The developer may submit a preliminary plat for review and tentative approval prior to the formulation and submittal of detailed construction drawings. The preliminary plat is conducted for the developer’s benefit and at his discretion, its submission does not constitute a formal subdivision review pursuant to ORC Section 711.09. With the submission of the preliminary plat, the applicant waives any rights to an approval under ORC Section 711.09 until such time as application is made for final subdivision plat review and is submitted to the Planning Commission for review and approval as detailed in these Regulations.
The purpose of the preliminary plat is to show on a map for a major subdivision all the facts which may enable the Planning Commission to determine whether the proposed layout of land including street layout, utilities, and storm water controls is satisfactory from the standpoint of the public interest. The plat shall be prepared by a registered of the state. Approval of the preliminary plat, in effect, provides a “concept approval” of the subdivision proposal. It may be advised for the subdivider/owner to meet with the Municipal Manager to become familiar with the Municipal requirements.