A. The improvements hereinafter set forth shall be required to be constructed for all areas shown on the final plat and at all off site locations designated at the time of final approval. All subdivision improvements shall meet minimum city standards and specifications as directed by the city engineer.
B. The following two (2) options are available to an applicant regarding the installation of the improvements required by this chapter:
1. The improvements shall be completed prior to the plat being recorded in the office of the county recorder. The following requirements apply to this option:
a. No construction activity shall begin until:
(1) Final construction drawings have been approved by the city engineer that address any and all outstanding issues as identified by the development review committee and any and all conditions of approval as adopted by the land use authority;
(2) A preconstruction meeting to include the city engineer and the applicant has been held. During the preconstruction meeting the city engineer shall outline the city standards that will be used during the inspection of the improvements;
(3) The applicant has submitted the following bonds:
(A) A site restoration bond shall be in cash equal to the amount of the durability bond. This bond shall be released upon plat recording.
(B) A right of way (ROW) excavation permit and associated fee for any work that may be required in an existing city ROW. The amount shall be based on the city engineer's estimate for the work to be done in the ROW;
(4) All engineering inspection fees have been paid;
(5) The applicant has obtained approval of a stormwater pollution prevention plan and a land disturbance permit; and
(6) The applicant has submitted a utility notification form signed by all applicable utility companies.
b. If the improvements do not comply with city standards, the plat shall not be recorded in the office of the county recorder until such time as all deficiencies are corrected.
c. A durability bond in accordance with the provisions of section 17.20.050 of this title shall be established prior to plat recording.
d. Prior to plat recording, the applicant has submitted a lien waiver release for each contractor, subcontractor and supplier.
2. A performance guarantee and a durability bond securing the installation of any required improvements shall be submitted to the City in accordance with the provisions of chapter 17.20 of this title prior to recording of the final plat at the Office of the County Recorder. The following requirements apply to this option:
a. No construction activity shall begin until:
(1) Final construction drawings have been approved by the City Engineer that address any and all outstanding issues as identified by the DRC and any and all conditions of approval as adopted by the decision making body;
(2) A preconstruction meeting to include the City Engineer and the applicant has been held. During the preconstruction meeting the City Engineer shall outline the City standards that will be used during the inspection of the improvements;
(3) All project fees have been paid; and
(4) The applicant has obtained approval of a stormwater pollution prevention plan and a land disturbance permit.
C. Exemption to the requirement for improvements:
1. Upon application by the landowner, the City Engineer may waive the requirement for curb, gutter, sidewalks when required by the approved street cross sections as a one-time exception provided the following findings can be made:
a. The subdivision would create no more than one additional lot; and
b. There are no more opportunities to create additional lots in the future based on the current zoning.
2. If multiple lots are proposed on an existing street that does not include curb, gutter and sidewalk within six hundred sixty feet (660') of the proposed lots, the applicant may request a waiver from the installation of these improvements. The waiver may be granted for only existing streets designated as "minor local" or "major local" according to the current Mapleton Transportation Plan. New streets to be constructed within the project area are not eligible for a waiver. The waiver must be approved by the final decision-making body reviewing the preliminary plat. In granting the waiver, the decision-making body should consider the development potential of other properties within six hundred sixty feet (660').
3. Any waiver or modification of the requirements must be based on a determination that the waiver more effectively achieves the policies, goals, and objectives of Mapleton City. The modifications shall be consistent with appropriate engineering measures to protect public safety.
4. No other waiver of any of the minimum level of improvements required by section 18.84.390 of this Code is authorized under this subsection. (Ord. 2016-01, 5-18-2016, eff. 6-16-2016; amd. Ord. 2019-01, 1-16-2019, eff. 2-20-2019; Ord. 2021-17, 7-7-2021; Ord. 2023-06, 8-16-2023)