Chapter 18.68 SUBDIVISIONS

E. To ensure the providing of adequate water, sewer, drainage, utilities, and other services to developing areas of the city. To establish the rights, duties, and responsibilities of subdividers with respect to the development of land within the city. [Ord. 1998-99-A § 10-7-1.]

18.68.020 Subdivision plats required – To be recorded.

No person shall subdivide any tract of land within the incorporated limits of the city; nor shall any person sell, exchange, purchase or otherwise convey a parcel of land which is part of a larger tract, if such sale or agreement would have the effect of creating a subdivision as defined by this code, unless and until a final plat, prepared in accordance with the provisions of this code, shall have been first approved by the planning commission and city council and recorded in the office of the county recorder. [Ord. 1998-99-A § 10-7-2.]

Article II. Procedure for Approval
of a Subdivision

18.68.030 Presubmission conference.

Any person wishing to subdivide land within the city shall secure from the planning commission or their designated representative information pertaining to the requirements for subdivisions and the city’s plan of streets, parks, drainage, zoning and other master plan requirements affecting the land to be subdivided. [Ord. 1998-99-A § 10-7-3.1.]

18.68.040 Prepare and submit concept plan.

The subdivider shall then prepare a concept plan and shall submit seven copies of the same to the planning commission not less than seven days prior to the next regularly scheduled planning commission meeting. Said plan shall be prepared in accordance with city standards. Where a subdivider owns or controls more land than he proposes to submit for preliminary approval, the planning commission may require that a concept plan for the larger area be submitted. Said plan shall indicate the portion proposed to be submitted initially for preliminary approval and the portion to be held for future submission. [Ord. 1998-99-A § 10-7-3.2.]

18.68.050 Obtain planning commission approval of concept plan.

The planning commission shall review the concept plan and shall act to: (A) approve the plan, (B) disapprove the plan, (C) approve the plan subject to modification, or (D) where considered necessary or desirable, act to table further consideration of the plan. Approval of the concept plan shall not be construed to constitute approval of the subdivision but shall be deemed as an expression of acceptance of the basic concept and feasibility of the proposed subdivision which the subdivider may use as a guide in the preparation of the preliminary plan. [Ord. 1998-99-A § 10-7-3.3.]

18.68.060 Prepare preliminary plan and improvement drawings.

Upon approval of the concept plan by the planning commission and the Mayfield Town council, the subdivider shall prepare a preliminary plan of the subdivision and shall submit seven copies of the same to the planning commission and the Mayfield Town council not less than seven days prior to the next regularly scheduled planning commission meeting. The preliminary plan shall be prepared in accordance with the provisions of MMC 18.68.160. The concept plan and preliminary plan may be submitted concurrently. [Ord. 1999-2000-B § 1; Ord. 1998-99-A § 10-7-3.4.]

18.68.070 Obtain planning commission approval of preliminary plan.

The planning commission shall review the preliminary plan and shall act to: (A) approve the plan, (B) disapprove the plan, (C) approve the plan subject to modification, or (D) where considered by the planning commission to be necessary or desirable, act to table further consideration of the plan.

Approval by the planning commission shall be granted upon a finding that:

A. All plans and other materials required for consideration have been submitted in a form suitable for evaluation, and all preliminary plan review and processing fees have been paid.

B. The plan conforms to the design standards for subdivision.

C. The design adequately recognizes the natural and man-caused conditions on or in the vicinity of the proposed subdivision.

D. Each lot conforms to the requirements of the zone and will be adequately serviced.

E. The arrangement of roads, lots, easements, and other elements will provide adequate circulation and access and will result in a healthy, safe and attractive living environment.

F. The utility systems serving the area have sufficient capacity to provide adequate utility service to the development.

G. The subdivision layout will be consistent with the major street plan and other applicable elements of the major plan for the area.

