A. Filing Of Final Plat: 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. Five (5) copies of the final plat; and
2. Five (5) copies of the final engineering construction drawings for streets, water, sewers, sidewalks and other public improvements.
B. Contents: The final plat shall include and be in compliance with all items required under Idaho Code title 50, chapter 13 and shall be prepared in accordance with the specifications set forth in Idaho Code section 50-1304. The final plat shall include at least the following:
1. A written application for approval of such final plat as stipulated by the city council;
2. Proof of current ownership of the real property included in the proposed final plat;
3. Such other information as the council 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. Conformance with acceptable engineering practices and local standards; and
7. Building sites on each lot adjusted to setback requirements.
C. Procedure For Approval Of Final Plat:
1. Review By Council:
a. 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.
b. Submission Of Final Plat: The council shall review the final plat for compliance with the approved or conditionally approved preliminary plat. If the council 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 council may require that the final plat be submitted in the same manner as required in the preliminary plat process. Upon the determination that the final plat is in compliance with the preliminary plat and all conditional requirements have been met, the council shall place the final plat on the city council agenda within forty five (45) days from the date that an acceptable final plat application was received and acknowledged.
2. 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.
3. City Council Action: The city council, at its next meeting following receipt of any agency report, shall consider any comments from concerned persons and agencies to arrive at a decision on the final plat. The city council shall approve, conditionally approve, disapprove or table the final plat for additional information within thirty (30) days of the date of the first regular meeting at which the plat is considered. Upon granting or denying the final plat, the city council shall specify:
a. The ordinance and standards used in evaluating the application;
b. The reasons for approval or denial; and
c. The actions, if any, that the applicant could take to obtain a permit.
D. Conditional Approval Of Final Plat: With respect to financial guarantees, the approval of all final subdivision plats shall be conditioned on the accomplishment of one of the following:
1. The construction of improvements required by this title shall have been completed by the subdivider and approved by the city council; or
2. Surety acceptable to the city council shall have been filed in the form of a cash deposit, certified check, negotiable bond, irrevocable bank letter of credit or surety bond.
E. Approval Period: The final plat shall be filed with the county recorder within one-half (1/2) year after written approval by the city council. Otherwise, such approval shall become null and void unless the subdivider, prior to said expiration date, applies for an extension of time and such extension is granted by the city council.
F. Required Certificates: The following certifications and signatures shall be included on the final plat prior to recording by the county recorder: (Ord. 193, 12-13-2001)
1. Certification and signature of the mayor and the city engineer verifying that the subdivision meets the requirements of the city and has been approved by the city council; and (Ord. 193, 12-13-2001; amd. 2008 Code)
2. Certification of the sanitation restriction on the face of the plat in accordance with the provisions of Idaho Code section 50-1326.
G. Record Of Final Plat: Upon approval of the final plat by the city council, the subdivider's prepayment of recording fees, posting of surety bond or other acceptable guarantee and the inclusion of those certifications and signatures on the final plat as set forth in subsection F of this section, the subdivider shall furnish proof to the administrator that the final plat has been recorded. (Ord. 193, 12-13-2001)