§ 20.10.040. Abbreviated plat procedure.

A.

The abbreviated plat procedure may be used where the subdivision or resubdivision is of a simple nature and meets all of the requirements of this section as follows:

1.

The subdivision divides a single lot into not more than four lots;

2.

The subdivision provides legal and physical access to a public highway or street for each lot created by the subdivision;

3.

The subdivision does not contain or require a dedication of a street, right-of-way or other area; and

4.

The subdivision does not require a vacation of a public dedication of land or a variance from a subdivision regulation.

B.

Submission Requirements. All of the submission requirements of KPB Chapters 20.25 and 20.30 shall be met.

C.

Statement of Plat Approval. The following form shall be printed on the final plat to be filled in after approval:

Plat Approval

This plat was approved by the Kenai Peninsula Borough in accordance with KPB 20.10.040.

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Borough Official       Date

 

D.

Procedures. The planning director shall review the submitted preliminary plat for completeness. If the preliminary plat does not comply with KPB 20.10.040(A), the planning director shall return the plat to the subdivider with a written explanation of deficiencies.

E.

Action.

1.

The platting authority for the abbreviated plat procedure is vested in the planning director. Within ten borough business days of acceptance of the preliminary plat, subject to prior acquisition and submittal of all necessary outside reviews by the subdivider, the planning director shall take action on the plat by the abbreviated plat process.

2.

Preliminary approval of the plat shall be for a period of 24 months. No extensions of time may be granted.

3.

All decisions of the planning director regarding the preliminary plat shall be final. A denied abbreviated plat may be appealed by the subdivider to the planning commission. There is no fee for appeal of an abbreviated plat to the planning commission.

F.

Final Plat.

1.

The requirements for the final plat shall be in accordance with KPB Chapter 20.60.

2.

When the preliminary plat has been approved by the planning director under this section, the final plat may be approved by the planning director when the final plat meets the conditions of the preliminary approval and complies with this title. When approved by the planning director, such approval shall be on a notarized form. The planning director shall report such approvals at the next regular plat committee meeting.

( Ord. No. 2014-02, § 1, 2-11-14 )