(1) The Subdivider shall prepare a plat consistent with the standards contained herein. The Subdivider shall pay for the design and inspection of the public improvements required. The City shall process said plats in accordance with the regulations set forth herein. The Subdivider shall not alter the terrain or remove any vegetation from the proposed Subdivision site or engage in any site Development until he or she has obtained the necessary approvals as outlined herein.

(2) The Community and Economic Development Department shall review the plats for design, for conformity to the General Plan and to the Zoning Ordinance, for the environmental quality of the Subdivision design, and shall process the Subdivision plats and reports as provided for in this Title. The Community and Economic Development Department Director or designee shall approve final plats when all applicable legal requirements have been met.

(3) Plats of proposed Subdivisions shall be referred by the Community and Economic Development Department to such City departments and Special Districts, governmental boards, bureaus, utility companies, and other agencies which will provide public and private facilities and services to the Subdivision for their information and comment. The Community and Economic Development Department is responsible for coordinating the comments received from all public and private entities and shall decide which agencies to refer proposed Subdivision plats to.

(4) The Public Works Department shall make comments as to engineering requirements and engineering standards for Street widths, Grades, alignments and Flood control, whether the proposed public improvements are consistent with this Title and other applicable ordinances and for the inspection and approval of all construction of public improvements. Street layout and overall circulation shall be coordinated with the Public Works Department.

(5) The Planning Commission shall act as an advisory agency. It is charged with making investigations, reports and recommendations on proposed Subdivisions as to their conformance with the General Plan and Zoning Ordinance, and other pertinent documents.

(6) The City Attorney’s Office shall approve the form of the Final Plat if it is correct and acceptable that the Subdivider dedicating land for use of the public is the Owner of record, and that the land is free and clear of unacceptable encumbrances according to the title report, which shall be submitted by the Subdivider.

(7) The City Council has final jurisdiction in the establishment of requirements and design standards for public improvements and the acceptance of lands and public improvements that may be proposed for dedication, excepting approval of subdivision plats and any dedications therein.