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 Thomson
 Code of Ordinances
 Chapter 19. SUBDIVISIONS
 Article V. POST APPROVAL

  § 19-62. Final plat (as built plat).  

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  • After the subdivision and all improvements have been completed, installed, and approved, at its discretion, the planning commission may approve the subdivision for building permits. In lieu of approving the entire subdivision, the planning commission, at its discretion, may elect not to approve the subdivision plat as a "final" plat for the entire subdivision but instead, elect to approve the plat of individual subdivision lots, or a plat of a "phase" of the subdivision.

    Final plats of real estate in the city shall be prepared in accordance with the standards set forth in O.C.G.A. tit. 15, ch. 6, art. 2, and shall comply with the following:

    (1)

    Conformity . Plats shall conform substantially to the preliminary plat as approved and any remedy of nonconformities as approved by the planning commission and/or city council.

    (2)

    Number of copies. Prior to the submittal of a hardcopy final or as built subdivision plat the party responsible for the submittal of the plat should first contact the planning commission for instructions as to the number of copies to submit and any additional elements, other than those elements indicated immediately below, that must be added to the plat.

    (3)

    Digital copy. In addition to the number of hardcopies required, a digital (CD, or email) copy shall be submitted in .pdf or other suitable format.

    (4)

    Plat elements. The final or "as built" plat shall contain, at a minimum, the following:

    [ ] a.  Plats shall be produced on sheets which are not larger than 17" X 24". - (Max. recordable plat size.)

    [ ] b.  Plats shall be drawn to a scale of not more than 1" = 100'.

    [ ] c.  Subdivision name and vicinity map. If the plat represents a phase of the subdivision, show a reduced representation of the entire subdivision with the particular phase outlined or boxed.

    [ ] d.  Name/address of developer, subdivider, surveyor, and engineering firm.

    [ ] e.  Name/address of drafting or engineering firm to include engineer's signature and professional stamp.

    [ ] f.  North point and date.

    [ ] g.  Total number of lots, and total acreage of subdivision or subdivision phase.

    [ ] h.  Lot lines with dimensions and bearings; minimum front building setback lines; lots numbered in numerical order, and the area of each lot.

    [ ] i.  All dimensions shall be to the nearest one-hundredth of a foot, and all bearings and angles shall be to the nearest minute.

    [ ] j.  Exact boundary lines of the subdivision tract; names and locations of adjoining subdivisions and streets; and the location and ownership of adjoining property.

    [ ] k.  Layout of streets showing street names, right-of-ways, pavement widths, and street centerlines.

    [ ] l.  Locations, dimensions, and purposes of any parks or recreational areas, land to be dedicated for public use, land to be used for purposes other than residential, and land for future development.

    [ ] m.  Location, dimension, and purpose of easements as prescribed in section 19-38(b) herein.

    [ ] n.  Location, material and description of any monument and markers (excluding lot number markers).

    [ ] o.  Sufficient data to readily determine and reproduce on the ground the location, bearing and length of every street, lot line, boundary line, front building setback line and block line, whether curved or straight.

    [ ] p.  FEMA designated floodplains, and other areas prone to flooding. If none, state same on plat.

    [ ] q.  All areas designated as wetlands. If none, state same on plat.

    [ ] r.  All waters considered as state waters to include stream bank buffers. If none, state same on plat.

    [ ] s.  All other subdivision as-built and in-place improvements including sidewalks, street lights, etc.

    [ ] t.  Such other information as may be required by the planning commission, city health officer, city council, or other designated official or office of same.

    [ ] u.  Each plat, if required, shall contain in such language as prescribed by the planning commission, a certificate by the surveyor as to survey and platting requirements; a certificate by the engineer as to engineering requirements; a certificate by the owner as to ownership and proposed dedication of streets, easements, utilities; a certificate as to floor elevation as related to the sanitary sewer system; and a certificate or stamp of final plat approval by the planning commission.

    [ ] v.  At the time of requesting final plat approval, a signed copy of any legal instruments, with all exhibits attached, as required by the planning commission or this chapter which may be furnished to the city for review by the city attorney.

    [ ] w.  Any other notation or information as may be required.

    (5)

    Review and approval. Upon receipt by the planning commission of a final plat the planning commission shall review the final plat for conformity with the provisions of subsection (4) immediately above. If approved, the planning commission shall indicate same by stamp of approval on the final plat copy(s). Upon approval, the owner or developer shall record the final plat which authorizes the sale of lots within the subdivision. No building permits shall be issued until such time as the subdivision and all improvements therein have been completed and approved, and the final plat has been recorded.

    (6)

    Taxes paid . All property taxes and other jurisdictional obligations associated with the subdivision shall be fully satisfied prior to approval of the final plat.

( Ord. No. 546, 6-10-10 )