A. Submittal: In seeking to subdivide land or other property into building lots or other parcels and to dedicate streets, alleys or other land for public use, the developer shall submit six (6) copies of a preliminary plat to the commission or, in the case of a short plat, two (2) copies to the hearing examiner. The administrator shall place the application on the next commission or hearing examiner agenda for which space is available and when all notice requirements can be met.
B. Public Notice: The administrator shall place public notice of the application and public hearing in a newspaper of general circulation, and to owners of property located within three hundred feet (300') of the boundaries of the proposed subdivision, and all easement holders within the subject property, no less than fifteen (15) days prior to the scheduled date of hearing. The applicant shall provide the mailing addresses of all property owners within three hundred feet (300') of the outer boundaries of the parcel proposed for subdivision.
C. Preparation; Scale; Information Required:
1. The preliminary plat, prepared by a professional land surveyor and formally filed, shall have a scale no smaller than one inch equals one hundred feet (1" = 100') and shall contain at least the following information:
a. The proposed name of the subdivision.
b. The name and address of the developer, the engineer or surveyor of the subdivision.
c. The location of the subdivision as forming a part of some larger tract or parcel of land referred to in the records of the county recorder.
d. North point, scale and date.
e. Zoning district(s) and boundaries, including any overlay district(s) and boundaries.
f. The zoning requested for each area if a map amendment is requested.
g. The boundary lines of the tract to be subdivided shall be accurate in scale and bearing.
h. A contour map at a one foot (1') contour interval to show the general topography and record grade of the tract.
i. The location, widths and other dimensions of all existing or platted streets and other important features, such as power lines, watercourses, easements, topography, substantial vegetation, wetlands, floodplain and floodway areas, avalanche areas, buildings, structures, or any other natural or manmade features, within, contiguous to, or in the general area of the property to be subdivided.
j. The location, widths and other dimensions of proposed streets, alleys, easements, parks, lots and green space.
k. The plan and cross section of proposed streets and alleys showing widths of roadways, location of sidewalks, curb and gutter, location and species of street trees, drainage areas, parking areas, snow storage areas, or any other improvement proposed or required for the rights of way.
l. The proposed names of all the streets, whether new or continuous. The new street names must not be the same or similar to any other street names used in Blaine County.
m. The location of existing and proposed sanitary sewer mains (including profile view), sewer services, storm drains, water supply mains, water services, including water vaults and meters, fire hydrants and culverts within the property and immediately adjacent thereto.
n. The proposed lot and block numbers.
o. The size of each lot shown in both square feet and acres.
p. All parcels of land intended to be dedicated for public use or reserved for the use of all property owners with the purpose indicated, and planned improvements to that parcel or parcels.
2. The following items must also be submitted along with the preliminary plat before such application will be certified as complete:
a. The names and mailing addresses of all property owners, along with the legal descriptions of all properties, within three hundred feet (300') of the outer boundaries of the parcel proposed for subdivision. The names and mailing addresses of all easement holders within the subject property. This information shall be provided in a format acceptable to the administrator.
b. A title report, a title commitment or lot book report (effective within the last 90 days), as determined by the administrator.
c. A phasing plan if the developer intends to develop the project in phases. The plan must include the numbers of lots in each phase, the infrastructure planned for completion with each phase, the amenities to be constructed with each phase, the deadline for completion of each phase, and all other information pertinent to the completion of the development.
d. A draft of any private restrictions proposed to be recorded for the purpose of providing regulations governing the use, building lines, green spaces or any aspect of their development, use and maintenance.
e. An area development plan if applicable pursuant to subsection 16.04.070D of this title.
f. Such other information as may be required by the commission, hearing examiner or administrator.
g. An application fee as established by ordinance.
D. Flood Hazard Overlay District: If the subject property is located within or partially within the flood hazard overlay district, an application for flood hazard development permit shall be submitted along with the preliminary plat for concurrent review by the commission or hearing examiner.
E. Time Limitation For Completion; Withdrawal Of Application: Following receipt of a completed application, the applicant shall be required to diligently pursue the application by providing revised plans, plat maps, etc., when requested by planning staff, the hearing examiner or the commission, in a timely fashion. If the applicant fails to meet this requirement, the city shall, in writing, request the applicant to withdraw its application. After such request to withdraw, if the applicant fails to take any further action on the application for a period of twelve (12) consecutive months, the application shall automatically expire. When such application has expired, the applicant must reapply and pay any applicable fees.
