The purpose of this chapter is to establish criteria and an appropriate review process whereby the Administrator may review corrections to previously approved plats where the character and intent of the original plat is not altered. Examples include address changes, plat note amendments, plat title corrections, easement vacations and other minor corrections. This process is intended to allow for the correction of plat errors and minor plat amendments where no “subdivision” occurs and conformance with applicable provisions of this code has been demonstrated.
(Ord. 2(2001) § 2)
Prior to the submittal of a plat correction request, the applicant shall meet with the Administrator to determine if the request is consistent with the correction plat criteria outlined in § 13-13-3 of this chapter. If the Administrator determines the subject application would circumvent significant and relevant elements of the subdivision review process and/or the character and intent of the originally approved plat, the application shall be reviewed pursuant to the “subdivision” or “exemption plat” review processes outlined in this title.
(Ord. 2(2001) § 2)
(A) Plat procedure. Upon receiving two copies of a complete submittal along with payment of the appropriate fee, the Administrator shall route one copy of the proposed plat to the Town Engineer for his or her review. The Administrator shall then conduct his or her review concurrently. The Town Engineer shall review the submittal and return comments and notifications to the Administrator who shall transmit the approval, disapproval or approval with modifications of the plat within 14 days to the applicant. The Administrator shall sign the plat if approved or require modifications on the plat for approval or deny approval due to inconsistencies with the originally approved plat or failure to make other required modifications on the plat. Plat format and content shall be as outlined under § 13-3-6 of this title. Correction plats must contain the following statement:
The sole purpose of this plat is to correct an error (or amend a plat note or an easement) filed with an approved plat. This plat correction does not alter the character, intent or development standards imposed under previous plat approvals.
(B) Criteria for review. A plat correction or minor plat amendment may be approved upon the findings that:
(1) The plat correction is in accordance with all applicable town ordinances, standards and the original conditions of plat approval;
(2) Nonconformities are not created. In the case of preexisting nonconforming lots, the nonconformity is not increased with the approval of the correction plat;
(3) The approval will not adversely affect the public health, safety and welfare; and
(4) Provisions for adequate access and infrastructure have been demonstrated by the applicant and are indicated on the proposed correction plat.
(Ord. 29(2005) § 76)
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