(A)

When any subdivision of land is proposed to be made, and before any contract for the sale of, or any offer to sell any lots in such subdivision or any part thereof is made, and before any permit for the erection of a structure is granted, the property shall be platted in accordance with the following procedures unless one of the following conditions are met:

(1)

A plat including the parcel or parcels of land has been approved by the Broward County Commission and recorded in the Official Records of Broward County subsequent to June 4, 1953.

(2)

Construction of one single-family or duplex on one parcel of land of record as of March 1, 1989, provided that any land within the lot or parcel which is necessary to comply with the Broward County Trafficways Plan and the City's minimum road right-of-way criteria has been conveyed to the public by deed or grant of easement, as required by the City Engineer.

(3)

Construction of a multi-family or non-residential principal building on a lot or parcel less than five (5) acres in size, which lot or parcel has been specifically delineated on a plat recorded on or before June 4, 1953, provided that any land within the lot or parcel which is necessary to comply with the Broward County Trafficways Plan and the City's minimum road right-of-way criteria has been conveyed to the public by deed or grant of easement, as required by the City Engineer.

(4)

A building permit may be issued for a parcel of land for which a plat approval has been given by the Broward County Board of County Commissioners although the plat has not yet been recorded, provided such authorization is granted in an agreement among the developer, the City and the County. Such agreement shall at a minimum require compliance with the applicable provisions of plat approval and shall prohibit the issuance of a certificate of occupancy until the plat is recorded. The City and County shall be required to make a finding that facilities and services will be available at the adopted level of service standards concurrent with the issuance of the building permit; or

(5)

A building permit may be issued for an essential governmental facility after preliminary plat review where the Broward County Board of County Commissioners (Board) finds the immediate construction of the governmental facility is essential to the health, safety or welfare of the public and where the Board determines that public facilities and services will be available at the adopted level of service standards concurrent with the impact of the development of the governmental facility. Such a finding shall be made by agreement with the City. A certificate of occupancy shall not be issued until the plat is recorded.

(A)

Consistency with minimum County requirements. In addition to the application requirements of Article 65, which includes a requirement for preapplication conference, plats shall contain all information required for final plats pursuant to Chapter 5, Division 3, Broward County Code of Ordinances, known as the Broward County Land Development Code as may be amended from time to time.

(B)

Number of copies. Twenty (20) copies of the plat are required to accompany the application.

(C)

City signature blocks. The plat shall also include a signature block for the PZB, City Commission, and Department, providing spaces for the date of approval, signature of the board chairman, mayor and Director, respectively, attestation by the City Clerk adjacent to the mayor's signature block, and a space for the City seal to be set upon the plat linen.

(D)

Master sheet required. Where a plat proposes development in phases, or where the graphical portion of plat covers multiple sheets, a master plat sheet shall be submitted covering all proposed phases/land area.

(Ord. No. 848, 10-14-03)

(A)

Review process. Plats shall be reviewed by the PZB for conformity with the ULDR and the criteria for review within this Section. The board shall make a recommendation to the City Commission, which shall review the plat for final disposition. Plats are required to undergo a public hearing, and in accordance with quasi-judicial procedures of Article 75. Any conditions of plat approval shall pertain to the review criteria within this Section. The City shall approve street names for all new streets within the plat. City Commission approval shall be by resolution.

(B)

Review criteria. City's review will include:

(1)

Consistency with the goals, objectives and policies of the Comprehensive Plan;

(2)

Compliance with the ULDR and engineering requirements;

(3)

Street width, arrangement and location;

(4)

Surface drainage;

(5)

Requirements for parks, school sites and public building sites;

(6)

Consideration for the future development of adjoining lands as yet unsubdivided, including adequacy of street connections to ensure free access to, and circulation for, adjoining subdivisions and lands;

(7)

Access locations;

(8)

Water supply, sewage disposal.

(C)

Improvement Plan.

(1)

Submission of improvements plan. After City approval of the plat, the developer shall submit to the City's Engineer ten copies of the proposed improvement plans.

(2)

Modification of design of improvements. If at any time before or during the construction of the required improvements it is demonstrated to the satisfaction of the City Engineer that unforeseen conditions make it necessary or preferable to modify the location or design of such required improvements, the City's Engineer may, upon approval by the City Manager, require modifications provided these modifications are within the spirit and intent of the City Commission's approval and do not extend to the waiver or substantial alteration of the function of any improvements required by the City. The City Engineer shall issue any authorization under this Section in writing, sending a copy to the Director.

(D)

Improvements and guarantees.

(1)

Prior to issuance of any engineering permits, and any engineering work by the City on behalf of the developer, the developer shall deposit with the City a cash bond equal to ten (10) percent of the estimated cost of construction of all improvements based on a preliminary estimate computed by the City Engineer. The City shall deduct from the ten (10) percent bond the cost of services performed by City personnel for the benefit of the developer, including administration, plat review, engineering, inspection, legal, testing, borings and/or corings, and financing costs deemed necessary by the City's Engineer. The cash bond shall also be held to guarantee payment by the developer of monthly invoices covering the actual cost to the City of any engineering design and inspection of water and sewer facilities constructed by the developer or by the City for the developer. Invoices unpaid for more than one month shall be cause for discontinuance of engineering and Inspection services.

(2)

Prior to the City's second and final plat signoff subsequent to Commission approval and prior to recording, the developer shall post a surety bond or other acceptable security with the City in the amount of one hundred (100) percent of the final estimated cost of construction of all required improvements, including roads, drainage, curb and gutter, sidewalks, and water and sewer utilities, based on a final estimate computed by the City Engineer to guarantee that the improvements shall be made in accordance with plans and specifications. The bond shall be subject to the approval of the City Attorney.

(3)

Upon completion of all improvements covered by the approved improvement plans, all remaining funds in the ten (10) percent cash bond shall be returned to the developer. When improvements are completed or partially completed prior to consideration of a final plat by the City Commission, the improvement bond amount shall be for only the uncompleted portion of the planned improvements and utilities. Upon completion and acceptance by the City of all improvements, the bond or other acceptable security may be reduced to ten (10) percent of the original surety bond and be continued for a period of one year from the date of acceptance to cover latent defects.

(4)

Inspection of improvements. At least five (5) days prior to commencing construction of required improvements the developer shall notify the City Engineer in writing of the proposed time for construction of such improvements so that the City Engineer may cause inspection to be made to assure that all City specifications and requirements shall be met during the construction of required improvements, and to assure the satisfactory completion of improvements and utilities required by the City Commission.

(5)

Proper installation of improvements. Failure of a developer to construct any required improvements in accordance with approved plans and specifications may result in the developer's forfeiture of the bonds or other security provided. No plat shall be approved by the City Commission as long as the subdivider is in substantial default on a previously approved Plat.

(6)

At each annual renewal of public performance bonds, the City shall make a determination if the bonds shall be drawn upon for construction.

(Ord. No. 848, 10-14-03)