Chapter 16.04 PLATTING AND SUBDIVISION REGULATIONS

Every division of land within the city of Connell into seven or more lots for the purpose of sale, lease or transfer of ownership must comply with the provisions of this chapter. Every map, plat, replat or plan hereafter made of any said division of land within the city limits of Connell shall comply with the provisions of this chapter, as well as the other applicable provisions of this code and other regulations adopted by the city and state law. No such map, plat, replat or plan shall be recorded or have any validity unless it shall have the approval of the city as provided for herein, and such other approvals as are required by this chapter. (Ord. 1006 § 1 (Exh. A) (part), 2020: Ord. 921 § 1 (part), 2012: Ord. 698 § 1 (part), 1997).

16.04.015 Authority.

The city council shall have the final authority to summarily approve, conditionally approve or disapprove all plats subject to this chapter. (Ord. 921 § 1 (part), 2012).

16.04.020 General procedures.

(a) All preliminary plat applications shall be filed, reviewed and approved pursuant to the procedures set forth in Title 16A. Any person who desires to subdivide land in the city should consult with the city administrator or his designee at an early date on an informal basis in order to become familiar with the requirements of this code.

(b) All plat improvements shall be installed or, if approved by the city administrator, bonded in accordance with the approved preliminary plat.

(d) The approved final plat shall be recorded by the applicant in the office of the Franklin County auditor. (Ord. 921 § 1 (part), 2012: Ord. 698 § 1 (part), 1997).

16.04.030 Master permit process.

Unless an applicant for preliminary plat approval requests otherwise, an application for preliminary plat approval shall be processed simultaneously with applications for rezones, variances and similar quasi-judicial or administrative actions through the permit application process set forth in Title 16A. (Ord. 921 § 1 (part), 2012: Ord. 698 § 1 (part), 1997).

16.04.040 Preliminary plat—Application—Form.

Each preliminary plat application shall include a minimum of six copies of the application and all required supporting documentation; provided, that the city administrator may require additional copies of specific documentation to expedite the preliminary plat approval process. The preliminary plat application shall be accompanied by an application for “threshold determination” (environmental assessment checklist) in accordance with the State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) and Title 18, Manufactured Housing Placement. (Ord. 921 § 1 (part), 2012: Ord. 698 § 1 (part), 1997).

16.04.050 Preliminary plat—Application—Requirements.

A preliminary plat application must include:

(1) A vicinity map at a legible scale, showing the relationship of the proposed plat to surrounding schools, parks, etc., and to all streets within one thousand feet, or to the next major street, whichever is greater;

(2) A proposed name for the subdivision, name and address of the owner or owners, the subdivider, the licensed engineer, licensed land surveyor, licensed landscape architect, or other preparer, names of all existing abutting streets and subdivisions, and a legal description of the exterior boundaries of the land to be subdivided;

(3) A map drawn to a scale not to exceed one hundred feet to the inch, and which includes the following:

(a) The location and name of all proposed streets, the proposed dimensions of all proposed rights-of-way, alleys, easements, parks, playgrounds, open spaces, schools, etc., the scale of the plat and a north arrow;

(b) The lot and block numbers, the dimensions of each lot, the dimensions and acreage of the total plat, the smallest lot and largest lot of the proposed plat, and the average lot size;

(c) An indication of those lots which are to be used other than for residential purposes, an indication of their intended use, and whether said lots are to be dedicated to a municipal corporation or school;

(d) An indication of any portion or portions of the plat for which successive or separate final plats are to be filed, and the approximate filing date of each. The filing date of successive or separate final plats must meet the requirements of Section 16.04.110;

(e) All existing structures proposed to remain in the area to be subdivided, and all existing drainfields and wells, and all sanitary setbacks or radiuses from wells; and

(f) The location and design of fencing to be constructed along abutting streets;

