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A. Pre-application procedure: 1. Previous to the filing of a application for conditional approval of the preliminary plat, the subdivider shall submit seven (7) copies of the preliminary plat, prepared by a registered, licensed surveyor and or engineer, to the City Clerk and or the Planning/Zoning Administrator, of plans and data as specified in Article VI, Article VII, Article VIII. 2. Within sixty (60) days, the planning review board, shall inform, in writing, the subdivider that the plans and data submitted door do not meet the objectives of these regulations. When the Planning Review Board finds the plans and or data do not meet the objectives of these regulations, it shall express its reasons therefor. (Ord. No. 314, 5-21-98) B. Procedure for conditional approval of preliminary plat: 1. On reaching conclusions, informally as recommended in A, above, regarding his general program and objectives, the Subdivider shall cause to be prepared a Preliminary Plat, together with improvement plans and other supplementary material as specified in Article VIII. 2. Seven (7) copies of the Preliminary Plat and supplementary material specified shall be submitted to the Planning Commission with written application for conditional approval at least fifteen (15) days prior to the meeting at which it is to be considered. 3. Following (a) review of the Preliminary Plat and other material submitted for conformity thereof to these regulations, and (b) negotiations with the Subdivider on changes deemed advisable and the kind and extent of improvements to be made by him, the Planning Commission shall, within forty-five (45) days, act thereon as submitted or modified, and if approved, the Planning Commission shall express its approval as Conditional Approval and state the conditions of such approval, if any, or if disapproval, shall express its disapproval and its reasons therefor. 4. The action of the Planning Commission shall be noted on three (3) copies of the Preliminary Plat, referenced and attached to any conditions determined. One (1) copy shall be returned to the Subdivider, one (1) retained by the Planning Commission, and the other copy retained by the City Council. 5. Conditional Approval of a Preliminary Plat shall not constitute approval of the Final Plat (Subdivision Plat). Rather, it shall be deemed an expression of approval to the layout submitted on the Preliminary Plat as a guide to the preparation of the Final Plat which will be submitted for approval of the Planning Commission and for recording upon fulfillment of the requirements of these regulations and the conditions of the Conditional Approval, if any. 6. After the action taken by the Planning Commission concerning the Preliminary Plat, it will be presented to the City Council for its consideration, the consideration of the City Council being necessary for final approval. C. Procedure for approval of final plat: 1. The Final Plat shall conform substantially to the Preliminary Plat as approved, and, if desired by the Subdivider, it may constitute only that portion of the approved Preliminary Plat which he proposes to record and develop at the time; provided, however, that such portion conforms to all requirements of these regulations. 2. Application for approval of the Final Plat shall be submitted in writing to the Planning Commission at least fifteen (15) days prior to the meeting at which it is to be considered. 3. Seven (7) copies of the Final Plat and other exhibits required for approval shall be prepared as specified in Article VIII, and shall be submitted to the Planning Commission within six (6) months after approval of the Preliminary Plat; otherwise such approval shall become null and void unless an extension of time is applied for and granted by the Planning Commission. 4. After appropriate action by the Planning Commission, the Final Plat will be presented to the City Council for its approval or disapproval. D. Fees and levies. Subdividers submitting an application of Preliminary Plat, or an application of Final Plat for approval shall pay a subdivision review fee according to the following schedule and rate: 1. Preliminary subdivision plat review: A flat fee of one hundred fifty dollars ($150.00) plus eight dollars ($8.00) per lot for the first twenty-five (25) lots, with an additional four dollars ($4.00) per lot in excess of twenty-five (25) lots; provided; that the minimum charge will be one hundred fifty dollars ($150.00). 2. Final subdivision plat review: A eight dollar ($8.00) charge, per lot for the first twenty-five (25) lots with and additional charge of four dollars ($4.00) per lot in excess of the twenty-five (25) lots, provided, that the minimum charge will be one hundred fifty dollars ($150.00). The City of Bloomfield will not be responsible for construction or maintenance of streets, water lines, sewer lines or any other infrastructure within a dedicated subdivision until the subdivider has completed all construction and said construction has been inspected and approved by the planning review board and excepted and approved by the city council. (a) Outside city limits subdivision, planning and platting review: A flat fee of seventy-five dollars ($75.00) shall be charged by the city, for any subdivision review, located within the three (3) mile planning and platting jurisdiction of the city or as per state statutes require. (b) Fees for Lot Splits/Re-Plats: A review fee of fifty dollars ($50.00) shall be charged for any lot splits and or Re-Plats whether inside city limits or within the three (3) mile planning and platting jurisdiction. (Ord. No. 365, 2-11-02) (c) Any subdivision located from zero (0) to three (3) miles from the existing city limits shall follow and or adhere to the city's subdivision regulations and or any requirements deemed necessary by the city council. (Ord. No. 314, 5-21-98; Ord. No. 365, 2-11-02) 3. Additional fees for unusual circumstances: Where additional review by the Commission is required above and beyond normal review requirements due to complex, unforeseen, or unique circumstances relating to the proposed plan or plat, such as complex hydrological considerations, then the Town may charge an additional review fee to defray the cost of such review. Review fees shall be only for professional services rendered to the Commission, that is, if the Commission does not have the proper personnel to assist them in reviewing reports, plans and plats. When an additional fee is deemed necessary, the fee shall be arrived at between the Commission and the applicant. In arriving at a fee, the basic fees paid as outlined in A and B will be subtracted from the total charges and the balance paid for by the applicant. |