A. The preliminary plat of a new subdivision located within the planning and platting jurisdiction of the city shall be subject to final approval of the city commission, after consideration and recommendation by the planning-zoning commission. The city manager or his designee shall have final power to adopt and approve final plats of subdivisions which substantially conform to preliminary plats or master plans already approved by the city commission, subject to the right of appeal to the city commission. For purpose of this section, “substantially conform” shall be interpreted as no change in rights-of-way or easements from the master plan or preliminary plat. Copies of all finally approved plats shall be submitted to the city commission for their information. No final plat shall be submitted for filing to the office of the county clerk of Curry County until such plat has been properly approved according to the terms of this section, with the approval being evidenced on the face of the plat by the signature of the chairman of the planning-zoning commission and the mayor, which shall be attested by the city clerk, and by the seal of the city.
B. Once the final plat has been approved and properly executed, the applicant shall submit the proper recording fee and the city shall record the final plat at the office of the Curry County clerk. Any final plat which has not been recorded sixty days after approval shall be void. Any final plats which have been approved and executed prior to the effective date of the ordinance codified in this section and which are in the possession of the property owner, shall be void if not recorded by December 31, 1992. (Ord. 1423-92 § 2, 1992: Ord. 1305-87 § 4(part), 1987: Ord. 1214-83 § 3, 1983).