§ 89-58. Final plat.

(a)

When does this process apply?

(1)

Final plat approval is required before a plat is recorded or filed in the office of the clerk of court of the Lafayette Parish.

(2)

Final plat is filed after the preliminary plat is approved.

(b)

How do I start the process?

(1)

The proposed final plat for approval is filed with the administrator.

(2)

The final plat may represent all or part of a subdivision, in the case of phase development, which has received preliminary approval.

(c)

How do I know if my application is complete? See section 89-48.

(d)

What kind of public notice is required? None required.

(e)

How are decisions made?

(1)

The administrator (acting on behalf the planning and zoning commission) will act on the final plat as provided below and in LRSA 33:113.

(2)

The administrator, on behalf of the planning and zoning commission, will determine whether the final plat complies with the preliminary plat and is suitable for recording.

(3)

The approved final plat shall have the signature of the PZD director or his/her designee.

(f)

What are the criteria for approval? The administrator or planning and zoning commission shall approve the final plat if —

(1)

The final plat is consistent with all applicable requirements of this chapter, including —

a.

Within the City of Lafayette, the applicable zoning regulations, and

b.

Any applicable development standards in article 3, and

(2)

The final plat meets all requirements established during the preliminary plat approval process, and

(3)

The necessary improvements are constructed in accordance with the approved plans, or a satisfactory improvement agreement guarantee is submitted assuring their construction in accordance with the approved plans,

(g)

After a decision is made, is there a limit on subsequent applications? There is no limit on subsequent applications.

(h)

How is a decision appealed? Not applicable.

(i)

What are my next steps?

(1)

A final plat does not authorize construction, except for the installation of improvements as provided above.

(2)

The final plat approval shall include an act of dedication of any dedicated streets, alleys, utility improvements or other public lands.

(3)

No building permit shall be issued or granted for the development or use of any land until a plat of the lot, parcel, or site of the proposed development is approved. Once the final plat is recorded the lots of the development are approved and a building permit can be obtained.

(j)

How are records of the decision kept?

(1)

The administrator shall record an approved and endorsed final plat in the Office of the Clerk of Court of Lafayette Parish by administrator upon submittal of the approved final plat and appropriate recording fee.

(2)

If the applicant fails to present the final plat for recording within 6 months following the date of approval, the final plat is deemed void.