(a) The following steps are necessary for securing final approval of a subdivision:
(2) Approval of the Preliminary Plans. After considering the preliminary subdivision plans, proposed private restrictions and similar matters, the Planning Commission may, at the same or at a subsequent meeting, give its preliminary approval, subject to such revisions as it deems necessary. This preliminary approval is strictly tentative, and involves only the general acceptability of the layout as submitted, which may cover a large area, only a part of which is to be platted in the immediate future. Approval (or disapproval, with reasons given therefor), of the preliminary plans shall be given by the Commission within one hundred twenty (120) days of the application to Planning Commission of such plans. Such preliminary approval shall be effective for a period of eighteen (18) months unless the subdivider requests and the Commission grants an extension. If the final plat has not been recorded within that time limit, the preliminary plans must again be submitted to the Commission for review and reapproval.
(3) Approval of the Final Plat. Following preliminary approval, the plan of the proposed subdivision is to be worked into a final plat which must conform to the provisions of Chapters 1226
and 1228
. The Final Plat does not need to match precisely the approved Preliminary Plan in that minor modifications are anticipated. Upon presentation to the Commission, the plat shall be given the Commission's final approval if all requirements have been met. This approval shall be given within sixty (60) days of the submission of the final plat. The Commission has the authority to require certain improvements as provided in Chapter 1230
, which improvements shall be made prior to the final effective date for the plat. In lieu of the completion of these improvements, the owner may furnish an acceptable performance bond to guarantee that the required work will be done properly and within a time limit agreed upon. If a subdivision is a part of the development of a large area for which a plan has been given preliminary approval, no further preliminary approval is needed, but the plats for sections of the larger area must be submitted for subsequent final approval.
(4) Effective Approval Date and Acceptance Ordinance. The "effective date of approval" or similar wording in these Subdivision Regulations refers to the date on which all the requirements have been met, including the proper plans submitted and checked, the payment of all fees and deposits as outlined herein, the completion of improvements or the deposit of bonds and the signing and acceptance of agreements with the City concerning the completion of such improvements. When all the requirements have been met, an ordinance shall be presented to Council for the acceptance by the City of the streets, easements and dedicated open spaces.
(5) Council Committee Hearing. A duly notified public hearing shall be held by Council.
(6) Signing of Plat. Upon the passage of the acceptance ordinance by Council, duly signed by the Mayor, the Council President and Clerk shall sign the plat.
(7) Recording. The allotter shall then have the plat recorded. The plat tracings shall become a part of the permanent Commission records after being recorded and shall bear a legend to that effect.
(Ord. 1960-7. Passed 12-5-60; Ord. 2001-005. Passed 3-5-01; Ord. 2007-002. Passed 4-2-07; Ord. 2020-021A. Passed 6-15- 20.)