The action of the planning commission shall be written on the face of two copies of the plan, one of which shall be retained in the files of the planning commission, and one of which shall be returned to the subdivider. If the plan is disapproved, the planning commission shall express its reasons therefor to the subdivider. Upon approval of the preliminary plan, the planning commission shall be committed to grant approval of the final plat, subject to full compliance with any conditions attached, unless in the opinion of the planning commission, the preliminary approval was given based on inaccurate or incomplete representations or that changes have occurred in conditions relating to the property which were not known or present at the time preliminary approval was given, and which would result in a significant detrimental effect to the public if the project were carried out as initially presented. Approval of the preliminary plan shall remain valid for a period of one year. Said approval may be extended or reaffirmed by the planning commission, for a period not to exceed one year, upon receipt of a written request from the owner. [Ord. 1998-99-A § 10-7-3.5.]

18.68.080 Prepare and submit final plat, engineering drawings and documents to planning commission.

Upon approval of the preliminary plan by the planning commission, the subdivider shall prepare the final plat, final engineering drawings and documents and shall submit the same to the planning commission not less than seven days prior to the next regularly scheduled planning commission meeting. The final plat and other required drawings and documents shall include the materials set forth in MMC 18.68.170 and shall be prepared in accordance with city standards. Failure to submit the final plats and material in accordance with said standards shall be grounds for denial. [Ord. 1998-99-A § 10-7-3.6.]

18.68.090 Planning commission takes action on final plat.

The planning commission shall review the final plat, final engineering drawings, and other required submissions, and shall act to: (A) approve the plat, (B) disapprove the plat, (C) approve the plat subject to modifications or (D) where considered by the planning commission to be necessary, table further consideration of the plat.

Upon approval by the planning commission, the chairman shall approve and sign the plat and forward it to the city council with the recommendation that the plat be approved and the proposed dedications accepted. [Ord. 1998-99-A § 10-7-3.7.]

18.68.100 Subdivider posts performance guarantee.

Upon approval by the planning commission, the subdivider shall proceed to post or make arrangements suitable to the city for posting a bond or other financial assurance guaranteeing construction of the required improvements. Said performance guarantee shall be in conformance with the provisions of Chapter 18.72 MMC. [Ord. 1998-99-A § 10-7-3.8.]

18.68.110 City council takes action on final plat.

Upon receipt of the final plat, bearing all required signatures, and also submission of evidence of ability to satisfy the performance guarantee requirements, the city council shall consider the plat and performance guarantee and shall act to approve or disapprove the plat or approve it with modifications. If disapproved, the city council shall state its reasons therefor to the subdivider. If modifications are required, such modifications must first be referred to and accepted by the planning commission. If approved, the plat shall be signed by the city council and retained for recording. The signature of the city council on the final plat shall constitute final approval. [Ord. 1998-99-A § 10-7-3.9.]

18.68.120 Final plat to be recorded in office of county recorder.

Upon approval of the final plat and performance guarantees, compliance with any conditions attached to the approval and receipt of the executed documents and all other outstanding submissions and fees, the city shall submit the plat for recording in the office of the county recorder and the building inspector may thereafter issue a building permit for the construction of the subdivision improvements. Upon the recording of the plat, the owner may thereafter proceed to convey title to the lots as described by the plat. [Ord. 1998-99-A § 10-7-3.10.]

18.68.130 Release of performance guarantees.

All partial and final releases of performance guarantees shall be approved by action of the city in accordance with MMC 18.72.040 or 18.72.050 as applicable. The granting of the final release by the council shall constitute the acceptance of the improvements by the city. [Ord. 1998-99-A § 10-7-3.11.]

18.68.140 Release of durability retainer.

At the conclusion of the durability guarantee period and subject to compliance with the provisions of MMC 18.72.070, the council shall authorize the release of the improvements durability retainer and the subdivider shall thereafter be released from any obligation with respect to the improvements. [Ord. 1998-99-A § 10-7-3.12.]

