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
CITY OF JEROME
152 E Avenue A, Jerome, ID 83338
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DESIGN STANDARDS
The City of Jerome requires all developments to be built to the following
specifications:

City of Jerome Subdivision Ordinance – Title 16
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(available at www.ci.jerome.id.us >>> Regulations)

International Building Code
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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.
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City Planning and Zoning Administrator’s Review Comments
City Building Official Review Comments
Contact and Position
Phone
Micah Austin, Planning and Zoning
208-324-8189,
Administrator
208-316-5989
Dave Richey, City Building Official
208-324-8189,
Email
maustin@ci.jerome.id.us
drichey@ci.jerome.id.us
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.
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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)
 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.
 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.
 Review Notes:
REQUIRED ACTION
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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.
 Review Notes:
16.28.150 (M.)
REQUIRED ACTION
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.
 Review Notes:
REQUIRED ACTION
 Review Notes:
REQUIRED ACTION
 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
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Jerome City Fire Department Review Comments
Contact and Position
Mike Hatfield, Fire Chief
Phone
Email
208-324-2323
mhatfield@ci.jerome.id.us
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.
 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.
 Review Notes:
REQUIRED ACTION
 Review Notes:
REQUIRED ACTION (Additional Comments)
Acknowledgement of Staff Review:
Mike Hatfied, Fire Chief
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(Type name or sign electronically)
Date
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CITY OF JEROME
152 E Avenue A, Jerome, ID 83338
208-329-8189
Jerome City Public Works Department Review Comments
Contact and Position
Walt Appell, Public Works Director
Phone
208-324-9669
Email
wappell@ci.jerome.id.us
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
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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)
 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.
 Review Notes:
REQUIRED ACTION
Acknowledgement of Staff Review:
Walt Appell, Public Works Director
(Type name or sign electronically)
Date
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208-329-8189
Jerome City Water Works Department Review Comments
Contact and Position
John Boyd, Water Works Director
Phone
208-324-7122
Email
jboyd@ci.jerome.id.us
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)
 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)
 Review Notes:
REQUIRED ACTION (City Engineer)
 Review Notes:
REQUIRED ACTION (Water Work Dept.)
Acknowledgement of Staff Review:
John Boyd, Water Works Director
(Type name or sign electronically)
Date
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152 E Avenue A, Jerome, ID 83338
208-329-8189
Jerome City Engineer Department Review Comments
Contact and Position
Rick Wuori, City Engineer
16.28.150 (P.)
Phone
208-324-9669
Email
rwuori@ci.jerome.id.us
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.
 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 regraded 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.
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B.
152 E Avenue A, Jerome, ID 83338
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All subdivisions shall be required to connect to the city's wastewater
treatment system. (Ord. 994 §2, 2006)
 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)
 Review Notes:
REQUIRED ACTION (City Engineer)
Acknowledgement of Staff Review:
Rick Wuori, City Engineer
(Type name or sign electronically)
Date
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152 E Avenue A, Jerome, ID 83338
208-329-8189
 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:
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Contact Information
___________________________________
Micah Austin
Jerome City Planning and Zoning Administrator
maustin@ci.jerome.id.us or (208) 324-8189
___________________________________
Mike Hatfield
Jerome City Fire Chief
mhatfield@ci.jerome.id.us or (208) 324-2323
___________________________________
Walt Appell
Jerome City Public Works Director
wappell@ci.jerome.id.us or (208) 324-9669
__________________________________
Dave Richey
Jerome City Building Official
drichey@ci.jerome.id.us
or (208) 324-8189
___________________________________
John Boyd
Jerome City Water Works Director
drichey@ci.jerome.id.us
or (208) 324-7122
___________________________________
Rick Wuori
Jerome City Engineer Director
rwuori@ci.jerome.id.us
or (208) 324-7122
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