(4) A contour map of the property within the proposed subdivision and showing the contours of property two hundred feet beyond the perimeter of the proposed subdivision, said contour map showing changes in elevation of five feet. In addition, the elevation, referenced to a datum designated by the city public works director, shall be shown for every corner of the plat boundary. The map will also show the location and areas of all natural watercourses, major tree masses, major rock outcroppings, other similar landscape features, and those areas identified as sensitive areas in accordance with applicable law;

(5) A traffic safety analysis, which should include information relating to the traffic volume generation of the proposed subdivision, the capacity of connecting arterials, turning movements and sight distance information, and such additional information as is appropriate;

(6) A preliminary plat application form, signed by the owner or his agent;

(7) A certificate for title insurance, issued no more than thirty days prior to application, showing ownership of the property involved, a list of names and addresses of all abutting property owners, and property owners within three hundred feet of the exterior boundaries of the proposed subdivision, and all lienholders of the property proposed to be developed in the subdivision; provided, however, if the owner or subdivider of the real property which is proposed to be subdivided owns or controls another parcel or parcels of real property which lie adjacent to the real property proposed to be subdivided, the certificate for title insurance provided for herein shall include a list of names and addresses of all owners of real property located within three hundred feet of any portion of the boundaries of such adjacently located parcels of real property, owned or controlled by the owner or subdivider of the real property proposed to be subdivided;

(8) Those plats proposing individual on-site waste disposal systems as the means of sewage disposal must include either verification from the Benton-Franklin Health District that health district regulations have been met, or that all required information has been received by the health district, and an estimated date when a final health district determination will be made;

(9) A written statement as to whether the property will or will not be connected to an irrigation source, and if not, written verification from the appropriate irrigation district as to what is involved to connect to an irrigation source;

(10) Proof that all required fees have been paid as set forth in the city of Connell fee resolution. (Ord. 921 § 1 (part), 2012: Ord. 698 § 1 (part), 1997).

16.04.060 Time for consideration—Applicable law.

A proposed subdivision of land, as evidenced by the preliminary plat, shall be considered under the subdivision and zoning ordinances of the city in effect at the time a fully completed application for preliminary plat approval of the subdivision has been accepted by the city, subject to the time limitations contained in Section 16.04.100 and Title 16A of this code; and provided, that the limitations imposed by this section shall not restrict conditions imposed under Chapter 43.21C RCW (SEPA). (Ord. 921 § 1 (part), 2012: Ord. 698 § 1 (part), 1997).

16.04.070 Preliminary plat—Public hearing.

Notice of the time, place and purpose of the planning commission open record hearing on the preliminary subdivision shall be given in the following manner:

(1) By mailing a written notice not less than fifteen days prior to the date of such hearing to the owners of all property within three hundred feet of the exterior boundaries of the proposed subdivision, and to the owners of all property within three hundred feet of real property owned or controlled by the applicant or subdivider, which property is adjacent to the real property proposed to be subdivided, pursuant to the certificate for title insurance required by Section 16.04.050(7), said mailing to be by regular, first-class mail, postage prepaid, and also by registered mail, return receipt requested;

(2) By posting public notices in three conspicuous places on or adjacent to the land proposed to be subdivided at least fifteen days prior to the date of a public hearing;

(3) By publishing notice of the open record hearing in the official newspaper of the city not less than fifteen days prior to the date of the hearing.

All notices as provided for herein shall include a description of the location of the proposed subdivision, which description identifies the affected property and which may identify the property without using a legal description of the property by methods including, but not limited to, identification by address, written description, vicinity sketch, or other reasonable means. (See Sections 16A.04.030(c) and (d).) (Ord. 921 § 1 (part), 2012: Ord. 698 § 1 (part), 1997).

16.04.080 Preliminary plat—Review by planning commission.

The planning commission shall hold an open record hearing as defined in Section 16A.02.010 concerning all preliminary plats submitted to the city and shall review all preliminary plats to assure conformance of the proposed subdivision to the general purposes of the comprehensive plan or other official growth management controls of the city, to ascertain whether or not it conforms to the requirements of the official zoning plan, and to assure general conformance to city planning standards and specifications. Any planning commission action on any preliminary plat shall not be taken without prior review of the preliminary plat by the city administrator and the city public works director.

