SEC. 51A-8.704. UTILITIES.

   Utility connections are not authorized until a final plat has been approved by the commission in accordance with this article and filed for record with the county clerk. (Ord. Nos. 20092; 23384)

SEC. 51A-8.705. TAXES.

   No final plat may be filed with the county clerk until all taxes assessed by the city against the property have been paid. (Ord. Nos. 20092; 23384; 26529)

SEC. 51A-8.706. APPROVALS AND AGREEMENTS IN WRITING.

   Whenever a requirement exists for approval by an official body, a city official, or a city employee, or for an agreement, concurrence, or acknowledgement from an applicant, the approval, agreement, concurrence, or acknowledgement must be expressed in written form. (Ord. Nos. 20092; 23384)

SEC. 51A-8.707. PLATTING IN THE ESCARPMENT ZONE AND IN THE GEOLOGICALLY SIMILAR AREA.

   (a)   The commission or the subdivision administrator shall refuse permission to plat property in the escarpment zone or in the geologically similar area, as defined in the escarpment regulations of this chapter, unless the director has first issued an escarpment permit for the development proposed.

   (b)   When property in the escarpment zone or in the geologically similar area is platted:

      (1)   the escarpment zone or the geologically similar area must be shown on the plat; and

      (2)   the plat must provide any dedications necessary for maintenance, drainage, or compliance with Division 51A-5.200, “Escarpment Regulations”; and

      (3)   the property owner is encouraged, but not required, to dedicate the escarpment zone or geologically similar area to the city as park. (Ord. Nos. 20092; 23384; 25047; 26000; 26529; 28073)

SEC. 51A-8.708. WAIVER BY CITY COUNCIL.

   Nothing in this division shall preclude the city council from waiving, in whole or in part, any provision of this division in connection with the abandonment, conveyance, or closure of streets or alleys. (Ord. 23384)