Sufficient space shall be reserved for the signatures and acknowledgments of the respective officials and bodies required to review and approve the final plat:
A. Review By Surveyor Or Engineer: The legally qualified surveyor selected by the board for this purpose shall review the final plat for compliance with all standards as required by law and with applicable rules and surveying practice, including, among other things, review of the form completeness, clarity and accuracy of the drawing, the inclusion of all necessary data, notes, and titles. The county engineer shall review the provision for installation of improvements required hereinafter. Upon finding the final plat to be in order, said official shall transmit the plat to the commission. Said official will sign the final plat after returned to the administrator with all other signatures prior to presentation to the board for review.
B. Land Within One Mile Of Incorporated City: In such cases where the land to be platted lies within one mile of the limits of an incorporated city, the commission shall transmit said plat to the council of said city. The council shall review the final plat for compliance with the city comprehensive plan and street and drainage patterns. A signature from the city is not required.
C. Review For Compliance: The commission shall review said plat at its next meeting following the return of the plat from the council; provided, that the plat is returned at least five (5) business days prior to said meeting; and otherwise, at the next following meeting for compliance with the decisions arrived at, the review of the preliminary plat, and agreements subsequent thereto; and if in order, shall approve by motion and transmit the final plat and a copy of said minutes noting approval and reasons for same to the board.
D. Property Taxes: The Valley County treasurer shall determine if the property taxes are paid to date and, if so, shall sign the plat. The signature is only valid for thirty (30) days.
E. Acceptance By Board: The board shall then review the plat and associated documents, and if approved, shall signify the approval and acceptance of the final plat in writing which shall include the date of acceptance and bear the signature of the chairman of the board. A motion by the board accepting said plat shall be duly filed in the commissioner's minute book. (Ord. 10-07, 8-26-2010)