F. Public Hearing; Recommendation: The commission shall hold a public hearing and recommend to approve, conditionally approve, or deny the preliminary plat application, or in the case of a short plat, the commission or hearing examiner shall hold a public hearing and approve, conditionally approve, or deny the preliminary plat. The commission or hearing examiner may table or continue the application, when specific information has been requested from the applicant. A denial of the proposed short plat by the commission or hearing examiner is a denial of the application, and, unless appealed to the council, the application will be terminated and the application fee forfeited. (Ord. 1193, 2016; Ord. 1191, 2015)
A. Submittal Of Necessary Documents: Following the recommendation for preliminary plat approval, conditional approval or denial by the commission, the applicant shall resubmit drawings, as necessary, showing modifications to the plans required by the commission.
B. Time Limitation For Completion; Withdrawal Of Application: Following receipt of a completed application, the applicant shall be required to diligently pursue the application by providing revised plans, plat maps, etc., when requested by planning staff, the commission or council, in a timely fashion. Where the applicant fails to meet this requirement, the city shall, in writing, request the applicant to withdraw its application. After such request to withdraw, if the applicant fails to take any further action on the application for a period of twelve (12) consecutive months, the application shall automatically expire. When such application has expired, the applicant must reapply and pay any applicable fees.
C. Notice And Hearing: Following receipt of the revised plans, or if no revisions are required, the application will be noticed, under the same procedure specified in section 16.03.010 of this chapter, for the next available meeting of the council. The council shall hold a public hearing and approve, conditionally approve, or deny the preliminary plat application. The council may table or continue the application, when specific information has been requested from the applicant. The council shall review any and all conditions placed on any plat approval and accept, reject or modify those conditions. The council may place additional conditions of approval on the application.
D. Records Maintained; Time Limit Of Approval: One copy of the approved preliminary plat will be kept on file for public examination in the community development department. The approval of the preliminary plat shall be valid for a period of two (2) calendar years unless an extension of time is applied for and granted administratively by the administrator and city engineer, or unless otherwise allowed for within a phasing agreement.
E. Improvements: Following preliminary plat approval, the applicant shall install improvements as required under chapter 16.05 of this title and by the commission, hearing examiner, or council. A separate fee for inspection of improvements by city personnel shall be paid by the developer before the final plat is recorded or any posted security released. Before the inspection, the developer shall provide the city with the cost estimate of the subdivision improvements that require inspection by city personnel. Upon review and approval of the cost estimate by the city engineer, the developer shall pay to the city of Hailey one thousand dollars ($1,000.00) or one and one-half percent (1.5%) of the estimated cost, whichever is greater, as a fee for the inspection of the subdivision improvements and other related services. (Ord. 1328 § 1, 2023; Ord. 1296 § 1, 2022; Ord. 1191, 2015)
A. Time Limitations For Submittal: The final plat, prepared by a professional land surveyor, must be submitted within two (2) calendar years from the date of approval of the preliminary plat, unless otherwise allowed for within a phasing agreement or as otherwise provided herein. Plats not submitted for final approval within one year or according to the phasing agreement, shall be considered expired and preliminary plat approval shall become null and void. The council may extend the deadline for submitting the final plat upon holding a public hearing.
B. Number Submitted; Placement On Agenda: The developer shall submit one copy of each of the following: a twenty-four (24) inches by thirty-six (36) inches copy; an eleven (11) inches by seventeen (17) inches copy and an digital copy of the final plat. The administrator shall place the application for final plat approval on the next council agenda for which space is available and all notice requirements can be met.
C. The following shall be submitted with the final plat:
1. A summary of the status of required infrastructure improvements and other Conditions of Preliminary Plat approval.
2. An explanation of why any required items have not been completed and estimated future completion dates.
3. An estimated cost of incomplete items and a proposed bond, to be reviewed by the City Engineer, and as per Section 16.03.030, K.
D. Review For Completion: The administrator shall review the final plat application to ensure that the application submitted is consistent with the approved preliminary plat. The conditions imposed on the preliminary plat approval must be either completed or shown on plans or the plat prior to any public notice for final plat approval.
E. Notice Of Hearing: The administrator shall place public notice of the application and public hearing in a newspaper of general circulation, and to owners of property located within three hundred (300) feet of the boundaries of the proposed subdivision, and all easement holders within the subject property, no less than fifteen (15) days prior to the scheduled date of hearing.
F. Council Review: The council shall hold a public hearing and approve, conditionally approve, or deny the final plat application. In the event that the council finds that final plat does not substantially conform to the approved preliminary plat, the council shall consider the plat an amended preliminary plat and remand it to the commission or hearing examiner for preliminary plat review.
