12.40 - Final Plat
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Section 12.40: Final Plat
Subdivision 1. Application
After the preliminary plat has been approved by the Council, the subdivider must
apply for approval of the final plat. The application must be made within one
hundred eighty (180) days of the approval by the Council of the preliminary plat
unless an extension is made by the Council. The subdivider shall submit seven (7)
copies of the final plat (in conformance with the approved preliminary plat). The
subdivider shall also provide one copy of the final plat to each utility company
(telephone, electric, gas and cable TV). At this time, the subdivider shall also
furnish the City with the Abstract of Title or Registered Property Abstract.
Subdivision 2. Approval of Final Plat
The Council shall grant approval of the final plat, refer the final plat to the Planning
Commission for additional study, or disapprove the final plat stating the reasons for
such action which shall be recorded in the minutes of the meeting. Action to
approve the plat shall be by resolution of the Council and shall be taken within sixty
(60) days of the preliminary approval if the subdivider so requests and has
complied with all the conditions, requirements and provisions of this Subdivision
Chapter.
A. Before the Council gives approval to the final plat, a review of the certified
Abstract of Title or the Registered Property Abstract by the City Attorney
showing title or control of the property being subdivided by the subdivider
may be required. The applicant shall pay all costs of such review by the City
Attorney.
B. The final plat may include only that portion of the preliminary plat which the
owner or subdivider proposes to record or develop, provided that such
portion conforms with all of the requirements of this Chapter.
C. If the plat is approved, the subdivider shall submit two (2) reproducible
copies of the final plat for signing by the proper City officials, one (1) of
which will be retained by the City for their records.
Subdivision 3. Filing
A. Filing. After the final plat has been approved by the Council, the subdivider
shall file it for recording with the County Recorder or the Registrar of Titles
within sixty (60) days of the date of the resolution approving the final plat. If
not filed within sixty (60) days, the final plat shall be null and void unless an
extension is given by the Council.
B. Proof of Filing. The subdivider shall immediately upon recording, furnish the
City with three (3) prints of the final plat with recording data shown on the
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plat. No building permits shall be issued on any of the platted property until
the City has received the above copies of the plat.
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