A. Subdivider:
1. The subdivider shall prepare subdivision plats consistent with the standards contained herein and shall pay for the design and inspection of the public improvements required. The city shall process the plat in accordance with the regulations set forth herein.
2. All required subdivision improvements shall be provided for all areas shown on the final plat and at all off-site locations designated at the time of final plat approval. The required improvements shall meet the requirements of the City's Construction and Design Standards. (Contact City Engineer for current City Construction and Design Standards)
3. The subdivider shall not alter the terrain or remove any vegetation from the proposed subdivision site or engage in any site development until he or she has obtained the necessary approval as outlined herein, and the final plat is recorded in the county recorder's office.
4. The subdivider is responsible for the distribution of proposed subdivision plats to improvement districts, special districts, utility companies and other private and public entities for their information and comment, as directed by the city. The subdivider shall be responsible to ensure that written notices from each improvement district, special service district, gas company, power company, phone company, cable company, water district, irrigation company and health department, etc., are forwarded to the city in a timely manner affirming that proposed subdivision plats have been received and reviewed by each of the above required agencies.
5. All required improvements shall be installed by the subdivider within one (1) year from the date of the final approval; provided however, that upon showing of good and sufficient cause, the City Council may approve a longer period of time for completing construction of part or all of the uncompleted improvements.
6. A performance guarantee securing the installation of all required subdivision improvements shall be provided as required by the City's Construction and Design Standards.
7. Where the subdivision is not adjacent to an existing City water main which is adequate to supply the development, the subdivider shall install one (1) or more lines connecting the subdivision with the closest adequate City line. Said off-site line(s) shall be considered as part of the required subdivision improvements.
8. Both off-site and on-site water mains and appurtenant valves and facilities shall be adequate to meet both culinary and fire flow requirements. In no case shall the water mains be less than eight (8) inches in diameter.
9. To the maximum extent possible, water mains shall be located in the right-of-way lines of public streets in the locations specified by the City. Said mains shall be extended to the boundary of the territory shown in the final plat, including any stub streets required to provided for future access to adjacent property.
10. Water service laterals shall be installed to each lot within the subdivision. The lateral shall extend from the main line to the outer edge of the right-of-way and shall include the installation of a meter box and meter setter.
11. All subdivisions shall have fire hydrants installed in such a manner that meet Fire Marshall requirements.
B. City:
1. The city engineer and public works department shall make comments as to engineering requirements for street widths, grades, alignments, and flood control, whether the proposed public improvements are consistent with this title, the city standards, and other applicable ordinances, and for the inspection and approval of all construction of public improvements. Street layout and overall circulation shall be coordinated with the public works department and the city engineer.
2. The planning commission shall act as an advisory agency to the city council. It is charged with making investigations, reports, and recommendations on proposed subdivisions as to their conformance to the general plan and zoning title, and other pertinent documents. The planning commission shall recommend approval, approval with conditions, or disapproval of the proposed subdivision plat to the city council.
3. The city attorney shall approve the form of the final plat, that it is correct and acceptable, and that the subdivider dedicating land for use by the public is the owner of record, and that the land is free and clear of unacceptable encumbrances according to the title report, which shall be submitted by the subdivider.
4. The city council has final jurisdiction in the approval of subdivision plats, the establishment of requirements for and design standards of public improvements, and the acceptance of lands and public improvements that may be proposed for dedication.
5. The city will take plats to the county for recording, only after all payments and fees are paid and all the required signatures and requirements are complete and accounted for. (Ord. 154-01, 12-4-2001; amd. Ord. 285-24, 7-7-2024)