A. General: The preliminary/final plat size of drawings shall be twenty four inches by thirty six inches (24" x 36") with a one-half inch (1/2") border on top, bottom and right side. The left side shall have a border of one and one-half inches (11/2"). The plat shall be so drawn that the top of the drawing faces either north or west, whichever best accommodates the drawing. The plat shall be made to a scale large enough to clearly show all details, in any case not smaller than one hundred feet to the inch (1" = 100'), and workmanship on the finished drawing shall be neat, clean cut and readable. The plat shall contain the following information:
1. The subdivision name approved by the Planning Commission and the general location of the subdivision, in bold letters at the top of the sheet.
2. A north point and scale of the drawing, and the date.
3. Accurately drawn boundaries, showing the property bearings and dimensions of all boundary lines of the subdivision; properly tied to public survey monuments. These lines should be slightly heavier than street and lot lines.
4. The address, width, lengths, bearings and curve data on centerlines of proposed streets, alleys and easements; also the boundaries, bearings and dimensions of all portions within the subdivision, as intended to be dedicated to the use of the public; and the lines, dimensions, bearings and numbers of all lots. All proposed streets shall be numbered in accordance with the adopted addressing system of the City.
5. The standard forms approved by the Planning Commission lettered for the following:
a. Description of land to be included in a subdivision.
b. Registered land surveyor's "certificate of survey".
c. Owner's dedication and acknowledgment.
d. Notary public's acknowledgment.
e. Certificate of approval by the Planning Commission.
f. Certificate of approval by the City Engineer.
g. Certificate of approval by the City Attorney.
6. A three inch by three inch (3" x 3") space in the lower right hand corner of the drawing for County recording information.
B. Preparation: The preliminary/final plat shall be prepared by a registered land surveyor licensed by the State.
C. City Recorder: Plats must be presented to the City Recorder at least thirty (30) days prior to the meeting at which preliminary/final approval is sought or contemplated. Note: This will result in the applicant being added to the Planning Commission's list of unscheduled items. This is done on a first come, first served basis. The Planning Commission may limit the number of items on an upcoming agenda.
D. Requirements For Final Approval:
1. Materials Needed For Approval: Final approval of the final plat may not be granted until the following materials are submitted to the Planning Commission:
a. A minimum of nineteen (19) twenty four inch by thirty six inch (24" x 36") copies of the preliminary/final plat and one reduced eleven inch by seventeen inch (11" x 17") copy of the full size preliminary/final drawings, as described in these regulations which comply in all respects with the preliminary/final plat, as approved, and which have been reviewed and approved by the City Engineer;
b. An electronic copy of the plat in required format;
c. All formal irrevocable offers of dedication to the public of all streets, City uses, utilities, parks and easements in a form approved by the City Attorney;
d. Written assurance from the public utility companies and improvement districts that necessary utilities will be installed and proof that the applicant has submitted petitions in writing for the creation or extension of any improvement districts as required by the Planning Commission upon preliminary plan approval;
e. A deferral agreement signed prior to receiving final approval from the Planning Commission;
f. All required processing and checking fees have been paid to the City. (Ord. 2013-11, 10-3-2013, eff. 10-4-2013; amd. Ord. 2017-14, 12-7-2017, eff. 12-8-2017)
E. Preliminary/Final Approval By Planning Commission: In one meeting, the Planning Commission may grant preliminary/final approval. The City Engineer will provide a recommendation prior to being placed on the Planning Commission agenda. The commission shall set forth in detail any conditions to which the recommendation is made or reason for its decision.
F. Materials Testing: The developer shall be responsible for payment of materials testing required by the City Engineer during construction of subdivision improvements.
G. Plat Approval Required: No street improvements or utilities shall be installed until after approval of the final plat and recordation thereof. No lots included in such plat shall be purchased, sold, exchanged, nor offered for sale or exchange; and no construction of buildings upon such lots shall begin until the final plat is so approved and recorded. (Ord. 2017-14, 12-7-2017, eff. 12-8-2017)
H. Mylar Copy: Mylar copy of the approved subdivision plat needs to be submitted for signatures. All lines, dimensions and markings shall be made on the mylar with approved waterproof black india drawing ink.
I. Electronic Copy Of Signed Plat Required: An electronic copy of the signed plat shall be submitted to the City in the required format.
J. Conditions Completed: All conditions associated with preliminary and final approval must be completed prior to the issuance of building permits. (Ord. 2013-11, 10-3-2013, eff. 10-4-2013; amd. Ord. 2017-14, 12-7-2017, eff. 12-8-2017)