(A) The subdivider shall prepare concept plans and plats consistent with the standards contained herein and shall pay for the design, county review, construction and inspection of the improvements required. The county shall process said plans and plats in accordance with the regulations set forth herein. The subdivider shall not alter the terrain or remove any vegetation from the proposed subdivision site or engage in any site development until the subdivider has obtained the necessary approvals as described in this chapter. The subdivider is responsible to obtain and be familiar with all applicable subdivision ordinances, grading and excavation regulations and all rules and standards of the county.
(B) The Zoning Administrator shall review the plans and plats for design; for conformity to the applicable requirements of the General Plan and to the Land Use Management Code and shall process the subdivision plats and reports as provided for in this chapter.
(C) Plats and/or plans of proposed subdivisions may be referred by the Zoning Administrator to the county departments and staff, including the county’s development or Technical Review Committee, the County Engineer, County Surveyor and special districts, governmental boards, bureaus, utility companies and other agencies which will provide public and private facilities and services to the subdivision for their information and comment. The Zoning Administrator is responsible for coordinating any comments received from public and private entities and shall decide to which agencies to refer proposed subdivision plats and plans.
(D) The County Engineer shall review, for compliance, the engineering plans and specifications for the county-required improvements for the subdivision and whether the required improvements proposed are consistent with this chapter, county design and construction standards and other applicable ordinances and shall be responsible for inspecting the county-required improvements and the administration of improvement guarantees. Street layout and overall circulation shall be coordinated with transportation planning objectives by the Zoning Administrator.
(E) The County Surveyor shall review and make comments on the accuracy of the plat, plat boundary, survey monument placement, easement documentation and any other issues related to survey control and drawing accuracy.
(G) The county’s Planning Commission shall act as an advisory agency to the County Commission. It is charged with making investigations, reports and recommendations on proposed subdivisions as to their conformance to the General Plan and Land Use Management Code and other pertinent documents. After determining that a referred plat or plan complies with applicable requirements, the Planning Commission shall recommend approval, approval with conditions or disapproval of the plat or plan to the County Commission.
(H) The County Attorney shall verify that the financial security provided by the subdivider is acceptable, that the subdivider dedicating land for use of the public is the owner of record, that the land is free and clear of unacceptable encumbrances according to the title report submitted by the subdivider, and may review matters of title, such as easements and restrictive covenants.
(I) The County Commission has final jurisdiction in the approval of subdivision plats, unless otherwise delegated by this chapter, the establishment of requirements and design standards for required improvements, and the acceptance of lands and required improvements that may be proposed for dedication to the county.
(Prior Code, § 8-12-6) (Ord. 10-16, passed 12-14-2010; Ord. 19-09, passed 10-15-2019)