Article III. Documentation Requirements

18.68.150 Concept plan.

The concept plan shall consist of the following:

A. A plan of the entire project area drawn at a scale of not smaller than one inch equals 200 feet and showing the general layout of the proposed subdivision and its relationship to the adjacent properties; the location of each proposed lot; the location, width and general configuration of proposed roads in the subdivision, and their relationship to the existing road system and major street plan; and major canals and watercourses in the vicinity.

B. A written or verbal statement indicating the intent and manner for complying with the improvement guarantee, pressurized irrigation system and similar requirements.

C. Evidence of payment of the subdivision application fee (see fee resolution). [Ord. 1998-99-A § 10-7-4.1.]

18.68.160 Preliminary plan.

The preliminary plan shall consist of the following:

A. A layout plan, drawn at a scale of not less than one inch equals 100 feet and showing the following:

1. The boundary lines of the tract proposed to be subdivided.

2. A contour map at appropriate intervals when required by the planning commission.

3. The location, width and other applicable dimensions of all proposed lots, streets, easements, open space areas and indicating all territory proposed for dedication to the city.

4. The location of all existing and proposed canals and major ditches, bridges, culverts, and drains.

5. The size and location of all existing and proposed water mains, fire hydrants, storm drainage facilities, curb, gutter and sidewalk improvements, irrigation lines and ditches and appurtenant improvements, and any other proposed or required facilities.

6. The proposed location of the building setback lines.

B. Preliminary engineering drawings showing the proposed cross-section for all streets within or adjacent to the subdivision, including the placement of blacktop, curb, gutter, sidewalk, water lines, and other street improvements, the proposed road grades (when required by the planning commission), irrigation pipes and ditches and the proposed engineering treatment of any proposed canal or ditch piping and any culverts and bridges, storm water retention facilities or other significant engineering features.

C. A statement indicating the type of performance guarantee proposed to be offered as security for construction of the required public improvements.

D. Evidence of ability to satisfy the pressurized irrigation system and water rights conveyance requirements.

E. Notice of acceptability of the area to accommodate septic tanks, as evidenced by a letter from the city-county health department, where applicable.

F. Evidence of payment of all preliminary plan submission and processing fees.

G. Any other material or information required by the planning commission.

Failure to submit the required material in accordance with the above standards and requirements shall be grounds for denial. [Ord. 1998-99-A § 10-7-4.2.]

18.68.170 Final plat and engineering drawings.

The final plats and plans shall consist of the following:

A. The original final plat mylar, prepared on the forms approved by the county recorder for use in the county.

B. One duplicate mylar of the final plat together with the required number of paper copies.

C. Copies of the final engineering drawings.

D. Documents indicating full compliance with the pressurized irrigation system and water rights conveyance requirements.

E. An itemized estimate of the cost of constructing all required improvements. This estimate shall be used as the basis for setting the amount of the performance guarantee.

F. Final copies of the performance guarantee documents.

G. A title report, covering the property within the final plat area, to identify all interests in the property which have an effect on the title, and to establish that the land proposed for subdivision is free of boundary conflicts (when required by the city council).

H. Final copies of all other required documentation, as applicable.

I. Evidence of payment of final plat checking and recording fees.

Failure to submit the above final plat material shall be grounds for denial. [Ord. 1998-99-A § 10-7-4.3.]

Article IV. Design Standards and Requirements

18.68.180 Layout and design.

The layout and design of all subdivision developments and the content of all plats, engineering plans, documentation, and other required submissions shall be in accordance with the standards as contained herein and/or as may be adopted by the city pursuant to the provisions of MMC 18.68.290. [Ord. 1998-99-A § 10-7-5.]

18.68.190 Streets and roads – General criteria.

A. Subdivision Plans to Be Consistent with Street Plan. Subdivision plans shall be consistent with the master street plan as adopted by the city, as follows:

1. Collector Streets (Feeder). Where the area of a proposed subdivision includes any collector class streets, as shown on the major street plan, the subdivision plan shall incorporate such streets in the location shown on the street plan and the approval of the final plat shall include the dedication of the right-of-way and its improvement in accordance with the applicable city standards.

