§ 36-659. Final plat.

(a)

Filing requirements. The developer shall file with the city council the following, in compliance with the requirements of Public Act No. 288 of 1967 (MCL 560.101 et seq.), and any other requirements stipulated in this article:

(1)

A Mylar copy and five blueprint copies of the final plat.

(2)

Certificate of title prepared by an attorney at law.

(3)

As-builts of each improvement, including streets, sanitary and storm sewers, and water lines along with inspection and testing reports demonstrating compliance with the standard specifications of the city utility ordinance, adopted city infrastructure standards and this article.

(4)

An agreement with the city containing a restriction upon the plat whereby the building inspector will not be permitted to issue a building permit for any structure upon any lot within said subdivision until the improvements as specified have been completed, or satisfactory arrangements have been made with the city for the completion of said improvements. These plat restrictions shall be made a part of all deeds or contracts for any lot within the subdivision.

(5)

Plat restrictions, if such are proposed by the developer, shall be submitted with the final plat. Such restrictions shall not be in contradiction to those of the this chapter or any other ordinance of the city. These restrictions shall become a part of the final record plat and shall be recorded along with the plat in the office of the Clinton County Register of Deeds.

(b)

Final plat approval.

(1)

Final record plat approval will be granted only under the following conditions:

a.

That the developer has submitted the required number of copies of the final plat.

b.

That the developer has submitted necessary engineering drawings, as required by this article, and said drawings have been checked and approved for compliance with engineering standards by the city or other agencies with authority to approve subdivision improvements.

c.

That the developer has installed all improvements. The developer may, at the city's option, post a bond in the amount of the cost of installation of all improvements. The bond shall accrue to the city, and shall be in an amount equal to the total estimated cost for completing construction of the specific public improvement, including contingencies, as estimated by the city council or their engineering consultant. The term length in which the bond is in force shall be for period to be specified by the city council. The bond shall be with a surety company authorized to do business in the State of Michigan and acceptable to the city council. The escrow agreement shall be drawn and furnished by the city.

(2)

Approval by the city council:

a.

Upon receipt of the final plat and other related material, the council shall take action upon said plat in accordance with the requirements of the Land Division Act, and requirements of this article. In case of disapproval, the reasons for such action shall, by written communication, be transmitted to the developer who shall, within a reasonable time, resubmit to the council any changes or alterations stipulated in the council's action of disapproval.

b.

Upon approval of the final record plat, the city clerk shall, in accordance with the land division act and any other applicable requirements, file said plat (eight copies), agreements, restrictions and fees with the office of the county register of deeds.

(Code 1991, § 19-516; Ord. No. 110, § 3, 8-12-2002)

State law reference

Final plats, MCL 560.131 et seq.