9-2-4: FINAL PLAT:
   A.   Application: After the approval or conditional approval of the preliminary plat, the subdivider may cause the subdivision, 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 commission the following:
      1.   Three (3) copies and the original of the final plat. The original plat shall be returned to the subdivider for other approval, if needed, and recording upon city council approval.
      2.   Three (3) copies and the original of the final engineering construction drawings for the streets, water, sewers, sidewalks and other public improvements.
   B.   Contents Of Final Plat: The final plat shall include and be in compliance with all items required under title 50, chapter 13, Idaho Code, and shall be drawn at a scale and contain lettering of such size as to enable the same to be placed on one sheet of eighteen inch by twenty four inch (18" x 24") drawing paper, with no part of the drawing nearer to the edge than one inch (1"). The reverse of said sheet shall not be used for any portion of the drawing, but may contain written matter as to dedications, certifications and other information. The final plat shall include or shall be submitted at the same time, as the case may be, at least the following:
      1.   A written application for approval of such final plat as stipulated by the commission;
      2.   Proof of current ownership of the real property included in the proposed final plat;
      3.   Such other and further information as the commission 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.   Conform to all requirements and provisions of this title; and
      6.   Acceptable engineering practices and local standards. (Ord. 347, 3-11-1987)
   C.   Approval Procedures:
      1.   Commission Review: The commission shall review the final plat for compliance with the approved or conditionally approved preliminary plat. If the commission determines that there is substantial difference in the final plat from that which was considered as a preliminary plat or conditions which have not been met, the commission may require that the final plat be resubmitted to the commission in the same manner as required in the preliminary plat process. (Ord. 347, 3-11-1987; amd. 1989 Code)
Upon the determination that the final plat is in compliance with the preliminary plat and all conditional requirements have been met, the commission 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 by the commission.
      2.   Agency Review: The commission may transmit one copy of the final plat, or other document submitted, for review and recommendation to the same departments and agencies, or others as they may deem 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: At its next meeting following receipt of the commission's report, the city council shall consider the commission's findings and comments from concerned persons and agencies to arrive at a decision of the final plat. If said final plat conforms to the requirements of this title applicable at the time of approval of the preliminary plat, all rulings made by the commission on the preliminary plat, and the requirements of the Idaho state law, the city council shall approve, approve conditionally, disapprove or table the final plat for additional information within thirty (30) days of the date of the regular meeting at which the plat is first considered.
      4.   Approval Period: Final plat and covenants, if any, shall be filed by the subdivider/developer with the county recorder within ninety (90) days after written approval by the city council, otherwise, such approval shall become null and void unless prior to said expiration date an extension of time is applied for and granted by the commission.
   D.   Recording Final Plat: Upon approval of the final plat by the city council, and the inclusion of the following signatures on the final plat, then the subdivider shall deliver the final plat to the county recorder for recording:
      1.   Certification and signature of the city council verifying that the subdivision has been approved; (Ord. 347, 3-11-1987)
      2.   Certification and signature of the public works director verifying that the subdivision meets the city requirements and has been approved by the city council; and
      3.   Certification and signature of local or state health agency that all health requirements have been complied with or the required sanitary restrictions set forth in title 50, chapter 13, Idaho Code has been placed thereon. (Ord. 347, 3-11-1987; amd. 1989 Code)