Subdivision

The Amended Plat process provides a method to correct minor errors in course or distance, description of real property, and scrivener errors, to relocate lot lines without vacation of the preceding plat and without a public hearing or approval of other lot owners within the platted subdivision.

To submit an Amended Plat, download the Amended Final Plat Submittal Packet (PDF) and follow the detailed instructions. Once you have completed this information, contact the Planning Department for an appointment to submit it. The City Engineer approves the plat. Approval of the Amended Plat expires within six months of City approval if the plat is not recorded.

By ordinance, the Amended Plat must:

• Be submitted with a completed Amended Plat application/checklist and filing fees.
• Be submitted with tax certificates indicating that all taxes have been paid.

The Concept Plan is the first step in the subdivision process. The purpose of the plan is to demonstrate conformance with the Master Plan and compliance with City ordinances including the Park Ordinance.

To submit a Concept Plan, download the Construction Plan Revision Submittal Packet (PDF) and follow the detailed instructions. Once you have completed this information, contact the Planning Department for an appointment to submit it.

The Concept Plan must have:

• A public hearing
• Mail notifications are sent to property owners within 200 feet of the perimeter of the land to be developed.
• Approval by the Planning and Zoning Commission and City Council (approval expires two years after the filing date unless preliminary plats are filed or an extension is granted).

Submission of the Construction Plans is the third step in the development process. The Preliminary Plat must be approved by the Planning and Zoning Commission before the Construction Plan can be submitted. The purpose is to provide detailed engineering plans and specifications for all proposed public improvements. This includes drainage, streets, utilities, water, and wastewater improvements. 

To submit Construction Plans, download the Construction Plan Submittal Packet (PDF) and follow the detailed instructions. The construction plans are submitted to the Planning Department office.

The Final Plat is the fourth and final phase of the subdivision process. The final plat includes the survey description for each lot in the plat plus plat notes and dedication, recording, and approval statements. The final plat is the "recorded document" that is filed for record with the county.

To submit a Final Plat, download the Final Plat Submittal Packet (PDF) and follow the detailed instructions. Once you have completed this information, contact the Planning Department for an appointment to submit it.

Final Plat is:

• Approved by Planning and Zoning Commission
• Construction Plans are required to be submitted prior to the Final Plat.

The Final Plat cannot be approved until the Construction Plans have been approved by the City Engineer and either:

1. All required infrastructure has been constructed and approved by the City Engineer or
2. Fiscal surety for the cost of all public improvements has been accepted by and posted with the City Engineer.

The Preliminary Plat is the second step in the subdivision process. The purpose is to provide detailed graphic information and associated text indicating property boundaries, easements, land use, streets, utilities, drainage, and other information required to evaluate the proposed development.

To submit a Preliminary Plat, download the Preliminary Plat Submittal Packet (PDF) and follow the detailed instructions. Once you have completed this information, contact the Planning Department for an appointment to submit it.

The Preliminary Plat must have:

• A public hearing.
• Be approved by the Planning and Zoning Commission (approval expires two years after the filing date unless construction plans and final plats are filed or an extension is granted).

Minor Revision Preliminary Plat:

If in the opinion of the Planning Director, a change to an approved Preliminary Plat is determined to be a minor revision, the application shall submit the proposed revision to the Planning Department for administrative review and action. A public hearing is not required for a minor revision. The minor revision preliminary plat criteria are listed in the Preliminary Plat Application and Checklist.

The Short Form Plat can be utilized in lieu of a Concept Plan, Preliminary Plat, Construction Plans, and Final Plat if:

• No new public street is necessary for each lot to have access to a public street.
• Each of the lots is contiguous with at least one other lot in the subdivision for a distance of at least 50 feet.
• No off-site improvements are necessary for utility service or drainage.

To submit a Short Form Plat, download the Short Form Final Plat Submittal Packet (PDF) and follow the detailed instructions. Once you have completed this information, contact the Planning Department for an appointment to submit it. A public hearing is only required if required under state law for a re-plat.