City of Las Vegas, NM Article V Plats and Data for Final Approval

§ 280-14 Final plat.

[Amended 4-20-1983 by Ord. No. 71-33]

A. The final plat shall be drawn in ink on drafting film such as mylar or acetate. Drawings shall be on thirty-six-inch-by-twenty-four-inch sheets and shall be at a scale of one inch equals 100 feet. This final plat may be submitted for approval in contiguous sections.

B. The final plat shall show the name of the subdivision and name of the subdivider.

C. All subdivisions must be tied into a permanent survey monument; preferably a triangulation station, section corner, or City monument. Highway right-of-way markers are not acceptable. The tie must be shown on the final plat.

D. All plats should include an accurate and complete perimeter description, including ownership of boundaries on north, south, east and west.

E. All corners, angle points, points of curvature, and points of tangency on the perimeter of any subdivision must be marked with permanent monuments. Affixed to the top of at least two monuments shall be the New Mexico registration number of the surveyor responsible for the establishment of the monument. All monuments found or set must be noted on the final subdivision plat.

F. The error of closure of the perimeter of any subdivision as shown on the final plat shall be no less than 1/7,500 inch in distance and direction.

G. The final plat shall show title, scale, the North arrow, and date of survey.

H. Plat boundary lines shall be shown giving the bearing in degrees, minutes, and seconds. Distances shall be shown in feet and hundredths.

I. Lot lines and right-of-way lines shall be shown as black lines. Names of streets, right-of-way widths of all streets and alleys and private streets shall be so designated. The radius of all curves, lengths of all tangents on all rights-of way, accurate dimension, bearings, and deflection angles of all curves.

J. Location, dimensions, and purpose of all easements, existing or proposed, and any limitations thereof.

K. Number to identify each lot and block. Also, address of each individual lot in accordance with City numbering system, if applicable.

L. Location, dimensions, areas, and purposes of lots proposed to be reserved for the public.

M. Reference to recorded subdivision plats of adjoining platted land by recording name.

N. Statement that the subdivision is with the free consent and in accordance with the desire of the undersigned owner of the land, acknowledged in a manner required for acknowledgment of deeds.

O. Signed statements by the subdivider dedicating public rights-of-way, and granting all required easements for public use.

P. Certification and seal by a registered, licensed surveyor of New Mexico in accordance with the laws of the State of New Mexico, certifying the accuracy of the survey and plat, and that he has shown all required easements.

Q. Certification by City that all streets, curbs, gutters, sidewalks, and drainage requirements have been provided, and that the drainage analysis plan has been approved.

R. Certification by Utilities Committee that all requirements have been met. This includes electric, telephone, TV cables, water, gas, fire hydrants and sewer system needs have been provided.

S. Alternate summary procedure:

(1) When a subdivision consists of no more than two parcels of land or is a replat of a previously filed subdivision which does not increase the total number of lots by more than two lots, a duly appointed administrative officer by the City Council may review and approve the subdivision.

(2) The City Manager may also approve replats which decrease the number of lots of contiguous parcels in a previously filed subdivision, provided that street dedications and utility easements remain the same as on the original plat.

(3) All replats of previously approved subdivisions shall be submitted by the administrative officer to the Utilities Committee for approval regardless of whether they are approved by summary procedure or regular Planning and Zoning and City Council action. In no case shall the replat be approved for filing without the approval of the Utilities Committee. The cost of relocating or changing utilities shall be the responsibility of the developer.

(4) Replats submitted for approval by summary procedure shall include releases by the affected utility companies.

(5) The City Manager shall have the authority to determine whether a replat of a previously approved subdivision or a subdivision of two parcels shall be brought before the Planning and Zoning Commission. His determination shall be final unless overruled by City Council action.

§ 280-15 Fees.

[Amended 1-21-1988 by Ord. No. 76-19]

A. A fee of $100 for each plat plus $1 for each lot in the subdivision shall be payable to the City of Las Vegas before the final plat is submitted to the Planning and Zoning Commission. This applies to subdivisions within the municipality.

B. At the discretion and by mutual agreement between City officials and the subdivider, the preliminary and final application, along with the final plat, may be considered by the Planning and Zoning Commission at the same meeting. If this is the case, the above-quoted review fee shall be paid prior to the application being placed on the Planning and Zoning Commission agenda. Fees are not refundable.

C. A review fee of $50 shall be required of subdivisions with only two parcels or lots, to include reports that may be approved by alternative summary procedures. Fees apply to replats only.

D. After a final plat has been approved and signed by the Planning and Zoning Commission and the City Council, the subdivider shall sign and execute a development agreement listing the types of improvements and schedule of completion as provided for in § 280-7F. Security for these improvements shall be posted prior to beginning any construction. Construction of required improvements prior to recording the approved final plat, in lieu of posting a security, shall be allowed only upon obtaining written approval from the City Manager and City Attorney, if it is determined that improvements are $5,000 or less. The City must formally accept all improvements before filing of the final plat at the County Clerk's office. The following types of security may be filed with City:

(1) Performance bond. A surety bond acceptable to the City of Las Vegas to cover the City estimated cost of improvements which has been approved by the City Attorney's office.

(2) Trust agreement. An escrow account has been established with a bank or financial institution to cover the City estimated cost of improvements which can only be drawn upon to cover the cost of improvements.

(3) Mortgage or lien. The subdivider may grant the City of Las Vegas a mortgage or lien on property within the subdivision or other property owned by the subdivider having a value equal to the City estimated costs of improvements.

(4) Other securities. Other types of securities or contractual agreements, other than those cited above, may be used to guarantee construction of required improvements if acceptable to the City and approved by the City Attorney's office.