§ 18.230. Final Plat for Major Subdivisions.

After approval of the preliminary plat and compliance with any and all conditions on the approval of the preliminary plat, the subdivider shall submit a final plat for approval.

(a)

Submission Requirements for Major Subdivisions. The final plat shall be drawn on a high quality reproducible material and of a size that meets requirements of the State Recorder's Office. All lines and printing shall be made with non-fading black ink; using a scale adequate to show sufficient detail as specified by the City Planner. Information shown on the plat will include:

(1)

The date, scale and north arrow.

(2)

The origin of bearing, original or re-established corners and their description; and area enclosed in actual traverse and all distances, angles and calculations required to determine origin of bearing, corner and distances of the plat; the exact length and bearing of the exterior boundaries of the subdivision; and monuments as required.

(3)

The center lines of all streets; lengths, tangents, radii and central angles of all curves; the total width of each street; the width of each dedication; and width of portions of streets each side of the centerline; also the width of rights-of-way of, established surface water courses, patent reserves, flood control and drainage channels and any other easements appearing on the plat.

(4)

The width, bearing and other data necessary to delineate all easements to which the lots are subject. If the easement is not definitely located on record, a statement referring to the easement shall appear on the plat. Easements for storm drains, utilities and other purposes shall be denoted by broken lines.

(5)

The exact boundaries of all areas to be dedicated or reserved for public use or for the common use of property owners. The purpose of the dedication or reservation shall be set forth on the plat.

(6)

All lot and block numbers. Sufficient data shall be shown to determine readily the bearing and distance of each line.

(7)

The names and lot numbers of all adjacent subdivisions. If the adjacent land is not subdivided, it should be so noted on the plat.

(8)

Square footage of each lot created by the subdivision.

(b)

Certificates and Affidavits for Major Subdivisions. The following certificates and affidavits shall accompany the final plat when submitted by the subdivider for approval:

(1)

Certification of acknowledgment from owners of the subdivision stating ownership, acknowledging all dedications and describing all easements.

(2)

Certificate by a registered surveyor attesting to the accuracy of the survey and to the installation and correction location of all monuments required.

(3)

Certificate from the tax-collecting official(s) stating that all taxes levied against the property at the date of filing are paid.

(4)

Guarantee of improvements if there are any required public improvements which have not been completed at the date of submittal to the final plat. This guarantee shall be in a document separate from the plat.