The planning commission shall inquire into the public use and interest proposed to be served by the subdivision and any dedications associated therewith. It shall determine if appropriate provisions are made for, but not limited to, the public health, safety and general welfare, open spaces, drainage ways, streets or alleys, availability of paved access to the nearest arterial street or secondary access to other public ways, potable water supplies, irrigation water, sanitary waste, parks, playgrounds, schools and school grounds, and shall consider all other relevant facts, including sidewalks, transit stops and other planning features that assure safe walking conditions for students who walk to and from school, and shall determine whether the public interest will be served by the subdivision and dedications. Dedication of land to any public body may be required as a condition of subdivision approval if it is reasonably necessary as a result of direct impacts caused by the proposed subdivision. The planning commission shall identify all such direct impacts caused by the proposed subdivision and the necessary mitigation provisions resulting from such impacts.

The planning commission shall put every recommendation in writing and shall include findings of fact and conclusions to support the decision or recommendation.

The planning commission reports and recommendations as provided for herein are advisory only. Any reports and recommendations shall be submitted to the city council within fourteen days after the open record hearing. (Ord. 1006 § 1 (Exh. A) (part), 2020: Ord. 921 § 1 (part), 2012: Ord. 698 § 1 (part), 1997).

16.04.090 Preliminary plats—Consideration by city council.

(a) Upon receipt of the written reports and recommendations of the planning commission, the city administrator shall schedule a closed record hearing as defined in Section 16A.02.010 before the city council to consider the preliminary plat, said closed record hearing to be held within thirty days of receipt of the report and recommendations of the planning commission. If, after considering the matter at the closed record hearing, the city council elects to change the recommendations of the planning commission, the change shall not be made until after the council adopts its own findings of fact and conditions, which deny, approve, or approve with conditions the preliminary plat.

(b) The city council’s review of the recommendations of the planning commission at the closed record hearing as provided for in subsection (a) of this section shall be limited to a review of the record before the planning commission and arguments that may be presented by the parties of record at the open record hearing. The findings and recommendations of the planning commission may be presented to the council by staff. Argument by the parties shall be limited to thirty minutes for the proponent(s) of the preliminary plat and thirty minutes from the opponent(s). A portion of this time may be reserved for rebuttal. For the purpose of clarification only, the city council may request information from staff members, the applicant or a party of record at the open record hearing. In considering the proposed preliminary plat for the subdivision, the city council shall consider all relevant facts to determine whether the public interest will be served by the subdivision and dedications, including those facts considered by the planning commission.

(c) If it is determined that the proposed plat will make appropriate provisions for public health, safety, and general welfare, and for such open spaces, drainage ways, streets, alleys, other public ways, potable water supply, sanitary waste, parks, playgrounds, schools and school grounds, and all other relevant facts, including sidewalks and other planning features that assure safe walking conditions for students who only walk to and from school and that the public use and interest will be served by the platting of such subdivision and dedication then the city council shall approve the proposed plat. Dedication of land to any public body may be required as a condition of subdivision approval if the dedication is reasonably necessary as a result of a direct impact caused by the proposed subdivision. No dedication, provision of public improvements, or impact fees imposed under RCW 82.02.050 through 82.02.090 shall be allowed that constitutes an unconstitutional taking of private property. The city council shall not, as a condition of the approval of any plat, require a release from damage to be procured from other property owners. (Ord. 1006 § 1 (Exh. A) (part), 2020: Ord. 921 § 1 (part), 2012: Ord. 698 § 1 (part), 1997).

