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1721ORDINANCE NO. 1721 (#05 - 2023) AN ORDINANCE AMENDING JACKSONVILLE MUNICIPAL CODES §§ 17.12.020, 17.12.030, AND 17.12.110 REGARDING CERTAIN ZONING AND BUILDING PROVISIONS AND REQUIREMENTS; DECLARING AN EMERGENCY; AND, FOR OTHER PURPOSES. WHEREAS, Certain provisions of the Jacksonville Municipal Code are in need of amendments, revisions, and updates regarding building and zoning requirements. The Jacksonville Planning Commission recommends the following amendments, changes, deletions, and modifications to the Jacksonville Municipal Code. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED AND ENACTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS, THAT: SECTION ONE: JMC § 17.12.020 Sketch Plat shall be amended as follows: The Sketch Plat shall be presented to the City Engineer or the designated representative no less than Twenty -Eight (28) days prior to the Planning Commission meeting at which consideration is requested. The date of submission of the Plat shall be entered thereon by the City. The sketch plat shall include requirements for submission of the Jacksonville Water Commission and Jacksonville Wastewater Commission acceptance and approval of said plans and systems prior to submission of the Final Plat to the Jacksonville Planning Commission, completion of all sidewalks and other improvements as required and/or a satisfactory bond or cash posted with the City of an amount equal to the construction costs of said improvements not completed before Commission approval, appropriate Storm Water Controls implemented to the Best Management Practices possible, and all other such improvement requirements as provided in applicable Codes herein. SECTION TWO: JMC § 17.12.030 Preliminary Plat shall be amended as follows: After the Planning Commission has approved the sketch plat, the property owner may proceed with preparation of the preliminary plat. The preliminary plat, proposed Bill of Assurances (and/or other such covenants), all other materials and information required to be presented with the preliminary plat (as identified by the preliminary plat checklist in JMC § 17.16. 010 and 17.16.020), and a completed preliminary plat checklist shall be presented to the City Engineer or the designated representative no less than Twenty -Eight (28) days prior to the Planning Commission meeting at which consideration is requested. The date of submission of the Plat shall be entered thereon by the City. The preliminary plat shall include requirements for submission of the Jacksonville Water Commission and Jacksonville Wastewater Commission acceptance and approval of said plans and systems prior to submission of the Final Plat to the Jacksonville Planning Commission, completion of all sidewalks and other improvements as required and/or a satisfactory bond or cash posted with the City of ORDINANCE NO. 1721 (#05 - 2023) Page Two an amount equal to the construction costs of said improvements not completed before Commission approval, appropriate Storm Water Controls implemented to the Best Management Practices possible, and all other such improvement requirements as provided in applicable Codes herein. SECTION THREE: JMC § 17.12.110 Final Plat shall be amended as follows: The Final Plat shall be presented to the City Engineer or the designated representative no less than Twenty -Eight (28) days prior to the Planning Commission meeting at which consideration is requested. The date of submission of the Plat shall be entered thereon by the City. 1. As built specifications and as built prints in sufficient quantity of the sidewalks, streets, paving, curb and gutter, water, sanitary sewer, drainage plans, and any other such required improvements. The developer shall also submit letters of acceptance and approval of said plans and systems from the Jacksonville Water Department and Jacksonville Wastewater Department prior to submission of the Final Plat to the Jacksonville Planning Commission. The date of submission of the plat shall be entered thereon by the City. The City Engineer shall advise the Planning Commission of acceptable performance by the developer. 2. Improvements to the proposed final platted property including but not limited to, sidewalks, drainage, water sanitary sewer, roadways, landscaping and other improvements as required and/or a satisfactory bond, letter of credit, or cash posted with the City of an amount equal to the construction cost of said improvements not completed before Commission approval, appropriate storm water controls implemented to the best management practices possible, and all other such improvement requirements as provided in applicable Codes herein. Monies deposited shall be processed in the manner prescribed in JMC 17.12.125. 3. A set of Plans for all improvements required under specifications and these Regulations, with such plans to bear the written approval of the City Engineer; and, 4. Any proposed protective covenants (if applicable). SECTION FOUR: All Ordinances, parts of Ordinances, or previous actions taken by said Council in conflict herewith are hereby repealed to the extent of such conflict. SECTION FIVE: This Ordinance, necessary for the continued efficient delivery of public services and for the benefit, health, safety, and welfare of the citizens of Jacksonville, should be implemented immediately. Therefore, an emergency is hereby declared, and this Ordinance shall be in force and effect from and after its date of passage. ORDINANCE NO. 1721 (#05 - 2023) Page Three APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS 2ND DAY OF MARCH, 2023. CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS J LMORE, MAYOR ATTEST: r SAN DA TT, C- RK APPROVED AS TO FORM: N STEPHANIE FRIEDMAN, CITY ATTORNEY