B.    Subdivider or agent submits plat and application to director of community development. Application includes:

    1.    Two paper copies of plat that conforms to the local requirements for preliminary plats, except that under subsection (B)(3) of this section can substitute for the required contour maps and drainage plan;

    2.    Plat's title block includes "Subdivision Plat No.     ";

    3.    Map showing location of subdivision and road access;

    4.    Evidence of a suitable building site, suitable drain field site, and adequate water supply;

    5.    Evidence of legal and physical access, including adequate and appropriate easements if necessary, and necessary utility easements;

    6.    Names of property owners adjacent to subdivision;

    7.    An improvements agreement and financial guarantee, if applicable;

    8.    A commitment to pay cash donation in lieu of park land if more than one additional lot is created.

    C.    When the director of community development accepts the application as complete, the action triggers the statutory thirty-five (35) day review period, and if possible, a shorter fifteen (15) to twenty (20) day local review period for "low impact" subdivisions.

    D.    Director of community development reviews subdivision plat and application for compliance with:

    1.    Survey requirements;

    2.    Zoning requirements;

    3.    Provision of legal and physical access, including adequate and appropriate easements, if necessary;

    4.    Utility easements;

    5.    Primary review criteria of Section 76-3-608 MCA; and

    6.    An acceptable improvements agreement with financial guarantee, if applicable.

    E.    Director of community development reviews plat and application and submits a recommended written findings of fact pursuant to Section 76-3-608 MCA, to the city council within seven to fourteen (14) days after submittal.

    F.    The city council, at its next regular meeting, makes any changes to the written findings of fact, and acts to approve, conditionally approve or disapprove the subdivision. The subdivider is notified of the city council's action.

    G.    The subdivider:

    1.    Completes any required surveying functions and prepares a final plat that complies with the Uniform Standards for Surveying and Monumentation;

    2.    Meets any conditions specified by city council;

    3.    Submits final plat, any supplements, cash donation in lieu of park land if required to the administrator for a final check; and

    4.    Submits final plat and required documents to the county clerk and recorder for filing. (Ord. 131 (part), 1998: prior code § 16.01.030C-2)