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 the following:
1. Three (3) copies of the final plat.
2. Four (4) copies of the final engineering construction drawings for streets, water, sewers, sidewalks and other public improvements, one being a reproducible Mylar.
B. Contents Of Final Plat: The final plat shall include and be in compliance with all items required under Idaho Code, title 50, chapter 13 and shall be drawn at such scale and contain lettering of such size as to enable the same to be placed on one sheet of eighteen inch by fourteen inch (18" x 14") drawing paper with no part of the drawing nearer to the edge than one inch (1"). The reverse of said sheet shall not be used for any portion of the drawing, but may contain written matter as to dedication, certifications and other information. The final plat shall include at least the following:
1. A written application for approval of such final plat as stipulated by the commission.
2. Proof of current ownership of the real property included in the proposed final plat.
3. Such other information as the Administrator or the commission may deem necessary to establish whether or not all proper parties have signed and/or approved said final plat.
4. Conformance with the approved preliminary plat and meeting all requirements or conditions thereof.
5. Conformance with all requirements and provisions of this title.
6. Acceptable engineering practices and local standards, including proof of closure provided by the engineer drawing up the final plat. (Ord. 561, 4-18-1983)
C. Inspection Of Public Improvements Under Construction And Fees For The Same:
1. Final Plat Review Fee: A fee as established in the master fee schedule for a final plat review plus the actual cost of all necessary traffic control, pedestrian, and street identification signs to be placed in the subdivision. The City shall locate and install all signs at cost to the developer. (Ord. 822, 5-21-2007; amd. Ord. 925, 10-1-2018)
2. Inspection Fees: A fee of the greater of one percent (1%) or the actual construction cost and inspection fees incurred by the City shall be charged for engineering inspection. Additionally, any and all special testing expenses incurred by the City for testing during the construction period and at the end thereof shall likewise be paid by the developer.
3. Agreement To Inspect; Inspector:
a. Inspection Of Public Improvements Under Construction: Before approving a final plat and construction plans and specifications for public improvements, an agreement between the subdivider and the City Council shall be made to provide for checking or inspecting the construction and its conformity to the submitted plans.
b. Inspector To Be Hired By City: Any inspector hired by the City and paid in accordance with this section shall be a City employee or independent contractor engaged by the City and the frequency of inspections, required testing, and fee reimbursement required pursuant to this section shall be adjusted at the discretion of the City depending on project size and complexity. (Ord. 822, 5-21-2007)
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 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 are substantial differences in the final plat than that which was approved as a preliminary plat or conditions that have not been met, the Administrator may require that the final plat be submitted to the Technical Review Committee and the commission in the same manner as required in the preliminary plat procedure.
3. Compliance: Upon submission to the commission; if 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 commission agenda within forty five (45) days from the date that an acceptable final plat application was received and acknowledged by the Administrator.
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 estimates for all improvements, and legal review of the performance bond.
F. City Council Action: The City Council at its next meeting following receipt of the Administrator's report shall consider the commission's findings and comments from concerned persons and agencies to arrive at a decision on the final plat. The City Council shall approve, disapprove, conditionally approve or table the final plat for additional information within thirty (30) days of the date of the regular meeting where the final plat is first considered. A copy of the approved plat shall be filed with the Administrator.
G. Approval Period: A final plat shall be filed with the County Recorder within one year after written approval by the City Council; otherwise such approval shall become null and void unless prior to such expiration date an extension of time is requested by the subdivider and granted by the City Council. (Ord. 561, 4-18-1983)
H. Method Of Recording: Upon approval of the final plat by the City Council after due consideration of the plat by the Planning and Zoning Commission, the subdivider's prepayment of fees for construction of improvements or posting of a surety bond, and the inclusion of the following signatures on the final plat, the subdivider shall submit the final plat to the County Recorder for recording:
1. Certification and signature of the Mayor, City Clerk, and the City Engineer verifying that the subdivision meets the City requirements and has been approved by the City Council.
2. Certification of the sanitary restrictions on the face of the plat per Idaho Code section 50-1326. (Ord. 823, 5-21-2007)
I. Recording Of Plat Within One Year: If an approved plat has not been recorded within one year from the date of its approval, then, before it can be recorded, there must be endorsed on the plat or recorded with it, and referred to thereon, a certificate of the Planning and Zoning Commission dated within thirty (30) days of the recording, that the approval has not been modified, amended or rescinded nor the plan changed. (Ord. 561, 4-18-1983)