G. Conditions Imposed; Recording Time Limitation: The administrator shall ensure that any conditions imposed by the council, or required by this title, shall be met by the developer prior to signature of the plat sheets for the purpose of recordation. Any final plat must be recorded within two (2) calendar years of the date of final plat approval, unless otherwise allowed for within a phasing agreement. Plats not recorded within two (2) years from the date of approval by the council, or according to the phasing agreement, shall be considered expired and such approval shall become null and void. The council may extend the deadline for recording the plat upon holding a public hearing.
H. Plat Requirements: The final plat submitted for signature shall conform to the requirements found in Idaho Code section 50-1301 et seq., as amended, and to the requirements set forth by Blaine County for digital plat submittals. The plat shall also contain the following information:
1. The exterior boundary of the subdivision shall be tied to not less than two (2) recognized county or city survey monuments, and the plat shall identify the monuments and other information as necessary to comply with Blaine County's requirements for digital plat submittals.
2. All lots shall be numbered by progressive numbers in each block separately; blocks shall also be numbered consecutively throughout all adjoining plats of the same master name.
3. The size of each lot shall be shown in both square feet and acres.
4. All plat notes required by the council shall be shown on the face of the plat.
5. Upon the back sheet(s), the required forms shall be lettered for the following: registered professional engineer and/or land surveyor's “certificate of survey;” owner's dedication certificate with notary public's acknowledgment; the approval of the mayor and council of Hailey as attested by the city clerk; approval by the city engineer and other certificates required by Idaho Code; and acceptance of the plat by the Blaine County recorder's and Blaine County treasurer's offices.
6. The final plat shall be accompanied by copies of any private restrictions proposed to be recorded for the purpose of providing regulations governing the use, building lines, green spaces or any aspect of their development, use and maintenance.
7. Any approved area development plan for contiguous parcels shall be recorded concurrently with the final plat.
I. Recording Requirements; Release Of Plats Or Bond: The administrator shall ensure that any conditions imposed by the council shall be met by the applicant prior to signature of the plat sheets for the purpose of recordation. Thereafter, the city shall release either the signed plats or the performance bond upon the application by the developer. The applicant shall provide the city one full size copy of the recorded final plat.
J. Acceptance of Dedications. Approval of the final plat by the council shall constitute acceptance of all dedications for public streets, rights of way, easements, parks, open space, pathways and other lands dedicated for public purpose or use as shown on the final plat. As a condition precedent to acceptance of any dedications or required improvements, the council shall require the developer to install such improvements in accordance with city construction standards and drawings.
K. Security Required: In cases where the required improvements cannot be constructed due to weather conditions or other factors beyond the control of the developer, the developer may, in lieu of actual construction, provide to the city such security as may be acceptable to the city, in a form and in an amount equal to the cost of the engineering and the improvements not previously installed by the developer, plus fifty percent (50%), which security shall fully secure and guarantee completion of the required improvements within a period of two (2) years from the date the security is provided. If any extension of the two-year period is granted by the city, each additional year, or portion of each additional year, shall require an additional twenty percent (20%) to be added to the amount of the original security initially provided. In the event that cost of installing required improvements exceeds the amount of the security, the developer shall be liable to the city for additional costs. The amount that the cost of installing the required improvements exceeds the amount of the security shall automatically become a lien upon any and all property within the subdivision owned by the owner and/or developer. (Ord. 1296 § 2, 2022; Ord. 1256, 2020; Ord. 1193, 2016; Ord. 1191, 2015)
Applications for division of property which create four (4) or fewer residential building parcels, two (2) nonresidential parcels, and applications for platting townhouse or condominium units in existing or approved structures, can, at the sole discretion of the administrator, be reviewed through an abbreviated process. This process shall be known as a short plat procedure. The process shall be as follows:
A. Hearing Of Application: Short plat applications shall be heard by the hearing examiner, except that the administrator and chair of the commission, jointly, shall have discretion and authority to refer a short plat application to the commission. The developer shall submit the preliminary plat to the hearing examiner or commission for approval. The hearing examiner or commission shall hold a public hearing and approve, conditionally approve, or deny the preliminary plat application. The preliminary plat application shall meet all criteria established in this title.
B. Council Hearing And Decision: Following the preliminary plat approval or conditional approval by the hearing examiner or the commission, as required under this title, the applicant may submit a final plat to be noticed for a public hearing at the next available meeting of the council. The council shall hold a public hearing and approve, conditionally approve, or deny the final plat application. The final plat application shall meet all criteria established in this title.
C. Other Requirements Applicable: Notwithstanding exceptions for the abbreviated process granted herein, short plats shall be required to meet all other requirements of this title. (Ord. 1191, 2015)
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