(a) Generally. Final approval of a preliminary plat under this section shall confer upon the proprietor, for two years from the date of approval, the rights granted under Section 120 of the Subdivision Control Act. The two-year period may be extended if applied for by the proprietor and granted by Council in writing. Written notice of the extension shall be sent by Council to the other approving authorities.
(b) Submission.
(1) The proprietor, upon receiving tentative approval from Council, shall submit the preliminary plat, for approval or rejection, or for informational purposes, to all authorities as required by Sections 113 to 119 of the Subdivision Control Act, including:
A. The County Department of Roads;
B. The County Director of Public Works;
C. The Department of State Highways and Transportation;
D. The State Department of Conservation;
E. The State Water Resources Commission;
F. The State Health Department;
G. The County Plat Board;
H. All public utilities serving the area; and
J. The Superintendent of the school district serving the area.
(2) Ten copies of the tentatively approved preliminary plat shall be submitted by the proprietor to the City Clerk for final approval of Council prior to the expiration of tentative approval. The City Clerk shall, after retaining two copies, distribute one copy to:
A. The Planning Commission;
B. The City Planner; and
C. The City Engineer.
(c) Information Required. The following information shall be shown by the proprietor on the preliminary plat or shall be submitted to the City Clerk with such plat by the proprietor:
(1) A list of all such authorities as required by Sections 113 through 119 of the Subdivision Control Act, certifying that the list shows all authorities as required. The proprietor shall also provide approved copies of plats from each of the required authorities.
(2) A complete metes and bounds description of the subdivision boundary;
(3) A copy of the receipt from the City Treasurer that all engineering and inspection fees and other charges and deposits, as provided in Section 1242.02, have been paid; and
(4) Final engineering construction plans for all improvements to be constructed in connection with the proposed plat in accordance with standards and specifications of the City Engineer and Chapter 1248.
(d) Procedures. Council, after receipt of the necessary approved copies of the preliminary plat, shall:
(1) Consider the review and recommendations of the City Engineer and City
(2) Planner for compliance with the tentatively approved preliminary plat standards;
(3) Consider the preliminary plat at its next meeting or within twenty days from the date of the submission of all necessary approved plats;
(4) If the preliminary plat conforms substantially to the plat approved tentatively by Council and has met all conditions specified for tentative approval, give final approval to the preliminary plat; and
(5) Instruct the City Clerk to promptly record on the copy of the preliminary plat to be returned to the proprietor the approval or rejection with reasons for such rejection.
(e) Construction.
(1) No construction of improvements shall be commenced by the subdivider until he or she has:
A. Received notice of final approval of the preliminary plat by Council;
B. Entered into a subdivision agreement with the City for construction of all required subdivision improvements; and
C. Deposited with the City a performance guarantee and cash escrow as required under Section 1248.13.
(2) Construction of up to four model homes in a new subdivision may be commenced by the proprietor, provided that he or she has fully and satisfactorily complied with paragraph (e)(1) hereof. The model homes shall be constructed with all conditions and regulations which would be in effect if the final plat were recorded.
(f) Certificates of Occupancy. No certificate of occupancy shall be issued until such time as the final plat is recorded and all utilities and other improvements are installed, inspected and accepted.
(Ord. 260. Passed 12-7-77.)