Construction plans after preliminary subdivision map approval

Following approval of the preliminary subdivision map by the Planning Commission, the subdivider shall prepare and submit to the Planning Department six (6) copies of grading plans, construction plans and specifications showing details and road construction, drainage structures, sewers, water mains, and all other utilities proposed to be constructed in the subdivision. The plans shall conform in size, scale, and detail to standards established by the Planning Department, Department of Water and the Department of Public Works. One (1) set of drainage data and information as specified in the Department of Public Works standards shall accompany the construction plans.The Planning Department shall forward copies of the grading plans, construction plans, and specifications to the Department of Public Works, the Department of Water and the State Department of Health. Any subsequent revisions necessary to make the construction plans in an acceptable standard ready for signature approval may be done between the agencies and the subdivider without being processed through the Planning Department.Upon approval of construction plans by each department, the Planning Director shall review the plans. If the Planning Director determines that the plans conform to the approved preliminary subdivision map, as conditioned by the Planning Commission, he or she shall approve the plans. If the construction plans deviate from the approved preliminary subdivision map, as conditioned by the Planning Commission, the Planning Director may approve the construction plans if he or she determines that the deviations are not substantial. If the Planning Director determines that the deviations are substantial he or she shall disapprove the construction plans and return them to the subdivider with a written specification of changes required. If the subdivider disagrees with the Planning Director he or she may appeal the decision to the Planning Commission which will process the appeal in the same manner as provided for the review of a preliminary subdivision map.The various governmental agencies required to approve construction plans shall take action on the plans within sixty (60) calendar days of their submission by the applicant or within a longer period as may be agreed to by the applicant.After action is taken by the agencies, the Planning Director shall take action on the plans within fifteen (15) calendar days.If the agencies and the Planning Director fail to take action within the time limits prescribed in Section the construction plans shall be deemed approved.The following signatures shall be required on the construction plans:Representative of the Department of Health;County Engineer, Department of Public Works;Manager and Chief Engineer, Department of Water;Planning Director, Planning Department; andOthers as required by the Planning Director.Approval of construction plans shall not be construed as approval of the utility plans if the utilities are not under County jurisdiction.The approved construction plans shall be in effect for only one (1) year unless construction is started. If construction is not started within this one (1) year period, the construction plans shall be resubmitted for review and approval by all agencies.In case of a subdivision which does not involve any construction or widening of highways or streets, or drains, or the construction or extension of utilities, including water and sewer mains, the applicant may prepare a preliminary subdivision map, and a final subdivision map of the proposed subdivision without preparing construction plans. Final approval of the final map shall be granted as provided in this Chapter upon certification by the Planning Director, County Engineer, and Manager, that, where required, an adequate deposit has been made with proper agencies assuring the installation of necessary service laterals for water and sewer service and other conditional requirements.All construction plans shall be certified by a professional engineer having especially qualified in the civil branch.