(a) Application. The written application for approval of a final plat of a subdivision shall be filed with the Building Division not less than seven (7) calendar days prior to the next regular meeting of the Planning Commission at which the plan is to be reviewed. It shall include the original tracing of the final plat, the original tracing of the drawings for the improvements plan, three (3) black line or blue line tracings, three (3) sets of specifications and other maps and data and certificates as required and set forth in Chapter 1113.
The developer may also propose a sequence of development and apply for approval of a final plat and improvements plan of only that section of the preliminary plan which he proposes to develop and record as the first stage; however, the approval of the subsequent sections of the preliminary plan may be considered null and void if an application for a final plat and improvements plan approval is not submitted within one (1) year after approval of the preliminary plan, unless an extension of time is granted by the Commission.
(b) Review by City Engineer and Director of Law. The Building Division shall, upon receipt of an application, transmit two (2) copies of the drawing, specifications and related documents to the City Engineer for determination whether:
(1) The final plat conforms to the approved preliminary plans, incorporates the conditions or modification stipulated for correctness of mathematical data and computations.
(2) The designs and details of the required improvements are in conformance with the construction standards of the City, hereinafter referred to as the City's standards, and the City Engineer shall estimate the cost of improvements for the required performance bond.
Copies of the documents shall be submitted to the Director of Law for determination of conformance of certifications, bonds, insurance, protective covenants and other related aspects. The City Engineer and Law Director shall, within twenty (20) days of receipt of the documents, report their findings and recommendations to the Commission.
(c) Action by Planning Commission. If the City Engineer, Director of Law and the Commission find that the final plat, improvements plan and other documents are satisfactory in regard to all applicable provisions of these Regulations, the Commission shall recommend to Council the approval of the plat and accompanying documents. Action shall be taken within forty-five (45) days after the meeting at which the application for approval and all required plats, maps and data were submitted to the Commission, or within an extension of time as set by the Commission.
The Commission may act upon the final plat and land improvements plan either separately or concurrently. The Commission may also require the submission of plans and information on the dwellings proposed by the developer and require assurance, in the form of a surety bond, that construction of improvements shall be started within six (6) months after the approval of the final plat and accompanying documents.
(d) Council Action. Upon receiving approved copies of the final plat from the Commission, Council shall have thirty (30) calendar days within which to approve, modify or disapprove the plat.
(e) Form of Approval. The approval of the final plat shall be indicated by a certification to that effect on the original tracing of the plat with the signature of the Chairman and Secretary of the Commission and the Clerk of Council. The Commission shall obtain one (1) duplicate tracing thereof at the developer's expense before returning the tracing to him. The reason for disapproval of a plat shall be stated in the records of the Commission or Council, depending upon where the plat was disapproved.
The approval of the land improvements plan shall be indicated by a certification to that effect on the original drawings and specification with the signature of the City Engineer. Approval of the improvements, as constructed, shall likewise be certified by the City Engineer.
(f) Recording. The developer shall file the approved final plat in the office of the County Recorder. The approval of the final plat shall expire within sixty (60) days unless within that period the plat shall have been duly filed and recorded and the Commission so notified in writing by the developer. If the final plat is revised in any manner after approval, it shall be resubmitted for reapproval.
(g) Effect of Approval and Recording. Whenever the improve-ments plan has been approved, construction guaranteed and the final plat approved and recorded, thereafter, the construction of improvements may be started, building permits may be issued and lots may be sold, leased or transferred.
Occupancy permits for any building in the subdivision shall not be issued until streets and utilities are accepted by Council for public use.
If construction of the land improvements or dwellings are not started within six (6) months after approval of the final plat and documents, or if the construction is discontinued for a period of eight (8) months, the developer shall forfeit his bond and the approval of the subdivision shall be null and void.
(Ord 58-73. Passed 7-23-73.)