O-2019-3755 amending ch 86 "Development Regulations" of the code of ordinances

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a. Approve the preliminary plat as filed. b. Disapprove the preliminary plat as filed,provided,the reason for such disapproval is stated in writing and a copy of the statement is signed by the chairman of the commission. Disapproval may also include conditions for resubmittal of preliminary plat. (5) Unless stipulation for additional time is agreed to by the subdivider,the failure of the commission to act within thirty(30)days from the date of the filing of the plat by the developer, will cause the plat to be deemed approved. (6) The original approved mylar of the preliminary plat shall be retained by the department in the official files of the commission. (7) In the event the subdivider fails to file a final plat within one year of approving authority approval of the preliminary plat,approval of said preliminary plat shall terminate upon written notice to the subdivider or owner.The subdivider or owner may request in writing a one year extension specifying the reason why a final plat has not been filed. (c) Final plat. (1) Final plats are required for all subdivision,and shall be consistent with the preliminary plat if applicable. Final plats of subdivisions are drawn accurately to scale with exact dimensions.Complete instructions for preparing final plats are contained in Appendix D. (2) In conjunction with the filing of the final plat, the subdivider or developer shall file a proposed set of covenants,restrictions, conditions, and reservations,affecting the property enclosed within the final plat. The covenants and restrictions shall include provisions creating an association of lot owners charged with the responsibility of promoting the recreation,health,safety,and welfare of the members of the association, and for the improvement and maintenance of any common areas,compensating open space,private streets, alleys, or parking areas included within the final plat. The association shall be empowered to levy assessments to be used exclusively in the enforcement of the covenants, restrictions, conditions, and reservations affecting the property enclosed in the final plat,and for the furtherance of its responsibility of improving and maintaining any common areas, compensating open space,private streets, alleys,parking areas or other private improvements included within the final plat.The assessments levied shall be a charge on the land and shall be a continuing lien on the property against which each such assessment is made. (3) The proposed set of covenants,restrictions,conditions and reservations filed shall be submitted to the City Attorney of the City of La Porte,who shall review the documents and insure that the form of the documents complies with this chapter. (4) Application shall be submitted to the department at least two weeks before the date which commission review is requested. Application shall consist of all required documentation either electronically or one paper copy. (5) The following information must be submitted as part of a final plat submission: a. Application and applicable fee. b. Development checklist. c. Title certificate,abstract,or planning letter. d. Complete public street construction drawings for approval by the director. e. Complete public utility construction drawings for approval by the director. f. List of coordinates for each point to be marked in the final field survey.Each point on the list is to be assigned a unique number code.A copy of the final plat,marked with the locations of each number code,is to be submitted as well. g. Letters from the servicing utility companies approving of the easements shown on the plat. h. Copy of deeds for any private easements within the subdivision. i. Commitment of park dedication as required in section 86-11 of this chapter.