(A) Notification. Following the decision by the City Council, the Zoning Administrator shall notify the applicant of the Council's action and reasons thereof.
(B) Recording.
(1) The final plat for recording, after approval by the City Council, shall substantially conform to M.S. § 505.021, as may be amended from time to time.
(2) After the final plat has been approved by the City Council, all conditions of approval have been met, and required improvements are either installed or a contract and sureties insuring their installation is filed, the applicant shall file the final plat and development agreement with the County Recorder. Recording of the final plat and all associated conditions of approval must be completed within one year of final approval.
(3) Failure to record the final plat, development agreement, and all associated conditions of approval within one year of final approval shall result in the requiring of a new preliminary plat which must be reviewed in accordance with the procedure set out in this chapter to ensure compliance with any new requirements.
(4) The city shall distribute copies of the approved final plat to all approving agencies, affected utilities and other affected agencies for their files.
(C) Effect of approval.
(1) Once the final plat has been recorded, activity may commence on the site as long as it meets the installation of improvements as established in this chapter or as otherwise agreed upon within the development agreement with the city.
(2) Grading on the site may occur prior to recording of the final plat and development agreement if a grading permit has been issued by the City Engineer.
(Ord. 879, passed 10-28-2020)