Upon approval of a plat by the city, the city shall issue to the developer a certificate (development permit) stating that the plat has been reviewed and approved by the city. Water, sewer, electricity, gas or any other public utility service shall not be connected or provided for service until such time as the public utility is provided a copy of the certificate of compliance with plat requirements. On written request of an owner of land, or any entity that provides public utility service the city council, or the planning and zoning commission shall determine the following regarding a specific tract of land:

(1)

Whether a plat is required for the land; and

(2)

If a plat is required, whether it has been prepared and whether it has been reviewed and approved by the city.

Where the city determines that a plat is not required, the city shall issue to the requesting party a written certification of that determination. If the city determines that a plat has been prepared and has been reviewed and approved, the city shall issue to the requesting party a written certification of that determination. Requests for determination of compliance shall be acted upon by the city within 20 days of a written request for such action.

(Ord. No. 95-04, § 1(205), 2-20-95)