A. Application: After the approval or conditional approval of the preliminary plat, the subdivider may cause the total parcel, or any part thereof, to be surveyed, and a final plat prepared in accordance with the approved preliminary plat. The subdivider shall submit to the administrator:
1. Ten (10) copies of the final plat;
2. A title report verifying ownership of the subject property; and
3. Ten (10) unfolded copies of the final utility and drainage plans.
B. Content Of Final Plat: The final plat shall include and be in compliance with all items required under title 50, chapter 13 of the Idaho Code and shall be drawn at a scale of not less than one inch equals one hundred feet (1" = 100') and contain lettering of such size as to enable the same to be placed on eighteen inch by twenty seven inch (18" x 27") drawing paper. No part of the drawing shall be nearer than three inches (3") to the left edge and one-half inch (1/2") to the other edges of the drawing. The reverse of said sheet shall not be used for any portion of the drawing. The final plat shall include at least the following:
1. Name of subdivision.
2. Date of preparation, the scale and a symbol designating true north.
3. A legal description of the site.
4. A complete description of primary control points to which all dimensions, angles, bearings and similar data on the plat shall be referenced.
5. Boundary lines of the subdivision, right of way lines of streets, easements, irrigation ditches, and lot lines with accurate bearings and distances.
6. Designations of all streets and other rights of way, including dimensions and names of each street.
7. The location and dimensions of any easements.
8. Identification of each lot by lot and block number.
9. A vicinity map of the area surrounding the site for a minimum of four (4) square miles showing the following:
a. Zoning districts;
b. Traffic circulation system;
c. Major public facilities;
d. Location of existing municipal boundary lines.
10. The location and description of all monuments found or set with indication of cap numbers.
11. Statement of land ownership to include legal description.
12. Statement of dedication of easements, rights of way and any site for public use.
13. Certification by surveyor or engineer as to accuracy of survey and plat.
14. Certification of the chairperson of the planning and zoning commission that the plat has been before the commission for a public hearing.
C. Fees: A fee for processing and checking a final plat shall be due upon submittal of the final plat to the administrator. The amount of the fee shall be established by resolution of the council.
D. Administrator Review:
1. Acceptance: Upon receipt of the final plat and compliance with all other requirements as provided for herein, the administrator shall certify the application as complete and shall affix the date of acceptance thereon.
2. Resubmittal Of Final Plat: The administrator shall review the final plat for compliance with the approved or conditionally approved preliminary plat. If the administrator determines that there is substantial difference in the final plat than that which was approved as a preliminary plat or conditions which have not been met, the administrator may require that the final plat be submitted to the commission in the same manner as required in the preliminary plat process.
3. Submission To Council: Upon the review of checked copies of the final plans and specifications for streets, water, sewer, a master utility plan and other public improvements to be constructed and a determination that the final plat is in compliance with the preliminary plat and all conditional requirements have been met, the administrator shall place the final plat on the council agenda at the next available regularly scheduled meeting.
E. Agency Review: The administrator may transmit one copy of the final plat, or other documents submitted, for review and recommendation to the departments and agencies as he deems necessary to ensure compliance with the preliminary approval and/or conditions of preliminary approval. Such agency review shall also include the construction standards of improvements, compliance with health standards, the cost estimate for all improvements and the legal review of the performance bond.
F. Council Action: The council, at its next meeting following receipt of the administrator's report, shall determine whether:
1. Conditions imposed on the preliminary plat have been met or have been properly guaranteed.
2. The facilities and improvements required to be provided by the subdivider have been completed, or the subdivider will provide a suitable financial guarantee in a form acceptable to the council, unless the council requires certain infrastructure to be in place prior to recording the plat. (See section 12-5-3 of this title.)
3. The requirements of all city ordinances and the state law have been met. The council shall thereupon approve or disapprove the proposed final plat. If the council approves the plat, it shall be transmitted to the county recorder for recording. If the council disapproves the plat, it will be returned to the subdivider with reasons for denial. Final actions to disapprove must be given within twenty (20) days after the council's meeting.
G. Fees: At the time of submittal of plans and specifications a fee to defray costs and expenses of plan checking, as provided for by resolution of the city council, shall be paid.
H. Approval Period: The final plat shall be filed with the county recorder within sixty (60) days after written approval by the council; otherwise such approval shall become null and void, unless, prior to said expiration date, an extension of time is applied for by the subdivider and granted by the council.
I. Method Of Recording: Upon approval of the final plat by the council and posting of surety bond or other acceptable guarantee and the inclusion of the following signatures on the plat, the subdivider shall submit the final plat to the county recorder for recording:
1. Certification and signature of the city council verifying that the subdivision has been approved;
2. Certification and signature of the city clerk and the city verifying that the subdivision meets the city requirements and has been approved by the council;
3. Certification of the sanitation restrictions on the face of the plat per section 50-1326 Idaho Code;
4. Signature of the county surveyor or engineer; and
5. The signature of the county treasurer. (Ord. 434, 6-11-1997)