Chapter 17.20
PROCEDURAL GUIDELINES FOR SUBDIVISION PLATTING IN THE UNINCORPORATED AREAS OF BLACK HAWK COUNTY
Sections:
17.20.010 Procedures.
A. Check with Zoning Administrator for current zoning ordinances, subdivision regulations, land use zoning classifications, and building code. Property must be correctly zoned before platting.
Check with County Board of Health for water and water pollution control standards.
Discuss development concepts and explore alternative solutions.
B. The Zoning Administrator sends notice to the city if the property is within the two-mile extraterritorial zone.
C. Bring abstract up to date.
D. Get clear title to the property, becoming legal owner.
E. Hire a licensed engineer or land surveyor to make a survey, prepare a base map, and to set out the lots. The developer may also want to consult a landscape architect or land planner for design considerations and site planning aspects.
F. The petitioner may request a concept review by the Zoning Administrator prior to drafting the preliminary plat. This phase is at the option of the developer.
G. Have a preliminary plat prepared.
H. Submit six copies of the preliminary plat to the Zoning Administrator. The Administrator will date the plat and issue a receipt for filing fees. The developer will need to sign a release authorizing the Zoning Administrator, Planning and Zoning Commissioners and/or the Board of Supervisors to inspect the property.
I. The six preliminary plat copies go to:
1. County Engineer.
2. County Board of Health.
3. Planning and Zoning Commission and Zoning Administrator.
4. County Auditor and Board of Supervisors.
5. City official, if the proposed subdivision is within two miles of a municipality.
6. Natural Resource Conservation Service.
J. All copies are to be studied and written recommendations sent to the Zoning Administrator. An environmental impact analysis prepared by the qualified professional may be required.
K. The Zoning Administrator refers the preliminary plat to the Planning and Zoning Commission for preliminary review and recommendations. Preliminary plat may require more than one Planning and Zoning Commission review.
L. The preliminary plat is returned to petitioner with any requirements for amendment.
M. The petitioner submits the preliminary plat to the Board of Supervisors.
N. The petitioner submits eight copies of the final plat to the Zoning Administrator and at the same time submits a proposed resolution for the Board of Supervisors.
O. The final plat must be approved and signed by:
1. County Engineer.
2. County Board of Health.
3. County Recorder.
4. County Assessor.
5. Planning and Zoning Commission and Zoning Administrator.
6. County Auditor and Board of Supervisors.
7. City official, if the proposed subdivision is within two miles of a municipality.
8. Natural Resource Conservation Service (review only).
P. The final plat and all associated legal documents are referred to the Board of Supervisors after final approval by the Planning and Zoning Commission and approval by the city if within the two-mile zone. The resolution is signed by the Board of Supervisors and the County Auditor. A copy of the final plat with a copy of the resolution by the Board of Supervisors will be sent to each of the following offices:
1. County Engineer.
2. County Board of Health.
3. Zoning Administrator.
4. County Auditor.
5. County Recorder.
6. County Assessor.
7. City official, if the proposed subdivision is within two miles of a municipality.
8. Petitioner.
Q. After final approval by the Board of Supervisors, the final plat is filed in the County Recorder’s office.
R. The following information shall be required by the County Recorder:
1. Plat.
2. Abstract.
3. Survey.
4. Deed of dedication.
5. Resolution(s) by the County and/or city(ies).
6. Attorney’s opinion.
7. Treasurer’s certificate.
8. Restrictive covenants, if not included in the deed of dedication. [Ord. 39, 1996. Code 2009 App. B.]