§ 152.049 REVIEW CRITERIA.

   The preliminary plat may be approved by the Planning Commission when the applicant has provided clear and convincing evidence that:

   (A)   Water. Definite provision has been made for a water supply system that is sufficient in terms of quantity, dependability, fire protection, and quality to provide an appropriate supply of water for the type of subdivision proposed. The applicant shall provide verification of approval from the State Department of Health or governing utility.

   (B)   Sewer. If a public sewage system is proposed, adequate provision has been made for such a system and, if other methods of sewage disposal are proposed, that such systems will comply with federal, state and local laws and regulations. The applicant shall provide verification of approval from the State Department of Health or governing utility.

   (C)   Special precautions. All areas of the proposed subdivision which may involve soil or topographical conditions presenting hazards or requiring special precautions have been identified by the subdivider and that the proposed uses of these areas are compatible with such conditions.

   (D)   Transportation.

      (1)   The existing transportation system is adequate to accommodate the traffic to be generated by the subdivision. The Planning Commission may require, as part of plat approval, a traffic study, prepared by professional traffic engineer and paid for by the developer, demonstrating that existing streets can handle the proposed traffic. The city also may require that the developer provide plans and profiles showing existing ground surface, proposed and established street grades, including extensions for a reasonable distance beyond the limits of the proposed development.

      (2)   If the traffic study indicates that the development will create more demand than the existing transportation system can accommodate, the developer shall show that it will make appropriate off-site improvements to meet the increase in demand and capacity.

      (3)   The city reserves the right to hire an independent consultant to verify the findings of the original study.

   (E)   Testing verification. The city may require borings and soundings be made in specific areas to ascertain subsurface conditions where proposed subdivision will not be served by public sanitary sewer service. The data will be submitted to the Arkansas Department of Health when obtaining approval of the subdivision sanitary facilities.

   (F)   Mitigation. The developer has taken every effort to mitigate the impact of the proposed subdivision on public health, safety, and welfare.

   (G)   Design standards. The plans must meet the requirements of §§ 152.140 through 152.152.

(Ord. 2013-04-417, passed 4-2-13; Am. Ord. 2013-09-440, § 152.400.05, passed 9-3-13)

§ 152.050 AUTHORIZATION TO PROCEED.

   Receipt of an approved or conditionally approved copy of the preliminary plat, together with an approved copy of the improvements plan shall constitute authorization of the Planning Commission for the subdivider to proceed with the installation of improvements and the staking out of lots and blocks. The subdivider, after conditional approval of the preliminary plat, shall complete all improvements required under this regulation prior to filing a final plat application.

(Ord. 2013-04-417, passed 4-2-13; Am. Ord. 2013-09-440, § 152.400.06, passed 9-3-13)

§ 152.051 EXPIRATION OF PRELIMINARY PLAT APPROVAL.

   (A)   Expiration. The preliminary plat approval shall automatically expire one year from the original date of approval and further development work will require approval of another preliminary plat. An approved preliminary plat conditioned upon the developer completing a list of deficiencies shall also be considered to be null and void should the list of deficiencies in its entirety not be completed within the designated six-month period from the date of preliminary plat approval.

   (B)   Extensions. If at the end of the expiration time approved in division (A) above for the preliminary plat, the subdivider submits a written request for extension of the preliminary approval, the Planning Commission may grant an extension of up to 12 additional months providing, in the opinion of the Planning Commission, sufficient work has been completed with respect to the required improvements on the property. No more than one extension shall be granted.

(Ord. 2013-04-417, passed 4-2-13; Am. Ord. 2013-09-440, § 152.400.07, passed 9-3-13)

FINAL PLATS

§ 152.060 APPLICABILITY.

   An application for final plat approval may be submitted for Planning Commission approval when one of the following requirements is met:

   (A)   Improvements complete. The final plat of the proposed subdivision or an approved phase may be submitted to the Planning Commission for final approval at the time of completion of improvements shown on the preliminary plat.

      (1)   Certificate of completion. The owner/developer’s engineer-of-record submits a statement certifying that all improvements and installations to the subdivision required for its approval under the terms of these regulations have been made, added, or installed in accordance with city specifications.

      (2)   Final inspection. The City Building Official or his or her designee conducts and certifies a final inspection.

   (B)   Improvements substantially complete. When the subdivision is substantially complete, as provided for in § 152.067, and owner/developer guarantees completion of the remaining items, as provided for in § 152.068, in accordance with § 152.030, the final plat may be submitted for final approval.

(Ord. 2013-04-417, passed 4-2-13; Am. Ord. 2013-09-440, § 152.500.01, passed 9-3-13; Am. Ord. 2017-12-668, passed 12-5-17)