9.96.020: IMPROVEMENT PLANS:
After the approval of a tentative map and before the construction of any improvements, the subdivider shall submit plans to the town as follows:
   A.   Preparation And Content: Improvement plans shall be prepared by a California registered professional engineer. Improvement plan submittals shall include all of the following information:
      1.   Any drawings, specifications, calculations, design reports, and other information required by the director;
      2.   Grading, drainage, water quality management plan, erosion and sediment control, and a stormwater pollution prevention plan (SWPPP), if and when required by the state of California, for the entire subdivision; and
      3.   The improvement plan/specification checking and construction inspection fees required by the town fee schedule.
   B.   Submittal Of Plans: Improvement plans shall be submitted to the director and other appropriate reviewing agencies for review and approval. Upon the approval of improvement plans in compliance with subsection C, "Review And Approval", of this section, the subdivider shall also submit to the director a detailed cost estimate of all improvements, based on guidelines provided by the town.
      1.   Street And Drainage Plans And Profiles: Plans, profiles, and specifications of proposed street and drainage improvements shall be submitted to the town engineer, checked and approved before presentation of the final map to the council for acceptance. These plans and profiles shall show full details of the proposed improvements in compliance with town standards.
      2.   Water Systems Plans: Plans, specifications, and all necessary details of the proposed water system shall be submitted to the director for review; provided that the supplier has certified that it is willing and able to supply water upon request. Approval of the water system plans shall be by Hi-Desert water district (HDWD).
   C.   Review And Approval: Improvement plans shall be reviewed and approved by the applicable agency within the time limits provided by map act section 66456.2.
   D.   Effect Of Approval: The final approval of improvement plans shall generally be required before approval of a parcel or final map. The approval of improvement plans shall not bind the town to accept the improvements nor waive any defects in the improvements as installed. (Ord. 242, 9-3-2013)