16.04.100 Action on plats—Time limits.

Preliminary plats must be approved, disapproved or returned to the applicant for modification or correction within ninety days from the date the city administrator has accepted the filing as a completed application; provided, however, there may be excluded from the ninety-day period those exclusions in Section 16A.08.020, unless the applicant consents to an extension of such time period or the ninety-day limitation is extended to include up to twenty-one days as specified under RCW 58.17.095(3); provided, that if an environmental impact statement is required as provided in RCW 43.21C.030, the ninety-day period shall not include the time spent preparing and circulating the environmental impact statement by the local government agency. (Ord. 1006 § 1 (Exh. A) (part), 2020: Ord. 921 § 1 (part), 2012: Ord. 698 § 1 (part), 1997).

16.04.110 Approval of final plat.

A final plat meeting all the requirements of this title and city regulations must be submitted to the city council for approval within seven years of preliminary plat approval if filed on or before December 31, 2014, or five years if filed on or after January 1, 2015, unless an extension is granted pursuant to Section 16.04.120. (Ord. 1006 § 1 (Exh. A) (part), 2020: Ord. 921 § 1 (part), 2012: Ord. 698 § 1 (part), 1997).

16.04.115 Validity of use, terms of approval and applicable laws.

Any lots in a final plat filed for record shall be a valid land use notwithstanding any change in zoning laws for a period of seven years from the date of filing if filed on or before December 31, 2014, or five years if filed on or after January 1, 2015. 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 as recommended by the local health department or other agency furnishing sewage disposal and supplying water and recommendations made by the city engineer, for a period of seven years after final plat approval if such approval occurs on or before December 31, 2014, or five years if filed on or after January 1, 2015, unless the legislative body finds that a change in conditions creates a serious threat to the public health or safety in the subdivision. (Ord. 1006 § 1 (Exh. A) (part), 2020: Ord. 921 § 1 (part), 2012).

16.04.120 Extension of time for filing final plat.

An applicant for a preliminary plat, who files a written request with the city council at least thirty days before the expiration of the applicable period will be granted one one-year extension upon a showing that the applicant has attempted, in good faith, to submit the final plat within the applicable time period. (Ord. 921 § 1 (part), 2012: Ord. 698 § 1 (part), 1997. Formerly 16.04.110(b)).

16.04.130 General subdivision requirements.

(a) Street Requirements. All streets and rights-of-way within each plat, including access to the subdivision, shall be designed and approved in accordance with Title 12, Chapter 16.16 and the city of Connell Public Works Standard Specifications and Standard Plans (April 2012) as now existing or as hereafter amended.

(b) Sewer System Requirements. All sewer systems shall comply with Title 13, Water and Sewage.

(c) Water System Requirements. All water systems shall comply with Title 13, Water and Sewage. Each applicant for subdivision approval shall provide to the city a source of water adequate to supply the subdivision’s anticipated usage. Evidence of an adequate water supply may be in the form of a water right permit from the Department of Ecology, a letter from the city public works director stating the city’s ability to provide water, or some other form sufficient to verify the existence of an adequate water supply for the proposed subdivision. An application for a water right shall not be sufficient proof of an adequate water supply.

(d) Specific design and construction standards are set forth in Chapter 16.16. (Ord. 1006 § 1 (Exh. A) (part), 2020: Ord. 921 § 1 (part), 2012: Ord. 698 § 1 (part), 1997).

16.04.140 Final plat—Application.

Final plat applications shall include the following:

(1) Final plat drawings in conformance with the criteria set forth in this chapter;

(2) Three certified sets of as-built subdivision improvement drawings, or in the alternative, a subdivision improvement completion bond as specified in this chapter;

(3) Maintenance and guarantee bond as described in this chapter;

(4) Survey information in conformance with the criteria set forth in this chapter;

(5) Nonrefundable final plat fee as established in a city of Connell fee resolution;

(6) Plat information, including the final plat drawings, and a complete set of as-built construction drawings and specifications loaded on a computer disk in a computer language compatible with the city’s computer assisted design (CAD) system; provided, however, that the as-built plans shall be due immediately following construction of the subdivision improvements which were bonded and completed after final plat approval;

(7) Any other documentation which may be necessary to show compliance with the conditions of the preliminary plat approval. (Ord. 1006 § 1 (Exh. A) (part), 2020: Ord. 921 § 1 (part), 2012: Ord. 698 § 1 (part), 1997).

