The purpose of a final plat is to ensure that all conditions of the preliminary subdivision plat approval have been satisfied prior to the recordation of the map.
(Ord. 1159 NS § 1, 1997)
Prior to expiration of a preliminary subdivision plat the subdivider shall file a proposed final plat by submitting the following:
Whenever a survey of a proposed subdivision reveals a discrepancy, the discrepancy shall be noted on the face of the final plat. Any discrepancy shall be disclosed in a title report prepared by a title insurer and issued after the filing of the final plat. As used in this section, "discrepancy" means: (1) a boundary hiatus, (2) an overlapping boundary, or (3) a physical appurtenance, which indicates encroachments, lines of possession, or conflict of title.
The submission shall be accompanied by a title report confirming that title of the land is vested in the name of the owners whose signatures appear on the plat's certificate or instrument of dedication.
The submission of a proposed final plat shall be accompanied by a receipt from the city treasurer for an amount specified in the subdivision fee schedule established by the council.
A certification from the Stevens County treasurer that all taxes and delinquent assessments for which the property may be liable as of the date of certification have been duly paid, satisfied, or discharged;
A statement of compliance with CMC Title 17, Zoning, the comprehensive plan, and with all terms of the preliminary plat approval, signed by the chairperson of the planning commission;
A certificate of recording to be signed by and used by the Stevens County auditor in filing the final plat.
(Ord. 1159 NS § 1, 1997)
Upon receipt of a proposed final plat the plat administrator shall insure that the proposed subdivision conforms to all conditions and requirements established by ordinance or through preliminary approval. Such review shall include:
That there is a certification from the Stevens County treasurer that all taxes and delinquent assets for which the property may be liable as of the date of certification have been duly paid, satisfied, or discharged;
That the title report furnished by the subdivider confirms that the title of the land in the proposed subdivision is vested in the name of the owners whose signatures appear on the plat's certificate;
That the facilities and improvements required to be provided by the subdivider have been completed or, alternatively, that the subdivider will provide a bond in a form acceptable to the city attorney and in an amount and with sureties commensurate to cover 150 percent of the value of the improvements remaining to be completed securing to the city the construction and installation of the facilities and improvements within one year of the date of approval of the final plat;
That the subdivider has provided a maintenance bond in a form acceptable to the city attorney in an amount equal to 10 percent of the actual and/or estimated cost of the improvements, guaranteeing the successful operation of improvements for a period of two years after final acceptance of the improvements by the appropriate city department head. The city shall withhold final plat approval until the improvement bond (if required) and maintenance bond are provided. The city may enforce bonds authorized under this section by all appropriate legal and equitable remedies.
Licensed engineer acting on behalf of the city, as to the accuracy of the survey data, the layout of streets, alleys and other rights-of-way, design of bridges, sewage and water systems, and other required improvements;
A person issuing a recommendation for subsequent approval shall not modify the terms of his/her recommendation without the consent of the applicant. Any costs incurred as a result of review by any agency or a licensed engineer acting on behalf of the city shall be borne by the subdivider.
The Stevens County treasurer certifies that all taxes and delinquent assessments for which the property may be liable have been duly paid, satisfied or discharged.
A subdivision shall be governed by the terms of approval of the final plat, and the statutes, ordinances and regulations in effect at the time of approval for a period of five years, unless the city council finds that a change in conditions creates a serious threat to the public health or safety in the subdivision.
Every final plat classified as a subdivision shall be legibly represented on one or more sheets of mylar with permanent black ink or equivalent approved material. Each sheet shall measure 24 inches by 36 inches, and shall have a marginal line drawn completely around each sheet which leaves an entirely blank left margin of two inches and a margin of one-half inch on the remaining edges.
Each sheet of the final plat shall contain the subdivision title, description of land as to quarter section in which the subdivision is located, the plat scale, and the north point. The scale in no case shall be smaller than one inch equals 100 feet, nor greater than one inch equals 50 feet. All signatures ascribed to the final plat shall be original signatures, written in permanent black ink.
Each final plat shall include a certificate bearing the printed names of all persons having an interest in the subdivided land, signed by the said persons and acknowledged by them before a notary public, consenting to the subdivision of the land and reciting a dedication by them of all lands shown on the plat to be dedicated for public uses.
Should any of the land used for roads, streets, drainage systems, utilities, etc., which is normally dedicated to public use be retained in private ownership, it shall be clearly shown on the final plat and listed in the written data to the effect that the city accepts no responsibility for construction and maintenance of such facilities, and the name of the individual or corporation who shall have such responsibility shall be given.
Each final plat shall also include a certificate of the registered land surveyor who made, or under whose supervision was made. The certificate shall be accompanied by the signature of the surveyor under whose supervision the plat was made.
All approved final plats presented to the county auditor shall be accompanied by such filing fees as are required by that office, and such fees shall be paid by the subdivider.