6-6(L)   SUBDIVISION OF LAND - MAJOR

All applicable provisions of Section 14-16-6-4 (General Procedures) apply unless specifically modified by the provisions of this Subsection 14-16-6-6(L) or the DPM.

6-6(L)(1)   Applicability

This Subsection 14-16-6-6(L) applies to any application for a subdivision of land or combination of previously subdivided lots that is not eligible to be processed as a Subdivision of Land - Minor pursuant to Subsection 14-16-6-6(K) and that is not a Subdivision of Land - Bulk Land pursuant to Subsection 14-16-6-6(J).

6-6(L)(2)   Procedure

6-6(L)(2)(a)   Deviations and Waivers

   1.   The DHO may grant a deviation to a Development Standard in the IDO as part of this approval pursuant to the thresholds in Subsection 14-16-6-4(P) (Deviations).

   2.   The DHO may grant a Waiver to standards in Sections 14-16-5-3 (Access and Connectivity), 14-16-5-4 (Subdivision of Land), or 14-16-5-5 (Parking and Loading) pursuant to Subsection 14-16-6-6(P) (Waiver - DRB).

6-6(L)(2)(b)   Sketch Plat

   1.   The applicant shall submit a sketch plat that indicates the basic layout of the proposed subdivision, including general layouts of streets, drainage areas, open spaces, and buildable lots within the subdivision, and other technical standards specified in the DPM.

   2.   City Planning Department staff shall refer the submittal to commenting agencies pursuant to Subsection 14-16-6-4(J).

   3.   Required commenting agencies pursuant to Subsection 14-16-6-4(J) shall review the submittal and forward any comments to City Planning Department staff.

   4.   The City Planning Department staff shall review the sketch plat and provide a letter of advice outlining the requirements and recommendations of the meeting, which will address the suitability of the proposal for development and for infrastructure improvements based on the intent of this IDO and the DPM.

   5.   If the subdivision is associated with a Vacation Public Right-of-Way pursuant to Subsection 14-16-6-6(M), the zone district boundary shall be extended to the new property line created by platting the vacated public right-of-way into abutting properties.

   6.   If a Preliminary Plat that meets all standards and requirements of this IDO and the DPM is not submitted within 1 year, the applicant must submit an updated sketch plat.

6-6(L)(2)(c)   Preliminary Plat

   1.   Any request for a Waiver from the Development Standards applicable to the subdivision in Sections 14-16-5-3 (Access and Connectivity), 14-16-5-4 (Subdivision of Land), or 14-16-5-5 (Parking and Loading) shall be reviewed and decided pursuant to Subsection 14-16-6-6(P) (Waiver - DHO), shown on the Preliminary Plat, and considered simultaneously with the review and approval of the Preliminary Plat.

   2.   City Planning Department staff shall refer the submittal to commenting agencies pursuant to Subsection 14-16-6-4(J).

   3.   Required commenting agencies pursuant to Subsection 14-16-6-4(J) shall review the submittal and forward any comments and a recommendation to the DHO.

   4.   The DHO shall conduct a public hearing and make a decision on the preliminary plat.

   5.   The applicant shall provide an IIA and construction plans and specifications for all required improvements conforming to the Preliminary Plat, pursuant to Subsection 14-16-6-4(Q).

6-6(L)(2)(d)   Final Plat

   1.   Within 1 year after DHO approval, or approval with conditions, of a Preliminary Plat, the applicant shall submit a Final Plat that includes all changes, conditions, and requirements contained in the Preliminary Plat approval.

   2.   City Planning Department staff shall refer the submittal to required commenting agencies pursuant to Subsection 14-16-6-4(J).

   3.   Required commenting agencies pursuant to Subsection 14-16-6-4(J) shall review the submittal and forward any comments and a recommendation to the DHO.

   4.   The DHO shall conduct a public hearing and make a decision on the application.

   5.   Final Plats shall include a list of any Vacations, Variances, Waivers, and deviations granted as an exhibit or note.

   6.   Staff from required commenting agencies pursuant to Subsection 14-16-6-4(J)(2) shall review final plats administratively for compliance with conditions of approval, DPM standards, and zoning standards.

   7.   The date of the DHO approval shall be recorded on the final plat, and verification of compliance with conditions of approval shall be dated and verified by the signatures of the required commenting agencies pursuant to Subsection 14-16-6-4(J)(2) and certifications required by the DPM.

   8.   The applicant shall then record the final plat with the Bernalillo County Clerk as soon as possible, but in no case more than 30 consecutive days from the date of the last signature on the final plat, or the subdivision shall be voided.

      a.   A plat that is not recorded in a timely manner may not be used as the basis for legal transfer of property where a subdivision is required.

      b.   The applicant shall provide the City a digital copy of the recorded plat.

6-6(L)(3)   Review and Decision Criteria

An application for a Subdivision of Land - Major shall be approved if it meets all of the following criteria.

6-6(L)(3)(a)   A Preliminary Plat shall be approved if it complies with all applicable provisions of this IDO, the DPM, other adopted City regulations, and any conditions specifically applied to development of the property in a prior permit or approval affecting the property.

6-6(L)(3)(b)   A Final Plat shall be approved if it includes all changes, conditions, and requirements contained in the Preliminary Plat approval.