2. Minor Streets (Local Service). Where the area of a proposed subdivision includes any minor class streets, as shown on the major street plan, the subdivision plan shall provide for such street in the approximate location shown on the street plan and the approval of the final plat shall include the dedication of the right-of-way and its improvement in accordance with the applicable city standards.

3. No subdivision plan which proposes the deletion or significant realignment of any street shown on the major street plan shall be given preliminary approval unless and until the plan shall have been amended in accordance with state law.

B. Relationship to Adjacent Streets. The proposed street system shall properly align and be compatible with adjacent streets.

C. Access to Adjacent Properties. In order to facilitate the development of an adequate and convenient circulation system within the city and to provide access for the logical development of adjacent vacant properties, the city may, as a condition of approval, require the subdivision plan to include one or more temporary dead-end streets (stub streets) which extend to the boundary of the subdivision. All such stub streets shall be fully developed to the boundary of the subdivision. Any plan for the subsequent development of the adjacent property shall provide for the continuation of any such stub street. [Ord. 1998-99-A § 10-7-5.1.]

18.68.200 Streets and roads – Right-of-way width.

The minimum width of right-of-way for streets shown on the major street plan shall conform to the width as designated on the plan. The minimum right-of-way width for streets not shown on the plan shall be as follows:


Class of Street	Right-of-Way Width
A. Minor class	50 feet
B. Collector class	60 feet

[Ord. 1998-99-A § 10-7-5.2.]

18.68.210 Streets and roads – Width of pavement and other requirements.

All streets within and adjacent to the subdivision shall be hard surfaced. The width of the hard surfacing and the location and type of other required street improvements shall be in accordance with the applicable street cross-section standard adopted by the city council. [Ord. 1998-99-A § 10-7-5.3.]

18.68.220 Streets and roads – System design standards.

A. Reverse Curves. Reverse curves shall have a tangent of at least 100 feet, unless in the opinion of the planning commission such is not necessary.

B. Street Intersection. Streets shall intersect each other as nearly as possible at right angles. Minor streets shall approach the major or collector streets at an angle of not less than 80 degrees. Offsets in street alignment of more than 15 feet or less than 120 feet shall be prohibited.

C. Street Grades. The maximum grade of any street in the subdivision shall be eight percent. Where the observance of this standard is not feasible, the city council, subject to the prior recommendation of the planning commission, shall have the power to grant an exception when special pavement surfaces and adequate leveling areas are installed and in the opinion of the city the best subdivision of the land is thereby secured.

D. Street Curves. Where the street lines within a block deflect from each other at any one point more than 10 degrees, there should be a connecting curve. The radius of the curve for the inner street line should be not less than 350 feet for collector class streets, 250 feet for an important minor class street, and 100 feet for minor streets.

E. Curbs. Where curbs are required, said curbs at intersections shall be rounded with curves having a minimum radius of 15 feet for minor streets and 25 feet for collector streets. Property lines at street intersections should be rounded with a curve where necessary to fit the curb radius.

F. Street Names. New street names should not duplicate those already existing. A street obviously a continuation of another already in existence should bear the same name. Before the street is named, the proposed name must be submitted to and approved by the city.

G. Cul-de-Sacs. Cul-de-sacs (dead-end streets) shall be used only where unusual conditions exist which make other designs undesirable. Each cul-de-sac shall have a minimum right-of-way width of 50 feet in diameter. The minimum length of a cul-de-sac street shall be not less than 400 feet. Surface water must drain away from the turnaround, except that where surface water cannot be drained away from the turnaround along the street, due to grade, necessary catch basins and drainage easements shall be provided.

