10-12-15 FINAL PLAT

The subdivider shall prepare and submit a final plat, together with a completed application, the required fees, and either a policy of title insurance or a preliminary title report showing proof of ownership or right to title, and to allow effective dedication of streets and easements within the subdivision without boundary exceptions. Fees shall be paid to, and the subdivision plats filed with the Town Clerk. A. Preparation of Plat: A final plat shall be prepared for all subdivisions. Said plat shall be drawn on a sheet of vellum or Mylar having outside or trim line dimensions of twenty-four inches by thirty-six inches (24" x 36"). The border line of the plat shall be drawn in heavy lines, leaving a margin of at least one and one-half inches (1 1/2") on the left-hand side of the sheet for binding, and at least one-half inch (1/2") on the other three (3) sides of the sheet. The plat shall be so drawn that the top of the sheet faces either north or east, whichever accommodates the drawing better. All lines, dimensions and markings shall be made on the tracing linen with waterproof black ink. The actual map shall be made with a minimum scale of oneinch equals fifty feet (1"= 50'). Details and the workmanship on finished drawings shall be clear and readable. A poorly drawn, incomplete or illegible plat is sufficient cause for rejection. B. Number Submitted: The subdivider shall also furnish the Town with one permanently reproducible copy and eleven (11) prints of the final plat when submitting the tracing. C. Final Plat Application: A final plat shall be furnished for all proposed land divisions and shall include all the items below. For proposed subdivisions that divide a parcel of land into three (3) or less lots, the Planning Commission may modify certain application requirements of this section if they are not pertinent to the development or are unnecessary for the evaluation of the safety of the development. 1. Completed final plat application. 2. Subdivision name and the general location of the subdivision. 3. Map Legend: A north point, scale and date. 4. Bearing, Monuments: Accurately drawn boundaries showing the proper bearings and division, properly tied to public survey monuments. These lines should be heavier than street and lot lines to clearly define said subdivision boundaries. 5. Streets, Street Names, Design Guidelines and Placement: a. Names of proposed streets shall be provided to the Planning Commission for approval. b. To eliminate confusion, names shall be sufficiently different in sound and spelling from other street names in Rich County and Randolph. c. A street that is, or is proposed to be, an extension of an existing road shall bear the same name. d. North, South, East and West coordinates and existing numbering shall be maintained where possible. e. The width, length, bearings and curve data of centerlines of proposed road or easements shall be provided to the Planning Commission. f. The developer shall ensure the location and placement of each road and safety sign as required by a certified traffic engineer. g. All road signs shall be installed before issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy for any residence on a new street. h. All street signage shall comply with regulations as outlined in Sections 06C-03 and 06C-03.1 of the Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) Code. D. Boundaries, Bearings and Dimensions: All parcels and blocks are to be numbered consecutively under a definite system. The developer shall provide: a. The boundaries, bearings and dimensions of all areas within the subdivision intended to be dedicated for public use. b. The lines, dimensions, bearings and numbers of all parcels, blocks and parks reserved for any reason within the subdivision. E. Watercourses: The location of existing perennial, intermittent and ephemeral watercourses. F. Official Monuments: The description and locations of all monuments set and established by the County, State or the United States government that are adjacent or near proposed subdivision. G. Certified Information: The typical forms acceptable to the Planning Commission to include the following: a. Description of land to be included in subdivision; b. Professional engineer and/or land surveyors, currently licensed in the State of Utah, certificate of survey; c. Owner's dedication; d. Notary public's acknowledgment; e. Requirements of Rich County for Subdivision and/or Property Split (Lot Line Adjustment); i. Certification by the Rich County Treasurer that no Rich County taxes are owed on the property (prior to final plat approval). ii. The signature of the Rich County Treasurer indicating at the time of signing that the property taxes, special assessments and fees due and owing have been paid in full. iii. The County Treasurer must sign in the signature block area of the final approved plat prior to recording of the plat in the County Recorder’s Office f. Professional engineer, currently licensed in the State of Utah, certificate of approval; g. Planning Commission Chair and the Mayor's signatures on the final plat and attested by the Town Clerk; h. Town attorney's certificate of approval. H. Conformance with Preliminary Plat: The final plat must conform to the preliminary plat as approved or as approved with modifications, except where modifications are: a) a necessary result of significant changes in conditions beyond the control of the subdivider; or b) the final plat includes a significant public amenity such as a pedestrian or river parkway or scenic or open space easement not previously included in the preliminary plat. I. Improvements: The final plat shall include an overall improvements drawing to be submitted with the final plat showing the location of the following: a. All wastewater facilities and manholes; b. All water mains, valves and fire hydrants; c. All culinary water lines and pressurized irrigation lines, ditches, canals and other waterways, along with any required improvements; d. The location of all curb, gutter, sidewalk and other street improvements to be constructed as required by this chapter; e. All fences, barriers or landscaping as required by the Planning Commission; f. All special improvements required by the Planning Commission as conditions of subdivision approval; g. Location of all street name signs as