07-17-29: ROAD AND UTILITY IMPROVEMENT REQUIREMENTS:

   (1)   Responsibility Of Developer: Construction of improvements such as private roads and other facilities which are required as a condition to plat approval shall be the responsibility of the developer and shall meet county specifications and standards of construction.

   (2)   Irrigation Supply And Distribution Systems: The developer shall disclose, pursuant to Idaho Code section 31-3805, and file as part of the preliminary plat with DSD, evidence that an adequate irrigation supply and distribution system to serve the land within the plat to be recorded will be provided and must include consideration of using existing water rights that go with the land being platted. Such evidence shall include, but not be limited to, the following:

      A.    Copies of the plans of the proposed distribution system for the lots and areas to be served in the proposed development; and

      B.    Copies of the community association's or similar organization's documents which may be required precedent to the establishment of an irrigation distribution system within the proposed development.

   (3)   Construction Drawings: The applicant shall submit to DSD with the application for final plat, construction drawings for all required improvements.

   (4)   Bonding: Prior to the board signing the final plat, all required improvements shall be constructed and a certificate of completion shall be secured from the county unless a surety bond or other acceptable guarantee of performance to ensure the actual construction of such improvements as submitted and approved is filed with the county clerk. Such surety bond or other guarantee shall be in the amount of one hundred twenty percent (120%) of the estimated cost of the improvements as determined by the county. The improvements when covered by a surety bond shall be constructed within two (2) years from the date of recording of the final plat; provided, however, the board may extend the period one year upon showing of just cause by the developer.

   (5)   Record Plans And Specifications:

      A.    Prior to acceptance by the County of any improvements installed by the developer, two (2) sets of prints of the approved "record" plans and specifications shall be certified by the developer's engineer and filed with DSD.

      B.    Within ten (10) calendar days after completion of improvements and submission of "record" plans in accordance with County specifications, the applicant's engineer shall certify the completion and acceptance of the construction and shall transmit a copy of the said certification to the developer. If a surety bond or guarantee agreement has been executed by the developer, the same shall be forwarded to the County Clerk. The County Clerk shall thereafter release said surety bond or guarantee upon application by the developer upon proof that the improvements have been completed. (Ord. 10-006, 8-16-2010; amd. Ord. 11-003, 3-16-2011)