H. Easements. Easements of not less than eight feet on each side of rear lot lines and side lines will be required where necessary for poles, wire, conduits, sewers, gas and water mains, and other public utilities. Easements of greater width may be required along property lines where necessary for surface overflow or for the extension of main sewers or similar utilities. [Ord. 1999-2000-B § 1; Ord. 1998-99-A § 10-7-5.4.]

18.68.230 Blocks – Design standards.

A. Length. The maximum length of blocks, generally, shall be 1,200 feet and the minimum length of blocks shall be 500 feet. In blocks over 800 feet in length, the subdivider may be required to dedicate a walkway through the block at approximately the center of the block. Such walkway shall not be less than 10 feet in width.

B. Width. The width of blocks generally shall be sufficient to allow two tiers of lots.

C. Use. Blocks intended for business or industrial use shall be designed especially for such purposes with adequate space set aside for off-street parking and delivery facilities. [Ord. 1998-99-A § 10-7-5.5.]

18.68.240 Lots – Design standards.

A. Building Sites. The lot arrangement, design, and shape shall be such that lots will provide satisfactory and desirable sites for buildings, be properly related to topography and conform to requirements set forth herein. Lots shall not contain peculiarly shaped elongations solely to provide necessary square footage which would be unusable for normal purposes.

B. Lots to Conform to Zoning Provisions. All lots shown on the subdivision plat must conform to the minimum requirements of the zone in which the subdivision is located.

C. Corner Lots. Corner lots shall have 10 feet extra width to accommodate the additional setback requirements.

D. Angle of Lot Lines. Side lot lines shall be approximately at right angles, or radial to the street line, except where topographic conditions make it advisable to have side lot lines deflect at sharper angles.

E. Parts of Lots. All remnants of lots below minimum size left over after subdividing of a larger tract must be attached to adjacent lots rather than allowed to remain as unusable parcels. Protection strips shall not be permitted.

F. Multiple Ownership of Lots. Where the land covered by a subdivision includes two or more parcels in separate ownership and the lot arrangement is such that a property ownership line divides one or more lots, the land in each lot so divided shall be transferred by deed to single ownership before approval of the final plat, and such transfer recorded in the county recorder’s office before being certified to the planning commission by the subdivider or the subdivision shall be considered as a joint project and the final plat shall be signed by all affected property owners.

G. Water, Sewer and Pressurized Irrigation Utilities. Each lot within the subdivision shall be served by the city’s water system through lines providing flow for both culinary and fire purposes. Each lot within the subdivision shall be served by the city’s sewage collection system, except that the city may authorize the development of a subdivision project utilizing septic tanks or other individual disposal facilities where it is determined that connection of the subdivision project to the sewer system is not reasonably feasible. [Ord. 1998-99-A § 10-7-5.6.]

Article V. Improvements

18.68.250 Improvements required in subdivision projects – To meet city specifications – To be shown on preliminary plan.

The improvements set forth under MMC 18.68.270 shall be required to be installed for all areas shown on the final plat and at all off-site locations designated at the time of final plat approval. The required improvements shall meet minimum city standards for design and quality of materials and shall be installed in accordance with minimum city standards and specifications (see MMC 18.68.290) as directed by the city. The placement and design of required improvements shall be shown on the preliminary plan. [Ord. 1998-99-A § 10-7-6.1.]

18.68.260 Required improvements to be installed in a timely manner – Performance guarantees required.

All required improvements not in place prior to the approval of the final plat by the city council shall be installed by the subdivider within one year from the date of final approval; provided, however, that upon a showing of good and sufficient cause, the city council may approve a longer period of time for completing construction of part or all of the uncompleted improvements.

A performance guarantee securing the installation of all required improvements which have not been completed and accepted by the city council prior to final plat approval shall be required as a condition of final plat approval. The performance guarantee shall be in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 18.72 MMC. [Ord. 1998-99-A § 10-7-6.2.]

