§ 22-6. Building permits.

(a)

Major subdivision. The city building inspector shall not issue building permits for any structure on a lot in a major subdivision or large lot subdivision for which a plat has not been approved and recorded in the manner prescribed herein. In major or large lot subdivisions, the improvements required must be completed, or satisfactory surety in the form of a bond, cash, or other accepted method furnished to guarantee the installation of such improvements. However, if a major or large lot subdivision is developed in stages, and only that particular subdivision phase is being accepted by the city, building permits may be issued for lots in any designated phase for which the required improvements have been completed or satisfactory surety for the same provided. In cases of evident hardship, inclement weather, etc., the building inspector may issue building permits on platted lots prior to construction of utilities. Occupancy of the structure will not be allowed until utilities are completed and accepted by the city.

(b)

Minor subdivisions. The city building inspector shall not issue building permits for any structure on a lot in a minor subdivision for which utilities, if constructed, are in place and accepted by the city and a plat has not been approved and recorded in the manner prescribed herein. In cases of evident hardship, inclement weather, etc., the building inspector may issue building permits on platted lots prior to construction of utilities. Occupancy of the structure will not be allowed until utilities are completed and accepted by the city.

(c)

Subdivision lot splits. The city building inspector shall not issue building permits for any structure on a lot resulting from a subdivision lot split for which a field survey has not been approved and recorded in the manner prescribed herein.

(d)

Revision of plat. With the exception of lot splits and minor subdivisions, no changes, erasures, modifications or revisions shall be made on any plat of a subdivision after approval has been given by the commission and city council, unless the plat is first submitted to the commission and city council for their approval.

(Ord. No. 11367, 2-1-99; Ord. No. 11813, 11-6-2007)