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ORDINANCE NO.2011-05-01 • AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND VARIOUS PROVISIONS OF THE BATESVILLE SUBDIVISION CODE; TO CLARIFY THE PROCESS OF FINAL PLAT APPROVAL; TO ESTABLISH THE PROCESS FOR ACCEPTING STREETS FOR MAINTENANCE BY THE CITY; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. WHEREAS, certain provisions of the Batesville Subdivision Code with respect to the procedures to obtain final plat approval are confusing and in need of clarification;and, WHEREAS, it is desirable to streamline the process of accepting streets for City maintenance, provided they meet prescribed standards;and, WHEREAS, updating these provisions are desirable to promote the proper development in the City of Batesville; and, WHEREAS, the Batesville Planning Commission has prepared recommendations to improve the efficient and effective application of the Batesville Subdivision Code, and conducted a properly advertised public hearing on May 2, 2011, NOW THEREFORE BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BATESVILLE, ARKANSAS THAT THE BATESVILLE SUBDIVISION CODE IS HEREBY AMENDED AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. General definition of the subdivision approval process Revise Section 15.02.20.,to read as follows: Section 15.02.20. Generally • The application procedure and approval process for subdivision development shall be accomplished in five stages. (a) The first step consists of a pre-preliminary conference, optional for subdivisions ten acres or less and mandatory for subdivisions larger than ten acres. Such preapplication procedure shall involve an informal discussion with the staff and the submittal of a sketch plan. (b) The second step involves preparation of a preliminary plat by the applicant for consideration and approval by the planning commission. This document is designed to show the proposed subdivision in sufficient detail to indicate its workability in all respects, but not in final form, with all the details fully computed. A subdivider proposing to subdivide within the territorial jurisdiction of the city shall not proceed with any construction work on the proposed subdivision, including grading, before obtaining preliminary plat approval. (c) The third step involves the inspection and approval of all required improvements agreed to in the preliminary plat. Some improvements may be completed after the final plat is approved, but only if the developer provides acceptable security to ensure completion. (d) The fourth step involves submittal of a final plat conforming to the preliminary plat. This step shall be initiated within twelve (12) months after approval of the preliminary plat by the planning commission unless construction work is actively progressing, in which case the preliminary approval remains valid. The final plat is a completed document incorporating engineering specifications in 4 form required for legal recordation and sale of lots. No subdivision plat or any plat shall be recorded prior to obtaining final plat approval from the planning commission, nor shall the subdivider convey title to any lot before obtaining final plat approval. (e) The fifth step involves the recording of the approved final plat and bill of assurance. Section 2. Final plat procedure Revise Section 15.02.23.,to read as follows: i