed
4. Graphic
Scale (1" = 30' preferred, 1" = 20' acceptable)
6. Name, address, and telephone number of
owner and engineer or surveyor preparing plan
7. Seal of engineer or surveyor (Delaware
License required)
8. Owner's
signature (for final approval)
B. A data block containing:
1. Gross acreage of property
8. Total number of lots, existing and
proposed
9. Posted speed limit on
frontage road(s)
10. Proximity to
identified Transportation Improvement Districts (TID)
11. Investment Level Area as defined by the
State Strategies for Policies and Spending maps (for major or commercial
subdivisions only). Maps are available at:
http://deldot.gov/Programs/gate/indexC. Existing Features
All Record Plans for commercial or residential
subdivision access onto a State-maintained roadway must be at scale and clearly
show the location of the following items according to Figures 3.4.2-b, 3.4.2-c
and 3.4.2-d:
1. Existing entrances
showing dimensions, location and spacing of any entrances. This applies to each
side of the entrance and shall include entrances on both sides of the road. If
there are no entrances within the required distance, then show the distance to
the nearest entrance. The type of use served by each entrance shall be noted as
well as any restrictions in movements.
2. Identification of the existing and
proposed land uses adjacent to and opposite the site
3. Existing rights-of-ways, easements or
reservations
4. Buildings and other
structures may need to be shown and labeled, as determined by DelDOT based upon
field conditions
D.
Proposed Features:
2. Proposed entrance
locations
3. Label any necessary
right-of-way or easement dedication or reservation
4. New street names (if applicable)
5. New street right-of-way widths (if
applicable)
6. Future
interconnection note (if applicable)
7. Dimensions of relevant physical
features
8. Existing and proposed
cross-access easements (if applicable)
E. Notes:
1.
Note outlining the date a traffic impact study was completed and requirements
submitted to the local land use agency (if applicable)
2. Note outlining any transportation
improvements required
3. Note
specifying the maintenance of proposed subdivision streets (if applicable, see
http://devcoord.deldot.gov >
Quick Links > DelDOT Notes)
4.
General notes (
http://devcoord.deldot.gov > Quick
Links > DelDOT Notes)
F. Traffic Information:
1. Traffic generation (from ITE Traffic
Generation Manual) and distribution for the site
2. Truck percentage for the site
3. Existing and buildout volumes for the site
(daily and peak hour)
(DelDOT will provide projected volumes upon
request)4. Existing and
projected (10-year) directional distribution volumes for the adjacent roadway
(DelDOT will provide projected volumes upon request)6. Design vehicle - Applicant will be
required to coordinate with owner/developer to determine correct design vehicle
for site usage.
If a commercial project is choosing to utilize the Record
Plan -RED process, the following items are required on the Record Plan - Red:
Items 3.4.2.1 A, B(1, 2, 3, 5-11), C, E.
The following items are required on the Site Plan
submitted as part of the Record Plan - RED process: Items 3.4.2.1 A, B, D, E,
F.
Figure 3.4.2-a Traffic Generation
Diagram
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to view
Figure 3.4.2-b Requirements for Adjacent
Existing Features on Record Plans
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to view
*Distances measured from site access or a minimum
of 200 feet beyond a site's property lines whichever is greater. Drawing shall
be to scale.
Figure 3.4.2-c Requirements for Adjacent
Existing Features on Record Plan - Direct Frontage
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Figure 3.4.2-d Requirements for Adjacent
Existing Features on Record Plan - Limited Frontage
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3.4.3
Commercial or Major Residential
Subdivisions - Site Entrance
Intersections of subdivision streets with
state-maintained roadways are to be designed in accordance with this
Development Coordination Manual. The location and design of
entrances and exits onto state-maintained roads are governed by the criteria
established in Chapter 1 and the detailed design elements listed in Chapter 5.
Considerations must be given to the location of the entrance to ensure
applicable guidelines listed in Section 5.2 are addressed.
