§ 6-2-12. Prerequisites for recording plat.

Requirements for recording a plat are as follows:

(1)

An application for subdivision approval shall be made to the administrative officer as provided in article C of this chapter.

(2)

A preliminary subdivision plan as provided in article D of this chapter shall be submitted to and approved by the joint planning commission. The joint planning commission may delegate to the planning director the authority to approve preliminary subdivision plans involving subdivisions of 25 or fewer lots only. The action of the planning director shall be final, unless the subdivider requests review by the joint planning commission. In such cases, the joint planning commission shall conduct the final review of such plans. When a proposed subdivision fails to comply with a specific standard of the subdivision regulations, such plans must be referred to the joint planning commission for consideration of a variance as proscribed by article J of this chapter.

(3)

Minimum improvements as set forth in article F of this chapter shall have been completed or financial guarantees securing the construction of such improvements shall be approved and filed with the administrative officer in accordance with the provisions of article G of this chapter.

(4)

An offer of dedication of all public ways, land or easements, if such are proposed, shall be made to the appropriate governing authority as provided in article H of this chapter, and accepted by such governing authority. If such offer of dedication is not accepted, the subdivider shall make such adequate provision as shall be required by the joint planning commission for the perpetual maintenance of all improvements contained in and on such ways, lands or easements until such obligations are assumed by such governing authority or political subdivision.

(5)

A final subdivision plat shall be approved by the joint planning commission as provided in article I of this chapter. Where a proposed subdivision contains no more than 14 lots and does not require dedication of any land, or installation of any public improvements, the joint planning commission shall consider and act upon the preliminary subdivision plan as the final subdivision plat.

(6)

A maintenance bond shall be posted with the governing authority of the county or municipality, as the case may be, as provided in section 6-2-141.

(Ord. No. 5-79, 4-17-79; Code 1980, § 6-2-12; Ord. No. 2-89, § I, 2-21-89; Ord. No. 18-95, § I, 10-3-95; Ord. No. 1-99, § 8, 1-5-99)