1191.07 FINAL PLAT.

   (a)   Prepare and Submit. The subdivider shall prepare and file the Final Plat or Record Plat which shall conform to the requirements set forth in Section 1193.03. The Final Plat, in conjunction with any associated documentation, an application, and fee, shall be filed with the Planning Department for processing and scheduling.

   (b)   Staff Review. A copy of the Final Plat and Official Drainage Plan thus filed will be transmitted to the Director of Engineering for review. If found satisfactory, he will return said plat to the Planning Department showing that:

      (1)   The technical details of the plat itself have been checked and found satisfactory; and

      (2)   All required improvements have been satisfactorily completed.

   (c)   Department Approval.

      (1)   After the Planning Department's receipt and approval of copies of the Final Plat, Official Drainage Plan and the subdivision Homeowners Association Declaration, Bylaws, Covenants and Restrictions, and provided that the Final Plat is found to substantially conform to the Preliminary Plat as approved, the Planning Department will approve the Final Plat. The approval of the Final Plat by the Planning Department shall not be deemed to constitute or effect an acceptance by the public of the dedication of any street or other proposed public way or space shown on the plat.

      (2)   The Planning Department will receive two (2) original mylars of the Final Plat, provided by the Subdivider, along with the Certificate of Title. The Planning Department will provide the two (2) originals to the Subdivider for recording purposes. Upon recording of the Final Plat with the County Recorder of Butler County, by the Subdivider, the Planning Department shall be provided with one (1) original mylar and one (1) electronic copy of the recorded Final Plat. The Planning Department will then provide copies of the recorded Final Plat to the appropriate departments and agencies.

   (d)   Final Plat Expiration. The Final Plat will expire in the following situations:

      (1)   The Final Plat will expire if less than fifty percent (50%) of the total number of lots within the subdivision have not been developed within ten (10) years of the date of the Final Plat approval.

      (2)   The Final Plat will expire if less than twenty-five percent (25%) of the total number of lots within the subdivision have not been developed within five (5) years of the date of the Final Plat approval.

      (3)   The Final Plat will expire if less than seventy-five percent (75%) of the total number of lots within the subdivision have not been developed within fifteen (15) years of the date of the Final Plat approval.

      (4)   The Subdivider may request that the Final Plat be re-instated following expiration by requesting approval of such re-instatement from the Planning Commission.

   (e)   Acceptance of Streets. The approval of a Final Plat by the Planning Department shall not be deemed to be an acceptance of the dedication of any public street, road, or highway dedicated in such plat. The Director of Engineering shall upon written request by the owner of the land upon which the street has been constructed, check the construction and if the Director of Engineering finds that such street is in good repair, then such finding, endorsed on the approved plat, shall constitute an acceptance of the street for public use. 

(Ord. 2021-5-30. Passed 5-12-21.)