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8.4.4.   TENTATIVE
   A.   Purpose
   The tentative sets forth the technical mapping of the including its , intensity, , pedestrian and ways, trails, parks, , and future , , and drainage patterns established for the . The purpose of this section is to establish procedures and requirements for tentative . If the proposed is a Flexible Lot Development, the shall additionally comply with Section 8.7.3.
   B.   Applicability
   Any proposed , as defined in Section 11.4.20, shall be submitted to PDSD for review and decision as provided in this section.
   C.   Pre-application Conference Recommended
   A pre-application conference in accordance with Section 3.2.1 is recommended, but not required.
   D.   Neighborhood Meeting Required for Flexible Lot Developments Only
   For Flexible Lot tentative only, the applicant is required to conduct a neighborhood meeting and provide notice of the meeting in accordance with Section 3.2.2, Neighborhood Meeting.
   E.   Application Required
      1.   Submittal of an application to the PDSD is required in order to process the request. The application must be in accordance with Section 2-06.0.0, Package, of the Administrative Manual. Applications are reviewed for completeness in accordance with Section 3.2.3, Application Requirements.
      2.   A final may be submitted concurrent with the tentative in accordance with Section 3.2.3.B, Sequential or Concurrent Review Procedure.
      3.   For Flexible Lot t tentative only, a mailed notice of application is required in accordance with Section 3.2.4.B, Mailed Notice.
   F.   Review
      1.   PDSD shall coordinate the formal technical review of all tentative to ensure the are prepared in accordance with the applicable codes, ordinances, and standards.
      2.   On receipt of the application, PDSD shall distribute copies of the tentative to members for review and comment.
      3.    shall review the tentative for compliance with all pertinent codes and legal requirements, including, but not limited to, codes regulating , and public transportation access, zoning, floodplain and drainage, , fire, water, environmental services, Pima County wastewater, and utility company regulations.
      4.   If finds that the tentative requires revisions then:
         a.   The will be returned to the with a letter listing specific deficiencies and required revisions;
         b.   The shall resubmit a revised tentative and a letter which responds to each deficiency in detail and explains any revisions made by the to the ;
         c.   The continues to resubmit the tentative until such time as the recommends approval of the tentative and it is forwarded to the PDSD ; and,
         d.   Any necessary resubmittals will not change or extend the expiration times commencing at acceptance of a tentative , as provided in this article.
      5.   The zoning of the property shall permit the proposed use, and any changes to zoning shall have been adopted prior to the approval of the tentative .
   G.   Decision
      1.   If the requirements for tentative have been met, then the , by its designated representative, shall send a letter to the applicant notifying the applicant that the has been forwarded to the PDSD with a recommendation for approval.
      2.   The PDSD , or designee, shall approve the tentative once all the final documents, as detailed in the decision letter, are submitted for his or her signature.
   H.   Significance of Tentative Approval
   Approval of the tentative shall constitute authorization for the to proceed with the preparation of the final .
      1.   Once a tentative is approved, the layout and design under which approval of the tentative is granted shall not be changed without concurrence of both the reviewing departments and agencies and prior to the expiration date of the tentative .
      2.   Approval of a tentative does not guarantee final acceptance of for dedication.
   I.   Tentative Approved Prior to the Effective Date of the
   A final application for which a tentative was approved prior to the effective date of this may be processed in accordance with the tentative approval and applicable terms of the ordinance in place at the time of tentative approval, even if the application does not comply with one or more standards set forth in this . Tentative approvals granted prior to the effective date of this may be extended no more than once, and for no longer than one year.
8.4.5.   FINAL
   A.   Applicability
      1.   Proposed , including , , and   , require the review and approval of a final .
      2.   The shall construct all required , at no expense to the , prior to recordation of the final , or the may post as detailed in Section 8.6.2, and .
   B.   Application Required
      1.   Submittal of an application to the PDSD is required in order to process the request. The application must be in accordance with Section 2-07.0.0, Final , , , and  , of the Administrative Manual. Applications are reviewed for completeness in accordance with Section 3.2.3.
      2.   The final shall substantially conform to the approved tentative .
      3.    in accordance with Section 8.6.2,  and , is also required, when applicable, for review and consideration for approval by the PDSD Engineering Administrator.
      4.   A final may be submitted concurrent with the tentative in accordance with Section 3.2.3.B, Sequential or Concurrent Review Procedure.
   C.   Review
      1.   The reviews the final for compliance with all pertinent codes and legal requirements, including, but not limited to, codes regulating , and public transportation access, zoning, floodplain and drainage, fire, water, environmental services, Pima County wastewater, and utility company regulations. Additionally, the PDSD Engineering Administrator reviews the in accordance with Section 8.6.2, and .
      2.   If the finds that the final requires revisions, then:
         a.   The will be returned to the with a letter listing specific deficiencies and required revisions;
         b.   The shall resubmit a revised final and a letter which responds to each deficiency in detail and explains any revisions made by the to the ;
         c.   The continues to resubmit the final until such time as the recommends approval of the final and it is forwarded to the PDSD ; and,
         d.   Any necessary resubmittals will not change or extend the expiration times commencing at acceptance of a final , as provided in this article.
