No construction or installation of improvements
shall commence in a proposed subdivision until the preliminary plat
or certified survey map has been approved and the Director of Public
Works has given written authorization.
No building permit shall be issued for erection
of a structure on any lot not of record until all the requirements
of this chapter have been met, unless otherwise provided for in the
subdivider's agreement. In exceptional circumstances, the Council
may authorize the issuance of a building permit prior to the completion
of all improvements; however, no occupancy permit shall be issued
prior to the completion of all improvements.
The following plans and accompanying construction
specifications may be required by the Director of Public Works before
authorization of construction or installation of improvements:
A. Street plans and profiles showing existing and proposed
grades, elevations and cross sections of required improvements.
B. Sanitary sewer plans and profiles showing the locations,
grades, sizes, elevations and materials of required facilities.
C. Stormwater drainage facility plans and profiles showing
the locations, grades, sizes, cross sections, elevations and materials
of required facilities.
D. Planting plans showing the locations, age and species
of any required trees.
E. Additional special plans or information as required;
where required by state agencies, such plans shall be approved by
such agencies prior to the commencement of construction.
The subdivider, prior to commencing any work
within the subdivision, shall make arrangements with the Director
of Public Works to provide for adequate inspection. The Director shall
inspect and approve all completed work prior to approval of the final
plat or release of the sureties.