18.68.270 List of required improvements.

The minimum improvements required for subdivisions within the city shall be as follows:

A. Streets and Roads. All streets, roads and vehicular travelways shall be dedicated to the city for use by the public and shall be improved in conformance with the city standards, except that curb, gutter and sidewalk improvements will not be required for subdivisions or portions thereof adjacent to streets which are owned by the city and which have been improved as of the effective date of this code.

B. Culinary Water. Culinary water service shall be provided to the subdivision and each lot therein, as follows:

1. Where the subdivision is not adjacent to an existing city water main which is adequate to supply the development, the subdivider shall install one or more lines connecting the subdivision with the closest adequate city line. Said off-site line(s) shall be considered as part of the required subdivision improvements.

2. Both off-site and on-site water mains and appurtenant valves and facilities shall be adequate to meet both culinary and fire flow requirements. In no case shall the water mains be less than six inches in diameter.

3. To the maximum extent possible, water mains shall be located in the right-of-way lines of public streets in the locations specified by city standards. Said mains shall be extended to the boundary of the territory shown in the final plat, including any stub streets required to provide for future access to adjacent property.

4. Water service laterals shall be installed to each lot within the subdivision. The lateral shall extend from the main line to the outer edge of the right-of-way and shall include the installation of a meter box and meter setter.

C. Fire Hydrants. All subdivisions shall have fire hydrants installed in such a manner that no dwelling unit on a lot will be more than 500 feet distance from the closest hydrant, measured along the street.

D. Sewers. Each lot within the subdivision shall be served by the city’s sewage collection system, as follows:

1. Where the subdivision is not adjacent to an existing city sewer main which is adequate to serve the development, the subdivider shall install one or more mains connecting the subdivision with the closest adequate main. Any required off-site mains shall be considered as part of the required subdivision improvements.

2. Both off-site and on-site sewer mains and appurtenant manholes and facilities shall be adequate to meet both existing and future needs for the area. In no case shall the sewer main be less than eight inches in diameter.

3. To the maximum extent possible, sewer mains shall be located in the right-of-way lines of public streets in the locations specified by city standards. Said mains shall be extended to the boundary of the territory shown in the final plat, including any stub streets required to provide for future access to adjacent property.

4. Sewer service laterals shall be installed to each lot within the subdivision. The lateral shall extend from its connection to the sewer main to the outer edge of the right-of-way.

E. Electric and Telephone. Electric power and telephone lines shall be provided to each lot. All lines and appurtenant facilities shall be located underground, except when the subdivider can show that the placement underground is not practically feasible.

F. Street Signs. Street signs shall be installed at all locations indicated on the preliminary plan. The location and design of said signs shall conform to minimum city standards.

G. Storm Drains and Facilities. To the maximum extent possible, surface water produced from the subdivision development shall be properly disposed of within the boundaries of the subdivision through the use of sumps or other on-site techniques. All sumps, culverts, drains and other facilities for the collection and disposal of surface water shall be installed as directed by the city engineer.

H. Environmental Hazards. Adverse environmental conditions must be eliminated or accommodated as follows:

1. Soils.

a. The placement of streets, buildings and the designation of building sites on areas of unstable soil shall be prohibited.

b. Soils with a significant erosion hazard shall be protected. Revegetation or other erosion control measures may be imposed as a condition of subdivision approval.

2. Flooding.

a. All subdivision proposals shall be consistent with the need to minimize flood damage and in accordance with the city’s flood hazard mitigation ordinance.

b. The subdivision layout shall make adequate provision for natural drainage channels and floodways.

c. All water, sewer and other utility systems and facilities located in designated flood areas shall be designed and constructed to minimize flood damage including the infiltration of flood water into the system, or discharge of the system into the flood waters.

3. Other. Where applicable, other adverse environmental conditions must also be eliminated or adequately accommodated. The additional conditions shall include but not be limited to seismic, land slide, and ground water.

