(A) Application: After the approval or conditional approval of the preliminary plat, the subdivider may cause the total parcel, or any part thereof, to be surveyed, and a final plat prepared in accordance with the approved preliminary plat. The subdivider shall submit to the administrator three (3) copies of the final plat. (Ord. 2012, 7-6-1981)
(B) Content Of The Final Plat: The final plat shall include and be in compliance with all items required under title 50, chapter 13 of the Idaho Code and shall be drawn at such a scale and contain lettering of such size as to enable the same to be placed on one sheet of eighteen inch by twenty seven inch (18" x 27") stable base drafting film with a minimum base thickness of three thousandths inches (0.003"). The plat shall have a three inch (3") margin at the left for binding and a one-half inch (1/2") margin on all other sides. No part of the drawing shall be nearer than one-half inch (1/2") to the margins. The reverse of said sheet shall not be used. If, because of the size or complexity, required information cannot be shown, additional sheets may be used, provided they conform to this chapter. The final plat shall include at least the following:
1. A written application for approval of such final plat as stipulated by the commission.
2. Proof of current ownership of the real property included in the proposed final plat.
3. Such other information as the administrator or commission may deem necessary to establish whether or not all proper parties have signed and/or approved said final plat.
4. Conformance with the approved preliminary plat and meeting all requirements or conditions thereof.
5. Conformance with all requirements and provisions of this title.
6. Acceptable engineering practices and local standards established by the administrator. (Ord. 2391, 8-17-1992)
(C) Fees: At the time of submission of an application for a final plat, a fee as established by resolution of the council shall be paid. (Ord. 2012, 7-6-1981)
(D) Administrator Review:
1. Acceptance: Upon receipt of the final plat and compliance with all other requirements as provided for herein, the administrator, after review by the city engineering department, shall certify the application as complete and shall affix the date of acceptance thereon.
2. Resubmittal Of Final Plat: The administrator shall review the final plat for compliance with the approved or conditionally approved preliminary plat. If the administrator determines that there is substantial difference in the final plat than that which was approved as a preliminary plat or conditions which have not been met, the administrator may require that the final plat be submitted to the commission in the same manner as required in the preliminary plat process.
3. Submission To The Council: Upon the determination that the final plat is in compliance with the preliminary plat and all conditional requirements have been met, the administrator shall place the final plat on the council agenda at the next regular meeting. (Ord. 2620, 8-2-1999)
(E) Agency Review: The administrator may transmit one copy of the final plat, or other documents submitted, for review and recommendation to the departments and the agencies as he deems necessary to ensure compliance with the preliminary approval and/or conditions of preliminary approval. Such agency review shall also include the construction standards of improvements, compliance with health standards, the cost estimate for all improvements and the legal review of the performance bond.
(F) Council Action: The council, at its next meeting following receipt of the administrator's report, shall consider the commission's findings and comments from concerned persons and agencies to arrive at a decision on the final plat. The council shall approve, approve conditionally, disapprove or table the final plat for additional information. A copy of the approved plat shall be filed with the administrator. Upon granting or denying the final plat the council shall specify:
1. The regulations and standards used in evaluating the application;
2. The reasons for approval or denial; and
3. The actions, if any, that the applicant could take to obtain approval. (Ord. 2012, 7-6-1981)
(G) Plans And Specifications: Prior to recording the final subdivision plat, the subdivider shall submit to the administrator:
1. Approved copies of the final plans and specifications for streets, water, sewer, stormwater, parks, gravity irrigation and pressure irrigation systems. All plans and specifications shall have sufficient detail, written information, vertical and horizontal dimensions to accurately locate the proposed improvements in the field and determine their relationship to other improvements. The city engineer shall establish standards.
2. Financial guarantee of improvements pursuant to section 10-12-4-3 of this chapter.
3. An approved weed management plan.
4. Certification of water and sewer plan approval from the Idaho department of environmental quality.
5. Street and utility plan approval from the Idaho department of transportation, as required.
6. Street and utility plan approval from the Twin Falls highway district, as required.
7. Gravity irrigation system plan approval from the Twin Falls canal company, as required.
8. An executed improvement agreement for developers.
9. Certification of the notice of intent and stormwater pollution prevention plan filed with the United States EPA.
10. A recorded warranty deed to the city of Twin Falls for water shares equal to one share per acre for new residential developments (2 acres or larger), and such other number of shares as agreed to between the city and the developer. (Ord. 2850, 2-21-2006)
(H) Fees: At the time of submittal of plans and specifications a fee to defray costs and expenses of plan checking as provided for by resolution of the city council shall be paid. (Ord. 2012, 7-6-1981)
(I) Approval Period: Final plat shall be filed with the county recorder within two (2) years after written approval by the council; otherwise such approval shall become null and void unless prior to said expiration date an extension of time is applied for by the subdivider and granted by the council. Only one extension may be granted by the council for a term of two (2) years. (Ord. 3006, 7-25-2011)
(J) Method Of Recording: Upon approval of the final plat by the council, the subdivider's prepayment of recording fees, posting of surety bond or other acceptable guarantee and the inclusion of the following signatures on the final plat, the administrator shall submit the final plat to the county recorder for recording:
1. Certification and signature of the city council verifying that the subdivision has been approved;
2. Certification and signature of the city clerk, if required, and the city engineer verifying that the subdivision meets the city requirements and has been approved by the council; and
3. Certification of the sanitation restrictions on the face of the plat per section 50-1326, Idaho Code. (Ord. 2012, 7-6-1981)