      3.   Upon completing their review, the shall forward a recommendation whether to approve the final .
   D.   Decision
      1.   Recommendation and Scheduling with the Mayor and Council
         a.   Upon recommendation of approval by the and submission of all required items as detailed in the approval letter, the PDSD shall forward the final to Mayor and Council for consideration;
         b.   Pursuant to Section 8.6.2.A.3, must be approved by the PDSD Engineering Administrator prior to the Mayor and Council’s consideration of the final ; and,
         c.   If the is dependent on the adoption of a rezoning ordinance, the Mayor and Council’s consideration of the shall be scheduled for the same agenda as, or on an agenda following, the Mayor and Council consideration of the rezoning ordinance.
      2.   Mayor and Council Decision and Notice of Decision
      Upon a recommendation by the PDSD that the final meets all applicable requirements, the Mayor and Council shall decide whether to approve or deny the application in a public meeting. The City Clerk shall provide a notice of the Mayor and Council’s decision to the applicant and any requesting such notice.
      3.   Recordation
         a.   When a has opted not to post and in accordance with Section 8.6.2.A, a shall construct all required at no expense to the prior to the recordation of the final .
         b.   The City Clerk’s Office shall forward the final documents to the Office of the Pima County Recorder for recordation after approval of the final by Mayor and Council. If the use of the property proposed through the is dependent on the adoption of a rezoning ordinance, the recordation shall occur after the effective date of any change in zoning.
8.5.   EXPIRATION DATES
8.5.1.   TENTATIVE
   A.   Tentative Expiration
      1.   The tentative approval expires three years from the date of approval if a final has not been approved and recorded within this period.
      2.   When a tentative is approved with phases, all phases except phase one expire four years from the date of approval. A final for phase one must be approved and recorded within three years of tentative approval. A final for all other phases must be approved and recorded within four years of tentative approval.
      3.   If the fails to develop the platted or   and intervening changes make the unbuildable (i.e., nonconforming), then the is required to file an amended, conforming .
   B.   Tentative Approval Extension
   A may request an extension of the tentative approval period. The extension may be granted based on the following:
      1.   For non-phased , up to a one-year time extension may be granted provided there have been no changes in regulations applicable to the proposed since the approval of the tentative ; or,
      2.   For phased , up to a one-year time extension for each phase of a tentative being platted and recorded in phases, provided there have been no changes in regulations applicable to the proposed since the approval of the tentative phase under consideration.
8.5.2.   FINAL
   A.   Final Approval Period
   A final shall be approved and recorded within three years of the tentative approval date. A final is subject only to the ordinances in effect at the time of the tentative application except where an ordinance specifically states that it applies to pending applications.
8.6.   GENERAL REQUIREMENTS FOR SUBDIVISIONS
8.6.1.   GENERAL PROVISIONS
   The following requirements apply to all .
8.6.2.    AND
    are required when the is not completed at the time a final is recorded. provide security that the will complete necessary . The following requirements also apply to the (s) or developers when acceptable substitutions of are used.
   A.   Requirement
      1.   A shall construct all required at no expense to the prior to the recordation of the final .
      2.   If a posts to guarantee the completion of the required , the form and the amount of the shall conform to the requirements of this section and the Administrative Manual and is satisfactory to the City Attorney’s Office as to form, sufficiency, and manner of execution.
      3.    that all required will be completed as approved by the shall be provided by the in accordance with Section 2-09.0.0, , of the Administrative Manual before a final is forwarded to the Mayor and Council for approval. The PDSD Engineering Administrator is authorized to execute on behalf of the Mayor and Council agreements with the to ensure that   are provided by the in accordance with Section 2-09.0.0 , , of the Administrative Manual. The PDSD is authorized to release when appropriate.
   B.   Acceptable Forms of
   The following are acceptable forms of . For phased , may be provided separately for the necessary for each phase.
      1.   Completion/Performance Bond
      A may post a completion/performance bond for executed by a surety company licensed to do business in the State of Arizona in an amount approved by the PDSD Engineering Administrator. The PDSD Engineering Administrator may sign the bond instrument on behalf of the , and the City Attorney shall approve same as to form.
      2.    Account
      A may establish an account with the or a bank or similar financial institution acceptable to the .
      3.   Letter of Credit
      A may provide an irrevocable letter of credit in a sum approved by the PDSD Engineering Administrator from a bank or other financial institution or acceptable to the . The PDSD Engineering Administrator is authorized to sign the agreement on behalf of the , and the City Attorney’s Office shall approve same as to form.
      4.   Third Land Trust
      A may vest ownership of the property constituting the in a Third Trustee, with direction that the property in trust will not be released for sale by the Trustee unless and until the agrees to the release. The will thereafter agree to a full or partial release of trust property as provided in this section and Section 2-09.0.0, , of the Administrative Manual. The PDSD Engineering Administrator is authorized to sign the agreement on behalf of the and the City Attorney shall approve same as to form. The Mayor and Council approval of the third land trust is required if the deviates from the -approved third land trust documents.