I. Street Lights. Within subdivisions the responsibility for providing street lights lies with the developer of the subdivision, not the city. If a subdivision plan does not provide for street lights, it shall be so written on the plat for that subdivision. If street lights are desired by the future property owners, the cost of installing these improvements will be the responsibility of the property owners themselves and not the city.

J. Permanent Survey Monuments. No less than two permanent survey monuments shall be installed in each subdivision. The location of the monuments shall be shown on the final plat. Also, all corners on the subdivision and all lot corners in the subdivision shall be marked. [Ord. 1998-99-A § 10-7-6.3.]

Article VI. Costs and Charges

18.68.280 Costs and charges.

Costs and charges in connection with the planning and development of subdivisions shall be borne by the subdivider. [Ord. 1998-99-A § 10-7-7.]

Article VII. General Requirements

18.68.290 Standards and specifications.

The planning commission shall prepare standards and specifications for the content of subdivision plans and for the layout, design and construction of subdivisions and required improvements. Said standards and specifications shall be adopted by resolution of the city council. All such requirements shall be considered the minimum standards which must be met and shall apply to all subdivisions. [Ord. 1998-99-A § 10-7-8.1.]

18.68.300 Streets to be dedicated.

All streets shall be dedicated for public use and shall conform to the minimum standards for width and improvement, except that the city council may accept the dedication of partial width streets, provided:

A. That said street is located at the border of the subdivision.

B. That the width proposed for dedication shall be sufficient to accommodate the minimum travel way and all utility systems as set forth in city standards.

C. That there are not existing conditions which would prevent the subsequent development of the remaining portion of the street.

D. That construction of a partial width street at the proposed location will not create an unsafe or hazardous condition. [Ord. 1998-99-A § 10-7-8.2.]

18.68.310 Lots must abut on public street.

Each lot in a subdivision shall abut on a street dedicated to the city by the subdivision plat or an existing public street, either dedicated or which has become public by right of use, and is more than 50 feet wide. Interior lots having frontage on two streets are prohibited except in instances where topographic conditions make such design desirable. [Ord. 1998-99-A § 10-7-8.3.]

18.68.320 Amended plats.

No change shall be made in a plat which has received final approval unless and until approval for said change has been given by both the planning commission and city council.

Any proposed vacation, alteration or amendment of a subdivision or portion of a subdivision for which a final plat has been recorded in the office of the county recorder, or of any street, lot or alley contained in the plat shall require: (A) that the entire plat or portion affected by the proposed change be vacated in accordance with the procedure set forth in Section 10-9a-609.5, Utah Code Annotated 1953, as amended, and (B) that a new plat of the affected area showing the proposed changes shall have been approved by the planning commission and council and filed in accordance with the procedures and requirements of this code. [Amended during 2010 recodification; Ord. 1998-99-A § 10-7-8.4.]

18.68.330 Work to be done by engineer or surveyor.

All engineering work must be done by, or under direction of, a professional engineer registered in the state of Utah. All land survey work must be done by, or under the direction of, a land surveyor registered in the state of Utah. [Ord. 1998-99-A § 10-7-8.5.]

18.68.340 Drawings of record required.

Plans showing the location, size, grade and depth of all water and sewer mains, valves, manholes and other subsurface utility and service lines and facilities shall be required prior to the release of performance guarantees. [Ord. 1998-99-A § 10-7-8.6.]

18.68.350 Variances.

Variances to the strict application of the standards and specifications adopted pursuant to MMC 18.68.290 may be authorized by the city council after recommendation from the planning commission. Such variances will be granted only upon a finding that, because of topographic or other unique physical condition, the standard appealed from:

A. Is unnecessary for the proper development of the subdivision and will not be required in the future;

B. Would cause an unreasonable hardship if adhered to; and

C. May be granted without destroying the intent of the standard of this code.

Any variance so authorized shall be stated on the final plat. [Ord. 1998-99-A § 10-7-8.7.]

18.68.360 Review fees.

See MMC 18.20.040. [Ord. 1998-99-A § 10-7-8.8.]