A. The subdivider shall prepare subdivision plans and plats consistent with the City development standards and shall pay for the design, City review, construction and City inspection of all public improvements and private storm drain and on site culinary water within City's service area. The City shall process said plans and plats in accordance with the regulations set forth herein. The subdivider shall not alter the terrain or remove any vegetation from the proposed subdivision site or engage in any site development until subdivider has obtained the necessary approvals as described in title 18, "Land Disturbance", of this Code, and this title. The subdivider is responsible to obtain and be familiar with all applicable subdivision ordinances, rules and standards of the City. (Ord. 1132, 2-17-2015)
B. The Zoning Administrator shall review the plans and plats for design; for conformity to the general plan and to the zoning ordinance; for the environmental quality of the subdivision design; and shall process the subdivision plats and reports as provided for in this title.
C. Plats and/or plans of proposed subdivisions may be referred by the Zoning Administrator to any City departments and special districts, governmental boards, bureaus, utility companies, and other agencies which will provide public and private facilities and services to the subdivision for their information and comment. The Zoning Administrator is responsible for coordinating any comments received from public and private entities and shall decide which agencies to refer proposed subdivision plats and plans to. (Ord. 480, 12-3-2002, eff. 1-1-2003)
D. The City Engineer shall review for compliance the engineering plans and specifications for the City required improvements for the subdivision and whether the proposed City required improvements are consistent with this title, City design and construction standards, and other applicable ordinances and shall be responsible for inspecting the City required public improvements, private storm drain and on site culinary water improvements within the City's service area, security proceeds collection and administration, and the collection of certain fees. Street layout and overall circulation shall be coordinated with the City Engineer by the Zoning Administrator.
E. The Public Works Director shall review and make comments on the design engineering plans and specifications for the City required improvements related to long term maintenance and preservation provisions, snowplowing, snowplow storage areas, waste management collection and vehicle turnaround, City culinary water infrastructure and service lateral maintenance, streetlight service and all other related aspects pertaining to public works utility and infrastructure maintenance to the City Engineer and the Zoning Administrator. The Public Works Director may assist the City Engineer in performing inspections. (Ord. 1132, 2-17-2015)
F. Upon completion of the staff review process, the Planning Commission shall hold a public meeting to consider the proposed preliminary subdivision plat application. The Planning Commission may approve, approve with conditions or, if the project does not meet requirements specified in section 17-3-040, deny the preliminary subdivision plat application. If a final subdivision plat application complies with the City code and the preliminary subdivision plat approval, the Zoning Administrator shall approve the final subdivision plat application. (Ord. 1332, 7-10-2018)
G. The City Attorney shall verify that the security proceeds provided by the subdivider is acceptable, that the subdivider dedicating land for use of the public is the owner of record, that the land is free and clear of unacceptable encumbrances according to the title report submitted by the subdivider, and may review matters of title such as easements and restrictive covenants prior to signing the mylar of the final plat. (Ord. 1132, 2-17-2015; amd. Ord. 1601, 1-16-2024)