The following sequence (i.e., "steps") of events is required for all subdividing and land development. Refer to § 154.006 for phases which may be skipped.
Step Requirement
1. The developer and staff hold a preapplication conference (§ 154.020).
2. The developer submits preliminary plat along with the application and filing fee (§ 154.022).
3. The development review committee (DRC) reviews the preliminary plat.
4. The developer may incorporate DRC comments into preliminary plat and resubmit prior to the Planning and Zoning Commission (P&Z) meeting.
5. The preliminary plat is approved by P&Z. If approved with conditions or disapproved, P&Z shall provide the developer a written statement of the condition or reasons for disapproval.
6. The developer may submit a written response to the P&Z that satisfies each condition or remedies each reason for disapproval. P&Z shall then determine whether to approve or disapprove the preliminary plat.
7. The preliminary plat is approved by City Council. If approved with conditions or disapproved the City Council shall provide the developer a written statement of the conditions or reasons for disapproval.
8. The developer may submit a written response to the City Council that satisfies each condition or remedies each reason for disapproval. The City Council shall then determine whether to approve or disapprove the preliminary plat.
9. The preliminary plat is filed in the Planning and Zoning Coordinator's office for a period of 12 months (§ 154.022(O)).
10. The City Engineer approves the engineering plans and specifications for the entire final plat (§§ 154.060; 154.081). If disapproved, the plans and specifications shall be corrected and resubmitted. In the alternative, the City Engineer may issue a letter stating that engineering plans and specifications are not needed for the subdivision.
11. The developer submits a final plat on a portion of the preliminary plat along with the application and filing fee (§ 154.024).
12. The DRC reviews the final plat.
13. The developer may incorporate DRC comments into the final plat and resubmit prior to the P&Z meeting.
14. The P&Z approves the final plat. If approved with conditions or disapproved, P&Z shall provide the developer a written statement of the conditions or reasons for disapproval.
15. The developer may submit a written response to the P&Z that satisfies each condition or remedies each reason for disapproval. P&Z shall then determine whether to approve or disapprove the final plat.
16. The City Council approves the final plat. If approved with conditions or disapproved the City Council shall provide the developer a written statement of the conditions or reasons for disapproval.
17. The developer may submit a written response to the City Council that satisfies each condition or remedies each reason for disapproval. The City Council shall then determine whether to approve or disapprove the final plat.
18. If public infrastructure is required, the developer submits the required bonds, insurance documents, engineering estimates, inspection fee and a copy of the construction contract(s) for all phases of the construction on the engineering plans to include excavation, the placement of underground utilities and storm drainage, street improvements, and the developer and contractor(s) attend a mandatory preconstruction conference (§ 154.060).
19. The city files the plat in the plat records at the County Clerk's office of the Johnson County Courthouse.
20. City Engineer authorizes the start of construction for excavation and fill, utility construction, street construction, and construction of all other community facilities.
21. The construction of all required community facilities is completed and accepted by the City Engineer.
22. Building permits may be issued upon request.
('68 Code, App. B, § 1.05) (Ord. 8-1989-34, passed 8-8-89; Am. Ord. 08-2019-47, passed 8-27-19)