16.04.150 Final plat—Contents.

Each plat must:

(1) Contain a statement of approval signed by the city clerk/treasurer and public works director;

(2) Be accompanied by a complete survey map of the section or sections in which the plat or replat is located, or as much thereof as may be necessary to properly fix the subdivision boundaries. The final plat must include a description of the monuments found during the survey and a description of all monuments set. The plat must include the complete legal description for the exterior boundaries of the subdivision. Any deviation from the record legal description found by the land surveyor in the process of the survey must be noted on the plat. The allowable error of closure for both plat calculations and boundary monuments must not exceed one foot in ten thousand feet. The plat must contain all distances and bearings to fix the location of the subdivision and determine positions of lot corners;

(3) Include a list of the lot areas of all lots;

(4) Be acknowledged by the person filing the plat before the auditor of Franklin County, or any other officer who is authorized by law to take acknowledgment of deeds, and a certificate of that acknowledgment must be enclosed with, or annexed to, the plat, and recorded therewith;

(5) Contain a certification from the proper officer or officers in charge of tax collection, 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;

(6) Contain the following utility company statements:

(a) Irrigation District Certificate.

(i) Non-Irrigable Lands (Dry)—Approvals.

This land is within the ________ irrigation district boundaries, but is not assessed at this time and the irrigation easements are approved as shown.


Signature		Title		Date

(ii) Irrigable Lands—Approvals.

The irrigation assessments on the land described hereon are paid through the year ______. The irrigation right-of-way and easement as shown hereon are hereby approved [and the completed irrigation water distribution system has been installed or provision made for its installation].


Signature		Title		Date

(b) Utility Company Certificates. The utility easements as shown hereon are hereby approved by the following utilities.

Appropriate Electrical Utility

Signature		Title		Date

Appropriate Telephone Utility

Signature		Title		Date

In addition, a copy of the plat (a paper copy and/or portable document file (PDF), as specified by the recipient) shall be forwarded to the appropriate television utility and to the appropriate gas utility for review. Review of the plat shall be completed and returned to the city within fifteen days accompanied by a letter addressing any concerns or changes to be made.

If a utility company does not sign a final plat, approval still resides in the city council. No engineer who is connected in any way with the subdividing and platting of the land may examine and approve the plat on behalf of the city. (Ord. 1006 § 1 (Exh. A) (part), 2020: Ord. 921 § 1 (part), 2012: Ord. 809 § 1, 2006; Ord. 698 § 1 (part), 1997).

16.04.160 Certification of survey.

The survey of the proposed subdivision and preparation of the final plat must be made by or under the supervision of a registered land surveyor, who must certify on the plat that it is a true and correct representation of the lands actually surveyed. (Ord. 921 § 1 (part), 2012: Ord. 698 § 1 (part), 1997).

16.04.170 Certification of description.

Every final plat must contain a certificate giving a full description of the lands as they appear on the plat, including a statement that the subdivision has been made with the consent and in accord with the desires of the owner or owners. If the plat contains a dedication, the certificate, or a separate written instrument, must so indicate. The certificate or instrument of dedication must be signed and acknowledged before a notary public by all parties having any interest in the lands and recorded as part of the final plat. Every plat containing a dedication filed for record must be accompanied by a title report confirming that the title of the lands, as described and shown on the plat, is in the name of the owner signing the certificate or instrument of dedication. An offer of dedication may include a waiver of right of direct access to any street from the property, and if the dedication is accepted, any such waiver becomes effective. Such a waiver may be required by the city as a condition of approval. Roads not dedicated to the public must be clearly marked on the face of the plat. Any dedication, donation or grant shown on the face of the plat is equivalent to a quitclaim deed to the donees or grantees. (Ord. 921 § 1 (part), 2012: Ord. 698 § 1 (part), 1997).

