The steps to approval of a major subdivision are summarized in this section. The specific requirements involved in each of these steps are set forth in Sections 1224.04 through 1224.12. In the event there is a discrepancy between the summary below and the specific requirements set forth in Sections 1224.04 through 1224.12, the provisions in the individual sections shall govern.
(a) Informal discussion with the Planning Commission.
(b) Preliminary plat is submitted to Planning Commission via the Zoning Administrator. Preliminary plat approval by the Planning Commission after critical review by the Engineer, the Planning Consultant, the Architectural Review Board (ARB), and appropriate City departments.
(c) The preliminary plat, as approved by the Planning Commission, is forwarded to Council for its concurrence. If Council does not act within thirty days, the preliminary plat will be considered to have been approved by Council. Council by a two-thirds vote may disapprove the preliminary plat and return it to the Planning Commission for modification.
(d) Improvement plan approved by the Engineer and the Law Director, and submitted to the Planning Commission with final plat (will include cost estimate from the Engineer as a basis for the performance bond).
(e) Final plat approved by the Planning Commission. The Zoning Administrator inform the Finance Director of the Planning Commission’s action and of the Engineer’s cost estimate for improvements.
(f) The developer posts bond to guarantee completion of the improvements. The plat is filed with the County Recorder.
(g) Construction of all improvements except sidewalks, street light fixtures, tree lawns, and planting of trees. (Performance bond posted to ensure their completion.)
(h) All completed improvements documented by the Engineer as being completed with sufficient bond remaining to insure completion of remaining improvements.
(i) Dedication, by Council, of all public lands and streets.
(j) Building permits issued. Remaining improvements not completed in subsection (g) hereof to be completed before occupancy permits are issued.
(Ord. 24-97. Passed 10-14-97; Ord. 75-2005. Passed 10-11-05.)