§ 17.16.27.010. Application and review procedure.

A.

Submittal. Following approval of the preliminary plat but before the expiration date of the original preliminary plat decision or the extension thereto, the applicant shall submit all of the items as specified in the preliminary plat decision to the Planning and Community Development Department along with the application fee as may be established by the City Commission.

B.

Staff review. Within ten (10) days of submittal, the Director of the Planning and Community Development Department shall examine the submitted items and recommend approval only when they conform to the preliminary plat decision, the Montana Subdivision and Platting Act, and this Title.

C.

County Treasurer review. The County Treasurer shall certify that all real property taxes and special assessments assessed and levied on the land to be subdivided have been paid. (See: 76-3-611(1)(b), MCA)

D.

Clerk and recorder review. The County Clerk and Recorder shall examine the final plat to ensure that it conforms to the Montana Subdivision and Platting Act. The County Clerk and Recorder shall refuse to accept any plat for record that is not in proper form.

E.

City Attorney review. The City Attorney may review the title abstract or certificate of title and other elements of the final plat submittal as appropriate. (See: 76-3-612(2), MCA)

F.

Planning Board recommendation on majors. The Planning Board shall review the final plat and provide a recommendation to the City Commission.

G.

City Commission decision. After considering the comments and recommendations of the Planning Board (only for majors), the City Commission shall review the final plat application and approve the plat or deny it based on the decision criteria as described in this part.

H.

Resubmittal of final plat. If the final plat is denied, the applicant may make the necessary corrections and resubmit the final plat for approval provided that it is resubmitted within the approval period of the preliminary plat.

I.

Filing of final plat. After approval of the final plat, the County Clerk and Recorder shall officially file the plat according to State law.

(Ord. No. 3056, § 1, 8-17-2010)