16.04.180 Final plat—Approval.

Sole authority to approve final plats resides in the city council. When the city council finds that the subdivision proposed for a final plat conforms to the preliminary plat and meets the requirements of this code and other applicable laws, it will authorize the mayor to give written approval of the plat on the face of the plat. The original plat must be filed with the county auditor. (Ord. 1006 § 1 (Exh. A) (part), 2020: Ord. 921 § 1 (part), 2012: Ord. 698 § 1 (part), 1997).

16.04.190 Advance tax payment required.

All taxes on the property to be platted must be paid one year in advance and indicated by the seal and signature of the county treasurer on the face of the plat. (Ord. 921 § 1 (part), 2012: Ord. 698 § 1 (part), 1997).

16.04.200 Final plat—Improvement.

The applicant shall either complete all required improvements before the final plat is approved, or the applicant shall have financially guaranteed installation and completion of the required improvements pursuant to criteria established in this chapter. (Ord. 921 § 1 (part), 2012: Ord. 698 § 1 (part), 1997).

16.04.210 Final plat improvements—Improvement and maintenance bond.

(a) In lieu of the completion of the actual construction of required improvements prior to approval of a final plat, the subdivider may file a construction bond or other suitable security in a form approved by the city attorney, and in an amount to be determined by the city public works director, sufficient to guarantee actual construction and installation of such improvements within one year of final plat approval. The amount of the security for completion shall not be less than one hundred twenty-five percent of the cost estimated by the city public works director of such improvements, but the city public works director may set a higher percentage based upon the complexity of the project.

(b) In addition, before final plat approval is granted, the subdivider shall file a maintenance bond, or other suitable security, in a form approved by the city attorney and in an amount to be determined by the city public works director, guaranteeing the repair or replacement of any improvements or any landscaping which proves defective or fails to survive within two years after final acceptance of the improvements or landscaping by the city. The city shall withhold approval of the final plat until any required security for completion and the required security for maintenance are filed.

(c) The city may enforce the bond or performance or maintenance security required by this section according to their terms, pursuant to any and all legal and equitable remedies. In addition, any completion or maintenance security filed pursuant to this section shall be subject to enforcement in the following manner:

(1) In the event the improvements are not completed as required, or maintenance is not performed satisfactorily, the city public works director shall notify the property owner and the guarantor, in writing, setting forth the specific defects which must be remedied or repaired, and shall state a specific time by which such shall be completed.

(2) In the event repairs, maintenance or construction are not completed as specified and at the time specified in the written notice referred to in subsection (c)(1) of this section, the city may proceed to repair the defect, perform the maintenance or complete the construction, as appropriate, by either force account, using city employees or resources or by private contractor. Upon completion of the repairs, maintenance or construction, as appropriate, the cost thereof, plus interest at the rate of twelve percent per annum, shall be due and owing to the city from the owner and guarantor as a joint and several obligation. In the event the city is required to bring suit to enforce maintenance, the subdivider and guarantor shall be responsible for any costs and attorney fees incurred by the city as a result of the action. In the event the security is in the form of a cash deposit with the city, the city may deduct all costs set forth in this section from the cash on deposit, and the subdivider shall be required to replenish the same for the duration of the guaranty period. (Ord. 921 § 1 (part), 2012: Ord. 698 § 1 (part), 1997).

16.04.220 Final plat improvements—Construction.

Construction of improvements prior to final plat approval or subsequent to final plat approval as a condition to meeting bond requirements shall proceed as follows:

(1) Two sets of complete construction drawings and specifications, in addition to an electronic portable document file (PDF) copy, shall be submitted to the city public works director for approval prior to the commencement of construction. The submitted drawings and specifications shall be designed and certified by a registered civil engineer. Construction drawings shall be in conformance with the conditions, if any, of preliminary plat approval and applicable city standards.

(2) Construction of improvements shall not be initiated without authorization of the city public works director. The city public works director shall authorize the subdivider to proceed with construction after approval of the construction drawings and specifications.

