(A) Purpose. Five offices of the government of the county are concerned with the administration of this subchapter. For purposes of clarity, these offices, along with their pertinent functions, are described in this section.
(B) Plan Commission. The County Plan Commission shall:
(1) Enforce the provisions of this subchapter in the manner and form and with the powers provided in the laws of the state;
(2) Review the primary, secondary, and minor plat applications and respective modifications; and
(3) Appoint a Plat Officer, who shall:
(a) Maintain permanent and current records of this subchapter, including amendments hereto;
(b) Receive and file all sketch plans, primary plats, minor plats, and secondary plats (together with applications);
(c) Forward copies of the primary plat, the minor plat, and the secondary plat to other appropriate agencies for their recommendations and reports;
(d) Assimilate all comments, recommendations, and reviews from the applicable county officials and make a recommendation for action to the Plan Commission on every subdivision plan or plat which the Plan Commission is to consider. The recommendations will either be for approval, disapproval, or deferral. Reasons for the recommendation shall be clearly stated;
(e) Receive and file copies of all secondary plats and check their compliance with the primary plan;
(f) Receive “as built” plans, as outlined in § 153.159(C), and forward prints of such plans to the proper governmental departments;
(g) Inspect and make recommendations concerning approval or disapproval of streets and improvements, in accordance with the provisions of this subchapter; and
(h) Make all other determinations required of him or her by the regulations herein.
(C) Highway Department. The Highway Supervisor or Highway Engineer shall:
(1) Review and advise the Plan Commission on the submitted drainage details in accordance with the provisions of this subchapter and as required by applicable county ordinances;
(2) Make inspections of streets and improvements during their construction, in accordance with the provisions of this subchapter; and
(3) Inspect and make recommendations concerning approval or disapproval of streets and improvements in accordance with the provisions of this subchapter.
(D) Surveyor’s Office. The County Surveyor shall:
(1) Check and advise the Plan Commission on all subdivision storm drainage plans, in accordance with the provisions of this subchapter; and
(2) Inspect and make recommendations concerning approval or disapproval of streets and improvements, in accordance with the provisions of this subchapter.
(E) Health Officer. The Health Officer, or his or her authorized agent, shall:
(1) Make recommendations in regard to minimum lot size in instances where sewage treatment or domestic water facilities are to be installed separately on each individual lot; and
(2) Make recommendations regarding the feasibility and location of common sewage treatment or domestic water facilities in accordance with the provisions of this subchapter.
(F) Board of County Commissioners. The Board of County Commissioners shall:
(1) Accept subdivision performance bonds or escrow as required herein; and
(2) Accept into the county highway system streets and improvements designed and constructed in accordance with the provisions of this subchapter.
(Ord. 2020-13, passed 11-10-2020)