9.17.1.6   Final Plat Approval
   (A)   Applicable Requirements: Within the time limit stated in subsection (C) below, the applicant shall file an application using the Village’s Online Permit Center along with the associated fee for final plat approval, for that portion of the approved preliminary plat which the applicant proposes to record and develop at the time, with the Village Planner on a form prescribed by the Village, along with the prescribed fee, and shall include the information shown on the preliminary plat and the information listed in Appendix E , as it may be amended from time to time by the Village Council;
   (B)   Forms for Final Certification: The appropriate certificates and notes shown in Appendix E shall be placed on this final plat;
   (C)   Failure to Apply for Final Plat Approval - Time Limit: Failure to file an application for final plat approval within the time period shall render the preliminary plat null and void. At least one-half (1/2) of the lots must be provided with all of the required infrastructure within the first two (2) years. The entire subdivision plat must be completed within five (5) years of the first approval date of the subdivision plat. Failure to complete construction by these deadlines automatically voids the undeveloped portions of the subdivision plat unless the approving body finds that all of the following have been met:
      (1)   A written request for extension has been made to the Village Planner for General Concept Plans, the Village Manager for Minor Subdivisions, or the Village Council for Major Subdivisions at least thirty (30) days before the expiration of the approved site plan;
      (2)   Unconstructed portions of the subdivision conform to all ordinances, policies and plans of the Village in effect at the time of the requested extension.
   (D)   Application Requirement: The application shall contain or be accompanied by such information, final plat, other plans, and final certifications as required on the application form;
   (E)   Required Dedications and Improvements: Prior to approval of the final plat, all improvements shall be installed on the property or financial guarantees put in place per Sections 9.17.1.26 , 9.17.1.27 and all dedications or payment in lieu thereof shall be completed;
   (F)   Village Planner Review and Approval of Final Plat:
      (1)   Approval of the final plat shall be the responsibility of the Village Planner. The final plat shall be approved if it is in substantial conformity with the preliminary plat and the applicant has carried out the improvements shown on the preliminary plat, or provided financial guarantees per Section 9.17.1.26, 9.17.1.27 and made all dedications or payments in lieu thereof, as indicated in the approved preliminary plat. The Technical Review Committee shall review the final plat for compliance with these requirements;
      (2)   If all conditions and requirements for approval of the final plat have been met, the Village Planner shall mark approval on all copies of the final plat, and then the Village Clerk shall sign the plat for recording. The Village Planner shall return the approved and signed copies to the applicant, two (2) of which the applicant shall file with the Moore County Register of Deeds, one (1) for the Village and the other for the Register's records;
(Ord. 21-14, passed 10-26-2021)