(3) Any changes to the construction drawings or specifications involving design of the subdivision improvements shall first be reviewed and approved by the city public works director.

(4) Construction of the subdivision improvements shall proceed as shown in the construction drawings and specifications. Construction shall proceed under the supervision of a registered civil engineer. The city public works director shall inspect construction progress on a routine basis to review compliance with construction plans and required standards. All costs of inspections by the city public works director shall be borne by the subdivider in accordance with the provisions of this chapter.

(5) After the completion of construction, two sets of as-built drawings showing the subdivision improvements as constructed shall be certified as true and complete by a registered civil engineer and one shall be a reproducible document on a medium accepted by the county auditor’s office for recording, plus one electronic portable document file (PDF) copy shall be provided to the city. The certified as-built drawings shall be submitted to the city prior to final plat approval and/or the acceptance of the subdivision improvements by the city. The as-built drawings shall show the actual constructed alignment and location of all utilities, sewer and storm inverts, sewer stub locations and inverts at the end of stub lines, water service stub locations and the location of all irrigation risers, as well as such other information as the city public works director may require. (Ord. 1006 § 1 (Exh. A) (part), 2020: Ord. 921 § 1 (part), 2012: Ord. 698 § 1 (part), 1997).

16.04.230 Final plat improvements—City public works director review required.

Whenever any improvements or public works are to be installed by a private developer at the developer’s expense and dedicated to the city, the plans and specifications of the improvements or public works shall be submitted by the developer to the city public works director or his designee for approval. The city public works director shall review the plans and specifications prior to granting his approval. This review and approval by the city public works director shall be in accordance with such procedures and guidelines as the city public works director may, from time to time, establish. In addition, the city public works director may impose on all developers any lawful requirements relating to engineering, construction and guarantees of performance as he may deem necessary for the protection of the city. (Ord. 921 § 1 (part), 2012: Ord. 698 § 1 (part), 1997).

16.04.240 Final plat review—City public works director.

The city public works director, or his designee, shall review the survey data, layout of streets, alleys and other rights-of-way, design of bridges, sewage, storm sewage and water systems and other structures. No engineer who is connected in any way with the subdividing and platting of the land for which subdivision approval is sought shall examine and approve final plats on behalf of the city. The city public works director, or other engineer acting on behalf of the city, shall provide written findings to the city council; however, prior to approval the public works director shall satisfy himself that:

(1) The proposed final plat meets all standards established by state law and this chapter relating to the final plat drawings and subdivision improvements, and all standards or conditions required by the city for preliminary plat approval;

(2) The proposed final plat bears the certificates and statements of approval required by this chapter;

(3) The current title insurance report furnished by the subdivider confirms the title of the land in the proposed subdivision is vested in the name of the owners whose signatures appear on the plat’s certificates; and

(4) The facilities and improvements required to be provided by the subdivider have been completed or, in the alternative, the subdivider has provided an approved bond or other acceptable financial guarantee in an amount and with sureties commensurate with improvements remaining to be completed, securing to the city the construction and installation of the improvements and that all survey monument lot corners are in place and visible. (Ord. 921 § 1 (part), 2012: Ord. 698 § 1 (part), 1997).

16.04.250 Final plat review—Time limits.

Final plats shall be approved, disapproved or returned to the applicant for modification or correction within thirty days from the date of filing unless the applicant consents to an extension of such time period. (Ord. 921 § 1 (part), 2012: Ord. 698 § 1 (part), 1997).

16.04.260 Plat review—Review and inspection fees.

A fee to defray the administrative expenses incurred by the city in processing the application, in reviewing the proposed plat and the costs of inspection shall be as set forth in the city of Connell fee resolution. No request will be processed until payment of the application fee is made to the city treasurer. If fees and charges are incurred during the processing of the application and the review and inspection process, no final plat will be approved until all fees and charges are paid. (Ord. 921 § 1 (part), 2012).