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Cl (1) That progress has been made in the project as defined by: a. The subdivider has substantially satisfied all conditions of preliminary approval; b. There has been no significant change in comprehensive plan policy or City Code requirements that affect the property; and c. The project has progressed without being cited for any construction-related violation of the City Code or, in the event such violation has occurred, it has been corrected in a timely manner; or (2) There have been unusual delays in proceeding with the subdivision process or construction caused by government agencies or acts of God. (b) If a subdivider records a final plat, which may be a section of a subdivision as shown on an approved preliminary plan, and furnishes to the city a certified check, cash escrow, bond, or letter of credit in an amount and form acceptable to the city for the estimated cost of construction of the facilities to be dedicated within said section for public use and maintained by the locality, the commonwealth or other public agency, the developer shall have the right to record the remaining sections shown on the preliminary plan for a periodoffive years from the recordation date of the first section. Such right shall be subject to the terms and conditions of the Code of Virginia and subject to engineering and construction standards and the zoning ordinance requirements in effect at the time that each remaining section is recorded. Sec. 33.1-34. Procedure for approval of final plat. Upon approval of the preliminary plan by the Agent, the subdivider shall submit two reproducible copies plus eight prints of the record plat to the Agent for review and approval. The record plat shall not be approved until the applicant: (1) Has complied with the requirements and minimum standards of design set forth in this chapter; (2) Has incorporated such changes or complied with such conditions on the final plan as may have been stipulated in the letter of notification following action by the commission or Agent on the preliminary plan; and (3) Has made satisfactory arrangements for performance assurances as specified in article III of this chapter. Sec. 33.1-35. Final plat-Submittal requirements. The final plat for a subdivision shall be on blue-line or blackline print. The final subdivision plat shall be prepared by a professional engineer or land surveyor licensed by the Commonwealth of Virginia. The size of the record plat shall not be smaller than 11" x 17" or larger than 18" x 24" inches. If more than one sheet is used, sheets shall be numbered in sequence and an index shall be provided. If several sheets are necessary, they shall all be of the same size and match points shall be clearly indicated. In addition to the requirements for a preliminary plat, the final plat for a subdivision shall also include the following: Page 18 of33