§ 30-23. Final or record plat; procedure for approval.

(a)

Before submission of the plat in its final and permanent form, the subdivider may submit one (1) advance paper copy to the city engineer for inspection, verification of detail and checking.

(b)

The final plat shall be submitted to the city engineer for approval within two (2) years after final approval of the preliminary plat. Otherwise the approval of the preliminary plat becomes null and void unless an extension of time is applied for and granted by the council.

(c)

Application for approval of the final plat shall be submitted in writing to the city engineer at least two (2) weeks prior to the meeting of the planning commission at which it is to be considered.

(d)

The final plat shall be prepared by a registered professional engineer or a registered land surveyor, licensed to practice in the state and shall be presented in accordance with the provisions of the subdivision control act (MCL 560.101 et seq., MSA 26.430(101) et seq.).

(e)

Five (5) permanent typed copies of the final plat and other exhibits required for approval shall be submitted.

(f)

After the foregoing recommendations and certificates have been received, and provided that the final plat is found to conform with the preliminary plat as approved and the requirements of the subdivision control act (MCL 560.101 et seq., MSA 26.430(101) et seq.), the planning commission will, within forty (40) days of its first meeting after receiving the final plat, enter such approval or disapproval thereon in writing by the secretary. The approval of the final plat by the planning commission shall not be deemed to constitute or effect an acceptance by the public of the dedication of any street or other proposed public way or open space on the plat.

(g)

After approval by the planning commission, the commission will deliver the five (5) copies of the final plat along with certification of title consisting of either an attorney's opinion or title insurance, to the council for approval and necessary action on any proposed dedications. If the council shall approve the final plat, it shall cause to be transcribed upon the plat its certificate of approval. Action by the council to approve or disapprove the final plat shall be taken within thirty (30) days after the action of the planning commission.

(h)

The council shall have final authority to approve or disapprove any plats submitted.

(i)

Approval of the final plat by the council does not in and of itself constitute acceptance for maintenance by the city of streets or other improvements which have been made.

(j)

Approval of the final plat shall become null and void unless the plat is filed for record within ninety (90) days.

(Code 1977, § 5.245)