On all projects requiring the recording of a plat or record of survey map under applicable state law, the plat shall conform to the following standards before approval will be granted by the town:
A. Owner Execution: A subdivision plat must be signed by the owner of the property and all persons claiming an interest in the property within the plat, including those holding a security interest in the property, excluding mechanic liens and judgment liens. A condominium plat need not be signed by those holding security interest in the property. All owners' signatures must be legally acknowledged.
B. Contents Of Plat: The plat must have signature blocks for the mayor, town engineer, fire department, school district, attorney, planning commission chairperson, county surveyor and county recorder's use. The survey data and accuracy of the plat must be certified by a licensed surveyor and the plat must bear the surveyor's official stamp.
C. Submission: The submission for plat approval must be accompanied by any covenants, declarations, easements, dedications of rights of way, or similar documents that are in addition to the contents of the plat. The submission must also be accompanied by a current title report showing the persons having an interest in the property, and verifying the ownership is consistent with the ownership as indicated on the plat. The legal descriptions of the property must also be consistent among the plat, declarations or covenants and title report.
D. Recording: Upon granting of final approval by the town, the town recorder shall release the fully executed plat and the declaration and covenants to the title company designated by the developer for recording. The town shall have the obligation to advance recording fees, but may deliver the plats to the county directly rather than through the developer's designated title company. No plat shall be recorded until the recorder has verified that all fees relative to the project have been paid, including the final engineering bills from the plat approval if applicable.
E. Effect Of Approval: In approving the plat, the town and its officers and agents are only certifying to substantial compliance with the statute and ordinances regarding the recording of plats and the prior approval of the project as being in compliance with local zoning ordinances. The town does not make any representation concerning the accuracy of the information presented in the plat drawn by the developer, nor the value of the project. (Ord., 1-18-2005)