Land Use Code Town of Norwood, Colorado - San Miguel County

Chapter 7: Land Use Code
§ 6.06 Acceptance of Subdivision Improvements
(a)
Time frame for completion.
(1) Plan resubmittal. If construction has not commenced within one (1) year after
approval of the plans, resubmittal of plans may be required by the Town Engineer for
meeting current standards and engineering requirements. These plans will be reviewed and
comments noted in fifteen (15) working days. A fee as provided for in the fee schedule
adopted by resolution of the Town Board is required upon the resubmittal of plans for
review. “Construction” shall mean the start or commencement of construction of Town
maintained facilities.
(2) Expiration and extension of approval. If the public improvements for a subdivision
have not been constructed and accepted by the Town, and the corresponding final plat for
said subdivision filed in the plat records of the San Miguel County within eighteen (18)
months from the date of final plat approval by the Town, said final plat shall be null and
void and shall conclusively be deemed to be withdrawn, without further action by the
Town; provided however, this provision shall not apply to final plats approved by the Town
prior to the adoption of this Land Use Code (adoption date). If the public improvements for
a subdivision that was approved prior to (adoption date) have not been constructed and
accepted by the Town, and the corresponding final plat for said subdivision filed in the map
and plat records of the San Miguel County by within 18 months of the adoption of the Land
Use Code (insert appropriate date) said final plat shall be null and void and shall
conclusively be deemed to be withdrawn, without further action by the Town. An
approved, unexpired final subdivision plat may be extended once for a period not to exceed
twelve (12) months, pursuant to the following provisions:
a. The Board of Trustees may extend the approval of the final plat, for good
cause shown by the applicant, if there has been no significant change in
development conditions affecting the subdivision plan and the plat continues to
comply with all applicable standards and ordinances.
b. A request for an extension of time to complete final public improvements
for a subdivision pursuant to these provisions shall be submitted to the Town
Planner no later than the date the final subdivision plat expires. The request shall be
in writing, and the application shall state the reason and justification for the
requested extension.
(b) Improvements required. The improvement of all streets, sidewalks, alleys, and
drainageways as herein required shall be in accordance with the standard specifications of the Town
of Norwood for installation of such improvements. The Town shall withhold all improvements and
services of whatsoever nature, from all additions that have not been approved in accordance with
the regulations herein contained.
(c)
Inspection. All construction work, such as street grading, street paving, storm sewers, curb
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