(A) Informal consultation. While the subdivision is in sketch form and prior to the preparation of the preliminary plan, the subdivider shall consult with the Commission and the County Board of Health so that he may know of the applicable provisions of: (1) these Regulations; (2) the official Thoroughfare Plan; (3) the Comprehensive Plan; and (4) existing Zoning Regulations. Such sketch plan may be in pencil but shall:
(1) Show the proposed layout of streets, lots, the number of lots, contemplated business area, playgrounds and park areas.
(2) On a general area map, show the proposed boundary in relation to existing community facilities, public highways, transportation lines, shopping centers and schools.
(3) Indicate utilities and services, if available, or the source and supply of water and sewage and storm water disposal methods and proposed street improvements.
(4) Topographic data sufficient to evaluate the proposed plan and an approximate scale, title, north point and date.
(B) Filing. The subdivider shall prepare and file six copies of a preliminary plan, according to the standards and other requirements of these regulations, and submit the filing fee (see § 151.080), not less than 15 working days prior to the Commission's regularly scheduled meeting date, at which it is to be considered. The preliminary plan shall be considered officially filed after it is examined by the Commission and is found to contain all of the data as required by § 151.021.
(C) Approval. The Commission shall forward copies of the preliminary plan to such officials, and agencies as may be necessary for the purpose of study and recommendation. After receipt of reports from such officials and agencies, the Commission shall determine whether the preliminary map shall be approved, approved with modifications or disapproved. Notice of such action shall be supplied to the subdivider, and if disapproved, together with the reasons for disapproval.
(1) The Commission shall act on the preliminary plan within 45 days after filing, unless such time is extended by agreement with the subdivider or his agent.
(2) When a preliminary plan has been approved by the Commission, the Chairman of the Commission shall affix his signature to the plan and attach thereto a notation that it has received preliminary approval, and return one copy to the subdivider for compliance with final approval requirements. Approval of the preliminary plat by the Commission shall not constitute approval of the final plan of the subdivision by the Commission.
(3) Preliminary approval shall confer upon the subdivider the right and guarantee during a one-year period from the date of approval, that the general terms and conditions under which the preliminary approval was granted will not be affected by any changes and/or amendments to these regulations.
(Ord. 1155, passed 1-10-1966) Penalty, see § 151.999