After approval of the preliminary plat, the improvements shall be installed or a bond to cover the cost of the improvements shall be established. The subdivider who wishes final plat approval shall file with the Plats Officer an application in writing for final plat approval of said plat, accompanied with one mylar and seven copies thereof which shall conform to the requirements of this chapter. Also three copies of documents, specifications and building plans shall be submitted to the Plats Officer. Said plats, documents, specifications and plans shall be submitted to the Plats Officer at least 20 days prior to the Planning Commission meeting.
(A) Filing of final plat. After he completes all improvements, or guarantees by a bond to provide utilities and improvements to the satisfaction of the city designated engineer and Planning Commission, the subdivider shall file with the Plats Officer for final plat approval within 12 months of the date of approval or conditional approval of the preliminary plat, unless such period is extended by the Planning Commission.
(B) Action by the Planning Commission.
(1) Upon receipt thereof, the Planning Commission shall examine the final plat and all necessary certificates to determine its conformance to the preliminary plat and the requirements established in this chapter, and shall within 30 days of its submission by the Plats Officer, unless the time is extended by the Planning Commission in agreement with the developer, either approve or disapprove said plat. If the final plat is disapproved it shall be noted and it shall be returned to the subdivider.
(2) If the Planning Commission approves the final plat, such approval and the date thereof shall be noted on the plat over the signature of the Chairman of the Commission and the Plats Officer and the plat shall be transmitted to the City Council for the necessary action on the final plat in the acceptance of public dedication of land.
(C) Action by the City Council.
(1) The City Council shall approve or disapprove the public dedication of land in the final plat within 30 days of its submission to the City Council. If the public dedication is not accepted, it shall be noted and returned to the subdivider.
(2) After the final plat has been approved by the City Council, Mayor and City Clerk shall
sign the plat and the City Clerk shall submit a copy of the resolution approving the plat to the Chairman of the Planning Commission.
(D) Action by the subdivider. Upon receipt of the final plat approval by the City Council, the subdivider or his agent shall record the plat with the Jefferson County Clerk's Office within 30 days of the date of the City Council action.
(Ord. 172, passed 6-8-87)