      5.   Alternative Forms of
      The PDSD or designee may accept alternate methods to assure the completion of where acceptable to the PDSD and the City Attorney’s Office in form and substance. Personal checks are not accepted. Mayor and Council approval of the alternate method, agreement, or form(s) is required prior to the approval of the final .
   C.   Amount of
   Except for third land trust agreements, the PDSD or designee may require a monetary amount for of not to exceed one and two- tenths times the estimated cost of construction of the required .
   D.   Inspection and Acceptance of for Partial and Final Releases
      1.   The PDSD or designee shall provide for inspection of required .
      2.   If the PDSD or designee finds upon inspection that any of the required have not been constructed per approved documents, or have not been constructed in accordance with the ’s construction standards and specifications, the shall be responsible for completing or replacing such in accordance with the list of deficiencies, the accepted specifications, and approved plans, as outlined in this article and Section 2-09.0.0, , of the Administrative Manual.
      3.    is required to be submitted for final release as outlined in the PDSD Engineering established procedures in Section 2-09.0.0, , of the Administrative Manual.
      4.   The will not accept the required or release or reduce any for a subdivided requiring sewer, water, or transportation , until the PDSD or designee has received statements from the or designee of Tucson Water or other water company serving the property, the Tucson Department of Transportation, and the Pima County Regional Wastewater Reclamation Department that such have been satisfactorily completed. Upon such approval and recommendation by the City Manager, the Mayor and Council shall accept the for dedication in accordance with established procedure.
   E.   Partial Release of
      1.   Partial Release of for Third Land Trust
      Where a Third Land Trust is provided as for completion of , a partial release of a portion of the may occur, prior to the completion of all , provided the partial release is proportional to the level of completion of . Requests for release, inspections, and approvals shall be in accordance with Section 2-09.0.0, , of the Administrative Manual.
         a.   Partial Release of Residential   for Third Land Trust
         Up to 75% of the held in a third trust in any particular phase may be released prior to completion and acceptance of the common-element (e.g., basins, drainage facilities, sewer lines, water lines,   , etc.). Any (s) released shall be served by the completed common-element . Once the common-element have been accepted, partial releases greater than 75% or a final release may be granted only when all of the assurable have been completed, inspected, accepted by the appropriate agency, and the closure documents have been submitted and accepted by the PDSD Engineering Administrator.
         b.   Commercial for Third Land Trust Release
         Up to 60% of the in any particular phase may be released prior to the completion and acceptance of the common-element (e.g., basins, drainage facilities, sewer lines, water lines,   , etc.). Any (s) released shall be served by the completed common-element . Once the common-element have been accepted, partial releases greater than 60% or a final release may be granted only when all of the assurable have been completed, inspected, accepted by the appropriate agency, and the closure documents have been submitted and accepted by the PDSD Engineering Administrator.
      2.   Reduction or Partial Release of Monetary
      Where a bond, letter of credit, or other monetary is provided the amount of the may be reduced upon partial completion of construction or actual dedication of one or more , but, only in a ratio that the improvement(s) bears to the total indicated on the . Where a completes and offers to the required for a portion of the final , monetary for such may be reduced only where the can be used and maintained independently of remaining required for the entire . For example, temporary cul-de-sacs should be provided for incomplete ; water, sewer, and electric facilities should be capable of independent operation; and adequate access for public safety vehicles shall be provided. In no case may more than 75%, or 65% for commercial , of the total monetary value of be released prior to completion of all .
   F.   Substitution of
   Where a Third Land Trust is provided as for completion of , a substitute may be submitted for review. The substitute trust shall include those portions of the to be covered. Additional substitute may be needed to be in place so that all of the that needs completion is covered. The Third Trust or other types of may be entirely substituted by another form of using cost estimate procedures based on the remaining with contingency and mobility costs. Acceptance of substitute is solely at the discretion of the PDSD . The number of substitutes for any given may be limited as determined by the PDSD .
   G.   Full Release of
   A final release may be granted only when all of the assurable have been completed, inspected, accepted by the appropriate agency, and the closure documents have been submitted and accepted by the PDSD Engineering Administrator.
   H.   Additional
   Notwithstanding provided, if the PDSD , in his sole discretion reasonably determines that grounds exist that could result in commercial insecurity that the required will be completed, he or she may demand additional . The neglect or refusal of the to provide such additional within 30 shall result in the immediate suspension of the issuance of any permits or further permits unless and until further is provided.
   I.   Expiration or Lapse of
   If an expires, the PDSD shall suspend the issuance of any permit(s) until such time when have been provided. If the PDSD determines that any applicable have lapsed, become subject to a bankruptcy or otherwise become ineffective, the PDSD reserves the right to issue a stop work order, stop release of additional , and utilize the to complete the assurable items, or apply monetary penalties as prescribed by law.
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