required by a professional engineer currently licensed in the State of Utah and qualified in the area of traffic circulation; h. The location of any dedicated open space and a draft of the open space agreement. J. Water, Wastewater Design: Drawings showing layout, profile and detailed design for wastewater lines, water lines and storm drains. K. Profile, Cross Section Drawings: Plan profile and typical cross section drawings of all streets, bridges, culverts and other drainage structures and any additional requirements deemed necessary by a professional engineer currently registered in the State of Utah. L. Grading, Drainage Plan: Final grading and drainage plan, indicating the finished grade by solid line contours superimposed on dashed line contours indicating the existing topography for the area of the final plat. Such contours shall be at least two foot (2') intervals for predominant ground slope within the tract between level and five percent (5%) grade, and five foot (5') intervals for predominant ground slopes with the tract over five percent (5%) grade. M. Vegetation Plan: Vegetation plan, if required as part of the preliminary plat, showing existing vegetation that will remain and the size, type and location of vegetation to be replaced. N. Erosion Control: Erosion control plan when required by a professional engineer currently licensed in the State of Utah as a result of preliminary plat review. O. Conservation, Open Space Agreement: Final draft of any required conservation easement or open space agreement, as approved by the Town Board in conjunction with the Town Attorney. P. Review by Planning Commission, and Public Hearing: The Planning Commission, in conjunction with others as deemed appropriate, shall review the final plat at a Public Hearing. In any subdivision contiguous to property owned by a municipality, public service district, state or state agency, federal government or federal agency or other public entity, such entity shall be notified in writing by the Town of the proposed subdivision and shall be invited to review the final plat. A copy of the written notice to the public entity shall be filed with the Town. If the final plat conforms to the preliminary plat as approved or approved with modifications, the Planning Commission shall grant final approval. If the final plat differs from the approved preliminary plat, the Planning Commission may approve, disapprove or approve with modifications of the final plat, as necessary to make the final plat conform to applicable Town ordinances. A written report shall be forwarded to the Town Board recording the Planning Commission findings. Q. Final Decision and Required Signatures: The Chair of the Planning Commission and the Mayor shall both sign the final plat, noting the final decision of the Planning Commission and Town Board. R. Town Attorney Approval and Conditions: The Town Attorney shall approve the final plat of a Major Subdivision if he/she finds that: 1. There is a current title opinion from a licensed title company showing that the person dedicating the property described on the final plat is the title owner as shown on the records of the Rich County Recorder. 2. The performance bond, escrow deposit, letter of credit or trust deed with the Town is in appropriate form and signed by the necessary parties. 3. The subdivider has executed the subdivision improvements agreement required by this chapter. 4. The subdivision does not, in his or her opinion, violate any ordinance of the Town or the laws of the State or the rules and regulations promulgated pursuant thereto. S. Recording: After the map or plat has been duly certified and approved by the Planning Commission, Mayor, Town Clerk and Town Attorney, the property owner shall file and record the approved final plat in the office of the Rich County Recorder within sixty (60) days from the date of the final inspection verifying that all subdivision improvements have been made. T. Phasing of Plats: The final platting of subdivisions may be done in phases. Each phase shall consist of the number of parcels completely developed with off-site improvements within a twelve (12) month period. If the roads and utilities are not established within twelve (12) months, the plat shall be considered null and void and subject to reapplication by the subdivider unless an extension has been approved as provided for in 12.3.6.D. 10-12-16 A. B. C. D. GENERAL STANDARDS Preservation in Design and Development: The design and development of subdivisions shall preserve, insofar as it is possible, the natural terrain, natural drainage, existing topsoil, trees and vegetation. Land subject to hazardous conditions such as landslides, mud flows, rock falls, ground subsidence, shallow water table, open quarries, floods and polluted water supply shall be identified and evaluated by a professional engineer currently licensed in the State of Utah. Control of Water and Storm Runoff: During grading or construction on any property, including off-site construction, the developer shall control both water used for construction and storm runoff in such a manner as to not affect any adjoining properties, nor add silt or debris to any existing storm drain, wash, channel or roadway. Development Compatible with Town Character: In support of the General Plan’s directive that any new construction should conform to, and be compatible with, the general character of the existing community, the Town prohibits: 1. Gated Communities: No subdivision shall install a gate or other similar structure designed to limit access into the subdivision unless a compelling reason for a gate can be demonstrated. The Planning Commission shall review requests for gates and must confirm and approve assertion of a compelling need. 2. “Cookie Cutter” Development: No subdivision shall be designed with housing that is identical or nearly identical in design and floor plan with little variance in quality and exterior appearance. Self-imposed Restrictions: If the owner places restrictions on any of the land contained in the subdivision greater than those required by this Code, such restrictions may be required to be indicated on the subdivision plat, or the Planning Commission may require that Covenants, Codes and Restrictions (CC&R’s) be recorded with the County Recorder in a form to be approved by the Town Attorney.