§ 42-151. Subdivider's agreement.

(a)

Contract required. The owner will be required to execute a subdivider's agreement as a condition of plat approval whenever the installation of community facilities is required. The city secretary shall prepare the subdivider's agreement contract after the final engineering has been approved.

(b)

Approval of contract. After the contract has been signed by the developer and the required fee, or certificates of deposit, or letters of credit, or performance bonds, and maintenance bonds as applicable have been posted with the city, the city secretary shall forward the contract to the city attorney and the city planner for review and approval.

(1)

The mayor shall review and sign the contract on behalf of the city after receiving comments of the city attorney and the city planner or his designated representative and approval by the city council.

(2)

If any special provisions or deviations from established policies are included in the contract, specific approval of only the special provisions or deviations by the city council is required.

(3)

No construction work shall begin on the subdivision before the subdivider's agreement contract is approved and signed by the mayor. This provision does not preclude the moving of dirt except in conditions covered in other development regulations.

(4)

The city will use its best effort to expedite all necessary instruments and documents within the city administration.

(Code 1994, ch. 9, art. 35; Ord. No. 248, exh. A(art. 35), 3-24-1997)